Argentina’s Maradona, one of soccer’s greatest, dies aged 60
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer said. […]
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Senate President seeks support for community policing
The President of the Senate, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan, on Sunday in Abuja called on Nigerians to give community policing adequate support. The News Agency of […]
Bayelsa Queens win Flying Officers’ Cup pre-season tournament
Bayelsa Queens Football Club have emerged winners of the Flying Officer’s pre-season Cup tournament. The event, formerly known as the Naija Ratels Pre-season tournament but […]
Ekiti Sports Council Chairman loses job
The Ekiti government has terminated the appointment of Mr Isaac Ayodele as the Chairman of the state Sports Council with immediate effect. This was contained […]
Ekiti govt. sacks Sports Council Chairman
The Ekiti state government has terminated the appointment of Mr Isaac Ayodele as the Chairman of the state Sports Council with immediate effect. This was […]
KDSG hails runners, sponsors, citizens on successful Kaduna Marathon
The Kaduna State Government has expressed its gratitude to the runners, sponsors, citizens, media and government agencies that helped to successfully stage the […]
Diri redeems cash reward offer to Bayelsa athletes, administrators
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has ordered the release of the balance of cash reward pledged to athletes and sports administrators that participated in the […]
Kaduna Marathon, an official race on world athletics calendar – Official
The global governing body for athletics recognises Kaduna Marathon as an event on its sporting calendar. This was disclosed in Kaduna today at the […]
IGP commends organisers of Community Policing Awareness polo tournament
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has commended the organisers of the Community Policing Awareness Polo Tournament, saying the event has helped reinforce the fact […]
KDSG rallies residents for Marathon, lists roads to be closed on Saturday
Kaduna State Government has urged to citizens participate and to support the runners and officials involved at the maiden edition of Kaduna Marathon which […]
NISport DG, House committee call for attention on foremost sports institute
The Director General of the National Institute for Sport (NISport), John Dadi-Mamud, says the management of the institute was poised to improve the lot of […]
2021 AFCON qualifiers: Adepoju counsels Super Eagles on cohesion, character
Ex-international, Mutiu Adepoju has called for more cohesion in the Super Eagles, and character in their play, as they seek qualification for the 2021 AFCON […]
News Flash: Sierra Leone 0-0 Nigeria
News Flash: Nigeria’s Super Eagles draw goalless with the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Freetown in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers. More details soon.(NAN) Tags: […]
Anambra FA: Appeals Committee upholds Oct. 30 election result
The Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) Election Petition Appeals Committee, upholding the Oct. 30 elections into the association board, has ordered elections to fill the […]
Lagos to host maiden Y2020 women marathon on Saturday — LSSC
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Tuesday announced its plans to hold the Y2020 mini-Marathon for women tagged “Lagos Women Run” on Saturday. LSSC […]
Niger plans holding national marathon, inaugurates LOC
The Niger government on Monday said it was making arrangements to hold a national marathon to enhance the development of sports in the state and […]
Super Eagles arrive in Freetown, local officials insist on COVID-19 tests at airport
Nigeria’s delegation to Tuesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Sierra Leone have arrived in Freetown. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at […]
Edo prepares 700 athletes for National Sports Festival
Godwin Dudu-Orumen, Chairman, Edo Sports Commission, said in Benin on Monday that 700 athletes would represent the state at the 19th National Sports Festival scheduled […]
Rivers United win Wike pre-season football tournament
Rivers United Football Club on Sunday defeated Bayelsa United FC 6-5 after penalty kicks to win the Gov. Nyesom Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament in Port […]
Army set to reinvigorate interest in Polo, says Gen. Momoh
Maj. Gen. Haruna Momoh, the Deputy Chief of Policy and Programmes at the Nigerian Army Headquarters says the Army plans to re-invigorate and revive its […]
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Fixtures for Day 3 matches on Saturday
The following are fixtures for Day 3 matches of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to be on Saturday across Africa. Group D DR Congo […]
Flying Eagles beat Guards Brigade Team 4-1
The national U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, on Saturday, defeated the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade Team, the Scorpions 4-1 in a friendly match. The […]
Orji Kalu mourns veteran sports administrator, Bisi Lawrence
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist and sports administrator, Bisi Lawrence, popularly known as […]
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Results of all matches played on Friday
The following are results of all Day 3 matches in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Friday. Group A Mali 1 Namibia […]
Handball League: Ex- FCT Senator, Khairat commends Kwara Adorable Angels for lifting title
Khairat Gwadabe, a former senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday commended the 29-26 goals win posted by Adorable Angels Handball club of […]