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Former captain of Super Eagles bags Chieftaincy title in Yobe State

Sheriff Owolabi BadaJun 10, 20240

The former captain of Nigeria Super Eagles and former CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa (MON), (OON) has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Shetiman

IBA will award prize money to medal-winning boxers at Paris 2024

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

After setting a trend in boxing and seeing World Athletics follow through for the upcoming Olympics, the International Boxing Association (IBA) announced on Wednesday it

CAF, FIFA confirm dates and kick-off times for June’s World Cup 2026™ African Qualifiers

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMay 30, 20240

The African Nations will resume their road to qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 next week. Match Day 3 and Match Day 4 of

ExxonMobil, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa launch Jr. NBA League in Angola

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMay 22, 20240

The new league, which features 40 boys’ and girls’ teams for youth ages 16 and under, tipped off its inaugural season on Friday, May 17,

Riots force torch relay’s cancellation in New Caledonia

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMay 21, 20240

France’s prime minister Gabriel Attal announced the Olympic flame will not be passing through New Caledonia on 11 June after several days of rioting in

Ilaboya to chair Lagos SWAN advisory committee

Sheriff Owolabi BadaMay 9, 20240

The Lagos state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) has set up a nine-man advisory committee to offer strategic advice, guidance,

Sanwo-Olu celebrates Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya for setting new Guinness World Records

Sheriff Owolabi BadaApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess.

Lagos SWAN remains resolute in the face of police intimidation

Sheriff Owolabi BadaApr 13, 20240

The Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) convened its congress on Thursday, April 11, at the National Stadium in

Spain, Portugal and Morocco battle for 2030 World Cup final as the African nation set to build world’s biggest football stadium

Sheriff Owolabi BadaApr 5, 2024April 5, 20240

Spain, Portugal and Morocco are set to host the 2030 World Cup, with the African nation determined not to be left behind in the race

Paris 2024: Super Falcons vow to play the game of their lives against Banyana

Sheriff Owolabi BadaApr 5, 20240

Spectators who will troop into the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday are guaranteed a game for the vintage memory as nine-time African champions