13.05.2026

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Super Falcons Olympic Qualifier Draw Set To Define Nigeria’s Road To LA 2028

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will discover their path in the Super Falcons Olympic qualifier draw on Wednesday, as CAF sets the African race for LA 2028 in motion. With 35 countries chasing two tickets, the draw will turn reputation into route, pressure and consequence for Africa’s elite women’s teams before the qualifiers begin across five knockout rounds....

Emmanuel Fernandez Wins Rangers Player of the Season After Stunning Debut Campaign

Noble Onyeagoro
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Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has been named Rangers’ Men’s Player of the Year after a strong debut season in Scotland, completing a rapid rise from Peterborough United to becoming one of the most trusted figures at Ibrox....

D’Tigress vs Minnesota Lynx: Nigeria Show Fight Despite Second US Tour Defeat

Noble Onyeagoro
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D’Tigress suffered a second straight defeat on their United States tour, but the 88-79 loss to Minnesota Lynx carried a different message. Nigeria competed harder, rebounded better and found scoring rhythm through Ezinne Kalu, yet weaker shooting, bench production and ball movement still separated the African champions from WNBA-level control in Kansas City overnight....

Team Nigeria World Relays Push Begins After Arrival in Gaborone

Noble Onyeagoro
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Team Nigeria have arrived in Gaborone for the 2026 World Athletics Relays, turning a difficult Lagos-to-Botswana trip into the start of a high-stakes qualification push. With Favour Ashe back in the sprint group and Nigeria cleared for all six relay events, the delegation now faces a serious test of depth, timing and medal-level execution....

Luis Enrique Says No Team Is Better Than PSG Ahead of Bayern Semi-Final

Noble Onyeagoro
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Luis Enrique has raised the temperature before Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, insisting no team is better than PSG. The holders enter the tie with confidence, but Bayern arrive with enough form, firepower and history to test that claim in Paris....

Nigeria Commonwealth Games Target Rises as NSC Eyes 22 Gold in Glasgow

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games target has moved from ambition to pressure after NSC Director General Bukola Olopade said Team Nigeria could push beyond an 18-gold internal projection to 22 gold medals in Glasgow. The bold target builds on Birmingham 2022 success, but it now demands sharper planning, event discipline, funding clarity and medal delivery across priority sports....

Sanwo-Olu Backs Hamzat for Lagos 2027, Signals Early APC Power Alignment

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Sanwo-Olu backs Hamzat for Lagos 2027, signalling an early shift in the APC’s internal power structure in Nigeria’s most influential state. The move positions the deputy governor at the centre of succession politics ahead of the election cycle. In Lagos, where political decisions often shape national alignments, early backing carries significant strategic weight....

FCC Digital Platform Launch: Omidiran Reforms Target Transparency Across 700 MDAs

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The FCC digital platform launch marks a significant step in Nigeria’s governance reform, with the Federal Character Commission unveiling a new system to monitor compliance across over 700 MDAs. Backed by top government officials, the initiative aims to improve transparency, public access, and institutional accountability, aligning with broader efforts to modernise public sector operations nationwide....

Adamawa Football Pitch Massacre: 29 Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Claims Expose Security Breakdown

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The Adamawa football pitch attack has left at least 29 people dead after gunmen stormed a community gathering in north-east Nigeria, targeting youths watching a match. Authorities blame Boko Haram, while ISWAP has also claimed responsibility, exposing a fragmented insurgency. The incident deepens concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis and the vulnerability of civilians to coordinated attacks...

Anthony Joshua–Tyson Fury ‘Signed’ Claim Emerges as Prenga Comeback Fight Shapes Path to Mega Bout

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Joshua Fury fight deal has resurfaced after promoter Eddie Hearn said the long-awaited bout is “signed, sealed and delivered.” However, the fight remains unconfirmed and dependent on Anthony Joshua first facing Kristian Prenga in a scheduled comeback bout in Riyadh, following a difficult period away from the ring....

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