30.07.2026

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Daniel Daga Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Sexual Act Without Consent

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison after a Norwegian court found him guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Molde FK, is set to appeal the decision. Molde has also suspended him from the matchday squad pending the legal process....

Nigeria Cricket Federation Shortlists Applicants for High-Performance Manager Role

Noble Onyeagoro
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The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has shortlisted applicants for the high-performance manager role for the senior men’s national team, the Yellow Greens, and other national teams. Interviews will be conducted as part of the next stage of the selection process. The NCF emphasized that the final decision will be based on merit, experience, and qualifications....

D’Tigress Deliver Commanding Victory Over Colombia in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress made an emphatic statement in their FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a dominant 70-37 victory over Colombia. The African champions asserted their dominance throughout the game, leading at every quarter to secure a comprehensive win and reinforce their position as Africa’s premier women’s basketball team....

Nigerian Clubs Set for ₦559 Million Boost After CAF Prize Money Increase

Noble Onyeagoro
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Four Nigerian clubs, including Rivers United, Remo Stars, Kwara United, and Abia Warriors, stand to gain approximately ₦559 million each following CAF’s recent prize money increase. The governing body raised the winners' prize for the Champions League and Confederation Cup by millions, signaling a significant financial boost for teams competing in continental tournaments....

NFF Fines Clubs for 2026 President Federation Cup Failures and Imposes Sanctions

Noble Onyeagoro
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has imposed fines on clubs that failed to honor fixtures in the 2026 President Federation Cup. The NFF Disciplinary Committee also sanctioned Gombe United, Wikki Tourist, and Kwara United for various incidents involving fan violence and security failures in NPFL and NNL matches. Fines and penalties were handed down accordingly....

Eric Chelle Addresses Contract Uncertainty Amid Opposition and Leaks

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has spoken out about the uncertainty surrounding his contract. Despite having one year left on his deal, Chelle claims certain individuals are working against his continued tenure. The leak of his contract details to the media has complicated negotiations, which were initially progressing after a strong AFCON showing....

Nigeria’s Boxing Federation Targets Six Gold Medals for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s boxing federation targets six gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 40 fighters entering a decisive training camp. Finalists from the national trials will compete for spots, with top names like Patricia Mbata and Kenneth Anigboro leading the charge. The camp will fine-tune preparations for the Games in July 2026....

Nigeria’s Admission Crisis Requires Urgent Reform, Says Rotary’s Nanneh Kemte-Giadom

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Rotary Apo President Nanneh Kemte-Giadom has called for urgent national collaboration to address Nigeria’s widening university admission gap. Her remarks follow new debate triggered by a moratorium on private universities, as roughly 2.3 million applicants compete annually for about 228,000 university places across the country’s tertiary education system....

Adegboye Onigbinde Dies at 87, Nigerian Football Loses Pioneer Coach

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Veteran Nigerian football coach Adegboye Onigbinde has died at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex in Osun State, bringing to an end a career that helped shape modern Nigerian football. From mentoring generations of players to leading the Super Eagles to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, his life mirrored the evolution of the nation’s game...

Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders....

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