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Benue Governor Rewards Super Falcons Star Francisca Ordega With N50m and House

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has gifted Super Falcons winger Francisca Ordega N50 million and a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow for her role in Nigeria’s record 10th WAFCON title win. Ordega, a five-time champion, made her only appearance in the 2024 tournament during the goalless draw against Algeria in the group stage....

SWAN Demands Immediate Inauguration of National Sports Commission Board

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called on the National Sports Commission to urgently inaugurate its 17-member governing board. SWAN warns the delay violates the NSC Establishment Act 2023, undermines transparency, and leaves major decisions without legal backing since the commission’s creation in October 2024....

NPFL Suspends Plateau United Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka Over Betting Allegations

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegations of insider betting. The league says the action follows reports he refused to sign a new contract containing anti-betting clauses, reinforcing suspicion. An investigation is underway, with Adeyinka invited to defend himself before possible reinstatement....

Nigeria’s Sports Hosting: Hype, Hope, or Hollow?

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With Ogun 2024 still unaccounted for, and Nigeria now set to host the 2027 African School Games, IDNN investigates what these events really deliver — and proposes a bold audit framework....

🏅 1st African School Games Ends in Algiers — Nigeria Wins 25 Medals, Secures 2027 Hosting Rights

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Nigeria finished 4th at the inaugural African School Games with 25 medals and will host the 2027 edition after receiving the official ANOCA flag in Algiers....

Rena Wakama: D’Tigress Aiming for Long-Term African Dominance After Fifth AfroBasket Title

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D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama says Nigeria’s women’s basketball team is building for long-term dominance after winning a fifth straight AfroBasket title....

FIFA to Deduct 3 Points From South Africa Over Ineligible Player — Boost for Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes

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FIFA set to dock South Africa 3 points for fielding an ineligible player, potentially reshaping Nigeria’s World Cup qualification group....

Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With $100k Each, Flats, and National Honours After AfroBasket Triumph

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President Bola Tinubu has awarded $100k each, flats, and national honours to D’Tigress players after their historic fifth straight AfroBasket title....

⚽ Lookman Accuses Atalanta of Broken Promises Amid Inter Transfer Row

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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has accused Atalanta of reneging on a verbal agreement to allow his summer exit, as Inter Milan’s €45m bid is rejected....

AFROBASKET 2025: Nigeria Clinches Historic Fifth Title, Okonkwo Named MVP Again

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Nigeria's women’s basketball team made history in Abidjan, becoming the first nation to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket five times in a row. Led by MVP Amy Okonkwo, the D’Tigress extended their unbeaten streak to 29 games....

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Benue Governor Rewards Super Falcons Star Francisca Ordega With N50m and House

SWAN Demands Immediate Inauguration of National Sports Commission Board

NPFL Suspends Plateau United Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka Over Betting Allegations

Nigeria’s Sports Hosting: Hype, Hope, or Hollow?

🏅 1st African School Games Ends in Algiers — Nigeria Wins 25 Medals, Secures 2027 Hosting Rights

Rena Wakama: D’Tigress Aiming for Long-Term African Dominance After Fifth AfroBasket Title

FIFA to Deduct 3 Points From South Africa Over Ineligible Player — Boost for Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes

Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With $100k Each, Flats, and National Honours After AfroBasket Triumph

⚽ Lookman Accuses Atalanta of Broken Promises Amid Inter Transfer Row

AFROBASKET 2025: Nigeria Clinches Historic Fifth Title, Okonkwo Named MVP Again

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