13.05.2026

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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....

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....

Nigeria Malaria Fight Enters Critical Phase as FG Deploys Youth Campaign Against 27% Global Burden

IDNN
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Nigeria malaria fight has entered a critical phase as the Federal Government launches a nationwide youth-driven campaign to tackle a disease burden accounting for about 27% of global cases. Backed by a ₦1 billion commitment, the initiative targets all states and the FCT. Officials say success depends on sustained grassroots mobilisation and consistent intervention....

Nigeria World Relays Squad Heads To Gaborone With Qualification Pressure Rising

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s 24-athlete World Relays squad will travel to Gaborone with qualification, podium ambition and relay depth on the line. Entered in all six events, the team faces a two-day championship that could shape Nigeria’s route to Beijing 2027, test its sprint pipeline, and decide whether this relay generation can move from promise to authority....

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