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Oshoba, Ibeabuchi, Esepo lead 2026 FGM award nominees

Nigerian boxers Elizabeth Oshoba, Ike Ibeabuchi and Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje lead the list of nominees for the 2026 Fight Gist Media Boxing Awards, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the National Institute for Sports Conference Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The ceremony wil…

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Driver’s death: Air Force detains officers, launches probe

The Nigerian Air Force says it has taken into custody all personnel suspected to be involved in the death of a commercial bus driver, Joseph Okpe, who allegedly died after being assaulted by a group of military officers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. This was disclosed exclusively to P…

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1 month ago Sports

Nigeria’s World Cup absence a big miss – Terry

England and Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the Super Eagles will be sorely missed as the tournament begins today, The PUNCH reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished second in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifi…

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1 month, 1 week ago Sports

NWFL Super Six: Edo Queens' chances still bright - Enabulele

Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, on Monday said that Edo Queens still have a chance of winning the Nigeria Women Football League Super Six competition despite the shocking 1-0 loss to Nasarawa Amazon on the opening day at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, …

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1 month, 1 week ago Sports

Inkosi Nigeria’s best performer at African Fencing Champs

Nigeria’s fencing sensation Brou Inkosi emerged as the country’s best performer at the 24th African Fencing Championships in Abidjan, Ivory Coast over the weekend, finishing seventh in the men’s sabre event. Inkosi competed alongside compatriots Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye and Phoenix Olen, facing a t…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

‘3SC players deserve credit for continental return’

Shooting Stars technical adviser Nurudeen Aweroro has spoken of his profound gratitude after guiding the Ibadan club to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, ending a 27-year absence from continental club football and booking a place in the 2026/27 CAF Confeder…

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Eagles thrash Reggae Boyz to win Unity Cup

Captain Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium in London on Saturday, making the Super Eagles the first team to win the competition four times and retain the trophy in back-t…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

Dolphin Swimming League set to crown champions

The Dolphin Swimming League is set to celebrate excellence as athletes and schools that distinguished themselves in Season 7 of Nigeria’s foremost inter-school swimming tournament will be honoured at the Award Day on Saturday, May 30, at St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, Lagos. What began with fewer than…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Sports

AFCON 2027: Eguavoen dismisses ‘easy draw’ claims for Super Eagles

Austin Eguavoen, Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, has said that the Super Eagles must remain focused to successfully navigate a tricky, difficult Group L in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria was drawn alongside c…

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2 months ago Sports

D’Tigers coach Fizdale eyes 2028 Olympic gold medal

David Fizdale has set out an ambitious blueprint for Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, insisting that his objective goes beyond qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and extends to competing for a medal, and ultimately victory, at the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The new…

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Northern Lions, Middle-Belt Tigers shine on Nigeria Super League launch

The Nigeria Super League bowled off on Saturday with an action-packed opening day at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos, as Northern Lions and Middle-Belt Tigers secured victories in their respective fixtures to kickstart the inaugural competition in style. The opening match of the tournament saw Northern…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Sports

D’Tigress fall 88-79 to Minnesota Lynx in US tour

Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a second consecutive defeat on their United States tour after falling 88–79 to the Minnesota Lynx in a competitive contest at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Tuesday, PUNCH Online reports. Playing under assistant coach Wani Mugan…

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3 months ago Sports

UN reaffirms support for Nigerian-led solutions

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Mohammed on Monday had returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benu…

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3 months ago Sports

Cricket: Island Titans win CCC 40-over title

Island Titans Cricket Club claimed the first piece of silverware of the season in the Club Cricket Committee league by winning the 40-over title on Sunday at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Island Titans won the toss and elected to bat, defeating Ibeju Lekki Cricke…

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3 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court under heavy security, journalists barred

A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for …

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4 months, 1 week ago Sports

Aruna faces World No. 6 at WTT Chongqing

Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna will return to action at the WTT Champions Chongqing on Tuesday (today), when he takes on France’s Félix Lebrun in the men’s round of 32, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Currently ranked world No. 48, Aruna will be featuring in his third WTT tournament of the se…

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4 months, 1 week ago Sports

D’Tigress begin training in France for W’Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have begun training in France ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026, which starts on Wednesday in Lyon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The seven-time African champions arrived in Villeurbanne, Lyon, on Monday for …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago Sports

Gospel singer Taiwo of Adegbodu twins dies

Nigerian gospel singer, Taiwo Adegbodu, of the popular Adegbodu Twins, is dead. Adegbodu’s death was confirmed on Sunday morning on the duo’s official fans’ page on Facebook, managed by their management. “Taiwo, why will you leave your kids and me without notification? My heart is bleeding, Lord, h…

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4 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

D’Tigress unveils W’Cup qualifying provisional squad

Nigeria’s seven-time African champions, D’Tigress, have announced a provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, set to take place from 11–17 March 2026 in Lyon, France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach Rena Wakama has selected a blend of seasoned ca…

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4 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

FC Robo stars join Nigeria for Cameroon friendly

Two FC Robo players, Esther Onyenezide and Favour Nkwocha, have joined the Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé ahead of Nigeria’s two-legged friendly against Cameroon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both players were among the first set of 11 players who arrived in camp on Wednesday and also took part in th…

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