7 h. ago Team Nigeria set for medal hunt at World Junior Fencing Championships

A six-member squad representing Team Nigeria has departed for the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China, read more Team Nigeria set for medal hunt at World Junior Fencing Championships

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10 h. ago NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), ongoing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has brought together over 3,400 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, including Edo State. As the event nears its close on April 8, 2025, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, has lauded Team […] The post NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago ICYMI: Meet Adesua Dozie, others appointed to NNPC management team

By Adewale Sanyaolu   True to the saying, “a golden fish has no hiding place,” Adesuwa Dozie shines brightly as a distinguished corporate legal expert with more than 22 years of experience. Before stepping into her new role as Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Dozie […] The post ICYMI: Meet Adesua Dozie, others appointed to NNPC management team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Brou leads Team Nigeria to World Junior Fencing Championships

Nigeria’s highest-ranked fencer and World Tournoi Satellite Cup silver medallist, Inkosi Brou, will lead Nigeria’s six-man squad to the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships which holds from Monday (today) till Tuesday April 15, in Wuxi, China, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The squad comprises four boys and two girls including three Idongesit siblings (Mahathir, Read More

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56 h. ago Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra

Security agents, including men of Anambra State Police Command have invaded a criminal hideout located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the command’s police-led joint security team comprising Nigeria Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out the operation on Friday. In […] The post Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago [UPDATED]: FIFA rankings: Nigeria climb to 43rd globally, Argentina remain top

The latest FIFA ranking has placed Nigeria as the 43rd-best team across the globe. The World football governing body announced this on its X handle on Thursday. The ranking places Nigeria one step ahead as the Super Eagles rounded off 2024 in the 44th position. Argentina remained top thanks to impressive wins In second place Read More

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4 d. ago FIFA rankings: Nigeria climb to 43rd globally, Argentina remains top

The latest FIFA ranking has placed Nigeria as the 43rd-best team across the globe. The World football governing body announced this on its X handle on Thursday. The ranking places Nigeria one step upward as the Super Eagles rounded off 2024 in 44th. Argentina remained top thanks to impressive wins In second place is Spain Read More

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5 d. ago Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa To Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has stated that it is crucial for his team to secure a victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they are to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a Matchday 8 encounter in September. Hugo Broos’ team currently leads […]

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6 d. ago Super Eagles’ Player, Ola Aina Named In FA Cup Team Of The Round

Super Eagles’s and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has been included in the FA Cup Team of the Round following a dramatic quarter-final victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Aina was in action for the entire duration of the game, which was played on the 29th of March, 2025. Forrest, with […] The post Super Eagles’ Player, Ola Aina Named In FA Cup Team Of The Round appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: New Political Party Unveils Logo, Eyes INEC Registration

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new political party, Team New Nigeria (TNN) has unveiled its logo and slogan saying it has completed plans to register the political party. In a statement by the party’s spokesman, Dr Mohammed Adah Shaibu, the party announced that it has unanimously agreed on its logo, slogan, motto and […]

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9 d. ago Forest, Fulham’s Nigerian duos resume FA Cup chase in q’finals

Nigeria’s national team exploits cast a shadow over the FA Cup quarter-finals as Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey prepare for crucial matches on Saturday (today) after a mixed international break marred by a disappointing World Cup qualifying draw against Zimbabwe. London rivals Fulham and Crystal Palace will battle for a coveted Read More

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1 week ago Cricket: Junior Yellow Greens begin W’Cup qualifiers in Lagos

Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, will face Namibia in their first match of the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup qualifiers on Friday (today), as they hope to clinch the country’s second ticket in the event on home soil, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria is hosting the final phase of the ICC Read More

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2 w. ago TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan

Tribune Online TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan A group called Team New Nigeria (TNN) has officially declared its intention to register as a political party, offering itself as an alternative to the existing political order. The announcement was made by the president of TNN, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, in Abuja, where he outlined the movement’s vision for a transformed and progressive Nigeria. Speaking […] TNN writes INEC, seeks registration as party, unveils national conference plan Tribune Online

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2 w. ago U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles set for tough group stage matches in Korhogo

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will compete in all their group-stage matches at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup read more U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles set for tough group stage matches in Korhogo

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI against Rwanda

By Seyi Babalola Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has announced the team’s first starting XI. Nigeria will face Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Kigali on Friday evening. Chelle has chosen the quartet of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Simon Moses, and Samuel Chukwueze. In midfield, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi start, […] The post BREAKING: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI against Rwanda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles focused on winning – Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure victory against Rwanda, revealing the winning formula within the team ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers encounter against the Wasps today at the Amahoro Stadium. Rwanda can rightly be regarded as Nigeria’s bogey team, with the Super Eagles managing just […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles focused on winning – Ademola Lookman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s oil output hit as explosion rocks biggest pipeline

Joint investigation team dispatched- Renaissance Nigeria’s oil production has suffered a significant blow following an explosion on one of the read more Nigeria’s oil output hit as explosion rocks biggest pipeline

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2 w. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Ekong, Ndidi, seven others expected as Eagles begin training

The Super Eagles will begin preparations earnestly for their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday (today) with their first training session fixed in anticipation of more players in the team’s camp, The PUNCH reports. Nigeria’s camp opened in Kigali on Sunday with coach Eric Chelle and his assistants; Daniel Ogunmodede as well Read More

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3 w. ago Amusan, Brume, Ofili absent from World Athletic indoor final list

World Athletics has released the final entry list for the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships, but top Nigerian athletes Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, and Ese Brume are notably absent from Team Nigeria, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The prestigious event is set to take place in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23. In the absence Read More

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Remi Tinubu Named Grand Patron Of African Women’s Volleyball Championship

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has said the nation has a space for women in all spheres and they could occupy that space with their continued hard work and dedication. Mrs Tinubu was speaking during the visit by the management team of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) […]

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