18 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein

The Super Eagles will hold their first and only training session at Bloemfontein on Monday night (today). The session, which will take place at Toyota Stadium, will begin at 6 p.m. Nigerian time. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, announced that the first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media and supporters. […] The post 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen ruled out of Bafana Bafana clash

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been excluded from Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Bloemfontein. The update comes after Osimhen picked up an injury during Saturday’s match against Rwanda, which ended 1-0 in favour of the Nigerian team. Information from the Super Eagles camp on Sunday revealed that Osimhen has […] The post World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen ruled out of Bafana Bafana clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has attributed the team’s victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier match on Saturday to their opponents getting tired. The Nigerian team managed to scrape a win in Uyo thanks to a goal from Tolu Arokodare, with Chelle expressing happiness with the three points earned. Speaking in a […] The post 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifies: Arokodare gifts Eagles slim victory to close gap against group leaders

…As Morocco emerges first African team to qualify The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying challenges got a read more 2026 World Cup Qualifies: Arokodare gifts Eagles slim victory to close gap against group leaders

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46 h. ago Prominent scholars commence research on fake news trackers in Nigeria

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha   A team of prominent scholars from Nigerian universities has embarked on a research project to develop an Artificial Intelligence-driven platform, “Naija Falsehood Buster,” and establish a national hub for tracking and evaluating falsehoods across the country’s digital and broadcast media space. The project also involves creating national database of influential […] The post Prominent scholars commence research on fake news trackers in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ekong urges Nigerians to rally behind Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has called on Nigerians to throw their full support behind the national team as they read more Ekong urges Nigerians to rally behind Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash

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5 d. ago ‘It Wasn’t My Fault,’ Victor Boniface Unfazed By Failed AC Milan Move

The Nigerian was expected to team up with Rossoneri in the summer transfer window. The move failed owing to medical issues with the Super Eagle, fueling speculations over his fitness.  The post ‘It Wasn’t My Fault,’ Victor Boniface Unfazed By Failed AC Milan Move appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Why We Picked Only Amusan, Burme, 13 Others For World Championships – Alli

The chief executive officer of the Elite Athletes Development and Performance Board, Yussuf Amuda Alli, has explained why Team Nigeria will be attending the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships with a lean team. The official Team Nigeria list, which was made public yesterday, comprises seven female and eight male athletes who will compete in 11 […]

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7 d. ago ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers: Yasmeen Khan took her pound of flesh as Nigeria succumbed to Namibia

By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria senior female cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, on Monday failed to sustain their winning attitude as they lost their second match to Namibia by 8 wickets. The Nigerian girls elected to bat first but crumbled under a superior bowling force led by Saima Tuhadeleni, who took 3 of Nigeria’s biggest […] The post ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers: Yasmeen Khan took her pound of flesh as Nigeria succumbed to Namibia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NSCDC/police clash: Gunshot victims narrate ordeal, blame Ebonyi Reps

I didn’t cause it, says lawmaker By Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Some survivors of a deadly clash between men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a team of policemen in Ebonyi State have narrated how they escaped death during the incident, which left a policeman dead and many people sustaining varying degrees […] The post NSCDC/police clash: Gunshot victims narrate ordeal, blame Ebonyi Reps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria, Team Europe, others chart new course for data exchange

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria has launched a technical roundtable on the Nigeria Data Exchange Platform (NGDX), describing it as a bold step to strengthen its national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Convened by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy with support from the European Union and Team Europe partners from Estonia, Finland, […] The post Nigeria, Team Europe, others chart new course for data exchange appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago AFN To Unveil Team Nigeria’s Squad For 2025 World Athletics Championships September 1

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced that the list of athletes representing country at the upcoming 20th World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, will be unveiled to the public on Monday, September 1, 2025. AFN secretary-general Israel Inwang shared this information while discussing the Federation’s preparations for the highly anticipated global sporting event scheduled […]

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1 week ago From Yelewata to Guma: How the police stopped two tragedies in their tracks

Tribune Online From Yelewata to Guma: How the police stopped two tragedies in their tracks By Shehu Usman THE Nigerian Police Rapid Response Team stationed in Benue has foiled what could have been another national tragedy of monumental proportions. This was reported by Daily Trust. Although three farmers sadly lost their lives in the incident, the situation could have been far worse if not for the police’s proactiveness. Following the […] From Yelewata to Guma: How the police stopped two tragedies in their tracks Tribune Online

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1 week ago C’Wealth Weightlifting: Omolola Wins Team Nigeria’s First Gold In India

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded Didih Onome Omolola for winning Nigeria’s first gold medal in the women’s 53kg at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India on Tuesday. This follows Ruth Nyong Asuquo’s silver medal victory in the 48kg junior women category on Monday. An elated NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said […]

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2 w. ago NGF unveils new leadership team to drive secretariat transformation and reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has unveiled a new leadership team as part of sweeping reforms designed to reposition its Secretariat as a modern policy and coordination hub for Nigeria’s 36 state governors. The move follows a comprehensive organizational review by Deloitte, commissioned to strengthen the Secretariat’s systems, operations, and governance […] The post NGF unveils new leadership team to drive secretariat transformation and reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Calls For Strong Oversight In Nigeria’s Basketball Heightens As D’Tigers Exit Afrobasket

Following the D’Tigers’ disappointing exit from the 2025 Men’s Afrobasket Championship, basketball promoter Igoche Mark has called for robust oversight from the National Sports Commission (NSC) to address what he describes as a crisis in the sport’s administration in Nigeria. The Nigerian team faced a significant defeat against Senegal, losing 91-75 in the quarter-finals held […]

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2 w. ago Igoche Mark says ‘enough is enough’ as Nigeria’s eliminated from 2025 AfroBasket

“Enough is enough,” stated Mr. Igoche Mark, Basketball Promoter and Founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, following the D’Tigers’ elimination from the 2025 Men’s Afrobasketball Championship after a 91-75 defeat to Senegal, a team that has proven to be a formidable opponent for Nigeria in recent times. In his remarks after the quarter-final […] The post Igoche Mark says ‘enough is enough’ as Nigeria’s eliminated from 2025 AfroBasket appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago D’Tigers Crash Out Of FIBA Afrobasket Championship, Miss Out On Tinubu’s $100,000 Cash Rewar

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in their quarter-final match on Wednesday night. The Nigerian side started the game positively, narrowly winning the first quarter 24-23. However, they struggled to maintain their momentum, suffering a significant setback in […]

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2 w. ago Team Nigeria’s Chinaza Wins 2 Gold, 1 Silver At Africa Youth/Junior Weightlifting Championship In Accra

Nigeria has opened its medal account at the ongoing 2025 Africa Weightlifting Youth/Junior Championship in Accra, Ghana. Rising star Ezenwa Chinaza Cecilia delivered an exceptional performance, clinching two gold medals and one silver medal in the 48kg youth category yesterday. Competing against the continent’s best young lifters, Chinaza showcased remarkable strength, composure, and technical brilliance, […]

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Nigerian Kids Shine At African Club Gymnastics Championship In South Africa

Team TIG Nigeria has, once again, made the nation proud at the just-concluded African Club Gymnastics Championship in Centurion, South Africa. The all-female Nigerian kid athletes secured an impressive four medals in the Level 7, 6, and 5 Senior category, earning three Gold medals and one Bronze medal. In the Junior category of Level 4, […]

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