29 h. ago NNL Super 8: Crown FC Threaten To Challenge Khalifat FC Victory

Crown FC’s general manager, Olumide Olupeju, has voiced his discontent regarding the officiating in his team’s match against Kun Khalifat FC at the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs in Asaba, Delta State. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Kun Khalifat FC, prompting Olupeju to threaten a formal challenge to the […]

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41 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Cruise To Winning Start, Thrash Tunisia 3

Nigeria’s national women’s football team, Super Falcons, kicked off their campaign for a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with resounding success, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against Tunisia in their Group B opener in Morocco on Sunday. The match, held at the state-of-the-art Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, showcased the Super Falcons’ […]

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4 d. ago “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has firmly denied claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining his loyalty to former President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes after Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, alleged on Arise TV that Sirika had joined […] The post “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mikel Obi’s Agent Offered Me €50,000 Bribe To Be Included In Nigeria’s 2008 Olympic Team —Siasia

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has accused ex-Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel over attempt to bribe him in 2008. Siasia alleged that despite his efforts to ensure Mikel join other players during qualifier game against Ghana for the 2008 Olympics, the midfielder refused. He added that the Nigeria international was more committed to play […] The post Mikel Obi’s Agent Offered Me €50,000 Bribe To Be Included In Nigeria’s 2008 Olympic Team —Siasia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Beach Volleyball: Nigeria finishes 3rd, qualify for World Championship

Nigeria women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, next November. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in third place at the just concluded CAVB Continental Championship in Martil, Morocco. Head coach of the Nigeria beach volleyball team, Kayode […] The post Beach Volleyball: Nigeria finishes 3rd, qualify for World Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Former Super Falcons star Mbachu backs team to win title

By Seyi Babalola Former Super Falcons striker, Stella Mbachu, believes the team have the potential to win a record-extending 10th championship in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Justine Madugu’s team, alongside holders South Africa, hosts Morocco, Zambia, and Ghana, are the favourites to win the tournament. The Super Falcons demonstrated their readiness for […] The post WAFCON 2024: Former Super Falcons star Mbachu backs team to win title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago African U18/U20 Athletics Championships: 5 Team Nigeria Starlets Should Watch

The countdown continues just 20 days to Africa’s next generation of track and field stars converge for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, from July 16-20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. For Team Nigeria, it’s more than a championship — it’s a launchpad. A golden opportunity for rising stars to announce themselves on the continental stage […]

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1 week ago African U18/U20 Athletics Championships: 5 Team Nigeria Starlets To Watch

The countdown continues just 20 days to Africa’s next generation of track and field stars converge for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, from July 16-20 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. For Team Nigeria, it’s more than a championship — it’s a launchpad. A golden opportunity for rising stars to announce themselves on the continental stage […]

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1 week ago Super Falcons Arrive Casablanca For Final WAFCON Preparation

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived, Casablanca, Morocco, for their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that 22 players and team officials made the trip to Casablanca from Lisbon, Portugal on Thursday. The delegation includes, China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi and USA-based Asisat Oshoala. Recall that the eleven-time African champions […] The post Super Falcons Arrive Casablanca For Final WAFCON Preparation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago International Friendly: Super Falcons, Portugal Settle For Goalless Draw

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held by Portugal Women to a goalless draw in an international friendly match on Monday. The game, which was played in Amadora City, Portugal, was part of the plans made by Nigeria Football Federation for the Women’s National Team ahead of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post International Friendly: Super Falcons, Portugal Settle For Goalless Draw appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Historic win: Team Nigeria claims first African flag football title

Nigeria’s men’s and women’s flag football teams have won the first-ever African Flag Football Tournament, held in Cairo, Egypt. The read more Historic win: Team Nigeria claims first African flag football title

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2 w. ago Siasia slams Mikel, says you didn’t pay any money for Dream Team

The Head coach of the Olympics Eagles to the Rio 2016 Olympics, Samson Siasia has categorically stated that Mikel Obi did not pay flight tickets of the team from United States to Rio, Siasia was reacting to the news credited to Mikel Obi in the media space in Nigeria in the past few days, where […] The post Siasia slams Mikel, says you didn’t pay any money for Dream Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oliseh Criticises Trend Of Super Eagles Captains Sitting On Bench

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has voiced his concerns over a troubling trend in Nigeria’s football where captains of the national team frequently sitting on the bench during matches. In a candid discussion on Channel Sports, Oliseh labelled this phenomenon as “an anomaly,” asserting that a team’s captain should be on the pitch leading […]

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3 w. ago Niger: FG constitutes committee to implement ACReSAL’s strategic catchment mgt plans

Tribune Online Niger: FG constitutes committee to implement ACReSAL’s strategic catchment mgt plans Federal Government of Nigeria has constituted a team of implementation committee to ensure the implementation of the strategic catchment management plans produced, validated, and endorsed for the 19 ACReSAL states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Niger: FG constitutes committee to implement ACReSAL’s strategic catchment mgt plans Tribune Online

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3 w. ago WAEC debunks mother’s allegations over son’s withheld result

By Gabriel Dike The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Thursday clarified that it does not withhold candidates’ results arbitrarily without cause. In response to a mother who claimed that WAEC withheld her son’s November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result, causing him to slip into depression, the council categorically rejected the claim. […] The post WAEC debunks mother’s allegations over son’s withheld result appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCCPC: FCT markets “flooded” with counterfeit products, inaugurates task team to sanitize markets

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concerns over the level of counterfeit, fake, and substandard products in markets in FCT.  In response to this, the Commission, on Wednesday, inaugurated a Joint Market Monitoring Taskforce (JMMT) that would be responsible for reversing the trend and sanitizing the market […] The post FCCPC: FCT markets “flooded” with counterfeit products, inaugurates task team to sanitize markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senegal Come From Behind, Become First African Team To Beat England

England succumbed to their first defeat to an African country as they were beaten 3-1 by Senegal in an international friendly at City Ground on Tuesday. Senegal stretched their unbeaten streak to 24 games, while the Three Lions’ loss, which included a disallowed late goal from Jude Bellingham for a handball in the build-up, was […] The post Senegal Come From Behind, Become First African Team To Beat England appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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last month Abuja Continental’s housekeeping team triumphs at IHTEF conference

Abuja Continental has emerged the exceptional housekeeping hotel at the prestigious Bed-Making Challenge competition organised by International Hospitality & Tourism Expo and Forum (IHTEF). Chibuikem Diala, executive director of IHTEF Secretariat, said that the competition is aimed at promoting skills development, workforce empowerment, and sustainable practices within the hospitality industry. Diala disclosed that Akpa David […] The post Abuja Continental’s housekeeping team triumphs at IHTEF conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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