5 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON Chairman tasks staff on service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims

"Policies and technologies in Saudi Arabia change every year, and the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims continue to rise...

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23 h. ago Saudi eases alcohol access for select foreign residents, diplomats say

Saudi Arabia has quietly eased alcohol restrictions, allowing premium visa-holders to purchase liquor from a shop previously reserved for diplomats. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-eases-alcohol-access-for-select-foreign-residents-diplomats-say/

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36 h. ago Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has claimed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA read more Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

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49 h. ago New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has said that the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup was partly because of the revised qualification format. He noted that the team would have qualified if the 2018 qualification structure remained in place. He made the remarks on Monday at the […] The post New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Islamic Solidarity Games: Customs Chief’s Pep Talk Fuels Team Nigerian Wrestlers’ Medal Haul In Riyadh – Akuh

Nigerian Wrestlers Shine at Islamic Solidarity Games, Coach Credits Customs CG’s Motivation Team Nigeria’s national wrestling coach, Purity Akuh, has attributed the impressive performance of Nigerian women wrestlers at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to the inspiring words and motivation from Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) […]

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5 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Team Nigeria Finishes 8th With Record Medal Haul

Team Nigeria secured an impressive eighth place on the final medals table at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The tournament concluded on Friday night with a vibrant closing ceremony. The Nigerian contingent achieved their best-ever performance in the Games’ history, amassing a total of 30 medals comprising eleven gold, twelve silver […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu: The Best Leader Ever For Nigerian Sports Dev’t, Says Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, describing him as the best leader Nigeria has ever had in this regard. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Olopade expressed […]

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6 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Aghazu Foresees A Brighter Future For Nigeria’s Athletics

Following the impressive performances of Nigeria’s athletes in track and field events at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Aku Aghazu, believes that the future for athletics in Nigeria looks brighter. So far, Nigeria has won a total of seven medals […]

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7 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Olopade Lauds Nigeria’s Athletes Podium Feats, Says Jamboree Days Over

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Olopade, has commended Team Nigeria’s athletes for their remarkable performances at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, asserting that the era of jamboree trips in Nigerian sports is now a thing of the past. Speaking to journalists at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, […]

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7 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Oyesade Rues Gold Medal Miss In Women’s Hammer Throw Event

Team Nigeria’s Olatoye Oyesade has expressed disappointment at missing out on the gold medal, ultimately settling for silver in the Women’s Hammer Throw Final at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The America-based athlete lost first place to Algeria’s Zahra Tatar after what she described as disappointing throws in her final attempts. […]

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8 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Team Nigeria’s Medals Hit 20 With Wrestling Gold, Silver Wins

Nigeria’s wrestlers have significantly boosted Team Nigeria’s medal count at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, securing both gold and silver medals on Wednesday evening. Christianah Ogunsanya clinched gold in the Women’s Freestyle 53kg category, while Missinnei Mercy Genesis achieved a silver medal in the Women’s Freestyle 50kg division. These achievements bring […]

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8 d. ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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8 d. ago Islamic Solidarity Games Is Platform To Showcase Young Talent — NSC DG

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has praised the impressive performances of Nigerian athletes at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, calling it a pathway to podium success at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Speaking to journalists at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, […]

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8 d. ago Anyanacho Vows To Enhance Mental Resilience After Bronze Medal Victory In Riyadh

Following her narrow miss of the gold medal and subsequent bronze victory at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria’s taekwondo star Elizabeth Anyanacho is turning her attention to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing firm commitment to improving her mental fortitude as she prepares for the challenges ahead. Anyanacho, who […]

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8 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Team Nigeria’s Throwing Coach Hails Athletes’ Performance

Gabriel Opuana, throwing coach for Team Nigeria, has commended the efforts of his athletes at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh 2025, Saudi Arabia, despite the duo of Obiagari Pamela Ameachi and Chioma Chukwujindu Onyekwere failing to secure gold in the women’s discus event. Amaechi earned a silver medal with her best throw of […]

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8 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Oyesade Olatoye Clinches Women’s Hammer Throw Silver Medal

Oyesade Adetola Olatoye has added to Team Nigeria’s medal tally at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by clinching a silver medal in the women’s Hammer Throw. Olatoye achieved the remarkable feat on Tuesday night with a throw of 63.34 metres in her third attempt. She finished second behind Algeria’s Tatar Zahra, […]

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9 d. ago Team Nigeria’s Coach Optimistic About Ogili’s Medal Prospects In Riyadh

As excitement mounts for the para-athletics events at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Team Nigeria’s para shot put coach, Abdulaziz Ali, has shared his confidence in athlete Ogochukwu Modesta Ogili’s potential to clinch medals in both the shot put and javelin events. Speaking to LEADERSHIP sports ahead of Tuesday’s event, Ali expressed […]

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9 d. ago Riyadh 2025: Obiagari Clinches Women’s Discus Silver Medal For Nigeria

Team Nigeria’s Obiagari Pemela Ameachi has secured a silver medal at the ongoing 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Obiagari, who competed in the women’s discus throw event, finished second with a throw of 56.99 metres, just behind Cameroonian Nora Atim Monie, who achieved 57.04 metres. Ozlem Becerek of Turkey took third place […]

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1 week ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Dalung says corruption, impunity still haunting Nigerian football

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is read more Dalung says corruption, impunity still haunting Nigerian football

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