3 h. ago Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa It was a total dominance with ecstasy for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco as the nation’s women wrestlers swept all four gold medals, they competed for except Adekuoroye Mercy in 57kg, who fell ill and had to be pulled out of the tournament. The […] The post Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Team Nigeria wins four gold medals on day one of African Wrestling Championships

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Team Nigeria dominated day one of the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, securing four gold medals in women’s freestyle wrestling. Despite the absence of Mercy Adekuoroye (57kg), who withdrew due to illness, and veterans Blessing Oborududu and Odunayo Adekuoroye, Nigeria’s women wrestlers excelled. Christianah Ogunsanya (53kg) led the […] The post Team Nigeria wins four gold medals on day one of African Wrestling Championships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

… As Federal Govt College Ikot Ekpene wins with 8 gold medals The Rivers State government has applauded the old read more Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

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8 d. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals

Team Nigeria has wrapped up its participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals —13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze — cementing its status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in […] The post Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director

…Be rest assured of our support -NUJ Chair From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Acting Zonal Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo on Friday visited the Executive Officials of Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) along with his management team on courtesy call. Kaltungo who […] The post Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

9 d. ago AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress To Face Mozambique, Rwanda In Group D

Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 AfroBasket against Mozambique and Rwanda The defending champions will be looking to win a record extending seventh title at the competition which will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. D’ Tigress will be looking to build on their impressive outing at […]

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1 week ago Mailantarki Care FC founder frowns at Flying Eagles team coordinator over alleged defamatory statement

By Bolaji Okunola The founder of Mailantarki Care FC, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, has expressed dissatisfaction over a comment made by the erstwhile Gombe United general manager and now coordinator of the U-20 national team, Abubakar Abubakar, during an interview session on Amana Radio, Gombe State. It was gathered that Abubakar, fondly called ‘Yellow’, on April […] The post Mailantarki Care FC founder frowns at Flying Eagles team coordinator over alleged defamatory statement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Storm Cairo For Friendly Battle With Young Pharaohs

Nigeria’s U20 male football team, Flying Eagles, have arrived in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo as they get set for 17th Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals starting in the North African country on Sunday. A delegation of 24 players and nine officials led by head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, touched down at the […]

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2 w. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Team Nigeria Wins 14 Medals At ITTF World Para Future in Jordan

Team Nigeria has bagged 14 medals in para table tennis, at the just concluded ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan. The team made an impressive haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals, ranking among the top three teams in the tournament. Nigeria battled for honours alongside host Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Egypt, […] The post Team Nigeria Wins 14 Medals At ITTF World Para Future in Jordan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation displayed  its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed a remarkable haul of five gold, […] The post NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   Senator Smart Adeyemi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immortalise the late legendary former captain of Nigeria’s national football team, the Green Eagles (now Super Eagles), Christian Chukwu, who led the country to its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 1980 after previously securing two bronze medals. […] The post Senator Adeyemi urges Tinubu to immortalise Christian Chukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Individually, Super Eagles Are Better, But Ghana Has The Team” – Fireboy DML

Afrobeats music star Fireboy DML has stated that Ghana’s Black Stars are currently a stronger team than Nigeria’s Super Eagles. According to him, although the Super Eagles boast more individual talent, the Ghanaian side performs better collectively. The singer, known for his hit track Obaa Sima, expressed his thoughts during a recent edition of the […] The post “Individually, Super Eagles Are Better, But Ghana Has The Team” – Fireboy DML appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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