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Inconclusive Match: Jigawa Golden Stars Urge Swift NFF Decision on Gombe United Dispute
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Appeal Committee to expedite its ruling on the unresolved dispute…
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Ododo Launches High-Tech Security Drones, Pledges Zero Tolerance for Crime in Kogi
In a major boost to state security, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Monday unveiled two HP-20 State Asset Drones, describing them as a critical tool for maintaining peace and…
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NIS Teams Up with Freestyle Football to Scout and Train Nigeria’s Young Talent
In a bold move to nurture grassroots sports and unleash the next generation of Nigerian athletes, the National Institute for Sports (NIS) has pledged to partner with the organizers…
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Full List of 2025 Ballon d’Or Nominees Released
The race for football’s most prestigious individual prize has officially begun.
Organizers of the Ballon d’Or, France Football, on Thursday unveiled the shortlist of nominees…
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Peter Obi lauds D’Tigress Historic AfroBasket Triumph
In a moment that electrified a continent, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made history once again — claiming their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and…
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AfroBasket 2025: NIS DG Celebrates D’Tigress’ Historic Triumph, Urges Presidential Recognition
The Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has saluted Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their emphatic title…
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Unstoppable D’Tigress Make History With Fifth Straight AfroBasket Crown
In a breathtaking showcase of dominance, grit, and national pride, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, cemented their legacy as Africa’s undisputed queens of the court by…
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AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Edge Senegal 75–68 to Reach Final
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have secured a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after a hard-fought 75–68 win over Senegal in a thrilling semi-final clash.
The victory…
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Shaibu Hails Super Falcons, Urges Focus for WAFCON Semis
***Commends NFF Leadership for Steady Support
The Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated Nigeria’s Super…
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CDS Musa, NIS Partner to Use Sports as Weapon Against Insecurity
In a powerful move to bridge national security and youth development, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has pledged the support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
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