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Buhari orders prosecution of Pinnick over NFF multi-billion Naira fraud; Banned from travelling
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the prosecution of the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, over an…
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Manchester City end Liverpool’s unbeaten run, cut EPL lead to 4 points
Manchester (UK), Jan. 4, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Leroy Sane struck the winner as Manchester City beat visiting Liverpool 2-1 at the…
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Real Madrid frustrated by Villarreal as Cazorla strikes twice
Vila-Real (Spain), Jan. 4, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Real Madrid endured a frustrating start to the new year as they drew 2-2…
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Klopp says he’s not underestimating “world’s best side,” Manchester City
Liverpool (UK), Jan. 2, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool will need all their fighting qualities to overcome the “best team in…
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Pogba gets another double as Solskjaer extends perfect start
Manchester (UK), Dec. 30, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) The re-born Paul Pogba scored twice on Sunday as Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1…
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Ronaldo brace gives Juventus contentious win over unlucky Sampdoria
Turin (Italy), Dec. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday scored a brace, with the second goal a contentious penalty…
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Firmino hat-trick fires Liverpool to 5-1 win over Arsenal
Liverpool (UK), Dec. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick as rampaging Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at…
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President Weah’s striker son to join Celtic on loan from PSG
London, Dec. 25, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Timothy Weah will leave French champions Paris St Germain (PSG) on loan for six months…
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American NGO to organize Easter Soccer competition for Akwa Ibom Youth
By Dennis Udoma America- based Non-Governmental Organization, INISO Youth Development Foundation has announced plans to host the second edition of…
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Real Madrid ease past Al Ain for fourth FIFA Club World Cup title
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Dec. 22, 2018 Defending champions Real Madrid lifted the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fourth…
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Royalty, Oil and Gas Executives, Golfers flock Bonny Island for NLNG Golf Classic
Nigeria LNG Limited played host to over 100 golfers at the weekend at its Residential Area golf course, on Bonny…
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Russia’s Mutko resigns as Football Union Chief
Moscow, Dec. 19, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, a long-serving sports official entangled in allegations of state-sponsored…
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FCT picks Chess, football gold at National Sports Festival
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Chess and Football representatives, Friday afternoon picked up the Gold medals for Chess and…
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Nigeria set to host the 2018 African Cup for Club Champions
The Nigeria Hockey Federation is ready to host the 2018 African Cup for Club Champions at the Abuja National Stadium.…
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Anti-Corruption Day: Magu warns against vote-buying, calls for youth participation
Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has called on Nigerians to ensure that they get rid…
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Rivers will be ready for All African Seniors Badminton Championship
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the government and people of the state will provide a serene atmosphere…
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SHAME!!: El-Rufai stops the best Hockey teams in Nigeria from participating in ACCC
By Tope Adefala It is sad that while other African champions will be locking horns at the 2018 African Cup…
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Before Super Falcons become a spent force By Tayo Ogunbiyi
After playing out a pulsating 120 minutes goalless draw against the Bayana Bayana of South Africa, Nigerian senior female soccer…
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National Sports Festival will put Abuja on global tourism map – FCT Minister
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has disclosed that the FCT Administration will use the…
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Super Falcons ‘re embodiment of Nigeria’s winning mentality, says Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, described the Super Falcons of Nigeria as embodiment of the…
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Sports Writers Association of Ghana, International Sports Press Association Africa hold seminar for Sports Journalists
The seminar, which had the theme “Raising the bar for today’s women’s sports journalists” was held at the Swiss Spirit…
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Akwa Ibom First Lady Flags off Golf Tournament.
The 2018 Nigerian Ladies Open Golf Championship takes off at the Ibom Hotel And Golf Resort, Uyo, with the First…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi has restored Rangers’ dignity, says Senator Jim Nwobodo …As Enugu Govt. honours AITEO Cup Champions, amid excitement
The former Governor of old Anambra State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Jim Nwobodo, has…
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President Buhari hails Super Eagles for AFCON 2019 qualification
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON Qualifier: We are in SA for three points — Musa
By Debo Oshundun Lagos, Nov.16, 2018 The Stand-in Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, on Friday said that the…
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