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3rd Access Bank Lagos Marathon: Lagos will commit more resources to develop long distance races — Ambode; Kenya marathoners dominate race
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Saturday said that the state would commit more resources to promote distance races…
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Winter Olympics: Akuoma Omega is Nigeria’s flagbearer as country’s flag debuts
By Ijeoma Okigbo Bobsled athlete Akuoma Omeoga is the bearer of Nigeria’s flag as the country makes its debut at…
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United World Wrestling honours Gov. Wike
The United World Wrestling (Africa) has presented an award of excellence to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his…
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Ambode targets IAAF Gold Label Award for Lagos City Marathon…Buratai, Dalung, Pinnick, A-list artistes, celebrities, others to participate
Ahead of Saturday’s Lagos City Marathon, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said the State Government has set…
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NFF ensuring coaches succeed — Sanusi
By Ikenna Osuoha Mohammed Sanusi, General-Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday in Abuja said the federation was committed…
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LMC adjusts 4 NPFL fixtures
Some fixtures of the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) were on Thursday adjusted by the League Management Company (LMC).…
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Africa can create jobs with sports, says President Buhari
By Omuboye Sukubo President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on African leaders to exploit the potentials of sports to create…
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Nine countries arrive for Africa wrestling championship in Port Harcourt
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju No fewer than nine countries have arrived Port Harcourt, Rivers for the Africa Wrestling Championship slated for…
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CHAN 2018: Saraki lauds Super Eagles….Says learn from setback
Despite the inability of the home-based Super Eagles to lift the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) cup, the President of…
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Klopp furious as late Kane penalty kick denies Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp launched a scathing attack on referee Jon Moss and his officials after Harry Kane’s controversial last-gasp…
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Hopes for talks grow with North Korea’s ceremonial leader to visit South Korea for Olympics
North Korea’s ceremonial leader will make an unprecedented visit to South Korea this week, officials said on Monday. The visit…
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Aubameyang goal, Ramsey hat-trick help Arsenal to thrash Everton 5-1; Neymar on target as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead to 11 points
Aaron Ramsey scored a hat-trick on Saturday as Arsenal thrashed Everton 5-1 in the English Premier League at the Emirates…
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Bayern win again, as Schalke get beaten in goalkeepers’ nightmare
Schalke 04 squandered a chance to go second in the Bundesliga when they conceded twice late in the game and…
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CHAN 2018: Sudan edge Libya to claim bronze
Sudan edged out Libya 4-2 via penalties to claim bronze in the third-place play-off match at the 2018 CAF African…
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Russia 2018: Super Eagles to receive camping allowances upfront – Dalung
By Prudence Arobani Super Eagles players and officials would be paid their camping allowances upfront for the Russia 2018 FIFA…
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Wenger to take late call on Aubameyang for Everton clash
Arsenal will assess Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s fitness before deciding if the striker can make his debut for the club in Saturday’s…
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Lagos City Marathon 2018: LASTMA announces traffic diversion
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Lagos City Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018,…
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Chelsea stunned 3-0 at home by Bournemouth; Walcott grabs brace as Everton beat Leicester; Tottenham wins ManU before record crowd
Bournemouth stunned Chelsea with three second-half goals in a 3-0 Premier League victory on Wednesday, inflicting on the champions their…
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Aubameyang handed Arsenal’s icon number 14 jersey
In just his first day as a Gunner, new Arsenal buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been handed the club’s iconic number…
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President Buhari hails Super Eagles for defeating Sudan
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria on their victory over Sudan in…
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NPFL review: Kano Pillars halt champions Plateau United as Akwa United maintain top spot
By Victor Okoye Champions Plateau United suffered their second defeat of the season after going down 0-2 against Kano Pillars…
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Man City get chance for revenge at Wigan in FA Cup
Manchester City have a chance to get revenge over Wigan Athletic for their 2013 FA Cup final defeat after being…
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Akwa United claim top spot, Rivers United, Enyimba Draw
By Victor Okoye Akwa United moved to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League following a comfortable 3-0 win…
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CHAN: Super Eagles’ performance excites President Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on the spectacular 2-1 win over Angola in the…
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Collect your PVC to re-elect Governor Wike – Engr Woke
Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke has called on Rivers people to go out enmasse…
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