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WWE Superstar Naomi Announces Pregnancy, Relinquishes Women’s World Championship The electrifying atmosphere of Monday Night Raw was replaced with an emotional, heartfelt moment as WWE Superstar Naomi announced her pregnancy and, with a heavy heart, relinquished her Women’s World Championship. The news, which broke on the live broadcast, marks a new, deeply personal chapter for […]
End of an Era: Former Super Eagles Striker Brown Ideye Retires from Football Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Brown Ideye, has officially announced his retirement from professional football, drawing the curtain on a career that spanned nearly two decades across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The 36-year-old made the […]
Transfer Turmoil: Top Nigerian Footballers Face Unclear Futures as Summer Window Heats Up AS EUROPE’S summer transfer window barrels toward its close, a number of high-profile Nigerian footballers find themselves in a state of flux, with their futures hanging precariously in the balance. While some have finally found a home, others are still caught in […]
Chelsea Frustrated as Crystal Palace Holds Them to a Goalless Stalemate Chelsea began their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against a resilient Crystal Palace side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The match was a tale of Chelsea’s attacking struggles against a well-organized Palace defense, with the most significant moment coming from […]
Liverpool to Honour Diogo Jota at EPL Opener, ‘Forever 20’ Shirt Unveiled Liverpool FC will pay a lasting tribute to former forward Diogo Jota at their Premier League season opener against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield tonight, following his tragic death in a car crash last month. The club has confirmed a series of poignant commemorations, […]
Barau FC Celebrates Promotion with N17.5m, Motorcycles for Players In a grand gesture to celebrate their historic promotion to Nigeria’s top flight, the players of Barau FC have been rewarded with a sum of ₦17.5 million and 35 brand-new motorcycles. The generous gifts were presented by the club’s founder and sponsor, the Deputy President of […]
Fashola: Sports is a Pillar for Nigeria’s Economic Development The former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called for sports to be recognized as a central pillar of Nigeria’s national development plan, highlighting its potential as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and youth empowerment. Speaking on Sunday at the University of […]
Legendary Nigerian Sports Icons Honoured as “Dimmed Stars Shine Again” at Emotional Lagos Tribute The Nigerian sporting fraternity converged in Lagos on Monday, July 28, 2025, for a poignant “Night of Tributes,” commemorating five departed national heroes whose legacies continue to inspire. The event, aptly themed “When Dimmed Stars Shone Again,” celebrated the enduring contributions […]
Former Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Bizarre Dog Attack to Genitals Former Barcelona prospect Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering severe injuries to his genitals during a dog attack on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting […]
Super Falcons Electrify Lagos with WAFCON Trophy Parade Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to a standstill on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as they paraded their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy through major streets on Lagos Island. The celebratory tour allowed the queens of African football to share […]
Oyo Prioritises Sports Tourism, Leveraging Oluyole Golf Tournament for Economic Boost The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to making sports tourism a cornerstone of Governor Seyi Makinde’s agenda to expand the state’s economy through the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sectors. This strategic focus was highlighted by Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Culture […]
Ile-Ife to Host Maiden 5km Cultural Road Race During Olojo Festival The ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Ife Road Race, a 5-kilometer cultural road race scheduled to take place on September 25, 2025. The event is a unique blend of athleticism […]
President Tinubu Showers Super Falcons with National Honours, $100,000 Each for Record WAFCON Victory President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, July 28, 2025, hosted Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons, lavishing them with national honours, substantial cash rewards, and residential apartments following their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Each of the 24 […]
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Handed Two-Month Ban in Italian Betting Scandal Nigerian Super Eagles and Udinese Calcio goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been handed a two-month suspension by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following his involvement in a betting scandal. The decision, announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, comes after an investigation into suspicious betting […]
Osimhen Set for Permanent Galatasaray Return in €75m Blockbuster Deal Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen is on the verge of completing a highly anticipated permanent transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray, marking a return to the club where he spent a successful loan spell last season. Reports from authoritative sports journalists indicate that an agreement has […]
Osimhen Rejects Staggering €40m Al-Hilal Offer, Eyes European Future Amid Transfer Saga Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down a monumental offer from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal, valued at an astonishing €40 million (approximately N70 billion) per season in salary. This definitive rejection comes despite an agreement between Al-Hilal and Osimhen’s parent […]
Felix Agu Cleared to Represent Nigeria’s Super Eagles Werder Bremen defender Felix Nnaemeka Agu has officially received clearance from FIFA to represent Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. This development follows confirmation from the German Football Association (DFB) that Agu has not participated in any official matches—senior or junior—for Germany, having only featured in […]
Nigerian Boxers Express Outrage as Oluwasegun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju’s Body Remains in Ghana Over 50 Days After Death The Nigerian boxing community is expressing deep frustration and sorrow over the continued delay in repatriating the body of Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, known in the ring as “Success,” who tragically died during a bout in Ghana on March […]
Champions League Semi-Final: PSG Overcome Arsenal 2-1 to Reach Final In a thrilling UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter on Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) triumphed 2-1 over Arsenal, securing a 3-1 aggregate win and booking their place in the final. Arsenal, determined to turn around their 1-0 first-leg deficit, started the match at Parc des Princes […]
Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, intensifying competition for the Nigerian international ahead of the summer transfer window. Despite being under contract with Atalanta until 2027, Lookman is expected to depart the Serie A club at the end of the season. Atalanta are reportedly open to selling the 27-year-old […]