Sports

​The 2026 Olympic Day celebration postponed by a week

The main organisers of the Sport-For-All Commission under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a one-week postponement of the 2026 Olympic Day celebration. Initially scheduled for Saturday, June 27,...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt,...

15 Nigerians to play for other nations at FIFA World Cup

By Dianabasi Effiong No fewer than 15 footballers of Nigerian descent will feature for other nations at the FIFA...

Nigeria’s Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, Arya Starr listed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Album Squad

By Dianabasi Effiong Global music icons from Nigeria - Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, and Arya Starr - have been...

How over 400 were arrested as ACL victory celebration turn violent

More than 400 individuals were taken into custody across France after celebrations marking Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win...
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NOC to hold Olympic Day celebration on June 29

Lagos, May 7, 2024 - The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Nigeria-Sport-For-All Commission, will organise the 2022 edition of the Olympic...

CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Qualifiers Fixtures Confirmed

By Vincent Obi Cairo - The 14 nations eyeing a place at this year’s CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt had their...

European Premier League: Liverpool defeats Chelsea 2 – 1

London - Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with an entertaining 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead...

Real Madrid’s David Alaba sidelined with adductor injury

Real Madrid defender David Alaba has suffered another injury setback, with the club confirming that he has picked up an adductor injury in his...

First regional Nestlé MILO Basketball Championship lights up Kano

Government Day Science Secondary School Jalingo in Taraba State and General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola, in Adamawa State, won in the boys’ and girls’ categories, respectively at the first regional conference of the 23rd MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship.

Health insurance schemes for athletes important -Athlete Commission

The Nigeria Olympic Committee Athlete Commission has directed its leadership to propose a suitable health insurance schemes to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
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