Russia announces friendly match with Nigeria amid FIFA ban
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced plans to play Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly slated for June 6, 2025.
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Nuno Espirito Santo remains confident Ola Aina will agree new Forest deal
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is “confident” full-back Ola Aina will sign a new contract.
Tough luck: Nigeria draws Egypt, South Africa, Morocco in first round
Nigeria’s emerging rivalry with South Africa got a new fillip, yesterday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) put both teams in the same group in the opening round of the African U-20 Nations Cup billed to be held in Cote d’Ivoire, from April 26 to May 18.
Five countries, 450 golfers battle for glory at 26th IBB Ladies golf tourney
Abuja has become the epicentre of women’s golf in Africa as 450 players have converged on the Federal Capital Territory to fight for honours at the 26th IBB International Golf and Country Club’s ladies tournament, which teed off yesterday.
IDPs Uhogua Benin City camp wins Mary Waya netball award
Children and youths of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Uhogua, Benin City, have won the maiden Mary Waya Award, which was named after the current co-coach of the Malawi national netball team, Coach Mary Waya, who defied COVID-19 and took the risk to come to Nigeria in 2020 to train and certify 24 Nigerians as qualified Netball Africa coaches.
Nigeria, UAE sign landmark air services pact to boost global connectivity
In a significant move to boost aviation cooperation, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an amended Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) while flag carriers Emirates Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace sealed a major interline partnership. The agreements, finalized during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, aim to transform air connectivity between the two nations and position Nigeria as a regional aviation hub.
BetKing partners with Reel Love to mark Valentine season with exciting rewards
BetKing, Africa’s leading gaming platform is thrilled to announce its partnership with the highly anticipated Nollywood romantic drama, Reel Love, as part of its Valentine-themed campaign. The movie, produced by Timini Egbuson and directed by Kayode Kasum, premieres in cinemas nationwide on February 14, 2025.