Ex-Super Eagles star Ogunlana is dead
A former Super Eagles midfielder, Ayo Ogunlana, has passed away in Kaduna after a brief illness.
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Spires Five-A-Side tourney ‘ll create jobs for Nigerian youths, says Bankole-Allibay
The yearly Spires Five-A-Side football tournament will leverage on the many opportunities in street football to empower Nigerian youths economically, the organisers of the competition have said.
Offiong Edem joins US academy
Retired Nigerian table tennis star, Edem Offiong, has joined the Texas-based Lonestar Table Tennis Academy in the United States as a coach.
Fans to watch Enyinba, Rivers clash free
The management of Enyimba International FC of Aba, has said the gate would be thrown open to fans in the club’s match day 24 against visiting Rivers United.
Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Zubairu accepts North, South Africa challenge
The head coach of Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has voiced his optimism following Thursday’s group stage draw for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which will hold in Cote d’Ivoire between April 26 and May 18. The Nigerian team finds itself in a demanding group alongside traditional powerhouses Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa, all of whom have a rich history in African youth football.
Ex-IPL Chairman, Who Once Called Sushmita Sen "Better Half", Finds Love Again
Lalit Modi, the first chairman of Indian Premier League, on Thursday sent social media into a frenzy after announcing that he has "found love again". He introduced his new girlfriend, Rima Bouri, on the occasion of Valentine's Day 2025. Taking to Instagram, Lalit shared several pictures with Rima, revealing that their 25-year-friendship has turned into love. "Lucky Once - Yes. But I got lucky TWICE. When a 25 year friendship turns to LOVE. It happened twice. Hope it does for you all too. #happyvalentinesday to you all," the 61-year-old captioned the post on Instagram.
Olorede appointed Offa Poly head of strategic communication, media studies
The management of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jimoh Olatunji Olorede as the head of the Department of Strategic Communication and Media Studies.
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.