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2026 Commonwealth Games: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Sends Team Nigeria Off in Grand Style, Puma Unveiled as Official Kit Partner

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:07:23 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday gave Team Nigeria a presidential send-off ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, charging the nation’s athletes to compete with honour, discipline and excellence as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria. The President, represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Femi Gbajabiamila, delivered the charge during a colourful ceremony at the Presidential […]

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Enabulele Applauds Falokun’s Elevation to Super Falcons Team Coordinator

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:59:50 +0000

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Mrs. Folashade Falokun on her appointment as Team Coordinator of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons. Enabulele, in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Falokun’s […]

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Speaker Abbas Commends NIS Decentralization Initiative

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:52:51 +0000

… Pledges Annual Sponsorship of Kaduna Coaches The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu, for the ongoing transformation of the Institute, particularly the decentralization of its programmes to the grassroots […]

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Enabulele Congratulates Bendel Insurance’s Osaghae on Nigeria U-17 Call-Up

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:47:03 +0000

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Bendel Insurance Football Club youngster, Dominion Osaghae, on his invitation to the Nigeria U-17 National Team. Enabulele described the call-up as a significant milestone in the young attacking midfielder’s career, saying it was a fitting reward for his hard work, […]

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Second half of 2026 will focus on grassroots sports infrastructure and implementation, says SSA Adeboye

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:32:04 +0000

…Calls for Strategic Partnerships to Drive President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Through Sports The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has declared that the second half of 2026 will be dedicated to the aggressive implementation of grassroots sports development programmes across Nigeria, with special emphasis on expanding […]

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Promising Midfielder David Fasetire Begs NFF, Lagos State FA, Philanthropists For Support In His Battle Against Cancer

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:14:12 +0000

A 12-year-old enterprising midfielder at Super Accurate Football Academy of Ikotun, Lagos has sent out a passionate appeal for financial support from top administrators and philanthropists to help him in his ongoing battle against a cancerous tumour in his neck. The youngster’s appeal is contained in a widely circulated press release, in which his parents […]

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Resilient D’Tigers Beat Tunisia in FIBA Africa World Cup Qualifying Tournament

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:52:35 +0000

D’ Tigers showed strong winning mentality and resilience in their hard- fought 84 -81 victory over their counterpart from Tunisia. Enterprising Chimezie Metu and Ike Iroegbu scored 17 points apiece, Wes Iwundu added 14, while Uche Iroegbu contributed 13 as Nigeria secured a crucial opening victory in the three-game qualifying window. Both teams gave their […]

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Bayelsa State Government Sets Up Interim Board For Bayelsa United

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:18:45 +0000

Bayelsa State Government has set-up a five-man interim committee to oversee the affairs of Bayelsa United FC for the next six months.‎‎Governor Douye Diri, two weeks ago, during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, dissolved the board of Bayelsa United after the relegation of the team at the end of the 2025/2026 […]

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Gov Diri Receives Multiple Award-Winning Bayelsa Journalist, Ovieteme George

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:33:28 +0000

‎‎….As Ovieteme Appreciates Gov Diri for Support‎‎Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has described Arise News Reporter, Mr Ovieteme George as a shining light of the nation’s media industry.‎‎Governor Diri made the remark at his residence in Government House, Yenagoa during the presentation of two prestigious awards recently won by Ovieteme George in Addis Ababa, […]

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Karate Federation Crisis Deepens as Stakeholders Urge NSC to Intervene

Our Reporter — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:03 +0000

The situation surrounding the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) has continued to generate concern among stakeholders, with many describing the leadership crisis as both confusing and troubling. The federation has reportedly conducted elections twice, with Engnr. Dimkpa Chukwu emerging as the winner. However, despite the outcome of the elections, Mrs. Fausat-Yetunde Dehinde Yekinni is still […]

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