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NGOs Reward Edo School Hockey Team After National Success

The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.

New Athletic Stars Emerge for Nigeria at Africa Youth Games

Team Nigeria's fruitful outing at the 4th Africa Youth Games in Angola has unearthed promising talents likened to legends Mary Onyali and Falilat Ogunkoya. Yusuf Alli reports major discoveries securing the nation's athletic future.

Complete List of AFCON Best Player Award Winners

Explore the complete history of the Africa Cup of Nations Best Player award winners, from Mohamed Al Attar in 1957 to Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong in 2024. Discover the legends who shaped the tournament.

Awolowo: The Prophet Who Saw Nigeria's Tomorrow

Explore how Chief Obafemi Awolowo's 1963 allocutus and political foresight accurately predicted Nigeria's future, from state creation to military rule. His legacy as a visionary leader endures.

SuperBall Youth League Finale Set for Lagos Stadium

The RiseVest SuperBall Youth League finale returns to Lagos National Stadium on Dec 18-19, 2025. Expect futsal, basketball, volleyball, music & festive fun. Join the celebration of youth talent!

Emma Culligan: From Archaeologist to Oak Island Star

Discover the fascinating journey of Emma Culligan, the Japanese-Canadian archaeologist and engineer who accidentally became a reality TV star on The Curse of Oak Island. Learn about her background, career, and the fluke that changed her life.

How ANA Bendel Was Founded in 1987: A Memoir

Tony Afejuku's personal recollection details the 1987 founding of ANA Bendel in Benin City, featuring insights from literary scholars and the philosophical underpinnings of memory. Read the full story.

Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development

Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.

Nigeria's 1962 Emergency Rule Era Closes With Key Deaths

The deaths of Dr. Victor Olunloyo and Oba Sikiru Adetona mark the closing chapter of Nigeria's 1962 Western Region emergency rule. Explore this pivotal historical period and its lasting impact on Nigerian governance.

NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating

National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.

Africa Knock Out 11 Excites Lagos Crowd

The 11th Africa Knock Out championship delivered explosive combat sports action in Lagos. Nigerian fighters shined as Fearless Energy Drink backed the event's growth.

Schools Use Football Tournaments for Youth Development

Nigerian schools are embracing grassroots football tournaments to foster discipline, teamwork and talent discovery among students. The Alabi Oyo Tournament in Lagos shows growing interest in holistic education beyond academics.

Ari Fletcher's Boyfriend Timeline Revealed

Explore Ari Fletcher's complete relationship journey from early romances to current love with Moneybagg Yo. Discover her dating history with celebrities.

Suspended Coach Aluma May Return to Warri Wolves

Suspended Warri Wolves coach Napoleon Aluma could return after team's poor performance. Delta Sports Commission considers recall with stern warning ahead of NPFL first stanza end.

Golf Tournament CIO Classic to Spur Nigeria Tourism

Chief Ikenna Okafor reveals plans to grow the CIO Golf Classics into a major tourism driver for Nigeria, with prize money increasing to N100 million. Discover how golf can transform the economy.

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