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NGOs Reward St. Maria Goretti's Hockey Champions with Cash, Equipment

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.

AFCON Best Player Winners: Full List from 1957 to 2024

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's Prophetic Legacy: How His 1963 Predictions Shaped Nigeria

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.

Emma Culligan: The Japanese-Canadian Archaeologist's Unlikely Rise to TV Fame

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.

ANA Bendel's Founding: A Literary Journey Through Memory & Philosophy

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: Why Hosting Mega Events Isn't Building Champions

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.

End of an Era: Final Chapter of Nigeria's 1962 Western Region Emergency Rule

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 Announces Tough Sanctions Against Age Cheating in Nigerian Sports

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.

Ari Fletcher's Dating History: From G Herbo to Moneybagg Yo

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.

Bankulli's Chronicles of Afrobeats Documentary Set for 2026 Release

Bankulli's Afrobeats Documentary Premieres in Lagos

Nigerian music executive Bankulli premieres Chronicles of Afrobeats documentary, tracing the genre's evolution from West African roots to global phenomenon. Exclusive screening held in Lagos ahead of 2026 worldwide release.

Olamide Makes History as First African Rapper to Sell Out OVO Wembley

Olamide Sells Out OVO Wembley: Makes African History

Nigerian rap icon Olamide creates historic moment as first African rapper to sell out 12,500-capacity OVO Wembley Arena. Relive the electrifying concert featuring Asake, Seyi Vibez and YBNL stars.

NOC Praises Sunshine Schools for Successful 3-Day Sports Admin Course

NOC Commends Sunshine Schools for Sports Course

Nigeria Olympic Committee hails Sunshine Schools, Ibadan, for hosting a successful 3-day Sports Administration Course, empowering over 20 coaches and sports managers with IOC-certified training.

Yanga FM Rewards First Caller with ₦1 Million in Historic Broadcast

Yanga FM Makes History with ₦1 Million Giveaway

Yanga FM, Nigeria's first urban-pidgin radio station, has made broadcasting history by awarding ₦1 million to its first caller. Discover how this groundbreaking moment is reshaping Nigerian radio.

ANA Bendel History: Recalling the 1985 National Convention & Literary Roots

Recalling ANA Bendel's 1985 National Convention

Explore the rich history of ANA Bendel's formative years, the 1985 national convention featuring Chinua Achebe, and the literary foundation that shaped Nigerian literature. Discover forgotten details now!

AKETI BOWL III: Seven States Battle in National Flag Football Finals

Seven States Compete in National Flag Football Finals

NAFA launches AKETI BOWL III national finals with 7 states competing for ₦1M prizes. Enhanced technical capacity and athlete welfare protocols implemented for Nigeria's fastest-growing school sport.

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