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Adefunke Afeniforo Dethrones African Champion Olaleye Marie In Armwrestling

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a jaw-dropping moment at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, Nigeria’s Adefunke Afeniforo stunned the continent by defeating long-reigning African champion Olaleye Marie of Benin Republic in the fiercely contested 65kg women’s category — a match already being called the biggest upset of the tournament. Afeniforo, who only began training in armwrestling in April 2025, made history by dethroning the dominant Marie — who had made headlines at the last African Games by clinching double […]

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Sport

Pearl of Africa T20 Series: Nigeria’s Bowling Brilliance Stuns Namibia-A

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat encounter at the Pearl of Africa T20 Series, Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team clinched their first win of the tournament with a hard-fought 6-run victory over Namibia A, defending a seemingly modest total of 105 runs. It was a game that tested character, demanded discipline, and ultimately showcased the heart and hustle of a team on a mission. Scrappy but Steady: Nigeria’s Innings in the Trenches Batting first, the YellowGreens had to dig […]

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Sport

Future Pro League Set to Kick Off First Trials in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso | Abuja, Nigeria Grassroots football in Nigeria is getting a major boost as the Future Pro League International (FPLI) prepares to hold its inaugural player trials in Abuja this weekend. The trials, organised by FPLI founder Clifford Ikwang, will take place on Saturday, 26 July, at the Turf Arena Sports Centre inside River Plate Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. According to Mr Ikwang, all 220 available slots for registration have been filled, but latecomers are […]

July 25, 2025 2

Sport

Nigeria’s House Committee Launches Nationwide Sports Kits Distribution

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a nationwide distribution of sports equipment in a bid to revive grassroots sports and boost youth development. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, will see sporting kits distributed across all 360 federal constituencies. The programme is spearheaded by the House Committee on Sports in collaboration with the National Sports Commission. The equipment includes football boots, jerseys, and training gear aimed at encouraging youth participation in sports […]

July 25, 2025

General

Social Insurance is Crucial for Every Nigerian Business – NSITF Boss

By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, says social insurance is a necessity for all Nigerian businesses. Faleye disclosed this in Enugu on Thursday at a sensitization program organised by the Fund for stakeholders from the Informal sector of the Nigerian economy on extending social protection to the sector. "Social Insurance is not a privilege for big corporations. It is a necessity for every Nigerian business." he said in his opening […]

July 25, 2025

Economy

SEC Targets $500bn from Dormant Assets

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria can unlock over $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets through the formalisation of commodities and warehouse receipts. Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, made the disclosure in Abuja at a national workshop of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, noting that these assets, once converted into tradable securities would drive economic diversification and wealth creation. Agama said the recently enacted Investments and Securities […]

July 24, 2025

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Nigeria Hosts 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Abuja, Nigeria – July 24, 2025 Nigeria has rolled out the red carpet for the continent’s strongest athletes as over 400 competitors and officials from 20 African nations gather in Abuja for the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship. Speaking at the opening media briefing, Engineer Samuel Jackson, President of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation, expressed gratitude to the African armwrestling community for their unity and commitment to the sport. “On behalf of the federation, our athletes, and our board, […]

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Sport

Gilbert Partners with Nigeria Rugby Federation in Major Grassroots Drive

By Nonso Arinzechi Renowned global rugby brand Gilbert Rugby has donated 1,000 rugby balls to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), marking a major boost for the sport’s grassroots development in the country. The UK-based equipment manufacturer—official ball supplier to every Rugby World Cup since 1995—handed over the consignment to an NRFF representative in the United Kingdom. The donation is part of Gilbert’s ongoing commitment to advancing rugby globally through partnerships that support grassroots and national development efforts. NRFF President, […]

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Sport

Ogun State to Witness Rugby Glory as Golden 7s Tournament Begins

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Ogun State, fast emerging as Nigeria’s newest hub of sporting excellence, is set to come alive once again as it hosts the exhilarating Golden 7s Rugby Tournament — a dynamic youth and women’s rugby showcase — on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the iconic Recreation Club, GRA Ota. Organized by the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation in collaboration with grassroots stakeholders, the one-day tournament brings together a powerful mix of raw talent, school spirit, and community pride from […]

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