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Beach Soccer: Anambra Warriors Clinch Maiden NBSL Title

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, as Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors were crowned champions after a pulsating encounter that went down to the wire. The Warriors edged defending champions Kebbi Fishers BSC 5–3 on penalties after both sides played out a tense 1–1 draw in regulation time, to lift their first-ever national beach soccer title. The grand finale, which wrapped up the fifth […]

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Imo Emerges Overall Winners at South east Taekwondo Championships

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The vibrant city of Owerri came alive over the weekend as the South East Taekwondo Championships thrilled fans and athletes alike at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Dan Anyiam Stadium. The three-day regional event, held from November 7 to 9, 2025, featured 74 athletes from four South Eastern states—Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, and Enugu—competing fiercely for regional supremacy. At the end of an intense and colorful competition, host state Imo emerged overall champions, topping the medal table […]

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General

CSOs Raise Concerns Over Delayed Openings, Malpractices in Anambra Election

By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed concerns over delayed poll openings, voter apathy, and reports of vote buying during the Anambra State governorship election. In an interim statement released Saturday afternoon and signed by Convener of the Situation Room, Yunusa Ya’u, the Situation Room says voting began peacefully across most parts of the state but started late in several areas. According to its observers, many polling units opened around 9:15 a.m, while some in Ogbaru […]

November 9, 2025

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19 Nigerian Coaches Earn FIVB Certification

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course, jointly organized by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), came to a close Saturday in Abuja, marking the end of five intensive days of technical instruction, learning, and collaboration. Held from November 4 to 9 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the course brought together 25 participants from across Nigeria — a blend of experienced and emerging coaches eager […]

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Kada Stars, Queens Retain National Hockey Super League Titles

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso It was a double delight for Kaduna State as Kada Stars and Kada Queens once again stamped their authority on Nigerian hockey, successfully defending their titles at the 2025 National Hockey Super League, which concluded on November 9, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The weeklong competition, which ran from November 1st to 9th, brought together 23 teams — male and female — from across the federation, delivering high-intensity matches, emerging talents, and thrilling displays […]

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Tennis Community Pays Tribute to Late NTF President, Ifedayo Akindoju

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso It was a solemn evening as the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), family members, friends, and tennis enthusiasts gathered at the Tennis Courts of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to celebrate the life and legacy of late Ifedayo Akindoju, the immediate past President of the Federation. The Night of Tributes was a moving testament to the enduring impact of a man whose leadership, humility, and dedication transformed Nigerian tennis. The atmosphere was deeply emotional yet dignified, as […]

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NWF President Adeniyi Donates Brand-New Bus to Nigerian Wrestling Federation

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and recently elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adeniyi, has donated a brand-new bus to the Federation to boost logistics and ease the movement of athletes. The donation was made on Saturday during Adeniyi’s visit to the national wrestling team’s camp at Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, where the athletes are rounding off preparations for the upcoming Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia. […]

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Kebbi Fishers, Anambra Warriors Set for 2025 NBSL Final Showdown

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) is heading for a blockbuster finale after an action-packed semifinal day at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, on Saturday. Defending champions Kebbi Fishers BSC and the high-flying Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors sealed their spots in the grand finale with hard-fought victories. In a pulsating Kebbi Derby, holders Kebbi Fishers came from behind to edge Kebbi United BSC 5–4 in a nine-goal thriller. The champions trailed 3–1 midway through the encounter but […]

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Local News

Soludo Wins Anambra Governorship in Landslide, Sweeps All 21 LGAs

By Chinedu Echianu The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared winner of the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election, after securing a sweeping victory across all 21 local government areas of the state. The Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Edoba Omoregie, announced the results at the state collation centre in Awka, the state capital on Sunday, declaring Soludo duly elected. Soludo polled a total of 422,664 […]

November 9, 2025