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FBNBank Senegal, a subsidiary of First Bank Group, has become the first Official Bank partner of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. A statement by the bank on Sunday said the partnership is aimed at advancing youth development, talent discovery, inclusion and

British Nigerian Moses Itauma’s world-title dream fell like a pack of cards in the early hours of today, Sunday, August 30, 2026 (Nigerian Time) as he appeared to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight contest against underdog Filip Hrgovic in London.

Indian players dominated the podium at the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics, winning three of the five available titles at the tournament. The India’s Tankara Talasila won the men’s singles title after defeating compatriot and training partner, Hmar Laithazuala, in a keenly

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The announcement was made on Friday, August 28, 2026, coming into immediate effect as the new 2026/2027

As expected, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended its scheduled September 27 Elective Congress in Lafia, Nasarawa State, saying a fresh electoral process would be announced as part of a broader comprehensive reform of the country’s football, On Thursday, embattled NFF

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures by national teams to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The ​‌‍‍‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​​‌‌⁠​​‌​President said the reform must address longstanding weaknesses in governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways,

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following repeated failures by national teams to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The ​‌‍‍‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​​‌‌⁠​​‌​President said the reform must address longstanding weaknesses in governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways,

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee says no fewer than 200 referees have so far survived the ongoing pre-season fitness test ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Faith Irabor, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this in Abuja while assessing the progress

By Aderonke Ojo Moses Aduku , Head Coach of Nigeria’s Under 20 Women’s National Team,has urged the Falconets to remain focused and maintain a strong winning mentality as they depart for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Aduku gave

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, has called for rebuilding Nigeria’s women’s football through increased grassroots investment. Omidiran made the call on Friday during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Council Football