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African Games: Hard work gave us medals in Wrestling – Igali

From Our Correspondent Daniel Igali, the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, says hard work is the key to the success of Nigerian wrestlers at the African Games. TheNewsZenith reports that Nigeria won six gold, three silver and two bronze medals. They won the medals at the wrestling event at the ongoing 13th African Games […]

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Ex-goalkeeper of Super Falcons Aluko-Olaseni dies

From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the passing of the ex-goalkeeper’s Super Falcons, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni. The demise of Aluko-Olaseni was announced on X platform, formerly called Twitter by NFF in a statement. The Ekiti State-born goalkeeper reportedly died after battling cancer for eight years. “We are sad to hear of the passing […]

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Sports

Sport: No. 1 unifying factor in Nigeria – Tinubu

From Our Correspondent President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in Ibadan, described sport as the number one unifying factor in the country. He made the remarks in a message sent to the opening of the 14th Biennial Police Games tagged Oluyole 2024. TheNewsZenith reports that Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State represented the President at the Game. […]

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AFCON 2023: Minister secures N200m support for S/Eagles

From Our Correspondent The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has secured the sum of N200m for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their semi-final clash at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The Special Adviser Media to the Minister, Diana-Mary Nsan in a statement on Wednesday, […]

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Mali denies Gambian soccer fans entry enroute I/Coast

Malian security forces have reportedly denied entry to Gambian soccer fans, travelling by road to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Three buses, ferrying at least 50 Gambian fans, were denied entry by the Malian border security forces. This is according to a Gambian online platform, The Alkamba Times (TAT). According […]

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General Health Sports

Walk-for-life: HCFI, TMC urge regular body exercise

 By Abdulfatah Babatunde A Consultant Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacologist, Prof. Adekunle Ibrahim Oreagba, has reiterated the importance of regular body exercise for a healthier life and keeping fit. Oreagba, who works in the Department of Pharmacology Therapeutics and Toxicology, College of Medicine University of Lagos, gave the advice during the 10th edition of the “Walk-For-Life” exercise […]

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Botswana to host African Netball Cup

Botswana will host the African Netball Cup from Nov. 26 to Dec. 6 at the University of Botswana Indoor Facility, the Botswana Netball Association (BONA) said on Wednesday. The announcement comes after the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) reconsidered BONA’s request for permission to host the tournament. This is on the basis that BONA, with […]

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Sports

ODSG reiterates commitment to rejuvenate school sports

From Our Correspondent The Ondo State Government, on Thursday, reiterated the need to return to school sports with a view to identify, nurture and promote raw talents. Mr Bamidele Ologunloluwa, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, made this remark while opening a workshop organised for sports technocrats in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme […]

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Ugandan women’s rugby coach confident ahead Olympic qualifier

Uganda’s Head Coach, Charles Onen, has expressed confidence in his team’s preparation ahead of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament 2023. The tournament will also act as the Paris Olympic Games 2024 qualifier. The tournament, set to attract eight teams, will take place between Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 in Monastir, Tunisia. “We are putting […]

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Afrobasket title: Nigerians in S/Africa commend D’Tigress victory

From Our Correspondent The Nigerian community in South Africa has commended the country’s national women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, for winning the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title four conservative times. TheNewsZenith reports that the Nigerian team, at the BK Arena, Kigali in Rwanda, defeated Senegal, 84-74 to win at the weekend. The Nigerian team sets new […]

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