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Onitsha Country Club groundbreaking on tennis academy, 300-capacity sports pavilion, honours…
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
The Onitsha Country Club has taken a major step toward its vision of becoming Nigeria’s premier recreational hub with the groundbreaking of a new!-->!-->!-->…
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Bauchi emerges top of North-East U-17 athletics championship
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State has emerged overall winner of the maiden North-East Zonal Athletics championship between five other states of the subregion.
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Athletes storm Bauchi for North-East U-17 athletics championship, urged to shun drugs
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
No fewer than 80 athletes from the six states of the North-East subregion have converged in Bauchi for the maiden edition of the under-17 Zonal!-->!-->!-->…
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National Institute for Sports open north east office in Adamawa
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Federal Government has concluded plans for the establishment of first National Institute for Sports (NIS) in the North east, Nigeria.
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ACF U-17 football tournament: Semi-final teams emerge as Governor Sule declares tourney open
By Eche Amos, Lafia
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Friday, 14th November, 2025, performed the ceremonial kick-off which heralded the official commencement of!-->!-->!-->…
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Bauchi wins Zonal ACF football competition, to represent North-East at finals
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State football team has emerged winners of the North-East 2025 Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Unity football tournament.
Bauchi, which!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Wikki Tourists FC Bauchi beats Niger Tornadoes 1-0, moves to 12th position on league table
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
In continuation of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/2026 season, Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi, on Sunday beat visiting Niger!-->!-->!-->…
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SWAN honours Bauchi Gov. Mohammed as Distinguished Governor on Sports Development
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
The National Body of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has awarded Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State as Distinguished Governor, Sports!-->!-->!-->…
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Cross River’s 18 LGs set for Governor’s Cup kickoff
By Akpan David, Calabar
Football clubs from all 18 local government areas of Cross River State have registered and held a draw session to compete in this year’s Governor’s Cup!-->!-->!-->…
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FCT sports department appoints Dr. Ahmadu chairlady gymnastics association caretaker committee
The FCT Sports Department, under the Social Development Secretariat have appointed Dr. Jumai Ahmadu as Chairlady to run a caretaker committee of the FCT Gymnastics Association for!-->…
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Nasarawa Governor Sule confirms availability for SWAN national award ceremony
By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has confirmed his availability to receive the prestigious Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria, (SWAN),!-->!-->!-->…
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Nasarawa Governor Sule unveils kits, trophies for Governor’s Cup football tournament 2025
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Tuesday, received the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, and Chairman of the State Football!-->…
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Rev. Collins prays for success of SWAN at 60, urges sports journalists to give readers, viewers hope
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
Reverend David Collins Agbong, Minister in Charge of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Bauchi Mission, has admonished journalists to be peace!-->!-->!-->…
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Commonwealth Handball scribe, Jibril emerges Nigerian Handball Federation President-elect
Secretary General of Commonwealth Handball Association, Mr. Saidu Jibril, has emerged as President-elect of the Nigerian Handball Federation.
He defeated John Sunday after!-->!-->!-->…
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Benue Governor, Alia dissolves board, management of Lobi Stars FC
Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the dissolution of the Board and Management of the Benue state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi.
The dissolution is with immediate effect.
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Excitement as NPFL U-19 Youth Team selects two former Katsina Football Academy players
The Katsina Football Academy has congratulated two of its exceptional former players, Umar Yusuf and Abubakar Hassan, on their selection into the final squad of the NPFL U-19!-->…
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