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Olympic Silver Medalist Blessing Oborududu to Retire from Wrestling at National Sports Festival
Nigerian Olympic silver medalist and twelve-time African champion, Blessing Oborududu, is set to retire from wrestling at the ongoing 2025…
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Three Reasons Why the Official 22nd National Sports Festival Medals Table Is Not Yet Up to Date
As the 22nd National Sports Festival continues in Ogun State, a consistent challenge I’ve faced as a reporter covering this…
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Bash Ali Pushes Forward with Guinness World Record Fight, Seeks Support in Akwa Ibom
Veteran Nigerian boxer and former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Oloruntoyin Ali popularly known as Bash Ali has…
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US-Based Boxing Champion Visits Akwa Ibom, Presents Title Belt to Sports Commissioner
Nigerian-born, U.S.-based boxing champion Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette recently visited Akwa Ibom State, where he proudly presented his IBA…
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Nigerian Weightlifting Official Lawrence Iquaibom Elected to IWF Coaching and Research Committee
Veteran Nigerian weightlifting official, Coach Lawrence Iquaibom, has been elected as a member of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) 7-man…
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Message From The Heart: Emmanuel Amuneke blamed for Heartland FC relegation
Former Super Eagles winger and coach Emmanuel Amuneke has come under heavy criticism from Heartland FC insider Barrister Ilechukwu Nwaopara…
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Why the Lights Went Out During 10,000m Final at National Sports Festival – Shehu Dikko Explains
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has explained why there was a power outage during the men’s 10,000m…
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Judo Queen: Enku Ekuta Wins Fourth National Sports Festival Gold
Enku Ekuta has once again proven why she is Nigeria’s top female judoka, winning gold in the women’s -63kg category…
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Akwa United Send Emotional Message to Fans After NPFL Relegation
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Akwa United have sent an emotional message to their fans, apologising for their…
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Akwa United Relegated from NPFL After Final Day Defeat to Heartland
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Akwa United FC have been relegated from the top flight after a narrow…
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Rivers Win Men’s Basketball Gold at National Sports Festival
Rivers State has confirmed its place among Nigeria’s top basketball teams with a hard-earned victory at the 22nd National Sports…
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Team Edo Dominate Men’s and Women’s T20 Cricket at 2024 National Sports Festival
Team Edo were the clear winners in both the men’s and women’s T20 cricket at the 2024 National Sports Festival.…
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Delta and Oyo dominate in Taekwondo at National Sports Festival
The Taekwondo competition at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State ended on a high note at the Illisan…
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National Sports Festival Drama: Disqualified athlete accuses officials of foul play
Nigerian Sprinter, Favour Ashe of Team Delta has accused unknown persons of foul play after he was controversially disqualified from…
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Ezeakor, Odumosu Emerge New 100m Champions at National Sports Festival
Edo State’s Chidera Ezeakor and Delta’s Kate Odumosu have been crowned the new men’s and women’s 100m champions at the…
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Team Delta Leads National Sports Festival with 103 Medals After Day Seven
Team Delta has taken the lead in the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as the ‘Gateway Games’, after…
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Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons to Meet in 2025 President Federation Cup Final
Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons have both booked their places in the women’s final of the 2025 President Federation Cup…
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NSC Boss Pleased with Junior Athletes’ Performance at Gateway Games 2024
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has expressed his happiness with how the Invited Junior…
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Why Edo State Coach Was Suspended from the 22nd National Sports Festival
The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has suspended Edo State coach, Jackson Iyobosa Edobor, from taking part in the ongoing…
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Topping the Table Feels Like Arsenal Leading the League – Igali on Bayelsa’s Early Lead at NSF
Despite Bayelsa State’s strong lead on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, the state’s…
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Super Eagles Set to Travel to London for Unity Cup Tournament
The Super Eagles will travel to London on Sunday to take part in the Unity Cup invitational tournament, SportsRation reports.…
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National Sports Festival: Why I rejected HUGE Ogun State offer to represent Akwa Ibom – 3-gold medalist Edidiong Umoafia reveals
At the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, one name has risen above the rest again, Edidiong Umoafia,…
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How Frustration Pushed Me into Weightlifting – National Sports Festival Champion Ruth Inyang Reveals
Ruth Inyang, the newly crowned National Sports Festival weightlifting champion, has shared how frustration led her to the sport that…
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Yahaya Ibrahim Reacts to Kwara United’s President Cup Semifinal Victory Over Rangers
Kwara United’s young right-back, Yahaya Ibrahim, has expressed joy and gratitude following his team’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rangers International…
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Clean and Cleared: Team Akwa Ibom’s Glory Okon Marcus Cleared of Doping Allegation at National Sports Festival
Glory Okon Marcus, a para athletics athlete representing Team Akwa Ibom, has been cleared of any wrongdoing after being wrongly…
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Why Manchester United Will Pay Chelsea £3.5m After Europa League Final
Manchester United will have to give Chelsea £3.5 million from their £5.5 million earnings after losing the Europa League final…
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Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers weightlifters shine at 22nd National Sports Festival
The weightlifting events at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State have now concluded, with Nigerian lifters once again…
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Bayelsa retain top spot on official National Sports Festival table after day four
Bayelsa State stayed in first place on the medal table after day four of the 22nd National Sports Festival in…
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Team FCT Shines with Nine Medals on Day Three of National Sports Festival
Team FCT is making great progress at the 22nd National Sports Festival as the event enters its third day, winning…
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Super Eagles Squad Named for Unity Cup and Russia Friendly – Osimhen Rested
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced the players invited for Nigeria’s upcoming matches – the Unity Cup Tournament…
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