FG Honours D’Tigress with National Awards, $100,000, Flats After Historic AfroBasket Win

FG Honours D’Tigress with National Awards, $100,000, Flats After Historic AfroBasket Win

The Federal Government has conferred national honours of the Order of the Niger (OON) on Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Each player of the victorious squad received a $100,000 cash reward and a flat, while members of the technical crew, led by Coach Rena Wakama, were rewarded with $50,000 each. President Bola Tinubu made the announcement on […]

August 5, 2025 17

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Nigeria Clinch 10th WAFCON Title After Comeback Win Over Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been crowned champions of Africa for a record-extending 10th time following a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday. Justin Madugu’s side came into the clash looking to avenge their semi-final loss to the North Africans in the 2024 edition, and despite a shaky first half, the Falcons pulled off a spirited comeback […]

July 27, 2025 17

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Nigeria Clinch 10th WAFCON Title After Comeback Win Over Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been crowned champions of Africa for a record-extending 10th time following a dramatic 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday. Justin Madugu’s side came into the clash looking to avenge their semi-final loss to the North Africans in the 2024 edition, and despite a shaky first half, the Falcons pulled off a spirited comeback […]

July 27, 2025 22

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Kogi Gov’t Charges Athletes to Win Medals at National Sports Festival

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Kogi State Government has called on its athletes to win medals as they leave Lokoja to represent the state at the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Speaking in Lokoja during takeoff, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Monday Anyebe, urged the athletes to make the state proud by winning medals. Hon. Anyebe said the government has made all the necessary arrangements to […]

May 20, 2025 24

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LP can win 2027 poll without merger – Party

The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made the assertion on Sunday in an interview with The PUNCH, denying recent rumours of a […]

January 6, 2025 31

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Ballon d’Or not my focus, I want to win Premier League – Salah

Mohamed Salah has downplayed personal accolades, insisting his focus remains on winning the Premier League with Liverpool. The Egyptian star, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday, emphasised the importance of teamwork and humility. “I’m not thinking about the Ballon d’Or. I want to win the Premier League,” Salah told Sky Sports. “I will do my best for the team to win […]

December 30, 2024 47

SPORTS

Olise ready to prove self, win titles after Bayern transfer

Bayern Munich signing, Michael Olise, said that he is ready to prove himself and win many titles in the coming year after signing a 5-year contract. “I want to prove myself at this level and play my part in ensuring that we win as many titles as possible with our team in the coming years,” declared Olise on Sunday via the Bayern Munich site. The young star’s ambitious statement marks […]

July 8, 2024 67

BUSINESS

PDP, LP kick as Uzodimma, Ododo win, protests in Bayelsa

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party on Sunday cried foul as Governor Hope Uzodimma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship poll in Imo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The electoral body affirmed Uzodimma’s re-election, having won in all the 27 local government areas of the state. The governor clinched a second term in office after scoring a total […]

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