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Striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun continued his excellent form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the United States secure a 2-0 victory over Australia and record back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time in decades. READ ALSO: ‘We are focused on constant growth’: Olatoye talks about Sports Flames’ strategic partnership with ABS FC Although Balogun did not …

Post views: 27 Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa, has joined well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the Vice President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, on his birthday. In a statement, the astute administrator described DSP Barau as a visionary leader and a sportsperson who is passionate about the growth of the sports sector. According to Iorfa, “I would …

Daud Olatunji As preparations intensify ahead of Saturday’s governorship elections in Ekiti State, election logistics in several local government areas showed a mixed pattern of regular distribution, deployment of staff and welfare concerns for ad hoc staff. Findings from several Registration Area Centers (RACs) across the state on Thursday, as provided by the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) …

By Ayo Kehinde The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on refiners, warehouse owners and importers of petroleum products to reduce ex-depot and retail pump prices in line with the recent decline in global crude oil prices In a statement signed by its National Public Relations Manager, Joseph Obele, PETROAN National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, said …

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo), representing Edo North Senatorial District, has called for the name review of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Oshiomhole made the appeal on Friday in Abuja, at the launch of a book by Dr Olusola Odumosu, Commander of the NSCDC FCT, titled “Nigeria’s Security Dilemma: Rivalries and Implications”. He said the request to change …

Post views: 11 By Wakawaka Sports Aboh Mbaise’s Silversports Football Club will officially begin their campaign in the 2026 Imo State Football Association (FA) league when they take on Evermore Football Club in their opening match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium training ground, Owerri, on Tuesday morning. Aboh Mbaise’s side will be aiming for a good start in the …

The Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) on Thursday celebrated its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Golden Jubilee celebration with a strong call for businesses to embrace innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation as tools for competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global economy. The historic event, held in Abeokuta, also saw the inauguration of …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Department of State Services (DSS) has strongly opposed provisions allowing foreign donations in a proposed law that seeks to establish a dedicated trust fund for the agency, warning that international funding could expose classified intelligence operations, compromise sensitive national security information and create a dangerous external influence on Nigeria’s internal security system. This position was …

As the countdown approaches this weekend’s Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) national trials, officials at the National Sports Commission (NSC) have raised expectations for a transparent, competitive and world-class process. Sports247 gathered that this expectation is contained in a press release issued by the NSC ahead of the three-day athletics competition at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) sports complex …

The crisis rocking the process of choosing a new Awujale of Ijebuland has deepened, as the Afobaje Council, on Friday, criticized the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, for sending a letter to Governor Dapo Abiodun and calling himself the head of the Council. Abiodun Olisa had signed the letter in a correspondence with the governor as head of …