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President Bola Tinubu has sought Senate confirmation of the appointment of Mr Mainasara Illo as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Anti-Doping Center (NADC). Tinubu made the request in a letter to the Senate and read out by the President of the Senate, Insha Allah Akpabio, at Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja. The President said the request was in accordance with …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, hosted members of Team Edo at the Government House, Benin City following their triumph at the second edition of the Niger Delta Games 2026, where the state emerged overall champions. At a colorful reception held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, the governor received the champions trophy and commended the athletes, coaches …

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen bagged an assist as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 first-leg win over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday night. Osimhen assisted Mario Lemina’s header to score the winner in the seventh minute – conceding Arne Slot’s side’s 10th goal from a corner this season. The Nigerian striker thought he had made it 2-0 …

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has urged the NFF to comply with coach Eric Chelle’s demands, insisting that the coach has earned the right to make requests and continue with the national team. Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Mba stated that Chelle has already proven her ability with the team and should be given the opportunity to continue …

Galatasaray president Dursan Ozbek has revealed that the Turkish champions have paid 75 million euros for the transfer of Victor Osimhen. “We have already paid the full amount of Osimhen’s transfer,” Ozbek told the media. Galatasaray agreed with Napoli to pay the record transfer fee in installments when they signed him permanently last summer. Since top Turkish clubs are famous …

Sri Lanka have appointed former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten as their new coach. Kirsten will take up the role on April 15 after signing a two-year deal that will see him manage the country at next year’s 50-over World Cup which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 58-year-old coached India to World Cup victory in …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has hailed the success of the recently held National Open Boxing Trials in Lagos, describing the event as an important step towards strengthening Nigeria’s preparations for upcoming international competitions. The trials, organized by the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), as part of National Boxing Week, attracted a large number of elite fighters, including boxers from across …

Post views: 18 The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), HE Comrade Philip Shaibu, has stressed the importance of justice, ethical standards and moral values ​​in strengthening institutions, while receiving a delegation of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) at the NIS office in Abuja. Speaking during the courtesy visit led by the …

The President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) and Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, OFR, has expressed his deepest condolences to former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and the families of two persons who lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. In a statement issued on Monday, …

Paul Onuachu extended his lead as the Turkish League’s top scorer with a brace for Trabzonspor in a 3-1 win over Kayserispor, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The lanky forward scored his first goal in the 45th minute with a header at the far post before scoring his second later from the penalty spot. He now has 20 goals in 22 league games …