Category: Entertainment
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS SOAR TO ROUND OF 16 IN U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made a stunning comeback in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by securing a dominant 4-0 win over Samoa. Queen Joseph led the charge with two goals, while Captain Shakirat Moshood netted a penalty and Azeezat Oduntan added a stylish fourth. After tough losses to Canada and…
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SUPER FALCONS DOMINATE BENIN 2-0 IN WOMEN’S AFCON QUALIFIER, AIM FOR GLORY
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a confident 2-0 away win over Bénin Republic in Lomé, Togo. The team started strong with Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the woodwork just six minutes in, setting the tone for a commanding performance. Deborah Abiodun opened the scoring in the 23rd minute…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS FALL 0-1 TO FRANCE, FACE TOUGH ROAD AHEAD AT U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, suffered their second straight defeat at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a narrow 0-1 loss to France. The tightly contested match saw both sides defend well, with Nigeria creating more attempts but unable to break down France’s goalkeeper Chevray Lauryne, whose crucial saves kept the…
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BINTA AYO-MOGAJI, DR. AZEEZAT ABIOLA-AMUSAT AMONG 15 HONOURED AT AFRO AWARDS 2025
Nollywood legend Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr. Azeezat Abiola-Amusat, founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, were celebrated alongside 13 other Africans and Americans at the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. The event, powered by the Oduala Foundation, honours influential individuals for their humanitarian contributions and commitment to uplifting communities worldwide. This year’s ceremony promises an…
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LAGOS TO HOST 2026 AFRICA ROAD RUNNING RACE IN A HISTORIC FIRST FOR THE CONTINENT
Nigeria, through the National Sports Commission and Athletics Federation of Nigeria in partnership with World Athletics, is set to host the inaugural Africa Road Running Race in Lagos in February 2026. This landmark event marks a new chapter in African sports, focusing on road running as a cultural and economic driver rather than just professional…
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BENIN REPUBLIC TO HOST 2025 WAFU B U-20 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURING NIGERIA’S FALCONETS
The Benin Republic has officially been named as the host for the second edition of the West Zone B Under-20 Women’s Championship, set to run from November 3 to 10, 2025. The tournament will showcase top West African teams including Ghana, Nigeria’s Falconets, Niger, and host Benin, all fighting for regional glory. This key youth…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES WORLD ATHLETICS AFRICAN RUNNING CONFERENCE TO BOOST SPORTS ECONOMY
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has kicked off the World Athletics African Running Conference in Abuja, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s vast domestic sports potential. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko shared during the event at Abiola National Stadium that this move fits perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of using sports as a major driver…
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ONDO CP ORDERS REDEPLOYMENT OF DPO OVER VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVING INFLUENCER MANDYKISS
Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Enu-Owa Division after a viral video showed social media influencer Adefolarin Ayomiposi, popularly known as Mandykiss, recording and taking photos of suspects in police custody. Lawal explained that the incident, which generated public outrage, revealed…
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RUGER OPENS UP ON HOW TOURING HAS STRAINED HIS LOVE LIFE AND FAMILY TIES
Popular Nigerian singer Michael Olayinka, known as Ruger, recently shared the toll his busy touring schedule has taken on his personal life. Through social media, Ruger lamented that constant travel and his evolving stylish looks have made maintaining romantic relationships difficult, despite his desire to settle down soon. He revealed that being on the road…
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
