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sports minister Sunday Dare

October 4, 2022

Rape: Italy requests extradition of ex-football star Robinho

The ex-AC Milan winger was sentenced to nine years in prison in Italy for allegedly raping a woman in a discotheque with five other men in 2013.

September 19, 2022

Super Falcons midfielder Peace Efih joins Sporting Braga

Efih had a stint in the Nigeria Women’s Football League with Edo Queens and Rivers United before moving abroad in 2019.

Peace Efih
September 3, 2022

CAF WCLQ: Bayelsa Queens defeat Ampem to win WAFU Zone B tournament

Both teams will represent the zone at the main tournament of the 2022 CAF Women Champions League later in October.

Bayelsa Queens
August 28, 2022

Eight-year-old Nigerian apologises for not winning gold in gymnastics  

Eight-year-old gymnast, Adila Adedeji, apologised for not winning a gold medal at the just concluded African Junior Gymnastics Championship International in South Africa.

August 3, 2022

Naze Millionaires demobilise Flying Antelopes; qualify for Aiteo Cup Round 16

The Flying Antelopes were demobilised by their Oriental neighbour after playing out a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Enugu Ranger and Heartland of Owerri
June 5, 2022

Minister Dare charges basketball committee to develop game, organise domestic league

The federal government had suspended the sport for two years over an ongoing leadership tussle in the NBBF, leading to the setting up of the committee.

Minister of youth and sports development Sunday Dare (Credit: Twitter)
May 4, 2022

Wrestlers thrill sports minister at wrestling classics

Sports minister Sunday Dare said he was impressed by the participants at the maiden Governor Diri National Wrestling Classics on Tuesday in Yenagoa.

Wrestlers
November 5, 2021

APC Crisis: Party leaders hold closed-door meeting over congress

Mr Adeseun, who spoke with journalists after the closed-door meeting, said the last factional congress held in the state was not recognised.