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Sport

June 8, 2025

Stakeholders laud Tinubu’s initiatives for sports development in two years

Mr Siasia hailed Mr Tinubu’s administration for reinstating the NSC as the governing body for sports in Nigeria.

Tinubu giving an address
June 7, 2025

Tinubu mourns boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa

Nwankpa won gold medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos and the 1974 British Commonwealth Games New Zealand.

Obisia Nwankpa
June 6, 2025

Tottenham Hotspurs sack manager Ange Postecoglou despite Europa League victory

In 2024, Spurs managed only a few league wins and suffered painful derby defeats to both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Ange Postecoglou
June 5, 2025

11 killed in crowd crush in India’s cricket championship celebration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also described the crush as “heartrending”, offering condolences to the families of the victims.

Crowd crush
June 4, 2025

Chelsea sign 22-year-old Liam Delap from Ipswich Town

The England U-21 international has signed a six-year contract that keeps him at Stamford Bridge until 2031.

Liam Delap signing shot
June 4, 2025

AIPS warns of rising censorship in global sports journalism

The Lausanne-based body criticised international federations for limiting access to journalists and curbing opportunities for free and critical coverage.

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)
June 2, 2025

John Brenkus, host of ESPN’s ‘Sport Science,’ dies at 54 after battling depression

Brenkus had openly discussed his battle with depression in 2023 in an interview with Marcellus Riley.

John Brenkus
June 2, 2025

Gov. Abiodun donates N1 million each to families of Kano athletes killed in auto crash

A delegation from Ogun State, led by Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele, delivered the donation on Saturday in Kano.

Dapo Abiodun, Kano athletes' accident
June 1, 2025

Nigeria secures top Italian coach for 2025 African Fencing Championships

The tournament is scheduled to hold from June 25 to 29 in Lagos State.

Riccardo Bardine
June 1, 2025

Abyssinia battalion crowned champions of NDA inter-battalion competition

The week-long sporting event was held at the NDA Sports Complex in Afaka.

Nigerian Defence Academy