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Pamodzi Criticises Report on NBBF Partnership

Pamodzi Sports Marketing has dismissed a media report questioning the NBBF's partnership with a national institution as misleading and harmful to basketball's growth in Nigeria.

Historic First: Plane Lands Itself in Emergency

A Beechcraft Super King Air 200 made aviation history by using Garmin's Autoland system to land itself during a real in-flight emergency. Both crew members are safe. Read the full story.

Nigeria's Sports Betting Crisis: 60 Million Daily Stakes

Nigeria's sports betting industry is set to hit $3.63B in 2025, with 60 million staking daily. We explore the dark side of this boom—addiction, financial ruin, and mental health issues—and propose real solutions for a responsible gambling society.

Kuti, Aiyelabegan Win Daniel Ford Table Tennis Titles

Matthew Kuti and Sukurat Aiyelabegan clinched U-19 titles at the Third Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament in Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the event for grassroots talent discovery. Read the full report.

10 Incredible Facts About Nigeria at AFCON

Explore Nigeria's rich AFCON history: from Rashidi Yekini's records to three championship wins. Discover the legends and milestones that define the Super Eagles' legacy.

NGOs Reward Edo School Hockey Team After National Success

The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.

New Athletic Stars Emerge for Nigeria at Africa Youth Games

Team Nigeria's fruitful outing at the 4th Africa Youth Games in Angola has unearthed promising talents likened to legends Mary Onyali and Falilat Ogunkoya. Yusuf Alli reports major discoveries securing the nation's athletic future.

Complete List of AFCON Best Player Award Winners

Explore the complete history of the Africa Cup of Nations Best Player award winners, from Mohamed Al Attar in 1957 to Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong in 2024. Discover the legends who shaped the tournament.

Awolowo: The Prophet Who Saw Nigeria's Tomorrow

Explore how Chief Obafemi Awolowo's 1963 allocutus and political foresight accurately predicted Nigeria's future, from state creation to military rule. His legacy as a visionary leader endures.

SuperBall Youth League Finale Set for Lagos Stadium

The RiseVest SuperBall Youth League finale returns to Lagos National Stadium on Dec 18-19, 2025. Expect futsal, basketball, volleyball, music & festive fun. Join the celebration of youth talent!

Emma Culligan: From Archaeologist to Oak Island Star

Discover the fascinating journey of Emma Culligan, the Japanese-Canadian archaeologist and engineer who accidentally became a reality TV star on The Curse of Oak Island. Learn about her background, career, and the fluke that changed her life.

How ANA Bendel Was Founded in 1987: A Memoir

Tony Afejuku's personal recollection details the 1987 founding of ANA Bendel in Benin City, featuring insights from literary scholars and the philosophical underpinnings of memory. Read the full story.

Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development

Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.

Nigeria's 1962 Emergency Rule Era Closes With Key Deaths

The deaths of Dr. Victor Olunloyo and Oba Sikiru Adetona mark the closing chapter of Nigeria's 1962 Western Region emergency rule. Explore this pivotal historical period and its lasting impact on Nigerian governance.

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