Super Eagles recite ‘Arise O’ Compatriot’ in Benin clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday in an ongoing clash against Benin Republic in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, recited the ‘Arise O Compatriot’ anthem…
Joshua defeats Ngannou with brutal second-round knockout
Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash in the early hours of Saturday. Joshua had…
Tinubu: Our strength lies in our diversity | Decorates Super Eagles with national honour
President Bola Tinubu says the Super Eagles of Nigeria have demonstrated by their team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire that diversity is principally…
Maiden X-Kart series gets international backing | To hold in Ogun
The growing Motorsports industry in Nigeria got a boost over the weekend when Nigeria’s international Kart racer, Phillip Gana announced his readiness to feature and also sponsor drivers at X-Kart…
Tinubu salutes excellence of Nigerian women, as Asisat Oshoala presents CAF award
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, in Lagos. Tinubu and the…
Portable defeats Charles Okocha in celebrity boxing bout
Street-pop musician Habeeb Badmus, publicly known as Portable, was declared winner of the celebrity boxing fight against popular Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, in the early hours of Wednesday. The fight,…
Anthony Joshua defeats Otto Wallin, as Deontay Wilder suffers shock loss to Joseph Parker
Anthony Joshua put in a great performance to beat Otto Wallin inside the distance. But Deontay Wilder’s shock points loss to Joseph Parker on the same bill scuppered plans for…
Victor Osimhen, Oshoala win African Footballer of the Year Awards
In a night filled with pride and excitement, Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen, 24, was crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards…
Remembering Rashidi Yekini: Google Doodle pays tribute to a goal-scoring legend
Google Doodle, on Monday, paid tribute to Rashidi Yekini, the legendary Nigerian footballer, on what would have been his 60th birthday. Yekini was renowned for his goal-scoring abilities and his…
Nigeria loses bid to host 2027 African Cup of Nations
Nigeria has lost its joint bid with Benin Republic to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania however emerged victorious. The decision was made by…