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…
Mother of Spanish FA boss, Luis Rubiales goes on hunger strike in support of son
The mother of the Spanish Football Association chief, Luis Rubiales has locked herself inside a church and gone on hunger strike in protest of what she called an "inhumane witch…
WWE superstar Bray Wyatt dies unexpectedly at 36
Windham Rotunda, better known to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans as Bray Wyatt, has died at the age of 36. The news was confirmed by WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul…
Spanish FA president’s unwanted kiss sparks debate, apologises
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president, Luis Rubiales, has been criticised for kissing the midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday. The…
Hurdler Tobi Amusan cleared of doping charges
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has cleared sprinter, Tobi Amusan of doping violations and lifted her provisional suspension. A panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Amusan had not committed…