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NYSC boosts rural healthcare outreach in Edo
FG commends NSDC reforms at sugar institute, urges full operations
Saudi envoy, Dangote meet to deepen economic cooperation, partnership 
Vanguard 2026 image maker award testament towards building trust  – Information minister
The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Eglof
Switzerland pledges support for Nigeria’s private security governance
NSCDC FCT tennis competition to drive grassroots development – Odumosu
Jonathan’s record remains visible, cannot be redefined — Yuguda
From L-R: Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, Managing Editor, Head, NAN Lagos Office, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mrs Elizabeth Oni, Director, Public Affairs of the ministry at a courtesy visit of NAN to the Ministry on Friday in Lagos.
NAN seeks strategic partnership with Lagos youth ministry
WARDC, partners move to tackle online abuse against women, girls
Bayelsa, Bauchi edge Lagos to win national schools volleyball titles

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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers Utd pip USM Alger in Uyo

2024-03-31
By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: March 31, 2024
In: Sports
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By Isaiah Eka Rivers United FC of Nigeria on Sunday secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the USM Alger in the Totalenergies CAF Confederation Cup match in Uyo. The encounter against the visitors played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is the first leg quarter-finals match. The Garden City darlingContinue Reading

Nigeria's Yahaya Yahuza defeats Christopher Moly of DR Congo by submission due to a rear naked choke to emerge winner of the -84kg weight class during a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight night in Abuja on Saturday. (Photo Credit: NAN)

Nigeria, Cameroon win tough opponents in MMA fight

2024-03-31
By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: March 31, 2024
In: Sports
With: 0 Comments

By Victor Okoye It was a tension-soaked Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight night in Abuja on Saturday, as Cameroon’s Octave Ayinde defeated Nigeria’s Vincent Ebenezer in the event’s main card. This was after Nigeria’s Yahaya Yahuza had defeated Christopher Moly of DR Congo in the -84kg weight class. The NewsContinue Reading

A press conference held at the Mo Arena on Friday ahead of a Fight Night event in Abuja.(Photo Credit: NAN)

Organisation hold MMA event to promote peace, unity in Nigeria

2024-03-29
By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: March 29, 2024
In: Sports
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By Victor Okoye The Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) says it is organising an International Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event to promote peace and unity in the country. Ebere Benard, the Youth Director of NMMAF, said the event was geared towards promoting peace and safety of lives and propertyContinue Reading

NOC Women Commission taking part in a 2km walk as part of activities to celebrate the 2024 International Women’s Day on Friday in Abuja. (Photo Credit: NAN)

NOC advocates inclusion of more women in sports, other sectors

2024-03-29
By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: March 29, 2024
In: Sports
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By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) through its Women Commission, has urged women to be more involved in sports and other walks of life to inspire the next generation leaders. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was the message at the body’s celebration of theContinue Reading

Nigeria can host Commonwealth games in 2030 — Sports minister

2024-03-26
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: March 26, 2024
In: Sports
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By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh says Nigeria has the capacity to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030, with improvement in its facilities. The minister stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing newsmen  on the performance of Team Nigeria at the just concludedContinue Reading

Nigerian table tennis representative donates tennis boards to C/River

2024-03-26
By: Rabi'u Sani Ali
On: March 26, 2024
In: Sports
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By Christian Njoku Mr Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade, the South-South Representative on the Board of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), has donated two international standard table tennis boards to the Cross River Table Tennis Federation. Ebikpolade, who spoke while presenting the items on Tuesday in Calabar, said the gesture was toContinue Reading

Falconets against their Ugandan counterparts at the African Games

African Games: Falconets daze Uganda 2-0 to reach finals

2024-03-18
By: Afonne Emmanuel
On: March 18, 2024
In: Sports
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By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria’s Under-20 female football team, the Falconets, on Monday reached the finals of the women’s football event at the 13th African Games in Ghana. They defeated their Ugandan counterparts 2-0 in the semi-finals of their match at the Cape Coast Stadium. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

Squash: Olatunji targets $9,000 grand prize in Canada tourney

2024-03-16
By: Folashade Adeniran
On: March 16, 2024
In: Sports
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    By Kazeem Akande Busayo Olatunji, a top ranked Nigerian Squash player, says her target is to win the 9,000 dollar grand prize at the upcoming international Squash tournament in Canada. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian player will be participating in ‘The Bee-Clean Edmonton SquashContinue Reading

Maiden veteran tennis tournament for South South opens in Benin

2024-03-15
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: March 15, 2024
In: Sports
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By Usman Aliyu A maiden tennis competition for veterans in South South Nigeria opened on Friday in Benin with more than 70 players. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is being organised by Elo Jackson International, in collaboration with the Edo Tennis Association. Declaring the eventContinue Reading

NLO signs N964m sponsorship deal with New Year Mega Lottery

2024-03-14
By: Muhyideen Jimoh
On: March 14, 2024
In: Sports
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By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nationwide League One (NLO) has signed a four-year sponsorship deal worth N964 million with New Year Mega Lottery. NLO Chairman, Silas Agara disclosed this at the unveiling and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

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