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Remi Tinubu to close 2026 National Para Games
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (265+ words) Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to grace the closing ceremony of the third edition of the National Para Games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja today, The PUNCH reports. The National Sports Commission confirmed on Thursday…...
Eagles to face Ronaldo, Lewandowski in June friendlies
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (347+ words) Nigeria will face Portugal and Poland in high-profile international friendlies in June as part of preparations for upcoming competitions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria Football Federation announced on Thursday that the Super Eagles, fresh from a 2-1 victory over Iran…...
Nigeria receive World Athletics boost in relay chase
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (352+ words) Team Nigeria have received a timely boost in their quest for relay qualification ahead of the World Athletics Relays 2026, following clarification from Botswana Athletics Association over the status of the national trials beginning today in Gaborone, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....
Chelsea announce first ever visit to Lagos
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (402+ words) Chelsea have announced plans to visit Lagos for the first time in the club's history as part of their global fan engagement initiative, The Famous CFC, later this May, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Premier League side confirmed on Thursday…...
Ajayi resumes Hull training after injury scare
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (310+ words) Semi Ajayi has resumed training with Hull City ahead of their Championship fixture against Oxford United, easing concerns over his fitness after an injury scare during the international break, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles defender had withdrawn from…...
Seaman’s Schnapps reaffirms commitment to culture
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (308+ words) Seaman's Schnapps has reaffirmed its commitment to culture following its feature as the official prayer drink of the 39th Lisabi Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in honour of Lisabi Agbongbo Akala. The festival drew Egba indigenes from across Nigeria and…...
Barca crush Real Madrid to reach women’s Champions League semis
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (373+ words) Barcelona demolished rivals Real Madrid 6-0 on Thursday to progress to the women's Champions League semi-finals 12-2 on aggregate. Alexia Putellas shone for the Catalan giants in their first game at the rebuilt Camp Nou, building on their 6-2 quarter-final first leg victory....
Stamp collection assets like land, sharea - NIPOST
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (683+ words) The Nigerian Postal Service on Thursday asserted that stamp collection, otherwise known as Philately, was an asset in the class of landed property and shares. The General Manager, Nigeria Philately Bureau, an arm of NIPOST, Mrs Folashade Farinu stressed that…...
How to register for Chelsea’s Lagos fan event with Victor Moses
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (254+ words) Chelsea visit Lagos in May. Credit: CFC website Chelsea Football Club has announced plans to visit Lagos, Nigeria, for the first time in its history this May as part of its global fan engagement programme. The club disclosed this in…...
Easter: Celebrate with caution, Lagos tells residents
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (341+ words) The Lagos State Government has urged residents to prioritise safety and exercise caution as they celebrate the Easter season. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the call in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi…...