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Super Eagles begin preparations for Portugal showdown in Lisbon
The squad has since been strengthened by the arrivals of Alex Iwobi, Genk defender Christian Akpan and now Chukwueze...
By Tunde Eludini
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ADC Candidate Loses Polling Unit To Oyebanji
Ben Nwoye commends peaceful election, blames material delay on INEC
#EkitiDecides2026: Outcome of poll will guide future Electoral Act amendments – Official
Osun LG Crisis: Police Urge Calm, Warn Against Self-Help After Court Judgment
Ekiti Governorship Poll: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate Bejide’s ward
Niger Delta Ex-Agitators endorse Tinubu for 2027, cite Seyi’s humanitarian intervention
ADC Candidate Loses Polling Unit To Oyebanji
Ben Nwoye commends peaceful election, blames material delay on INEC
#EkitiDecides2026: Outcome of poll will guide future Electoral Act amendments – Official
Osun LG Crisis: Police Urge Calm, Warn Against Self-Help After Court Judgment
Ekiti Governorship Poll: Oyebanji wins ADC candidate Bejide’s ward
Niger Delta Ex-Agitators endorse Tinubu for 2027, cite Seyi’s humanitarian intervention
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FIFA Unveils New Pre-Match Ceremony Format For World Cup
World football governing body FIFA has announced a major change to the traditional pre-match ceremony for future FIFA World Cup matches, introducing a new format designed...
By Salifu Usman
Sports
Xenophobic Attacks: Lumumba urges African unity, calls for mental decolonisation
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Kenyan scholar and legal expert, Prof. Patrick Lumumba, has called for stronger unity among African nations as a pathway to ending xenophobic v...
By Nwafor
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Oshoala Calls For Safe Return Of Abducted Schoolchildren, Teachers After Scoring Against Senegal
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has called for the safe return of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, delivering a powerful message after scoring for ...
By Salifu Usman
Sports
Government Funding Boost Strengthens Commonwealth Games Preparations – Olopade
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence that Team Nigeria can secure a top-five finish at the forthcom...
By Affa Acho
Sports
FIFA To Use New VAR Technology At 2026 World Cup
FIFA will introduce advanced semi-automated offside for video assistant referees (VAR) for this year’s World Cup, which should make decisions faster and mean an assista...
By James Agberebi
Sports
Rúben Dias, José Sá Speak Ahead Of Super Eagles Of Nigeria Vs Portugal Clash
Portugal defenders Rúben Dias of Manchester City and goalkeeper José Sá of Wolverhampton Wanderers have highlighted the importance of their upcoming friendly against t...
By Ernest Victor
Sports
Naira depreciates to N1,397/$ in parallel market.
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira on Friday depreciated to N1,397 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Thursday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to ...
By Ayobami
Sports
Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the lea...
By Ayobami
Sports
Team Nigeria To Camp In Aberdeen For 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria will hold an overseas training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, as part of its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Prior to that, local camping will com...
By Adeboye Amosu
Sports
Friendly: Super Falcons Edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1 In Ikenne
Cup-holders Super Falcons on Friday opened their 14th WAFCON preparations with a controlled 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in Ikenne-Remo, asserting autho...
By LEADERSHIP News
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‘Armed forces won’t give in to terror in whatever form,’ Defence minister declares
By Evelyn Usman The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has declared that the Nigerian Armed Forces would not give in to terror in any form, assuring th...
By Ayobami
Sports
Nigeria eyes top-five finish at Commonwealth Games
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Friday, expressed confidence that Team Nigeria can secure a top-five finish at the f...
By Ernest Nzor
Sports
Super Falcons Beat Senegal As Oshoala, Payne Mark Return With Goals
The Super Falcons of Nigeria began their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on a winning note, defeating Senegal 2-1...
By Ernest Victor
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Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win over Senegal i...
By Emmanuel Okogba
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Six days to the FIFA World Cup: Six unforgettable memories for Africa at the Mundial
As the countdown continues, PREMIUM TIMES looks back at six unforgettable moments that helped shape Africa's World Cup story
By Tunde Eludini
Sports
Biggest Stars To Watch At 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring together football’s biggest names and brightest young talents when the tournament kicks off across the United States,...
By Ernest Victor
Sports
2026 World Cup: Clubs Get $355m For Releasing Players
FIFA has disclosed that clubs will receive an estimated minimum of $5,000 per day for each player participating in the 2026 World Cup. This amount is paid for the duratio...
By Austin Akhilomen
Sports
2027: Hamzat appoints Obanikoro as campaign DG
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the 2027, and incumbent Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, KOH, has appo...
By Emmanuel Okogba
Sports
Friendly: Oshoala, Payne Fire Super Falcons To 2-1 Win Over Senegal
African champions Super Falcons defeated Senegal 2-1 in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne, on Friday. The hosts dominated proceedings fro...
By Adeboye Amosu
Sports
‘I almost slapped one NFF member’ – Ex-Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze
By Mary Agbabiaka Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has revealed that he nearly slapped a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) during a dispute over...
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FIFA raises payments to clubs that send players to World Cup
Clubs whose players go to the World Cup or appeared in qualifying will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced o...
By Henry Oduah
Sports
Match Preview; Portugal Vs Nigeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland in a thrilling international friendly, showcasing moments of quality, resilience, and areas...
By Solomon Ojeagbase
Sports
Putin rules out imminent Zelensky meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the lea...
By Henry Oduah