Adam’s brace powers Pillars above Enyimba

A goal in each half by Kano Pillars forward, Abba Adam, was enough for the Sai Masu Gida to secure a 2-0 victory over fellow Nigeria Premier Football League giants Enyimba in a rescheduled match-day 14 game on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adam gave the hosts the lead in the 26th minute and added
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A goal in each half by Kano Pillars forward, Abba Adam, was enough for the Sai Masu Gida to secure a 2-0 victory over fellow Nigeria Premier Football League giants Enyimba in a rescheduled match-day 14 game on Thursday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adam gave the hosts the lead in the 26th minute and added

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Adams nears €5.5m Sevilla switch

Former Flying Eagles striker Akor Adams is on the verge of jumping ship from relegation-threatened French club Montpellier to Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga as both clubs are said to be in talks for a potential €5.5m deal, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday reported that the Spanish club
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Former Flying Eagles striker Akor Adams is on the verge of jumping ship from relegation-threatened French club Montpellier to Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga as both clubs are said to be in talks for a potential €5.5m deal, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday reported that the Spanish club

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I love playing in Nigeria – Aina

In an interview for NBC Sports’ By Way of Africa series, Ola Aina reflects on his journey to the top of English football, the sacrifices that shaped his path, and the pride of representing Nigeria’s national team and being an African player in the Premier League. Aina also shares insights into Nottingham Forest’s remarkable “fairytale”
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In an interview for NBC Sports’ By Way of Africa series, Ola Aina reflects on his journey to the top of English football, the sacrifices that shaped his path, and the pride of representing Nigeria’s national team and being an African player in the Premier League. Aina also shares insights into Nottingham Forest’s remarkable “fairytale”

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Leverkusen open to Boniface sale amid new interests

According to Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen are open to letting Victor Boniface leave this month with clubs from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League showing interest. After the failed attempt to bring Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabia, several clubs are said to be interested in Boniface as the second option if they cannot
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According to Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen are open to letting Victor Boniface leave this month with clubs from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League showing interest. After the failed attempt to bring Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabia, several clubs are said to be interested in Boniface as the second option if they cannot

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Cricket W’Cup: Junior Female Yellow Greens upbeat ahead semis

Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, remains optimistic about reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia after sealing their Super Six spot on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Junior Female Yellow Greens ended their group campaign with a 41-run (DLS method) defeat against
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Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, remains optimistic about reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia after sealing their Super Six spot on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Junior Female Yellow Greens ended their group campaign with a 41-run (DLS method) defeat against

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Amusan billed for season opener in Jamaica

World record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, will run her first race of the season at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday when she will hit the tracks in the 60m event at the meet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Amusan is expected to race against the home girl and
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World record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, will run her first race of the season at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday when she will hit the tracks in the 60m event at the meet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Amusan is expected to race against the home girl and

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N116.1bn loan disbursed to students, schools – NELFUND

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced that it has disbursed N116.18 bn to support students and educational institutions across the country as of January 1, 2025. NELFUND, an initiative of President Bola Tinubu, aims to reduce financial barriers in higher education by providing interest-free loans to students in need. Speaking before the National Assembly
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced that it has disbursed N116.18 bn to support students and educational institutions across the country as of January 1, 2025. NELFUND, an initiative of President Bola Tinubu, aims to reduce financial barriers in higher education by providing interest-free loans to students in need. Speaking before the National Assembly

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PDP NWC visits Fubara, declares gov Rivers party leader

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has officially affirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State. The affirmation came following a closed-door meeting between Fubara and the NWC members at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night. The National Treasurer of the PDP, Ahmed Mohammed,
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The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has officially affirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State. The affirmation came following a closed-door meeting between Fubara and the NWC members at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night. The National Treasurer of the PDP, Ahmed Mohammed,

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Lagos to host maiden Southwest Games March

The six states in the southwest region of the country will converge on Lagos by March for the inaugural edition of the Southwest Games which is tagged the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Southwest Alliance Games 2025. Organised by Practagali Partners with support from the National Sports Commission, the multi-sports event will feature football, athletics, basketball, boxing,
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The six states in the southwest region of the country will converge on Lagos by March for the inaugural edition of the Southwest Games which is tagged the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Southwest Alliance Games 2025. Organised by Practagali Partners with support from the National Sports Commission, the multi-sports event will feature football, athletics, basketball, boxing,

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Kebbi gov promises defectors equal opportunities in APC

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has extended a warm welcome to those who recently joined the All Progressives Congress from other political parties in the state. He assured them of equal opportunities and a sense of belonging in the government’s policies and programmes. The governor stated this during a thank-you tour of Suru, Koko Besse,
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Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has extended a warm welcome to those who recently joined the All Progressives Congress from other political parties in the state. He assured them of equal opportunities and a sense of belonging in the government’s policies and programmes. The governor stated this during a thank-you tour of Suru, Koko Besse,

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