Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Sunday passed a motion calling for preparations to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as the party faithful convened in Berlin for the close of its three-day national conference. “The moment at which domestic intelligence says this is a confirmed right-wing extremist party, there is no more room…
Ahead of this weekend’s kick-off of the highly-anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 on Saturday, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) will launch a new trophy for the Competition as part of the effort to elevate Women’s Football in Africa in collaboration with title sponsor TotalEnergies. The new TotalEnergies CAF…
Nigeria’s National Cup final on Saturday in Lagos will bring together the crème de la crème of the nation’s political, football and entertainment industries, with four States chief executives already confirmed to be in attendance. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos will arrive the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in company with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State,…
The Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA), Ifako-Ijaiye chapter, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates in the upcoming local government elections. The endorsement was given during a visit by the APC delegation, led by Deacon Banjo Omole and Evang. Mrs. Funke Olaleye, to the LASCOTA Secretariat on June 27,…
Big midfielder Josephine Mathias will be the cynosure of eyes when Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons clash in the final of women’s competition of the 2025 President Federation Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. Six years ago, Mathias, who had just returned from a spell in Turkey with Trabzon idmanocagi, teamed up with…
GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has assured football fans of a thrilling finale to the 77th edition of the President Federation Cup. The company has confirmed that preparations for the grand finale are in full swing, promising an exciting blend of high-quality football and entertainment at…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria held their own against Portugal in a 0-0 draw in a pre-WAFCON friendly match in Lisbon on Monday. The nine-time African champions showcased their skills and determination, despite arriving in Portugal less than 24 hours before the match. Reigning African best goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie had a standout performance, making several…
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s flag football teams have made history by winning the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football Championships in Cairo, Egypt. The victories qualify both teams directly to the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in 2026. The Nigerian men’s team edged out hosts Egypt 13-12 in a thrilling final, with the crowd cheering them…
The Chairman/CEO of Atakata Construction Limited, Prince Ugochukwu Nnaji, has praised Governor Peter Mbah’s administration for its remarkable achievements in infrastructure development, security, water supply, education, healthcare, and transportation. According to Nnaji, the state’s infrastructure has undergone a significant transformation under Governor Mbah’s leadership. “We, the people of Enugu state have never seen this kind…
Lagos, Nigeria — The burgeoning passion for flag football continues to sweep across Nigeria, fueling a dynamic movement that is gaining significant traction among athletes and sports enthusiasts alike. With an unstoppable energy that seems to grow stronger each day, Nigerian athletes are increasingly embracing the sport, which promises to unlock their full potential on…
