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KADUNA – Kaduna was agog with excitement as this year’s First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored Emir of Zazzau African Patrons Cup and Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign started on November 1, 2022. The African Patrons cup is an annual polo tournament which features Low, Medium and High goal teams from …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the 14th Olowu of Owu, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, to see his installation as a call to service towards the development of Owu Kingdom and the state in general. Abiodun stated this on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the presentation …

By Snr. Chief Lekan Alabi IBADAN – Monday, October 17, 2022, Nigeria’s U-17 female soccer team – the Flamingos will take on Chile for the Q-final ticket in the on-going FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, holding in India. I wish our gallant team the best of luck. If the Flamingos …

By Snr. Chief Lekan Alabi IBADAN – Monday, October 17, 2022, Nigeria’s U-17 female soccer team – the Flamingos will take on Chile for the Q-final ticket in the on-going FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, holding in India. I wish our gallant team the best of luck. If the Flamingos …

LAGOS – Wema Bank Plc., on Saturday, October 8, 2022, hosted the fifth edition of its annual sports competition for employees across the different regions of the Bank. Known as Wemalympics, the sporting event is arguably the largest internal sports events for employees organised by a Bank or corporate body …

Chelsea Football Club has sacked its head coach, Thomas Tuchel, over poor performance. This is coming barely 24 hours after the Blues suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat in Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Champions League opening match. According to a statement issued by the club on its website, the Premier League …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Nigerian sprinter and world champion, Tobi Amusan, on winning a gold medal in the women’s 100m Hurdles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. “Our golden girl has done it, again. This is a testament to the fact that …

CAPE TOWN – Access Bank Plc has further demonstrated its commitment to making a difference through charity as the Bank successfully hosted its maiden Polo tournament held at the prestigious Val de Vie Polo Club in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

…Recalls How Talents Like Enyeama, Fasuba, Chukwumerije, Others Emerged From NUGA ABUJA – Ahead of the commencement of the 2022 tournament of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Thursday, February 10, 2022, received the games’ torch of unity, and recalled the exploits of great …

Sports Minister, Sunday Dare To Grace Oyo SWAN Semi Final As He Receives Honour IBADAN – Sports and Youth Development Minister, Chief Sunday Dare is expected in Ibadan on Thursday, December 16, 2021 to watch the semi final games of the ongoing Oyo SWAN Football Competition. The competition, lined up …