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Why Chelsea FC Sacks Head Coach, Thomas Tuchel

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 …

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Gov Abiodun Rejoices As Amusan Wins Commonwealth Title, Says, “Our Golden Girl Has Done It Again”

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 …

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Access Bank Commits To Improving Children’s Welfare With South Africa Charity Polo Tournament, Donates R360,000 To Nelson Mandela Children’s Trust Fund

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 …

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OSINBAJO RECEIVES 2022 NUGA GAMES “UNITY TORCH”

…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 …

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Sports Minister, Sunday Dare To Grace Oyo SWAN Semi Final As He Receives Honour

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 …

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Make Participation in School Sports Compulsory For Students – NSSF President Advises Govt

IBADAN – Governments at state and national levels have been advised to make participation in school sports compulsory for all students in Nigeria. The President, Nigeria School Sports Federation, Mrs. Olabisi Joseph gave this advice on Monday, December 13, 2021 while speaking as a Guest Lecturer at the opening ceremony …

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21 Goals Scored On Day One of SWAN Football Event, As Table Tennis Champion Crashes Out.

IBADAN – The opening day for games in this year’s Oyo SWAN week lived to its billing as spectators alikes were treated to exciting moments. Football event recorded two wins and two draws with total of 21 goals scored. The evening encounter the most intriguing as Splash FM and Agidigbo …

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FIRSTBANK LAGOS AMATEUR OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, THE LONGEST-RUNNING GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN NIGERIA BEGINS

LAGOS – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the commemoration of the 2021 and 60th edition of its annually sponsored Lagos Amateur Golf Championship. According to a release e-signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications and made available …

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Queen’s Baton Relay Reminds Us Of Brotherhood, Friendship Among Commonwealth Members, Says Osinbajo As Nigeria Receives Baton

ABUJA – Nigeria took its turn in the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games coming up next year in Birmingham as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN who received the Baton on behalf of the President, reminds member-nations of the strong bonds uniting the 72 countries and territories that …

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“DIFFERENT STROKES” GROUP OF ABEOKUTA GOLF CLUB HOSTS 6TH EDITION TOURNEY THIS WEEKEND

ABEOKUTA – An international charity golfing group that springs up in Abeokuta Golf Club “Different Strokes”, would be hosting the 6th edition of its Annual Golf Tournament between Friday, September 10 and Sunday 12, 2021, at the Abeokuta Golf Club, with over 150 golfers from across the country and outside …

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