Sporting Lagos FC and First Bank FC have booked their places in the semifinals of the LSFA President and Federation Cup after hard-fought victories in today’s quarterfinal clashes. Sporting Lagos made light work of Box 2 Box FC, scoring two quick goals in the second half after a 1-1 first-half draw. Goals from Usman (39’), Aliu (76’), and Solomon (88’) sealed the win—just as they did against the same opponents at this stage last year. For First Bank FC, it was a tougher battle. Despite Nath Boys dominating and hitting the crossbar and goalposts multiple times, a decisive 80th-minute goal…
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The CEO of African Warriors Fighting Championship, Maxwell Kalu, has unveiled an ambitious plan to take Dambe, Northern Nigeria’s traditional boxing sport, to the global stage. Speaking at the Sports Africa Investment Summit 2025, he confirmed that efforts to internationalize Dambe are in advanced stages. However, he emphasized the crucial role of Nigerian media in promoting local content instead of relying on foreign outlets. While acknowledging the support from local media, he urged journalists to be more proactive, digging deeper into stories rather than waiting for international reports. “We need to reshape how our media operates—take the lead, tell our…
Defending champions of the LSFA Federation Cup, Ikorodu City FC, have secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Lagos State FA Cup, alongside five other NNL teams from the state. Unlike previous seasons, where we witnessed major upsets before this stage, this year’s competition has been different—no shock exits so far! The closest upset? 36 Lions FC took an early lead in the 31st minute against Inter Lagos FC, only to concede a heartbreaking equalizer in the 96th minute before eventually losing the match. Meanwhile, Power of the Cross FC and FC Bethel put up a strong fight against…
The head Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Augustine Eguavoen has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoya, defenders Oluwasemilogo Ajayi and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika and Alex Iwobi, and forwards Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze. Reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen is excluded on grounds of injury, just as…
The X users have answered a double evicted BBNaija Season 9 Housemates who tweeted that she wants both Kellyrae and Victoria to hold during the final show on Sunday. Her tweets goes does; “Guys, my heart is torn in two. Ruthless Squad, no matter who you’re rooting for between Victoria and Kelly, I’m with you all the way. Honestly, I’m hoping to see them hold hands at the finals.” In response for her clarion calls to her squad to vote for both Kellyrae and Victoria, some of the responses she got are: She wrote “ruthless squad” like say you get…
The semi final evictee of the Big Brother Naija Season 9 Housemate, Kassia Sule, has revealed that her family membets are not happy with her management’s decision to sacrifice her for her husband, Kellyrae. The couple, who entered the “No Loose Guard” House as DoubleKay, had to compete as individuals when Biggie decided to dissolve all the remaining duo after the sisth week. The management of both them has to l backed Kellyrae to progress on the show ahead of his wife, Kassia. The management announced the decision to DoubleKay fans after Kellyrae said he prefers he win the N100…
Wanni Danbaki of WanniXHandi has won the post prestigious task of the Big Brother Naija No Loose Guard edition. The energy queen against all odds defeated seven other Housemates to be the proud winner of an Innoson Ikenga MPV after winning the Innoson task. Apart from winning the competition, Innoson car is the most sought after task by the BBNaija Housemates, year in year out. The task that lasted for over three hours saw the Housemates holding unto a pail of water with one hand. Wanni surprisingly outlasted all the ladies in the finals and also athletic Sooj to qualified…
and specifically banned from working with children to protect our innocent boys and girls for the good of the family, the sports sector and the society in general.” Sodje said that instead of romancing the issue, we need to call a spade a spade and stop the shenanigans before it gets out of control.
Caleb University Imota Lagos has at its 17th Matriculation, at the Imota Main Campus, renewed its partnership with parents for the strategic development of the University. A Special Guest at the ceremony, popular veteran Nollywood actor and representative of the parents, Mr Yemi Solade, extolled the quality of education offered by Caleb University, and acknowledged the remarkable developments in the school. Mr. Solade who has three masters degrees and acted in major movies and festivals locally and internationally, including Nigeria’s entry at Festac ’77 – _Langbodo,_ promised to be an ambassador of the University considering its uniqueness in raising a…
Caleb University Imota, Lagos, on Saturday 3rd February 2024, held her 13th Convocation, where it conferred Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees; and Diplomas, at the Convocation Arena, Imota Main Campus. According to a Press Release issued by Olawale Adekoya, the University’s Information, Media and Publication Specialist, out of the total 1209 graduating students, 60 undergraduate students bagged first class, while nine pioneer Doctorate students were produced for the first time. Others are: 428 2nd class (upper division); 494 2nd class (lower division) The Vice Chancellor, Prof Nosa Owens- Ibie, emphasised that “Caleb University has gone into partnerships with leading universities within…