By Raymond Nwaduba The countdown to the final of the biggest grassroots tournament in Nigeria, 1X Cup has reached crescendo with just four days to go. The fever is infectious and all over in the air. Lagos will literary shut down come Thursday, October 16, 2025, as all roads lead to the magnificent Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, where the grueling battle for the N20m prize money will go down. First timers Ikorodu City which bulldozed their way and bamboozled all comers will have it all to do against ISGAT Athletic in what promises to be an enthralling grand finale. The…
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BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE The 2025 edition of Edo State female Cricket league began on Saturday at the two designated venues hosting the league matches in Benin City with Adolor Amazons and Emotan Queens emerging victorious. At the centre of excellence for women Cricket,Iyoba Girls College, Benin City, Adolor Amazons Cricket Club dispatched Ekpoma Supernova Cricket Club by 3 wickets. The Amazons won the toss, electing to field first. They fielded well enough to restrict their opponents to 34 runs for all wickets out after 9.2 overs. In the second innings,the Amazons waited patiently as…
By Amos Suur Gbatse There is a need for clarity on player registrations in the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) league. Allegations of breaches of FIBA regulations have been made, and stakeholders are seeking answers. Last season, Rivers Hoopers reportedly fielded players who were already registered and actively competing under other national federations — including Peter Olisemeka and Kevin Amayo These players were allegedly not cleared through FIBA’s official Letter of Clearance process, yet they participated in the league. That act directly violates FIBA regulations and represented a serious breach of international basketball standards. Now, credible information reaching us suggests that…
By: Chinedum Ohanusi Navy Captain Olatunji Bamidele Ayoade, has expressed implicit confidence, in the ability of the National Sports Commission to fully inbestihate, and unravel all the facts that precipitated the inconclusive elections of the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF). Navy Captain Ayoade had in the last four years led the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF) as President, and is seeking reelection to continue on the saddle for another four-year term. But after 6 rounds of voting, in the Presidential election, the polls were deadlocked at 6-6, and was later declared inconclusive. This promoted the Sports Commission to order a…
Jubilation As Ceasefire Takes Effect, Israeli Forces Withdraw From Gaza BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE Thousands of displaced Palestinians have gone back to their abandoned homes on Friday after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect and Israeli troops began pulling back from parts of Gaza. A massive column of displaced Gazans filed north through the dust towards Gaza City, the enclave’s biggest urban area, which had been under attack just days ago in one of Israel’s biggest offensives of the war. The Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement had been activated at noon local time (0900 GMT). Israel’s…
BY : Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa In a display of indomitable resilience and tactical mastery, Serbian tennis stalwart Novak Djokovic navigated the treacherous quarter-final gauntlet against Belgium’s spirited Zizou Bergs, emerging victorious 6-3, 7-5 at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, October 9, 2025. This hard-fought triumph marks Djokovic’s 10th semi-final appearance in Shanghai, orchestrating a captivating clash with the tournament’s surprise protagonist, world number 204 Valentin Vacherot. Djokovic’s Grueling Ascendancy – Herculean Effort: Djokovic contended with sweltering conditions mirroring earlier trials, including a visceral third-round encounter against Yannick Hanfmann where he overcame heat-induced adversity, even vomiting mid-match. – Bergs’ Tenacious Display: The…
By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa Medvedev Battles Through Cramping Issues to see Shanghai Semi-Finals Daniil Medvedev showcased his trademark of power, fightback, resilience and skill, overcoming cramping issues to defeat Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. The Russian battled through the pain to win 6-4, 6-4, in just under two hours, despite struggling with muscle cramps in his legs. Medvedev’s victory was a testament to his ability to perform under pressure, as he saved two set points in the opening set and went on to dominate the crucial moments of the match. De Minaur, who had been in…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and one of the nation’s most revered elder statesmen, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away. He was 92. His family announced his death in a statement, saying: “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings.” Born on December 28, 1932, in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Dr. Kolade lived a life of integrity, leadership, and excellence across broadcasting, diplomacy, education and the world as a whole. A son of an Anglican missionary, he attended Government College, Ibadan, before moving to…
The long-awaited moment has finally come, bringing joy, celebration, and gratitude to many. Yesterday, October 9, 2025, marked a significant milestone as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted presidential pardon to 175 Nigerians during a Council of State meeting at Aso Villa in Abuja. This act of mercy, unanimously approved by the Council of State under the Prerogative of Mercy jurisdiction, showcases the President’s commitment to compassion.The Presidential Pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was approved by the unanimous decision of Council of State, under the Prerogative of Mercy jurisdiction, a legal and powerful seal of mercy from a sitting President.…
The organisers of the annual Felix Okugbe Memorial Football Tournament have revealed October 10 as the kick off date for the 5th edition of the prestigious youth soccer tournament. This edition of the competition marks the 10th year remembrance of the former Chairman of the Edo State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). The 5th in the series to be competed for by Under 16 boys youth teams in Edo State, is in honour and memory of the former Sports Editor, Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Felix Osagie Okugbe who died in Lagos on October 10, 2015. Organised by the Nigeria…