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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Semi-Finals with Lookman’s Strike

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa...

Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Knockout Stage with Narrow Win over Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa...

Cape Verde Crush Mozambique, Advance to AFCON Last 16

Former Manchester United forward Bebe scored a stunning free-kick as Cape Verde secured their...

Super Eagles Soar Above the Rest as Africa’s Most Valuable Team

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to kick off on Saturday,...

DStv Shocks Millions of African Football Fans with AFCON Blackout

Africa's most popular pay TV service, DStv, has dashed the hopes of millions of...

Nigerian Stars Nominated for Prestigious Globe Soccer Awards

Nigeria’s top footballers, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, have been shortlisted for the 2023...

Lokosa’s Double Strike Lifts Sporting Lagos to Victory over Kano Pillars

Sporting Lagos FC, the newcomers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stunned four-time...

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Claims 8th Spot in the 2023 Ballon d’Or Ranking

In a monumental achievement for both Nigerian football and the Italian club Napoli, Victor...

Morocco and Algeria Vie for Hosting Rights of Africa’s Biggest Football Event

Morocco and Algeria are the frontrunners to host the 2025 and 2027 editions of...

Osimhen, Oshoala Make History as First Nigerians to Be Nominated for Ballon d’Or

The prestigious Ballon d’Or award has announced its 30 nominees for the men’s and...

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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...

Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...