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Real Reasons Lookman, Iwobi, Others Out Of Eagles Friendlies

Some key Super Eagles players including Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey asked to be left out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches for personal reasons. The Super Eagles are scheduled to play against Ghana in London for the Unity Cup, and will also face either Jamaica or Trinidad & Tobago. After that, they will travel to Moscow to take on Russia for the first time ever on June 6. Sources say Osimhen and Lookman are skipping the games to focus on their club futures. Osimhen's loan with Galatasaray ends soon, and he's expected to leave Napoli permanently. Lookman,

D’Tigress In Homecoming Abuja Tournament With Togo, Others

The Nigerian national women’s team, D’Tigress, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) are gearing up for what will be one of the best basketball events held in Nigeria. For the first time, the multiple award-winning D’Tigress will play on national soil after winning five back-to-back Afrobasket championships spearheaded by Nigerian WNBA Coach Rena Wakama. The African champions will take on highrising Togo and a yet-to-benamed team in Abuja from July 18 to 20, 2025. The current team is huge and seen as a bumper-pack Nigerian women’s team with 6 WNBA players as the team prepares to defend the title again.

Modric To Leave Real After Club World Cup

Real Madrid captain Luka Modric has revealed he will leave the Spanish giants after the end of their Fifa Club World Cup campaign this summer. The 39-year-old Croatia midfielder, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, will play his last match at Real's Bernabeu home when they welcome Real Sociedad tomorrow in their final La Liga game of the season. "The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life, everything has a beginning and an end," Modric said on Instagram yesterday. He has won 28 trophies, including six Champions Leagues and four domestic titles,

Mad Rush For Osimhen As Napoli Confirm Interest From Eight Clubs

Victor Osimhen is currently one of the most sought-after players in world football, with Napoli confirming that eight different clubs are trying to sign the Nigerian striker this summer. Osimhen, who has been on loan at Galatasaray, is set to return to Napoli at the end of the season. His future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear many clubs want him. According to reports in Turkish media, a Napoli official said Osimhen’s performances in Turkey were outstanding and drew attention from several clubs. “He had a fantastic season and made a strong impression in the Turkish league,” said the

NSF: Track And Field Events Begin Today

The Athletics events at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, will begin today. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) members were seen making final preparations for the event. Competitions will take place at the newly refurbished tartan track of the MKO Stadium Arena and will include both field events and sprints over three days. The swimming event, which has the highest number of medals available, is attracting the largest crowd of spectators. Meanwhile, Delta State is currently leading the medals table in the shooting event at the National Sports Festival, with two gold medals. It is followed

Business

Dangote Group, Niger Govt, Forge Multi-Billion Naira Agric Partnership

In a significant move to accelerate the growth of commercial agriculture in Nigeria, the Dangote Group and the Niger State Government have announced a landmark partnership worth billions of naira. The initiative is aimed at

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60-Year-Old Motorcyclist Swept Away By Flood In Lagos, Found Dead In Ogun River

The body of a 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wa siu Babatunde Adeniran, who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour in Lagos earlier this week, has been found in neighbouring Ogun State. The Lagos

Sports

Real Reasons Lookman, Iwobi, Others Out Of Eagles Friendlies

Some key Super Eagles players including Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey asked to be left out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches for personal reasons. The Super Eagles are scheduled to play against