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President Tinubu Confirms Payment Of $100,000 Reward To D’Tigress 0

September 11, 2026

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that members of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, and their coaching staff have received the presidential rewards promised to them following their historic success at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Tinubu, in a personally signed statement posted on his X account on Thursday, said

Gabriel Jesus Reveals Arsenal Made Him Train Alone Before Barcelona Move 0

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September 9, 2026

By Newsworld Former Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has revealed that the club suddenly asked him to train away from his teammates shortly before completing his £8.6 million transfer to Barcelona on transfer deadline day. The Brazilian striker was left out of Arsenal’s squad for the club’s opening two matches of the season as uncertainty surrounding

Yaya Toure Makes History As First African Coach To Reach Champions League League Phase 0

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September 9, 2026

BRATISLAVA — Former Ivory Coast international Yaya Touré has made history after becoming the first African coach to guide a club into the UEFA Champions League league phase. Touré achieved the milestone after leading Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava to a dramatic 2–1 victory over Slovenian side NK Celje after extra time in the second leg

Anthony Joshua Yet To Sign Tyson Fury Fight Contract 0
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- September 3, 2026
LONDON — British boxing promoter Frank Warren has revealed that Anthony Joshua is yet to sign the contract for his highly anticipated heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury, despite Fury having already completed his side of the agreement. Warren said negotiations for the proposed all-British blockbuster remain stalled because of conflicting contractual terms, particularly over the
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NSC Appoints Emmanuel Ikpeme To Lead NFF After Ibrahim Gusau Exit 0
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- August 28, 2026
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as the interim General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee. Ikpeme, who previously served as NFF Deputy General Secretary, will oversee the federation’s Secretariat
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DSS Probe: NFF Crisis Deepens As President, Board Members Reportedly Resign 0
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- August 27, 2026
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and several members of the federation’s executive committee have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football. According to reports, the resignation followed intense criticism of the NFF leadership, particularly after the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s
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