Exclusives

2023 FIFA WWC: First Lady Hosts Super Falcons At Aso Rock

The First, Senator Olumeri Tinubu, hosted the members of the Nigerian female football team, Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa on Monday. The Super Falcons were eliminated by the England team from the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, being hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket: FG Congratulates D’Tigress For Defending Their Title

The Federal Government has congratulated the resilient D’Tigress of Nigeria for emerging as African champions for the fourth consecutive time, following their thrilling 84-74 win over Senegal in the final of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday.

2023 Forbes’ List: Ronaldo Emerges Highest-Paid Sportsman After Al-Nassr Move

Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-paid athlete after his mega-money transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, a move that made him earn nearly double his annual salary, which is reportedly the sum of $136 million, while Paris St Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes.

2023 FIBA Women's World Cup: Iwobi Is My Crush Among The Super Eagles Players – Alozie

Super Falcons workaholic defender Michelle Alozie has opened up on her feelings for the Super Eagle winger, Alex Iwobi, says He is her Crush among other Eagles players. Alozie revealed this during a virtual interview on the Twitter platform.

Tobi Amusan Charged With Anti Doping Violation

Award-winning and world records holder Tobi Amusan has been charged by the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU) with an anti-doping rules violation for being absent for drug tests for 12 months. Amusan made this public on her Instagram account on the 18th of July 2023, responding to the charge, she declared herself "a clean athlete" and vowed to contest the allegations immediately so she can defend her title at the upcoming World Championships next month in Budapest.

FG Orders Closure Of National Stadium Lagos

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has announced the temporary closure of the National Stadium, Surelere, Lagos, on 22nd April 2023, due to the collapse of a floodlight mast. Mr. Dare was on the ground to have a first-hand assessment following Wednesday’s collapse of one of the floodlight masts at the stadium. While the Minister expressed gratitude that there were no casualties from Wednesday’s incident, he reiterated the need for proactive measures to guarantee public safety.