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Youth and Sports Minister inaugurates NYSC board

By Wale Mustapha on June 15, 2021 News, Society News

The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) remains a tool for national integration which fosters national development and unity for the benefit of Nigerian youth.This assertion was made by the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare while Inaugurating the new NYSC Board for a 3 year tenure. According to the Minister”I wish […]

Just In: FOSLA Academy attacked in Abuja, 3 students injured

By Wale Mustapha on June 1, 2021 News, Sports

By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria Premier independent football academy, Fosla Academy was on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 attacked in Karu, a satellite town in the federal capital territory, FCT, Abuja. The attack occurred at the Government Day Secondary School, Karu venue of the zonal playoff of the 2nd edition of Maltina School Athletic Games with three […]

Ratels Sports Foundation partners MGGN to float Mini Women Football Championship

By Wale Mustapha on May 4, 2021 News, Sports

Ratels Sports Foundation has partnered with the organisers of the Most Gorgeous Girl Nigeria (MGGN) to host a mini Women Football tournament commemorating the first edition of the beauty pageant which will hold in Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer of The Most Gorgeous Girl Nigeria (MGGN), Grace Ene disclosed this on Monday during a world […]

NWFL Nationwide: Honey Badgers battle Osklean Ladies, as Prince Kazeem Eletu engages Danaz in a clash of queens

By Wale Mustapha on April 12, 2021 News, Sports

Honey Badgers FC will start their 2021 Nationwide season against Osklean Ladies FC as the draws for the third tier league of the NWFL was made on Sunday in Ijebu Ode and Abuja respectively. Else where in opening round ties, scheduled for Monday at the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex, Abuja, Abruka Queens will face Beautiful […]

Former Edo State Governor Congratulates Esama of Benin, Management on new Abuja Radio Station

By Wale Mustapha on April 9, 2021 News, Society News

Chief Lucky Igbinedion, the former Executive Governor of Edo State has congratulated Esama of Benin on the opening of Abuja Radio Station, Independent Radio 89.7 FM . Chief Igbinedion who officially kicked of the test transmission of the new radio station in Abuja said the station will keep listeners glued to radio with it’s potpourri […]

Volleyball: Cameroon takes out stubborn Gambia

By Wale Mustapha on March 7, 2021 News, Sports

Cameroon defeated stubborn Gambia by 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-16) in the ongoing 2021 U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Sunday. Gambia started the first set on a good note but Cameroon overran the performance of determined Gambia boys winning by 25-18 points. The Gambia regained their composure and came out firing in […]

Africa U19 Volleyball Tourney: Nigeria inches closer to World Championship

By Wale Mustapha on March 6, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria are on the verge of qualifying for the U19 FIVB World Championship in Iran after securing their second triumph in the ongoing U19 Boys African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja. The hosts bullied West African opponents Gambia 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19) to consolidate on their opening victory 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-21) over Cameroon […]

U18 Girls Volleyball Championship: Cameroon humble Nigeria in opener

By Wale Mustapha on March 5, 2021 News, Sports

Cameroon humbled Nigeria in front of home fans in straight sets 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-21) at the indoor sport hall of the MKO Abiola Stadium at the ongoing 2021 U18 Girls African Nations Volleyball Championship in Abuja on Friday. Nigeria fought hard in the first set of the game but could not overcome the hungry […]

Haggai Zebra is Official Matchball For New NLO Season

By Wale Mustapha on March 3, 2021 News, Sports

Another feather to the cap of the Nationwide League One (NLO) after it unveiled the Haggai Zebra as its official match ball for the 2020/2021 season. Designed by it’s kit partner Haggai, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st Vice President and Chairman Football Committee and Youth Football Committee, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi took the honour to unveil […]

Ratel Sports Foundation Raise Funds for Girl-Child School Campaign Novelty Match

By Wale Mustapha on February 22, 2021 News, Sports

Over One million Naira was raised as Ratel Sports Foundation and Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria (SWAN) joined forces in a novelty match in Abuja to campaign in support of the ‘Girl Child School Campaign’. In a continuous effort to raise awareness on the need to tackle illiteracy, poverty, discrimination amongst the girl child, Ratel […]