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NIS Commences Operations Across Six Geopolitical Zones

INadminNGFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026060

\ In a historic and much-anticipated move, the National Institute for Sports (NIS) officially commenced operations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones: South-South (Edo), South-East (Enugu),...

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Ahead Ramadan Cup: IGFC Coach Anticipates Tough Game In Match Opener

INadminNGFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 20260118

Head Coach of Igando Football Club, IGFC, Muhammeed Aberejo, has admitted that their opening group match against Future Guys on Friday afternoon would be tough...

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Eight Teams Invited For ‘Except The Lord Cup’ Gala Night

INadminNGFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 20260157

BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE Organisers have announced eight teams that will be involved in the forthcoming six edition of football tournament tagged “Except The Lord Cup”...

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Eight Teams Set For Jagaban Cup In Lagos

INadminNGFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 20260177

Organisers have selected eight teams for the much awaited ‘Jagaban Cup’ No Offside tournament which will commence on March 26th, 2026, at the Legacy Pitch,...

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Ahead Lagos FA Cup: Lagos FA Signs 3-Year Exclusive Broadcast Rights Deal With Cloud Sports

INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 20260214

February 13, 2026, marks a significant milestone as the Lagos State Football Association formally enters into an Exclusive Broadcast Rights and Production Agreement with Cloud...

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🏆⚽️AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Match: Why Nigeria’s Third-place Finish Felt Like Gold, What It Quietly Revealed About The Future

INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026098

BY PAUL LUCKY OKOKU Final Score:Nigeria 0–0 Egypt (Nigeria win 4–2 on penalties) Why Nigeria’s third-place finish felt like gold — and what it quietly...

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Shaibu Inspects Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Expresses Confidence In Edo’s Readiness for NDDC Games

INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026065

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Friday led a high-level inspection...

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Senate Backs NIS N60 Billion Budget Proposal, As Senators Applaud Shaibu’s Sports Development Initiative

INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 20260114

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports on Thursday supported the significantly increased budget proposal for the National Institute of Sports (NIS) from ₦2.8 billion to...

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Too Rooted to Be Removed: No One Can Pull Kida Down

INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 20260124

In every season of progress, there are speculations in the wind. Some whisper appreciation, others whisper resistance, but when resistance grows louder than reason, it...

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Open Screening: Larry Boss, Coaches, Commend High Turnout

INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026088

BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE Chairman of the Larry Football Club of Agege, Olanrewaju Ebenezer Sanyaolu, has expressed his satisfaction with the high turnout in day one...

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NIS Commences Operations Across Six Geopolitical Zones

Ahead Ramadan Cup: IGFC Coach Anticipates Tough Game In Match Opener

Eight Teams Invited For ‘Except The Lord Cup’ Gala Night

Eight Teams Set For Jagaban Cup In Lagos

Ahead Lagos FA Cup: Lagos FA Signs 3-Year Exclusive Broadcast Rights Deal With Cloud Sports

🏆⚽️AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Match: Why Nigeria’s Third-place Finish Felt Like Gold, What It Quietly Revealed About The Future

Shaibu Inspects Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Expresses Confidence In Edo’s Readiness for NDDC Games

Senate Backs NIS N60 Billion Budget Proposal, As Senators Applaud Shaibu’s Sports Development Initiative

Too Rooted to Be Removed: No One Can Pull Kida Down

Open Screening: Larry Boss, Coaches, Commend High Turnout

In Africa, There Is No ‘Later’ By Laila Bastati

Home Fans Look Forward To Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ojelabi Abiola Tenigbola Foundation Hosts ‘Love with Reverence: Equal in Dignity, Unique in Roles’ Program to Combat SGBV and Foster...

Empowering Youth as Co-Architects of National and Community Development – Tuggar.

Ahead Of April 12th Resumption: NIS Operations Commences In Zones Amid Ongoing Facility Upgrades

Adeoti’s Revisionist History and Political Desperation By Comrade Yahaya Majeed Akewusekisa

Ahead Lagos FA Cup: LSFA Reconstitutes Media Team After Partnership With Cloud Sports

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