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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons finally secure Senegal friendlies after preparation chaos

Nigeria, May 17 -- Nigeria's preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will continue next month with two international friendlies against Senegal women's national football team, followin... Read More


Nigeria police mourn 17 officers killed in terrorist attack on army school

Nigeria, May 17 -- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the death of 17 police officers following a terror attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Governmen... Read More


NPFL Golden Glove race goes to final day

Nigeria, May 17 -- The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League Golden Glove award is heading for a dramatic final-day climax, with the race between Michael Atata and Lucky Jimoh Abdullahi now p... Read More


Kaduna APC Primaries: Reps Speaker Abbas, ex-lawmaker Suleiman among winners

Nigeria, May 17 -- The House of Representatives primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State have returned several sitting lawmakers, consensus candidates and political heav... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: List of kidnapped children emerges, as parents detail horror of Borno attack

Nigeria, May 17 -- Fresh accounts from parents in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, have revealed the devastating scale of Friday's terrorist attack, with community leade... Read More


Ogazi, Adisa set new Nigerian records at US SEC Championships

Nigeria, May 17 -- Nigerian athletes Samuel Ogazi and Rhoda Adisa produced historic performances at the SEC Championships in the United States, setting new national records in the men's 400m and women... Read More


INTERVIEW: Olympic City project can redefine sports infrastructure in Nigeria - Omowunmi Olalere

Nigeria, May 17 -- As Nigeria continues to grapple with inadequate sports infrastructure and poor athlete welfare systems, business executive and sports administrator Omowumi Olalere believes the newl... Read More


Coventry reveal transfer plan for Nigerian midfielder Onyeka

Nigeria, May 17 -- Championship winners, Coventry City, have confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka could remain at the club permanently following their long-awaited return to the English... Read More


Report: Xabi Alonso agrees to become new Chelsea manager

Nigeria, May 17 -- As Chelsea is set to end the season without winning any trophies in all competitions, after lifting two titles the previous year, the club's hierarchy is already preparing for the f... Read More


Islamic State leader Al-Muniki was not killed in 2024 but killed today - Presidency

Nigeria, May 16 -- The presidency says the controversy over the killing of ISWAP leader Abu-Bilal Al-Mainuki was caused by inaccurate information from the Nigerian military in 2024. PREMIUM TIMES rep... Read More