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Adhere To Rules, Sports Commissioner Bassey Warns LOC As Akwa Ibom Sports Festival Begins Sept 22
Monday September 21, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng As the countdown to the official opening ceremony of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival continues, ahead of the September 22, 2026…
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AFCON Qualifying Series: Eagles Begin Campaign Against Madagascar In Uyo, Sept. 25
Monday September 21, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Super Eagles will begin their journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a home clash with Madagascar at the Godswill…
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Colombia Defeat Nigeria In U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final
Monday September 21, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat to Colombia after conceding in the final minutes of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final…
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Unity Torch Relay Kicks Off Across Nine LGAs Ahead Of 2026 Akwa Ibom Sports Festival
Thursday September 17, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Following the lighting of the Torch of Unity last Thursday by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, to herald…
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Akwa Ibom Sports Festival Torch Of Unity Begins Tour Of LGAs Wednesday, Sept 16
Wednesday September 16, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK Following the lighting of the Torch of Unity for the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival by His Excellency, Pastor…
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Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper Mendy Retires From International Football
Sunday September 13, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with…
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Gov Eno Offers Immediate Employment To Akwa Ibom Commonwealth Medalists
Thursday September 10, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced automatic employment into the state civil service for three Akwa Ibom…
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CAF Champions League: Rivers Utd Seeks Akwa Ibom Fans’ Support, Promises Giveaway On Match Day
Wednesday September 9, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK Rivers United Football Club has appealed to football-loving fans in Akwa Ibom State to turn out in their numbers and…
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Eguavoen takes interim charge of Super Falcons for Olympic qualifiers
Wednesday September 9, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Former Super Eagles head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has been appointed interim coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, for their…
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Sports Commissioner Commits To Chess Growth As South-South Championship Ends In Uyo
Sunday September 6, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the development of chess and other sporting…