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Saturday August 8, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN Jorge Messi, the father and long-time agent of football superstar Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 following…

Thursday August 6, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohamed Azare, has been recognized as a “Champion of Peace” in Akwa Ibom State.…

Thursday August 6, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng After a false start to life at the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-finals of the competition.…

Sunday August 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Lekan Fatodu, Director-General (D-G) of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), on Saturday confirmed Lagos as host of Africa’s biggest football gala, the 2026…

Sunday August 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Team Nigeria finished sixth on the overall medals table at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, falling short of the National Sports Commission’s ambitious target…

Tuesday July 28, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medalist Edidiong Umoafia has expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo…

Sunday July 26, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Anthony Joshua staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Kristian Prenga by knockout after surviving two knockdowns in a thrilling heavyweight contest. According to BBC…

Sunday July 26, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Team Nigeria athletes competing at the ongoing…

Thursday July 23, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Confederation of African Football President, Patrice Motsepe, says the 2026 FIFA World Cup was incomplete without Nigeria and Cameroon. He spoke on Wednesday during…

Wednesday July 22, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng … Applauds Godly example of Governor Eno in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has endorsed the ARISE Peace Choir…