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June 9, 2025

Tems joins J Balvin, Doja Cat to headline first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show

This marks a major moment not just for Tems but for African music as a whole.

Tems
June 9, 2025

Security operatives foil attempted kidnapping, rescue 11 victims

A joint team of operatives during a routine patrol has foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued eleven kidnapped victims in Danmusa LGA in Katsina.

Armed policewomen
June 9, 2025

Fan dies after falling from stands during Nations League final

According to reports, the fan fell approximately eight metres. The exact cause or circumstances behind the fall remain unclear.

Nations League final
June 9, 2025

SWAN unveils 60th anniversary logo

SWAN president Isaiah Benjamin hailed the unveiling as a defining moment in the association’s history.

SWAN's anniversary logo
June 8, 2025

Stakeholders laud Tinubu’s initiatives for sports development in two years

Mr Siasia hailed Mr Tinubu’s administration for reinstating the NSC as the governing body for sports in Nigeria.

Tinubu giving an address
June 7, 2025

Tinubu mourns boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa

Nwankpa won gold medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos and the 1974 British Commonwealth Games New Zealand.

Obisia Nwankpa
June 6, 2025

Tottenham Hotspurs sack manager Ange Postecoglou despite Europa League victory

In 2024, Spurs managed only a few league wins and suffered painful derby defeats to both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Ange Postecoglou
June 5, 2025

11 killed in crowd crush in India’s cricket championship celebration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also described the crush as “heartrending”, offering condolences to the families of the victims.

Crowd crush
June 4, 2025

Chelsea sign 22-year-old Liam Delap from Ipswich Town

The England U-21 international has signed a six-year contract that keeps him at Stamford Bridge until 2031.

Liam Delap signing shot
June 4, 2025

AIPS warns of rising censorship in global sports journalism

The Lausanne-based body criticised international federations for limiting access to journalists and curbing opportunities for free and critical coverage.

International Sports Press Association (AIPS)