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February 3, 2026

Football: Russia hails FIFA president Infantino’s comments on lifting ban

Infantino disclosed in an interview that FIFA was looking into ending the years-long ban on Russia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
February 3, 2026
Gianni Infantino
February 3, 2026

No new registrations in 2025 Super Cup, says coach Adamu

Mr Adamu said in an interview in Abuja that the competition rules did not allow the registration of new players mid-season.

volleyball
February 3, 2026

NAqF partners with local firm to boost grassroots swimming development

“Swimming is more than medals. It is about safety, health, opportunity and hope,” Mr Dunkwu said.

Swimming
February 3, 2026

2025 NVBF Super Cup: Coach says lessons learnt in opening loss

Life Camp Volleyball Club lost 0-3 (21–25, 18–25, 23–25) to Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club.

Volleyball
February 2, 2026

Atletico Madrid confirm signing of Ademola Lookman from Atalanta 

The confirmation ended the long-standing transfer saga involving Lookman and Atalanta.

Ademola Lookman
February 2, 2026

Lagos splashes millions on Gateway Games medallists

This followed the Lagos government’s approval of ₦36.3 million for medal winners at the event.

Athletes at Gateway Games
February 2, 2026

Nathaniel Idowu U-14 League thrills with 24 goals in second week

The grassroots competition is held at the Nathaniel Idowu pitch in Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun council in Lagos.

Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 League
February 2, 2026

Police, journalists strengthen ties as Kano CP unveils NUJ tennis facility

The police commissioner in Kano, Ibrahim Bakori, has unveiled a table tennis facility for members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
February 2, 2026

NLTF confident of Sepaktakraw’s future in Nigeria

NLTF described the event as historic, noting that although sepaktakraw was being introduced in Nigeria for the first time.

NLTF building