Entertainment
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Customers decry increase in monthly subscription for DSTV, GOtv
Nigerian customers of Multichoice, a satellite TV service provider, have complained about the recent rise in DSTV and GOtv monthly subscription costs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Multichoice currently enjoys the monopoly of satellite television service provider in Nigeria. According to NAN, Multichoice disclosed its new subscription prices early this week, citing the need to improve service…
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Paris 2024: NBBF appeals for early release of funds for D’Tigress
Musa Kida, the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has appealed to the federal government to release funds early to enable D’Tigress to adequately prepare for the Paris Olympics. Kida made the appeal at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, qualified for the basketball…
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Crossroads festival ‘II showcase Nigeria’s culture to the world – Convener
Mr Chuks Anyaduba, the Convener of the Crossroads of Culture Festival, says the festival will attract foreign investments and showcase Nigeria’s culture to the world. Anyaduba said this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said the festival, slated for August in Brampton City, Canada, would feature Nigerian cuisines, Afro-fashion marketplace and…
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2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 31 results
The following are the results of Match Day 31 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Rivers United FC 2-0 Rangers International FC Plateau United FC 1-0 Remo Stars FC Kwara United FC 1-0 Akw Kano Pillars FC 4-0 Gombe United FC Katsina United 2-0 Sporting Lagos FC Lobi Stars FC 0-0 Bendel Insurance FC Niger Tornadoes FC 2-0 Doma…
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NNL- Wikki tourists FC beats visiting Mighty Jets FC 4-1 NNL
Wikki Tourists Football Club (FC) Bauchi beat the visiting Mighty Jets Football Club (FC) of Jos 4-1 on Sunday at the ongoing 2023–2024 Nigeria National League (NNL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wikii Tourists maintained its second position in Group C with 29 points from 14 matches. NAN also reports that the match was played at the…
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Shettima, others to attend Abuja sports, recreational centre launch
Vice President Kashim Shettima and other government officials will attend the grand launch of the Monoliza Sport Centre, slated for April 27 in Abuja. The Managing Director of Monoliza Centre, Mr. Mohammed Jammal, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. “An exciting chapter in Abuja’s recreational landscape is set to unfold as Monoliza Sport Centre prepares for…
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Rivers, Plateau win maiden National Hockey Federation 5s Championships
Team Rivers on Saturday in Ibadan defeated hosts Team Oyo State 2-1 to win the male title of the maiden edition of the National Hockey Federation 5s Championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Team Kano State came in third after beating Team Lagos 2-1. In the women’s category, Plateau Queens came first after defeating the Rocket team…
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Chess: Tinubu celebrates Tunde’s new world record
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Tunde Onakoya on setting a new world chess record and putting up Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity for global acclaim. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. Ngelale said that Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest…
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Nigerian singer Pheelz hits one billion streams across platforms
A Nigerian music producer and singer, Phillip Moses, popularly known as Pheelz, has joined the billion streams gang after hitting one billion streams across streaming platforms. The renowned singer, who took to his social media pages to celebrate his feat, said achieving such a new milestone in his music career was a great achievement for him. The Nigerian singer, revealing…
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Group seeks partnership with Niger Delta governors on regional festival
The PJ Chills and Crew Company, in collaboration with African Woman Communications Ltd., is seeking a partnership with Niger Delta governors. The partnership is aimed at hosting the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Festival of Art and Culture (NIDEFEST). Mr. Peter Etuk-Akpan, the group’s director general, appealed on Tuesday in Abuja. Etuk-Akpan said that the festival, slated for August…
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Enyimba International beat Heartland FC 1-0 in Aba
Enyimba International FC of Aba on Tuesday defeated Heartland FC of Owerri 1-0 in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 30 in Aba. The result compounded the visitors’ hope of surviving relegation in the ongoing league. They will have to look elsewhere for points to scale through the hurdle. Ekene Awaziem scored the only goal of the…
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Maximum points crucial in tough matches – Sporting Lagos FC Asst. Coach
The assistant coach of Sporting Lagos FC, Micah Bello, said on Tuesday that gaining maximum points during tough matches was more important in football games. Bello said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of his side’s lone goal victory over the visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure. NAN reports that the 2023–2024 Nigeria…
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NPFL: Ondo commissioner charges Sunshine Stars on away win
The new Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has charged Sunshine Stars to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against Sporting Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday assigned portfolios to the new commissioners sworn in on Friday. Yusuf-Ogunleye, in a chat with journalists in Akure on Monday, charged the…
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Governor`s Cup: Mutfwang gifts winners fertilizers, cash
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has rewarded winners and runners-up of the 2023 Plateau Football Association Governor’s Cup with fertilizer and cash gifts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor’s cup final between Mangu and Jos North Local Governments was played on Sunday at the Mangu Mini Stadium in Mangu Local Government of the state. Mutfwang said…
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Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen win maiden Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. Sunday’s 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen further stretched Leverkusen’s Bundesliga record unbeaten run to…
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Arsenal suffer 2-0 loss to Aston Villa as Manchester City get title boost
Arsenal’s Premier League title push was hit by late goals from Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins as they suffered a surprise 2-0 home defeat on Sunday. The loss hands the initiative to leaders and defending champions Manchester City. Villa substitute Bailey tapped home from close range in the 84th minute before Watkins’ sublime finish three minutes later sent…
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NOC says it handles scholarship grants to athletes with transparency
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) says it obtained scholarships from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through its affiliate bodies, Olympic Solidarity and the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOCA). The Public Relations Officer of NOC, Tony Nezianya, disclosed in a statement on Thursday in Lagos that the scholarships were directly deposited into the athletes’ accounts. He added that the selection…
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