Mark, Gumut Hail NBBF Ban Reversal, Say FG’s Decision Misconstrued

SportsMark, Gumut Hail NBBF Ban Reversal, Say FG’s Decision Misconstrued

PilotnewsJune 28, 2022

Igoche Mark, the factional President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has hailed the Federal Government’s decision to rescind its earlier directive on Nigeria’s withdrawal from international basketball. President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, had on Thursday announced the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw the two-year ban it placed on the NBBF from international basketball. Mark, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria said the latest decision taken...

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Pique, Shakira Ends 11 Years Marriage

LifestyleMarriageNewsSportsPique, Shakira Ends 11 Years Marriage

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 4, 2022

Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique and Colombian singer, Shakira have announced the end of their 11-year marriage. Shakira, 45, and Pique, 35, announced the split in a joint statement released on Saturday. The couple, who have two children from the marriage, stated that the well-being of their children necessitated the separation. “We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the statement reads. “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that...

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2022 CBN Tennis Open: Madueke Wins Male Singles Title

SportsTennis2022 CBN Tennis Open: Madueke Wins Male Singles Title

PilotnewsMay 23, 2022

ABUJA — Nonso Madueke won the 2022 CBN Senior National Open Tennis Championships’ male singles title on Saturday in Abuja after a stunning comeback against Henry Atseye in the final match. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Madueke, who was trailing his opponent after the first set, bounced back in the next two sets to claim the championship’s top prize. After losing 2-6 in the first set, Madueke stormed back to win 7-6(10) in...

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Buhari Bans Nigeria From International Basketball Competitions For Two Years

NewsSportsBuhari Bans Nigeria From International Basketball Competitions For Two Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 13, 2022

ABUJA — President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years with immediate effect. Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Dare, represented by Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, said the ban became imperative following the recurring crisis that have plagued the development of the sports in the country....

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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Sells For £7.1m

NewsSoccerSportsMaradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Sells For £7.1m

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 5, 2022

The shirt Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match has been sold for £7.1 million. On June 22, 1986, Maradona scored two of the most famous goals ever for Argentina against England. In the 51st minute, the Argentine gave his side the lead with a blatant handball, a goal he would dub ‘The Hand of God’. Four minutes later, he scored the ‘Goal of the Century’ as he picked up the ball...

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Ronaldo Scores to Spare Manchester United Against Chelsea

EuropeSoccerSportsRonaldo Scores to Spare Manchester United Against Chelsea

PilotnewsApril 29, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored an excellent equaliser to spare Manchester United a third successive English Premier League defeat as they drew 1-1 at home with Chelsea on Thursday. Ralf Rangnick’s side lost their previous two games to Liverpool and Arsenal by an aggregate score of 7-1. But while the performance on their return to Old Trafford was by no means impressive, they at least avoided another loss. In spite of a dismal first-half showing in which...

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Europa League: Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig Triumph

SoccerSportsEuropa League: Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig Triumph

PilotnewsApril 29, 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt secured a brilliant 2-1 win away at West Ham United in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday. Bundesliga colleagues RB Leipzig also fought to a 1-0 home win over Rangers. Daichi Kamada nudged the winner for Eintracht Frankfurt early in the second half to the delight of the 3,000 fans who backed the Eagles in London. And they will be dreaming of a trip to Seville for the May...

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2022 World Cup: Ghanaians Taunt Nigeria After Ghana Pipped Them To Book World Cup Place

SoccerSports2022 World Cup: Ghanaians Taunt Nigeria After Ghana Pipped Them To Book World Cup Place

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 30, 2022

The result of Nigeria vs Ghana World Cup qualifier football match has created an opportunity for many Ghanaians to banter with Nigeria on social media. The Black Stars held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday to qualify for this year’s World Cup in Qatar. The two teams had settled for a goalless draw in the first leg played at the Baba Yaro Stadium in...

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Why It’s Good We Lost – Williams Uchemba, Mary Njoku Speak After Nigeria Failure to Qualify For World Cup

EntertainmentSportsWhy It’s Good We Lost – Williams Uchemba, Mary Njoku Speak After Nigeria Failure to Qualify For World Cup

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 30, 2022

ABUJA — Nollywood actor, Williams Uchenna, and actress Mary Remmy Njoku have reacted to the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Nigerian Super Eagles lost on away goals to the Black Stars of Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday. Reacting to the defeat, Uchemba opined that Nigeria losing the World Cup slot might be a good thing. According to the actor, “Maybe it’s good we...

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Actor, John Dumelo Mocks Super Eagles After Match With Black Stars Ended In A Draw, Calls Them ‘Super Chickens’

EntertainmentSportsActor, John Dumelo Mocks Super Eagles After Match With Black Stars Ended In A Draw, Calls Them ‘Super Chickens’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 26, 2022

KUMASI — Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, has taken to social media to mock Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 0-0 tie with Ghana’s Black Stars in the first leg of their World Cup qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi. The actor, who has much confidence in the Ghanaian football team, had stated before the game that there’s no way Nigeria will win the match, vowing to walk barefoot from his nation’s capital, Accra to Lagos,...

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