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Amid a rise in golf enrolment and facility development, the operators of Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate have been commended for their deliberate grooming of local expertise to deliver excellence at the world-class Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos. Kelvin Alonzo, a passionate golfer and leading member of the club, noted that after the contract of the global management firm, IMG …

L-R: Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, First Bank; Gbenga Omotosho, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Samuel Egube, Lagos State Deputy Chief of Staff & LOC Chairman, E1 Lagos GP; Chiamaka Okachie, Senior Brand Manager, Celebr-8 Lyfe; Ifeoluwapo Odedere, Category Lead, Guinness, during the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session held in Lagos, recently In …

Ahead of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appointed co-founder of Giants of Africa and Zaria Group and former Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocate. Ujiri, joins a distinguished group of influential leaders and changemakers who support the secretary-general in raising …

Sudan cruised to a dominant 4-0 victory over Nigeria in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D clash on Tuesday at the Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania. The match, which kicked off at 6:00 p.m. Nigerian time, saw Sudan take control early when Nigeria’s Leonard Ngenge turned the ball into his own net in the 25th minute. Walieldin Khidir doubled the …

The stage is set for an epic clash as Nigeria’s D’Tigress prepare to battle Mali in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship final. With the nation rallying behind them, sports administrator Mr. Segun Ikuesan has backed the team to rise to the occasion and bring home the trophy, reinforcing their legacy as one of Africa’s finest basketball squads. In a telephone …

The Zaria Court Kigali has officially opened to the public with a landmark launch event, marking a defining moment for African urban infrastructure. The flagship $26 million mixed-use development is the first from Zaria Group, Africa’s leading developer of sports, entertainment and cultural infrastructure, which NBA Champion Masai Ujiri co-founded in partnership with Helios Sports and Entertainment Group. The grand …

The Network of Digital Newspaper Editors (NDNE) has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, describing the historic feat as a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s dominance in African football and a source of inspiration for young athletes across the country. In a statement signed by its Director of Communication and …

Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder Masai Ujiri, have announced additional talent for Giants of Africa Festival 2025. Nigerian pop sensation Ayra Starr has been announced as a performer at the festival’s Closing Concert on August 2, joining a powerhouse lineup that includes Afrobeats stars Kizz Daniel and Timaya. Additionally, …

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. It was gathered that Rufai, fondly called Dodo Mayana, died on Thursday morning after a prolonged illness. The Super Eagles confirmed Rufai’s demise via a post on X on Thursday. The national team stated: “Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. “We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a …

A shocking news hits the football world as the Portuguese international and Liverpool striker, Diogo Jota, lost his life in a car accident in Spain. The 28-year-old was reportedly killed in a crash along the A-52 highway in Zamora province, within the Castilla y León region. According to Portuguese media, Jota was travelling with his younger brother, André Jota—also a …