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newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede
News Express |29th May 2025 | 7Super Eagles player Nathan TellaSuper Eagles player Nathan TellaBy OLANREWAJU AKOJEDESuper Eagles player Nathan Tella on Wednesday dismissed claims that he had avoided national duty, calling the reports false and misleading. Tella, a right winger for Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, made the statement at the Super Eagles’ camp in London.
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newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede
News Express |25th May 2025 | 15Disqualified Team Delta sprinter Favour AsheDisqualified Team Delta sprinter Favour AsheBy OLANREWAJU AKOJEDEThe National Sports Commission (NSC), has justified the disqualification of Team Delta’s Favour Ashe from the 100m final at the 22nd National Sports Festival held on Saturday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.
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1 month ago | 
iyamagazine.com | Olanrewaju Akojede
Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State are living in fear following a surge in burglaries that have plagued their homes in recent months, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According to residents, the burglaries appear to originate from within the community, rather than from external intruders.
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1 month ago | 
newsngr.com.ng | Olanrewaju Akojede
Segun Odegbami, a former player of Nigeria's Green Eagles, on Saturday mourned the death of his close friend and teammate, Christian Chukwu. By Olanrewaju AkojedeSegun Odegbami, a former player of Nigeria's Green Eagles, on Saturday mourned the death of his close friend and teammate, Christian Chukwu. Chukwu, who captained Nigeria's national football team during a golden era, passed away early Saturday morning, Odegbami confirmed in an emotional tribute.
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2 months ago | 
newsverge.com | Stellamaris Ashinze |Olanrewaju Akojede
Lekan Fatodu, Director General (D-G), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has assured that the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, under reconstruction would soon be opened for athletics competition. Fatodu made the pledge on Tuesday at the media briefing heralding the MTN Champs Continental Relays held at the MTN Event Center, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lagos State. It was reported that the MTN Champs Continental Relays Season 3 is scheduled for Lagos from April 9 to April 12.
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2 months ago | 
newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede
News Express |7th Apr 2025 | 13By OLANREWAJU AKOJEDEThe Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) on Monday, said that Nigeria has met the deadline for expression of interest to bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Abuja. Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Monday. He said that NOC after Its executive committee meeting on April 3, in Abuja, announced that the body had met the March 28 deadline for expression of interest for a bid process.
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2 months ago | 
naija247news.com | Emman Tochi |Olanrewaju Akojede |Emma Tochi
By Olanrewaju AkojedeThank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Lagos, March 26, 2025 (NAN) Ademola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year’ ‘, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
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2 months ago | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Olanrewaju Akojede
By Olanrewaju AkojedeAdemola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Olanrewaju Akojede |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Muhyideen Jimoh |Vivian Ihechu
By Olanrewaju AkojedeAdemola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch at the 11th award ceremony of the Nigeria Pitch Awards.
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2 months ago | 
newsexpressngr.com | Olanrewaju Akojede
News Express |25th Mar 2025 | 5By OLANREWAJU AKOJEDESegun Odegbami, a former member of the Green Eagles of Nigeria, has tipped Super Eagles goal poacher Victor Osimhen to break the long-standing Rashidi Yekini international goal record. Odegbami stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. He applauded Osimhen for surpassing his long-standing 44-year-old record as the second-highest goal scorer for the senior national team.
