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No fewer than 3,298 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has revealed. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, however said that the term ‘condemned criminal’ …

The Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua on Saturday  beat US boxer, Jermaine Franklin to recliam his winning glory after two years of losing.  Joshua was adjudged the winner at the O2 Arena in London after a grueling contest for 12 rounds. The three judges scored Joshua 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 to win …

Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)  for the third – until 2027. On Thursday, the 52-year-old Swiss lawyer was waved in for a third term by acclamation after running unopposed at the FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda Speaking in his …

The APC governorship candidate in Plateau State, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed shock over the demise of the renowned Nigerian international footballer and coach, Ismaila Mabo. Mabo died on Monday at the age of 80. Yilwatda in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Generation Next Campaign Council, Shittu Bamaiyi, …

The burial of the late football legend Pele has been set for Monday and Tuesday. The wake will be held on Monday and his body will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his Santos home, where he enchanted the world, according to his former club.   “The wake for …

Brazilian football legend, Pele has died at the age of 82 He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. Pele was  only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the …

Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the  2022 FIFA World Cup . Lionel Messi ,scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to finish 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium   More to follow…

The football governing body, FIFA has confirmed that there will no be alcohol sales in stadiums during the World Cup 2022. FIFA made this announcement via its Twitter account on Friday. The statement added that fans will only be able to access alcohol at “Fifa fan festival, other fan destinations …

The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane has been rule dour of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to a leg injury. The Bayern Munich star became a doubt for the tournament after he sustained a leg injury and there was insinuation that he might be able to fit to play …

Ibrahim Gusau is the new elected president of Nigeria Football Federation(NFF). Gusua emerged as the winner  during the Annual General Assembly  of the federation held in Benin City on Friday. The former chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria football was elected after defeating his closest rival , Peterside Idah. In the …