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Nigeria Reigns Supreme as Akintola, Anine Win WBC-ABU Amateur Tournament

The maiden World Boxing Council-Africa Boxing Union amateur tournament concluded in Lagos over the weekend and saw Nigerian boxers win 10 out of 11 bouts decided on the final day…

NBA: Hornets welcome back Mark Williams after Lakers rescind acquisition,

Following the Los Angeles LLakers’decision to rescind the transfer of Charlotte Hornets’ centre, Mark Williams in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and a 2030…

NPFL25: Godwin Odibo Earns Shooting Stars Win Over Bendel Insurance

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, on Saturday evening defeated Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin City by a lone goal at the Lakan Salami stadium, Adamasigba, in a Matchday…

Lord’s Taverners Pumps CSED Initiative with Kit Donation

UK-based sports recycling charity Lord’s Taverners recently donated sports kits and equipment worth over thirty million nairas to the CSED (Community Sport and Educational Development) Initiative. The donated kits and…

Houichi Storms Lagos For Historic Yucateco WBC/ABU Amateur Tourney

President of the African Boxing Union, Houcine Houichi, has expressed excitement about the maiden World Boxing Council amateur tournament held in Lagos. The ABU President, who arrived in Lagos on…

Platinum News Staff Inaugurated Into Sports Association Board in Edo State

Two distinguished members of Platinum News, Sharon Ekhiwere and Ayoola Adeleke, have been inaugurated as board members of the Edo Kickboxing Association and Edo Mixed Martial Arts Association, respectively. The…

FA’s Remarkable Journey in Revitalizing Football in Edo State

It was November 17, 2023, when a new election was conducted to usher in the new executive board for the Edo State Football Association at the Air Force base, Benin…

NPFL25: First Insurance Career Goal Delights Julius Emiloju

Bendel Insurance Football Club fullback Julius Emiloju has expressed excitement over his first career goal for the club, subsequently helping his team to earn a hard-fought victory over Kastina United,…

2025 ICC U19 Women W’Cup: Nigeria Secures 2027 World Cup Ticket

The Nigeria U-19 women’s cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, have sealed automatic qualification for the 2027 edition of the under-19 ICC U19 T20 World Cup. The qualification was confirmed…

Francis Ibhawoh Foundation Holds Badminton Training in Uromi

The Francis Ibhawoh Foundation recently held a secondary school badminton outreach training for game masters and mistresses in Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state. The…