Sports

    Organisers of the Alimosho/Oshodi/Isolo Kids Tournament have announced a call for sponsorship for the 2nd edition of the event, scheduled to take place from March 24 to 28, 2025, at the Ejigbo Mini Stadium, Iyana Ejigbo, Lagos. According to the organisers of the event, Publisher of The Mirror…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   Ongoing investigation into the multi-million naira scam involving former employees of Brila Media Group has yielded another breakthrough. Sources close to the probe have confirmed that Babafemi Raji, alias Topmost Striker, a former staffer of the media conglomerate, was apprehended last week by operatives of…

    Stanley Ihedigbo In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Corporal Juliet Chukwu of the Nigeria Police Force has emerged as the Bantamweight Champion at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This outstanding achievement brings yet another honour to the Nigeria Police Force…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Brila Media has debunked allegations of diversion of funds and invoice fabrication to the tune of N150 million. According to the media organization, these allegations are part of an ill-intentioned and orchestrated campaign of calumny by a few individuals who are engaged in certain criminal activities…

  Eleven stellar candidates have been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024 Award – and fans can now vote for their preferred nominee. The contenders have been selected based on their performances from 21 August 2023 to 10 August 2024. Here, FIFA highlights each player’s standout achievements during…

    By Daniel Soriano   Beneath the glitz and glamour of success often lies a person grappling with a huge burden. X or Instagram, with their unabated scrutiny, are sometimes a breeding ground for affliction among those whose triumphs are toasted without really considering the battles faced behind the…

    By Raúl Daffunchio Picazo   The sport of archery and its role in improving the lives of mastectomy patients through the ‘Flechas de Vida’ programme is an example of how sport can make a positive difference to people’s lives. Breast cancer rates are on the rise worldwide, but…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   Authentic Nigeria Football & Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC), celebrated the qualification of the Super Eagles for yet another African Cup of Nations finals; after the team secured top spot in Group D of the qualifiers following a 1-1 draw with the Cheetahs of Benin…

          By Sam May   After his return to the presidency, Donald Trump has taken a stance against the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) current policies on gender eligibility in sports, setting up a potential showdown with the organisation. Throughout his campaign, Trump committed to prohibiting transgender…

      Stanley Ihedigbo       Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced abolition of the non-indigene distinction, saying that anyone residing in Abia State is considered an Abian. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor, Com. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Gov.  Otti who made…