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extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/09/m4s… M4S TV Chairman, Akiotu, pledges unity, reform in BON acceptance speech Newly elected Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Chief Tony Akiotu, has pledged to lead an inclusive, forward-looking administration #Wizzy #Tinubu #Abuja

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/09/owu… Owu Sportswear partners with Lagos State League Indigenous clothing company Owu Sportswear has thrown its weight behind the Lagos State League, emerging as the official kit sponsor for the 2025/26 season. #Ademolalookman #Tinubu #Kombo

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/08/ade… Ademola Lookman’s Atletico shock Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal ●PSG blank Liverpool 2-0 Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona #Kombo #redcard #Whatagoal

To lead, you must first be willing to learn. 🗣️🏀 Masai Ujiri’s message from our Mali coaches clinic is a universal truth for every leader: Keep your heart open to the game and leave the ego at the door. That is how we build a legacy. That is how we #DreamBig.

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/08/nig… Nigeria and Jamaica headline 2026 Unity Cup Tournament The Unity Cup, celebrating AfroCentric and global diaspora communities, returns to its historic home, The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic, from 26 to 30 May #Aces #Disgraced #INEC #Astonvilla

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/07/sha… Shabach Encounter lights up Lagos and beyond Sola Cymbal will keep the Maryland, Lagos area in a lovely mood on Sunday as she leads several Gospel singers in a special style concert #Nigeriandjs #at40 #Madrid #Tinubu

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/07/ada… Adamu committed to lasting legacy as CAF’s Secretary General The new Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, has spoken of his desire to leave a lasting legacy as the chief operating officer #Nigerian #wike

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/07/noc… NOC sets 2026 Olympic Day for June 27 The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport-For-All Commission have announced the 2026 Olympic Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 27 #Beating #Lati #Odogwu #Medikal

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/07/pam… Pamodzi boss calls for unity, one goal amongst Nigerian basketball stakeholders ●Says marketing NBBF is an acceptable challenge #Shekarau #Chukwueze #NLNG #Nancy

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/06/afo… Afolayan becomes first lady to win South-West Closed Scrabble tourney Bukunmi Afolayan indeed made it an Easter to remember as she clinched the 2026 South-West Closed Scrabble Tournament title to become the first female to do so #Opebi #Gencos #Ikorodu

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/06/obi… Obioma’s goal gives Abia Warriors victory over Bayelsa Utd Chukwuemeka Obioma scored the decisive goal as Abia Warriors secured a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United, on Monday, at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba #Lagos #nancyisime #wike #malacia

Sport is more than a game – it’s a bridge. 🏀🌍 On #IDSDP, we celebrate how sport connects communities and helps youth lead. Through Dribble for Peace, every court in the Sahel becomes a space for resilience and hope. Investing in sport is investing in peace.

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/06/bar… Barau skipper delighted to halt Rangers’ ascension Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, says his team is delighted to halt Rangers International after both sides shared the spoils in a keenly contested Matchday 33 #oshoba #chinwetaluagu #Elclasico

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/05/7-k… 7 killed as Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after Kaduna Easter Sunday church attack Nigeria's army said on Sunday ​that it had rescued 31 ‌civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest ​Kaduna state #Tife #Benue #Blacko

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/05/ana… Anakwe strike secures Remo Stars' 1-0 win over 3SC ●Kano Pillars smash Bendel Insurance 4-0 Samuel Anakwe scored the decisive goal as Remo Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shooting Stars on Sunday #Kachia #Futa #Wike #Tinubu

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/05/us-… US rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet #Tinubu #Blessing #Tife #Abazz

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/04/tru… Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel on Saturday stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway or face attacks #Ateta #Cornersfc

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/04/fir… Fire guts Yaba market in Lagos There was serious panic in parts of Lagos in the early hours of Saturday following a fire outbreak at a market in the Yaba area of the state. #Tramadol #Mohammedsalah

extrasportnigeria.com/2026/04/04/pla… Plateau United's home matches moved out of Jos over security concerns The Nigeria Premier Football League has approved the transfer of the remaining home fixtures of Plateau United to an alternative venue, citing security concerns #Laho #wike #Destiny

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