Category: Sport

Streets of Bauchi Come Alive as Fitness Clubs Hold Annual Grand Walk

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Thousands of fitness enthusiasts on Saturday, December 13, 2025, thronged major streets of Bauchi metropolis for the 7th Annual Grand Walk organised by the Bauchi State Coalition of Physical Fitness Clubs (APFCB), reinforcing advocacy for healthy living and social cohesion. The event recorded a massive turnout of fitness clubs operating across the state, alongside the participation of high-profile dignitaries, including the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Auwal Jatau; federal lawmakers; the Speaker and members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly; commissioners; as well…

Bauchi Governor Presents N878.1bn 2026 Budget to State Assembly

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N878,152,907,900 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” the governor said the proposal is designed to strengthen financial reporting, boost revenue generation, and sustain ongoing development programmes. Mohammed said the fiscal plan is premised on an oil production estimate of 1.6 million barrels per day, a benchmark oil price of $68 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,440 to the…

EKONG BENCHED AS OSIMHEN, LOOKMAN SPEARHEAD EAGLES ATTACK AGAINST RWANDA FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

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The Super Eagles players prepared for World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda In a surprising tactical decision, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has benched captain Willian Troost-Ekong for Nigeria’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The 32-year-old defender, who was the first player to arrive at camp for the double-header, is replaced by 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick. This marks only the second appearance for the national team for the FCV Dender EH defender, who will now partner Calvin Bassey in the heart of the Eagles’ defense. According to the…

WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS: CHELLE RELEASES PROVISIONAL 31-MAN SQUAD FOR MUST-WIN MATCHES

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Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a provisional 31-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa next month, with captain William Ekong leading a star-studded list. The Franco-Malian tactician has selected first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Ola Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses for the make-or-break fixtures. The squad also features youthful goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, alongside…

Remo Stars Win First-Ever NPFL Title In Style

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History was made on Sunday, April 27, in Ikenne as Remo Stars emerged champions of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season for the first-time after the Sky Blue Stars edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in the tension-soaked week 35 match played yesterday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Victory didn’t come on a platter for the hosts as they had to wait till the 84th minute when Olamilekan Adedayo broke the deadlock to hand them the major silverware. Going by the hard fought win against Tornadoes, Remo Stars …