DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

Sports

Paul Onuachu fires Trabzonspor to Turkish Cup glory with match winning brace

    Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered a sensational performance to help Trabzonspor clinch the Turkish Cup title after scoring twice in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Konyaspor.  ...

May 24, 2026

Sports

Semi Ajayi secures Premier League promotion ticket with Hull City

l    Semi Ajayi is set for another spell in the English Premier League after Hull City secured promotion with a dramatic victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship Playoffs final at We...

May 23, 2026

Sports

Nigeria targets World Cup qualification revival under David Fizdal

    Former NBA head coach David Fizdale is expected to lead Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, during the July window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African qu...

May 23, 2026

Sports

NFF Announces CAF B Refresher, CAF A-License Coaching Courses

The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded plans to organise a CAF B-License refresher programme alongside a comprehensive CAF A-License coaching course as part of efforts to strengthen coachi...

May 22, 2026

Sports

Sultan Agunbiade Keeps Nigeria’s Hopes Alive at WTT Contender Lagos

  Sultan Agunbiade has emerged as Nigeria’s sole remaining contender in the men’s singles event at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos after an impressive first-round victory over compatrio...

May 22, 2026

Politics

Mass Defection Looms in Rivers APC Ahead of 2027 Elections - Report

  Fresh indications have emerged that the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State may face a wave of high-profile defections ahead of the 2027 general elections following growing internal disp...

May 22, 2026

Politics

Obafemi Hamzat Clinches APC Governorship Ticket for Lagos 2027 Election

Obafemi Hamzat has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election following a landslide victory in the party’s primar...

May 22, 2026

News

President Tinubu appoints 39-year-old tech scholar Prof Segun Aina as JAMB registrar

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following the expiration o...

May 21, 2026

Sports

Friendlies: Eric Chelle unleashes Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi for Poland, Portugal

    Head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong Super Eagles squad for next month’s high profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal as Nigeria steps up preparat...

May 20, 2026

Sports

Eric Chelle banks on blend of experience and new faces for Unity Cup title defence

    Head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a strong Super Eagles squad for the 2026 Unity Cup, with the focus firmly on defending Nigeria’s title in the four-nation mini tournament in L...

May 20, 2026

Sports

Super Eagles draw Tanzania, Guinéa Bissau, Madagascar in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

  Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, have been handed a challenging route to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn in Group L alongside co hosts Tanzania, Guinea-...

May 20, 2026

Sports

Maduka Okoye crowned Udinese Most Valuable Player

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been named Most Valuable Player at Udinese Calcio following a remarkable season in the Italian Serie A.   The 25 year old shot stopper earned the prestigious...

May 18, 2026