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Dr. Osetoba hails Super Eagles’ flight into AFCON semis, demands more fire against Morocco

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye       The Super Eagles have spread their wings again and Africa is watching. Technical Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Abiodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has showered praise on Nigeria’s senior men’s team after their commanding march into the semifinals of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking on Sunday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, Dr. Osetoba saluted the Eagles for not just qualifying for the last four, but for doing it with authority, swagger and a reminder to the continent that the Giants of Africa still stand tall. “They didn’t just win,” she said. “They sent a message to Africa and to the world.” Nigeria’s statement victory came under the scorching Marrakech sun, where the Super Eagles overpowered Algeria 2–0, draining the Desert Foxes of belief and booking a mouth-watering semifinal clash with tournam...
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MUTECO ’83 brings hope, dignity, and millions in support to Lagos retirement homes

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye      “This Is Only the Beginning” The gates of the retirement home opened slowly, but what walked in that morning was anything but quiet. Led by their president, Mrs. Damilola Igbasan, members of the Muslim Teachers College Old Students Association, Class of ’83 (MUTECO ’83) arrived not with fanfare, but with purpose. Thirteen men and women, bound by history, strengthened by compassion, came bearing gifts, smiles, and something far rarer, remembrance. For the elderly residents, many of whom have learned to measure time in long, quiet hours, the visit felt like a sudden rush of light. Food supplies worth millions of naira were presented with bags carried with care, boxes unpacked with reverence.  But beyond the rice, provisions, and essentials was a deeper offering: dignity.  The unmistakable message that they were not forgotten. The visit, confirmed by the Technical Director of the Lagos State Sports Commission, (...
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A fresh tip-off – Nigeria Basketball stares chaos down, plots a new future

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...Darkness has finally paved way for light after Abuja meeting – Ahmedu  By Maxwell Kumoye   Nigeria basketball has taken too many hits off the court, in boardrooms, and in the hearts of players who only want to hoop.  But now, after years of turbulence, a new ball is being checked in. And this time, the bounce feels different. Retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu, President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 and one of the most powerful administrators the Nigerian game has ever produced, believes the long night is ending.  His message is simple, firm, and unmistakably confident, peace is coming back to Nigerian basketball. Not by wishful thinking. Not by force. But by structure, dialogue, and law, so says the retired army officer. At the heart of this renewed optimism is a crucial meeting in Abuja—a meeting many now describe as the foundation stone for a new-look Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). With National Sports Commission Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, presi...
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Mrs. Sabina Chikere – The engine behind Edo sports’ new golden run honoured

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye      When the story of Edo State’s modern sports revival is told, one name will stand tall and that is Mrs. Sabina Ekhaisomi Chikere. A former Permanent Secretary in the Edo State Sports Commission and now a key member of the Local Organising Committee for the African School Games 2027, Chikere continues to shape the future of sports with quiet authority and relentless drive. That impact has now earned her national recognition. Chikere, the current Executive Director of the Edo State Sports Commission was recently honoured with the prestigious Wakawaka Sports Award, a powerful statement that the work being done behind the scenes in Edo is being seen, felt, and celebrated.  It is a fitting way to open the year with flowers for a woman who has consistently delivered results. Under her watch, Edo sports has grown in structure, visibility, and ambition. From grassroots development to elite performance, Chikere’s leadership...
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Top Nigerian sports officials, public figures tip Nigeria to qualify for the last 4

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...Nigeria to face the Desert Foxes of Algeria today  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           “This is merely a faint whisper, we have all it takes to beat Algeria.” “We are the Giants of Africa for a reason, it's only about how many goals we will score.”It's only a matter of trying for Algeria.” These are the words of some of the top sports officials and public figures in Nigeria ahead of the country's highly anticipated battle with the Desert Foxes of Algeria in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria, the three times champion of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON), will be facing Algeria for the 23rd time in history, since their first encounter in Lagos at the 2nd All-Africa Games 55 years ago. Saturday's match will be their 10th meeting at the Nations Cup, with Nigeria on three wins, Algeria four, while the other two ended in draws. Heading the list of top of officials who are drumming support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, is a qu...
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Super Eagles' decisive win, undeniable evidence of our football prowess — Dr. Olusola Osetoba

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has described the Super Eagles' decisive win over the Black Mambas of Mozambique as a glowing testament of the nation's supremacy and dominance in football on the continent. She made this submission during an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, emphasizing that Nigeria's performance is a statement laced with class, character, and confidence. Nigeria turned on the style in Fes, brushing aside Mozambique 4-0 to storm into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles needed no warm-up. Victor Osimhen had the ball in the net inside two minutes, only for the flag to deny him, but it was an early warning Mozambique failed to heed. Nigeria’s dominance paid off in the 20th minute. Ademola Lookman, electric all...
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Nigeria's convincing win over Black Mambas, testament of our ability — Mrs. Sabina Chikere

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has described the Super Eagles' decisive win over the Black Mambas of Mozambique as a glowing testament of the nation's supremacy and dominance in football on the continent. She made this submission during an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, emphasizing that Nigeria's performance is a statement laced with class, character, and confidence. Nigeria turned on the style in Fes, brushing aside Mozambique 4-0 to storm into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles needed no warm-up. Victor Osimhen had the ball in the net inside two minutes, only for the flag to deny him, but it was an early warning Mozambique failed to heed. Nigeria’s dominance paid off in the 20th minute. Ademola Lookman, electric all...
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From studio to skyline, Afrobeats in line for unprecedented greatness — PuffyTee

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           World famous, singer-songwriter, producer and hit maker, PuffyTee has tagged this year as the year of unprecedented greatness for Afrobeats on the globe. He gave his verdict in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye as he paused to measure the distance afrobeats has travelled in 2025. One of the initiatives that tickled his fancy is the Next Afrobeats Stars program that took the continent by a storm. He lauded and celebrated the Next Afrobeats Stars initiative, describing it as the platform for innovation in the music industry. In his words, the Next Afrobeats Stars initiative was the icing on the cake of the year that transformed raw talent into visible, market-ready stars. PuffyTee added that the event transformed, schoolyard songwriters into industry pipelines.  “We started with a belief, that the next voice of Afrobeats is not hiding, i...
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Top Edo official, Mrs. Sabina Chikere calls for more support towards sports, as she celebrates the new year

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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, declared 2026 as the year of further progress for sport in Edo state. She made this public in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, stating that she is “happy to see another year” and eager to turn that joy into opportunities that helps every athlete, coach and sporting community across Edo. “This is more than a change of calendar; it is a fresh court on which we will play harder. 2026 will be a year of expanded programmes, deeper talent identification, and stronger partnerships. We are ready to do more for Edo State — to widen the pipeline for our young athletes, to professionalise coaching, and to ensure opportunities reach even the smallest local government areas.”  Mrs. Chikere went on to thank Edo’s sportsmen and sportswo...
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Mrs. Sabina Chikere celebrates Edo’s sportsmen and women on christmas day

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...Showers praises DG NIS, Comrade Phillips Shaibu ...Commends Chairman Edo State Sports Commission, Honourable Enabulele By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Ekhaisomi Chikere, has sent warm Christmas felicitations to Christians in Edo State, Nigeria and the rest of the world describing this season as the time joy, happiness and laughter. She extended this heartfelt greetings during an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye. In her Christmas message, Mrs. Chikere saluted athletes, coaches and sports administrators who continue to raise the nation’s flag high through commitment, sacrifice and excellence, noting that the values of Christmas align perfectly with the spirit of sports. “Christmas is a season that celebrates perseverance, sacrifice and victory — values our sportsmen a...
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