Twelve years after false rumors of his death, Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist, Nojim Maiyegun, has passed away at the age of 83. Maiyegun, who was […]
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President Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama on FIBA Recognition
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for being named the best coach of women’s basketball […]
Tobi Amusan Breezes into 100m Hurdles Semi-Finals at Paris 2024
World record holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 100-meter hurdles semi-finals in the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris. Amusan led the pack of eight […]
Historic Feat: Three Nigerian Women Reach Long Jump Final at Paris 2024 Olympics
The trio of Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor have made history by securing their places in the women’s long jump final at the […]
Favor Ofili Advances to 200m Final, Eyes Gold for Nigeria
Nigeria’s Favor Ofili has secured her place in the women’s 200m final after finishing 2nd behind 100m champion Julien Alfred in the semi-finals. The 21-year-old […]
Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Slams Athletics Federation Over Olympic Entry Failure
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili expressed her frustration on Tuesday, revealing she will not compete in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Paris Olympics due to […]
Athlete tests Positive as COVID-19 Concerns Resurface at Paris Olympics
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held with strict precautions and no fans due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, fears of the virus have […]
D’Tigress Triumph Over Australia in Historic Olympic Victory
D’Tigress of Nigeria secured a historic win against the Opals of Australia with a 75-62 victory in women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics. Point guard […]
Nigeria’s Table Tennis Stars Set for Olympic Showdown
Nigeria’s quest for table tennis glory at the 2024 Paris Olympics begins this Saturday with Quadri Aruna facing Romania’s Eduard Ionescu in the men’s singles […]
Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flagbearer for Paris 2024 Olympics
World record holder Tobi Amusan has been selected as Nigeria’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This historic appointment makes […]