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Africa Women Nations Cup: Super Falcons to Face Tunisia, Algeria, in Morocco
Nigeria’s female national football team, Falcons have been drawn into Group B alongside, Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals scheduled for Morocco next summer.
The Nigerian ladies had recently…
2024 Ballon d’Or: Its Spanish Night in Paris, Rodri, Bonmati Cart Away Top Prizes
Two Spanish footballers on Monday night in Paris emerged the best players in the world.
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, was announced the winner of the of the 2024 Ballon d’Or for men football.
While Aitana Bonmati emerged the…
Ballon d’Or Night: My Nomination is ‘Special’ -Ademola Lookman
Nigeria’s international football star, Ademola Lookman will later this night (Monday) be the only African nominee in this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France.
Speaking to the BBC on his nomination, Lookman “It’s special being on…
Akpabio Condemns Maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya, Calls for Probe, stiffer Penalties
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior team, the Super Eagles, and its delegation to a return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nation…
32 Year-old Nigerian-British Body Builder, Samson Dauda Wins $600,000 Mr. Olympia 2024
32-year-old Nigerian-born body builder, Samson Dauda on Sunday night at the iconic Las Vegas Convention Centre (LSVCC) emerged the 2024 Mr. Olympia and carted away a whopping cash prize of $600,000, equivalent of N960 million.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History, Surpasses 1Billion Followers on Social Media
Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has made history as the first individual to reach one billion followers on the social media.
Ronaldo reached the one billion mark after he reached over 100 million on X, 600 million on…
Paralympics: Nigerian athletes worthy ambassadors, Speaker Abbas hails seven-medal win
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Nigerian contingent at the recently concluded Paralympics in France, describing them as worthy ambassadors.
Nigeria won seven medals – two…
Paralympics: Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo Wins Nigeria’s Second Gold
Folashade Oluwafemiayo a Nigerian has just shattered her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete to lift 166kg. This surpasses her previous record of 165kg, and she also secured a…
Kalu congratulates Mark, Nigeria’s 2024 Paralympics Gold Medalist on Sterling Performance
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Onyinyechi Mark on her extraordinary performance in the 2024 Paralympics that won Nigeria its first gold medal on Friday.…
Ronaldo Now 62 Goals Ahead of Messi After Netting 900th Career Goal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday night scored his 900th career goal making him one of the greatest football goal scorers of all times.
The 39 year old who shone as his country Portugal saw off…