US Court Jails Nigerian Athlete Godson OghenebrumeWednesday, July 1, 2026
Nigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume has been sentenced to 27 months in a United States federal prison after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm while living in the country on a student visa. The sentence was handed down by U.S. Chief Judge Shelly Dick in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fo ...
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Paris Diamond League: Tobi Amusan Claims 100m Hurdles TitleMonday, June 29, 2026
Nigeria 39;s sprint hurdling star Tobi Amusan continued her impressive run of form by claiming victory in the women 39;s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League, reinforcing her status as one of the favourites for the major championships later this year. The world record holder crossed the fin ... |
Temitope Adeshina Reaches Bowerman Award Semi-FinalsSaturday, June 27, 2026
Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has moved a step closer to claiming one of the biggest honours in American collegiate athletics after being selected among the 10 women 39;s semi-finalists for the prestigious Bowerman Award. The recognition follows an exceptional season for the Texas Tech ... |
Lagos Schools Clean Up at Ecobank National Chess Championship FinalsMonday, June 22, 2026
Platform Schools, Ipaja, has taken the top spot at the 2026 Ecobank National Schools Team Chess Championship, securing the secondary school crown. The Lagos-based institution locked down 16 points to finish first, earning a ?2.5 million grand prize in a massive nationwide tournament that featured ... |
Ajayi, Ogazi Shine as Nigerians Dominate NCAA ChampionshipsSunday, June 14, 2026
Nigerian sprinters Kayinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi delivered outstanding performances to claim titles at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Ajayi, representing Auburn University, stormed to victory in the men rsquo;s 100m final with a blistering 9.72 sec ... |
Prosper Nnamdi Wins Historic NCAA Javelin Title for NigeriaSaturday, June 13, 2026
Young Nigerian athlete Prosper Nnamdi has etched his name into the history books after becoming the first Nigerian male competitor to win the NCAA men rsquo;s javelin title, delivering a standout performance at the championships held in Eugene, Oregon. Nnamdi dominated the competition from the ou ... |
Tobi Amusan dominates 100m hurdles, wins gold in 12.72sSunday, June 7, 2026
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has delivered another impressive performance, setting a new meet record after winning the women rsquo;s 100m hurdles title at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan on Saturday. The former world champion clocked a time of 12.72 seconds to claim first place in ... |
Trump expected at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game in New YorkFriday, June 5, 2026
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday after receiving an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump confirmed he plans to be at the game as the Knicks host the San Antonio Sp ... |
Badminton Federation Of Nigeria Seeks New Coaches For National TeamsFriday, June 5, 2026
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has opened applications for coaching positions across its national teams, with the deadline set for June 30, 2026. The federation said it is seeking qualified, experienced and result-driven coaches to take charge of the senior, junior and para-badminton n ... |
Nigeria Win Three Gold As Medal Tally Rises At African Taekwondo ChampionshipsWednesday, June 3, 2026
Nigeria rsquo;s national taekwondo team has continued its impressive run at the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, adding more medals to their tally and strengthening their presence at the continental event. The team has now secured a total of seven medals, including three gold ... |
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