2024 Olympics
4 Nov
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been ordered to pay athlete Favour Ofili the sum of $5,000 as compensation for omitting her name from an event she was supposed to participate in at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Investigative Committee set up by the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh…
2 Sep
As the world cheered for the remarkable feats at the just ended 2024 Olympics, I was impressed by the extraordinary displays of human endurance, focus, and determination.
13 Aug
Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Deji Adeyanju has blamed team Nigeria's woeful performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics
13 Aug
With the nation still lamenting the failure of Team Nigeria to win a single medal at the just-concluded 2024 Olympics, officials of Delta State Sports Commission are looking forward to discovering young athletes that will be nurtured to competitive standard ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
12 Aug
Pakistan’s newly crowned Olympic gold medallist, Arshad Nadeem, will receive a gift of buffalo from his father-in-law, Muhammad Nawaz, in a gesture that symbolises honour in their village. Nawaz explained to local media that such a gift holds significant cultural importance in their community. Nadeem won the javelin throw event in Paris with an Olympic…
11 Aug
From a colourful, sometimes controversial opening ceremony to boxers caught up in a gender row to respectful bows on the gymnastics podium, the 2024 Olympics served up many memorable moments. AFP Sport looks at 10 of the best: Rain on the opening ceremony parade -- Organisers promised a spectacular opening ceremony and the rain-soaked boat…
9 Aug
Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men's football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry's hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback. It had looked as though Spain were going to run away with victory at the Parc des Princes in…
3 Aug
By Njideka Agbo What better way to show Nigeria’s originality and authenticity than to use Nigerian products? On 26 July, over 29 million people tuned in to watch the 2024 Olympics opening night. Beyond the iconic yet controversial ceremony served by the host country, which kept audiences worldwide glued to their TV sets and social…
28 Jul
Nigerian Prophet Christian Shola on Sunday condemned the display of the Last Supper Parody at the Olympics by the Drag Queen, describing it as blasphemy. The prophet, who heads the Solution Family Worldwide Church of God, said in a statement that the perpetrators were out to mock the foundation upon which Christianity is founded. Reaffirming…
3 Jun
Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann were left off the preliminary list of 25 players called up by hosts France for the Olympic Games football tournament on Monday.
30 May
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWFL) has opened its preparatory camp for wrestlers in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
6 May
After winning two tickets on Day One of the 2024 World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas, Nigerian athletes ensured the job was completed on Sunday night, picking two more tickets for women's and men's 4x100m Relay. Both teams had missed the tickets on Saturday night. The victory ensured the men's team returned to the Olympics…
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blaming poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions. The Forum warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the region may face even harsher realities. To address this, the ACF has declared support for Northern…
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Retirees of the Abia State Government have embarked on fasting and prayer for God’s intervention in their struggle with the government to pay their entitlement benefits. The retirees who are members of Abia Pensioners’ Forum, on Wednesday held the closing of their three-day programme in Umuahia with fervent intercession for the payment of their arrears…
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The West African Examination Counci (WAEC) has banned 13 schools in Kogi for various degrees of examination malpractices in the 2023/2024 examinations. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, made the disclosure during a meeting with some principals and supervisors who were indicted by WAEC for the examination malpractices. READ ALSO:Tinubu sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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With a total of N668.291 billion collected in October 2024 as value-added tax (VAT), as against the N583.675 billion collected in September, the revenue available for sharing to the three tiers of government in October rose to N1.411 trillion. This amount is higher than the N1.298 trillion that was shared in September by N113 billion.…
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions. Okpebholo also approved the disengagement of the Management Staff of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin City, with immediate effect. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, in a statement…
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President Bola Tinubu has sacked the new Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and also approved the dissolution of the governing council of the 33-year-old institution. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Wednesday, said the President…
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Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about a place where life feels calm, and chaos is just a distant memory? If yes, then this list is for you. The Global Peace Index 2024 has unveiled its top 10 most peaceful countries, and trust me, these places are the stuff of dreams. Whether it’s pristine landscapes,…
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The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday invoked Section 157(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to remove the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, from office. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), during plenary. The motion, titled "Invocation of Provision of Section…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday presented certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami. The Supervisory National Commissioner for Ondo State, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, handed over the certificates to the duo during a brief ceremony held at the commission's headquarters in Abuja. Aiyedatiwa defeated his closest…