At a time when many are still reeling from Nigeria’s medal-less performance at the Paris Olympic Games, the country has lost its first-ever Olympic medalist, Nojeem Maiyegun, who passed away on Monday at the age of 83. Maiyegun’s death was announced by his Austrian partner, Rudolfine Soultan (Funmilayo), through a heartfelt Facebook post. “My Jimylein … Read more
There are those who adore its sweet-and-salty contrast, while detractors simply cannot stomach the combination. After the initial rush that saw branches of McDonald’s slammed with diners eager to get their hands on the first batches of the sandwich, and food delivery platform Foodpanda splashing big bucks to get J-drama icon Kimura Takuya for its … Read more
Nigeria’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ended without a medal, marking the eighth time the country has failed to secure a medal at the Olympics. This disappointing outcome has sparked concerns about the state of sports development in Nigeria. Official statement In response to the poor performance, Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh, … Read more
The Nigeria women’s basketball team coach, D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has been named the best coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Basketball Federation( FIBA) made the announcement on Sunday as the Paris Olympic Games came to an end. The recognition by FIBA is a testament to Wakama’s exceptional leadership and tactical prowess, which propelled … Read more
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan is confident of finally making her mark at the Olympic Games after failing to make the podium in her last two tries. The 100m Hurdles World Record holder, made a statement at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning her heat and advancing to the semifinals with a blistering time of 12.49 seconds on … Read more
