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  • Commonwealth Games 2022: Complete List of Team Nigeria’s Medal Winners, Sports and Events

    . Commonwealth Games 2022: Complete List of Team Nigeria’s Medal Winners, Sports and Events

    As at the end of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Team Nigeria amassed a total of 12 Gold, 9 Silver and 14 Bronze Medals, bringing the numbers to a total of 35 medals. Find below a complete list of the winners and their sports events: Weightlifting Adijat Adenike Olarinoye (Gold, Women’s 55kg).Edidiong Joseph Umaofia (Bronze, Men’s 67kg).
  • Nigeria’s Ese Brume Breaks Commonwealth Games Record Twice In 1 Night To Win Gold In Long Jump

    .. Nigeria’s Ese Brume Breaks Commonwealth Games Record Twice In 1 Night To Win Gold In Long Jump

     Nigeria’s Ese Brume has won gold in the women’s long jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Brume had a no jump on her first attempt but bounced back right away to jump 6.99m to take the lead in the final and set a new Games Record.She added another 6.99m and 6.96m in her subsequent jumps but none of her opponents co
  • Lagos Court Jails 20 Fishermen For Trafficking Drugs From Ghana To Nigeria

    . Lagos Court Jails 20 Fishermen For Trafficking Drugs From Ghana To Nigeria

     The convicts were arrested on their way to Nigeria with marijuana in their possession.No less than 20 fishermen have been sentenced to one-year imprisonment each for trafficking 13.670 kilograms of marijuana, from Ghana to Nigeria.Justice Nicholas Oweibo of a Federal High Court in Lagos State, convicted the Ghanaian fishermen after he found them g
  • Nigeria Wins 4x100m Women’s Relay Race With New African Record In Commonwealth Games (Video)

    . Nigeria Wins 4x100m Women’s Relay Race With New African Record In Commonwealth Games (Video)

     Team Nigeria has secured yet another gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.The quartet of Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, Rose Chukwuma and Grace Nwokocha emerged as winners of the 4x100m Women’s relay race today August 7The quartet set a new African Record of 42.10s to win what was Nigeria’s 11th gold medal in Birmingham and a
  • London Museum To Return 72 Artefacts Looted In The 19th Century From Benin Kingdom To Nigeria

    . London Museum To Return 72 Artefacts Looted In The 19th Century From Benin Kingdom To Nigeria

     A London museum has announced that it would return to Nigeria artefacts looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin.The Horniman Museum said ownership of 72 objects would be transferred to the Nigerian government.Items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass cockerel and a key to the king’s palace.It follows a request
  • Immigration Arrest Three Men Suspected To Be Arms Peddlers Along Nigeria-Cameroon Border

    . Immigration Arrest Three Men Suspected To Be Arms Peddlers Along Nigeria-Cameroon Border

     The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested three men suspected to be arms peddlers at Mfum, the border community along the Nigeria–Cameroon border.The Comptroller in charge of Mfum Border Command, Mr Ndubuisi Eneregbu, announced the arrest in a press statement on Sunday in Calabar.According to the Comptroller, two Nigerians and one irreg
  • "Tinubu Will Run Nigeria Exactly How Buhari Is Running It" - Festus Keyamo

    . "Tinubu Will Run Nigeria Exactly How Buhari Is Running It" - Festus Keyamo

     Bola Tinubu will run on the template of President Muhammadu Buhari if elected president in 2023, his campaign spokesman Festus Keyamo clarified on Friday.Tinubu’s associate and former party chairman Adams Oshiomhole had on Thursday sought to extricate Mr Tinubu from the failure of the Buhari regime, claiming his man has not been part of the gove
  • "It’s Only In Heaven That There Are No Security Issues; Nigeria Is On Earth" — Festus Keyamo

    .. "It’s Only In Heaven That There Are No Security Issues; Nigeria Is On Earth" — Festus Keyamo

     The Nigerian Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo on Friday said the exacerbating insecurity across the country is not enough to say that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has failed. Keyamo, the spokesperson for the presidential campaign organization of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 g
  • Nigeria Bags Sixth Gold At 2022 Commonwealth Games After Odunayo Adekuoroye Defended Her Crown

    . Nigeria Bags Sixth Gold At 2022 Commonwealth Games After Odunayo Adekuoroye Defended Her Crown

     Nigerian wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye has won a gold medal in the women’s 57kg Freestyle wrestling for Team Nigeria at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.The 28-year-old defeated her Indian opponent, Anshu Malik 6-4 (VPO1) to secure Nigeria’s first gold medal in Wrestling, and defend the crown she won four years ago.B
  • Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record In Women’s Powerlifting, Clinches Gold

    . Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record In Women’s Powerlifting, Clinches Gold

    Folashade Oluwafemiayo has won gold at the ongoing Commonwealth games in Birmingham, UK. She won the medal in heavyweight powerlifting breaking another record on Thursday, August 4. This comes after Goodness Nwachukwu broke two world records in women’s discus F-42 to clinch gold. Oluwafemiayo lifted a series of 130kg, 150kg and 55kg to score a c
  • N1.14bn Donation: You Have Shown That You Love Niger Republic More Than Nigeria – HURIWA

    .N1.14bn Donation: You Have Shown That You Love Niger Republic More Than Nigeria – HURIWA

     President Muhammadu Buhari has been accused of showing allegiance to Niger Republic instead of Nigeria. The accusation was made by Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Thursday after the federal goverrnment confirmed that President Buhari donated 10 SUVs worth N1.14bn to the Republic of Niger. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, E
  • Why Buhari Is More Loyal To Niger Republic Than Nigeria By Farooq Kperogi

    . Why Buhari Is More Loyal To Niger Republic Than Nigeria By Farooq Kperogi

     In this article, US-based Nigerian professor highlights the reason why Buhari is more loyal to Niger Republic than Nigeria. This article comes after Buhari purchased 10 luxury cars for Niger Republic at a time the Academic Staff Union of Universities are on strike. Read below: "It has come to light that Muhammadu Buhari has approved N1.4 bil
  • Veteran Nigeria Musician, Ebenezer Obey Breaks Silence On Son’s Death

    . Veteran Nigeria Musician, Ebenezer Obey Breaks Silence On Son’s Death

     Ebenezer Obey has broken his silence on the death of his son, Olayinka.The veteran musician opened up saying doctors had called him to say, his son, Yinka had less than six months to live.The 80-year-old disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that despite the efforts he made to help Olayinka, to ‘fight his weaknesses’, he did not suc
  • "If You Want To Get Justice In Nigeria Just Have Money" - Sandra Iheuwa

    . "If You Want To Get Justice In Nigeria Just Have Money" - Sandra Iheuwa

     Nigerian businesswoman, Sandra Iheuwa has taken to her Instastory to point out how people can get justice in the country. According to Iheuwa, one needs to have money to get justice in Nigeria. She added that ''money stops nonsense'' in this part of the world.
  • Peter Obi Does Not Have The Experience To Rule Nigeria - Okowa

    .Peter Obi Does Not Have The Experience To Rule Nigeria - Okowa

     Governor of Delta state and  PDP Vice Presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, does not have the experience to rule Nigeria.Okowa shared this thought during an interview with BBC Pidgin. He said;“I did not say he won’t have any votes, he will have. But what I’m saying is tha
  • Watch Lamentation Of Nigerian Man Over The Rising Cost Of Bread in Nigeria (Video)

    . Watch Lamentation Of Nigerian Man Over The Rising Cost Of Bread in Nigeria (Video)

     A Nigerian man has taken to social media to lament the rising cost of bread in Nigeria.In a video he made from a shop where bread is being sold, the man said a loaf of bread which used to be about N300 is now N800. He said as it is now, Nigerians may start 'eating' themselves.Watch the video below...[html]
  • I’ll Rather Die in Nigeria Than Live As Free Man in Another Country - Peter Obi Reiterates

    . I’ll Rather Die in Nigeria Than Live As Free Man in Another Country - Peter Obi Reiterates

     The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reiterated his undying love for Nigeria and his unalterable belief in its indivisibility.In a virtual interactive session with more than 1,000 members of his foremost support group, the Peter Obi Support Network, Obi expressed confidence that Nigeria can and will come out of the woods
  • What I’ll Do If Tinubu Becomes Nigeria's President —Tee Mac Speaks After Controversial Commen

    .What I’ll Do If Tinubu Becomes Nigeria's President —Tee Mac Speaks After Controversial Commen

     Recall that Tee Mac recently said on social media that Tinubu is 86 years old and unfit to become Nigeria’s President.Renowned flutist, Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli, has opened up in an interview after making a controversial comment about the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. According to him, if Tinubu wins,
  • Video: Popular Nigeria Entertainers AY Makun, Oritse Femi’s Wives Bag Doctorate Degrees

    . Video: Popular Nigeria Entertainers AY Makun, Oritse Femi’s Wives Bag Doctorate Degrees

     Mabel Makun and Nabila Fash, the wives of popular entertainers, AY Makun and Oritse Femi have both bagged doctorate degrees abroad.The two academics took to their social media pages to announce their latest accomplishment while sharing images of themselves donning their doctoral gown.Nabila Fash received hers from Commonwealth University while AY
  • FG Promises €63m Mega Transformers, To Arrive Nigeria in September

    . FG Promises €63m Mega Transformers, To Arrive Nigeria in September

     SOME mega transformers that the Federal Government of Nigeria ordered under the Siemens Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) are set to arrive in September, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, has announced.Aliyu, who confirmed this today in a statement, said the transformers had all undergone factory approval tests at the Siemens’ tra
  • Nigeria Super Eagle Legend, JJ Okocha's Daughter, Daniella Bags a Degree

    . Nigeria Super Eagle Legend, JJ Okocha's Daughter, Daniella Bags a Degree

     Former footballer, JJ Okocha, and his wife, Nkechi, attended their daughter, Daniella's graduation recently.The proud dad shared the lovely from the graduation on his Instagram page with the caption ''Congratulations to my darling daughter, we are so proud of you''
  • University Of Cambridge To Return 116 Stolen Benin Artefacts To Nigeria

    .. University Of Cambridge To Return 116 Stolen Benin Artefacts To Nigeria

     The University of Cambridge has said it is supporting a claim for the return of 116 stolen Benin artefacts to Nigeria.The artefacts were looted by the British armed forces during the Benin punitive expedition of 1897. They are currently held in the university’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA).According to a statement on the universi
  • Weightlifter, Adijat Adenike Olarinoye Wins Nigeria’s First Gold At Commonwealth Games

    .. Weightlifter, Adijat Adenike Olarinoye Wins Nigeria’s First Gold At Commonwealth Games

     On Saturday, July 30, Nigeria won its first medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games holding in Birmingham, UK.Adijat Adenike Olarinoye recorded a total of 203kg in the women’s 55kg weightlifting event to win Nigeria’s first gold medal in the games.Before winning the medal, Olarinoye had set two records in 10 minutes, lifting 90kg and 92kg in t
  • "Nigeria Must Not Go Down" - Watch As Peter Obi Pulls Mammoth Crowd As He Storms Dunamis Church

    .. "Nigeria Must Not Go Down" - Watch As Peter Obi Pulls Mammoth Crowd As He Storms Dunamis Church

     A video showing the moment the presidential flagbearer of Labour Party, Peter Obi, received a standing ovation and resounding cheers from members of Dunamis Church in Abuja has been shared online.The former Anambra State governor attended a service held at the 100,000 seat capacity church founded by Pastor Paul Enenche on Friday, July 29, and was
  • Shocking Revelation! Nigeria Is Broke, No Money To Fund Capital Projects Next Year - Ngige Says

    . Shocking Revelation! Nigeria Is Broke, No Money To Fund Capital Projects Next Year - Ngige Says

     The Minster of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige said Nigeria has completely run out of funds and may be able to finance its capital projects in 2023.The minister disclosed this while addressing a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja to mark the 2022 World Day Against Child Labour.According to him, the Federal Government does not have money to pro
  • Nigeria Has Never Suffered Evil Like This in Our History – Bishop Oyedepo Laments Bitterly

    . Nigeria Has Never Suffered Evil Like This in Our History – Bishop Oyedepo Laments Bitterly

     Founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has stated that Nigeria has never suffered evil like this, as he once again spoke against the Buhari-led administration.Oyedepo attacked the government during a service in his church recently while reacting to the incessant killings in different states in the country, specifically the terrorist
  • Insecurity: OPC Warns That Terrorist Attacks May Start Another War in Nigeria

    . Insecurity: OPC Warns That Terrorist Attacks May Start Another War in Nigeria

     The organization gave the warning following the plot by terrorists to attack some states in the country.The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) revealed that Boko Haram, ISWAP, and bandit groups were planning to strike.They are targeting Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.The OP
  • Security Agencies Trail Nigeria Man Who Threatened To Kill People Voting For Tinubu Or Atiku

    . Security Agencies Trail Nigeria Man Who Threatened To Kill People Voting For Tinubu Or Atiku

     Security operatives are looking for a young man seen in a trending video threatening to kill people interested in voting for Bola Tinubu or Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. He made the threat while declaring support for Peter Obi. The former Anambra governor is the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP). The man made a v
  • Tinubu Is My In-Law, He’s 86, Not Fit To Run Nigeria - Veteran Musician, Tee Mac

    . Tinubu Is My In-Law, He’s 86, Not Fit To Run Nigeria - Veteran Musician, Tee Mac

     A veteran musician, Tee Mac Omotshola Iseli has revealed that Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate is older than he claimed he is. The renowned flutist and former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) also urged Nigerians not to vote for Tinubu as he's unfit to rule the country. Tee M
  • Nigeria Air To Commence Operations Soon With Three Hired Planes - Aviation Minister,Hadi Sirika

    . Nigeria Air To Commence Operations Soon With Three Hired Planes - Aviation Minister,Hadi Sirika

     The Federal Executive Council has approved the leasing of three aircraft by the country’s national carrier, called ‘Nigeria Air’ to enable it to commence operations on a date to be announced soon by the government.Aviation minister Hadi Sirika announced this while briefing journalists at the end of Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council mee

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