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D’Tigress Beat Canada, Become First African Nation To Reach Olympics Quarter-Final

The Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress, made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by qualifying for the last 8, claiming a 79-70 victory over Canada. That feat made them the first ever…

Former England Batsman Thorpe Dies Aged 55

Former England batsman and coach Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday. Thorpe won 100 Test caps between…

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Wins in 46 Seconds Amid Controversy Over Gender Eligibility

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif sparked significant controversy at the Paris 2024 Olympics after winning her bout in just 46 seconds. This victory has intensified the debate over gender eligibility in…

Probe Into Favour Ofili’s Paris Olympics Exclusion: Sports Minister Demands Answers

The Nigerian Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has launched an investigation into the exclusion of sprinter Favour Ofili from the 100m Women’s event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This…

Simone Biles Secures USA’s Gold Medal in Women’s Gymnastics at Paris 2024

In a triumphant return to the Olympic stage, Simone Biles led the USA to a spectacular win in the artistic gymnastics women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This…

Nadal and Alcaraz Advance to Olympic Doubles Quarter-Finals at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have kept their Olympic dreams alive, advancing to the men’s doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros. The Spanish duo, known as “Nadalcaraz,” secured a thrilling victory…

D’Tigress Shock Australia: Nigeria Wins First Olympic Basketball Game in 20 Years

Nigeria’s D’Tigress kicked off their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign with a stunning victory over Australia, the world’s third-ranked team. The Nigerian women’s basketball team delivered an impressive performance, clinching a…

Youth Protest Appeal: Nyesom Wike Calls for Dialogue Instead of August Hardship Protest

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urgently called on youths in Abuja to reconsider participating in the planned August #EndBadGovernance protest. Wike, a former Rivers State…

Djokovic Triumphs Over Nadal in Paris 2024 Olympic Showdown

In a stunning display of tennis prowess, Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 scoreline in their high-profile Olympic match on July 29, 2024. This victory marks…

Pauline Zulu’s Olympic Heartbreak: Red Card Marks USA’s Triumph Over Zambia

Pauline Zulu’s Olympic debut turned into a painful memory as she was sent off with a red card in Zambia’s clash against the USA. This match, held in Nantes, showcased…