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Ruth Usoro wins commonwealth Long Jump silver for Nigeria
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games received another boost as Ruth Usoro won silver in the women’s long jump in Glasgow. Usoro jumped 6.87m to finish behind England’s Jazmin Sawyers (6.93m), while Australia’s Brooke Buschkuehl took bronze with 6.80m. The Akwa Ibom-born athlete, a former Texas Tech standout, is a multiple NCAA champion in both the…
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Team Nigeria claims thrilling relay silver at commonwealth games
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s men reinforced their status among the Commonwealth’s sprint elite by winning silver in the men’s 4x100m relay at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Nigerian quartet clocked 38.12 seconds to finish just 0.05 seconds behind Australia, who claimed gold in 38.07 seconds. Ghana secured bronze in 38.13 seconds, making it one of the closest relay…
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Enku Ewa wins Judo bronze for Nigeria in Glasgow
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Enku Ewa won a bronze medal in the women’s 65kg judo event at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, adding another medal to Team Nigeria’s tally. Ewa produced an impressive performance throughout the competition before securing the bronze medal in the 65kg category, earning another podium finish for the country. Her achievement continues Nigeria’s encouraging…
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Nwabali shines on Chippa United return, wins ‘Man of the Match’
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali marked his return to the Betway Premiership in impressive fashion, claiming the Man of the Match award in Chippa United’s league-opening clash against Golden Arrows. Nwabali delivered a commanding performance, playing the full 90 minutes and making six crucial saves, including four from inside the penalty area, while also recording 12…
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Glasgow 2026: Police celebrate Nathaniel’s gold medal
By Tosin Omojola The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has congratulated Nigeria Police Force Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel on his outstanding achievement at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Nathaniel made the nation proud by winning the gold medal in the men’s 400 metres hurdles, delivering a commanding performance that secured one of Nigeria’s most memorable victories at the Games.…
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SDP leaders hail Adebayo’s INEC clearance, eye 2027 victory
The publication of the 2027 presidential candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirming Prince Adewole Adebayo as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, has drawn congratulatory messages from party leaders and supporters nationwide. Delta State SDP Chairman, Mr. Felix Obuseh, described the confirmation as the start of a historic journey to the Presidency, saying it renewed hope…
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Samuel Ogazi wins 400m gold as Nigeria adds athletics bronze
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi produced a sensational performance to win the men’s 400 metres gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, storming to victory in a blistering 44.25 seconds. The 20-year-old delivered a dominant display in Saturday’s final, pulling away from the field to secure Team Nigeria’s latest athletics gold medal and further establish himself as…
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NITDA rallies stakeholders to harness emerging technologies for inclusive growth
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has renewed its call for stronger collaboration among government, industry, academia and technology professionals to accelerate digital innovation and position Nigeria for inclusive economic growth. The Agency made the call at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, where it emphasized the need to…
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Joint Research: LASU signs partnership agreement with University of Illinois Chicago
By Olatomiwa Osho Lagos State University (LASU) has strengthened its internationalisation drive with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), United States. The agreement was formalised during a roundtable at the UIC School of Public Health in Chicago, bringing together both institutions to advance collaboration in education, research, and global health. The…
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FIFA scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
By Tosin Omojola FIFA President has withdrawn the controversial proposal to sell stakes in the governing body’s competitions to private investors following widespread opposition from football stakeholders. Infantino said it had become clear that the plan had “created divisions” that were “no longer in the interest” of its original objective. “As a result, this proposal will not proceed,” the Swiss…
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