By Mariam Samuel Mark Spitz is a renowned American swimmer, widely considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Born on February 10, 1950, in Modesto, California, Spitz began swimming competitively at a young age. His rise to fame was marked by his remarkable performance in the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games….
Minister of sports development, John Enoch has described Team Nigeria’s performance at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France as a “disaster”. In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, the minister also promised to address the issues leading to the nation’s failure in France. Nigeria presented over 80 athletes in Paris but failed…
Nigeria, a country with diverse cultural traditions, has a rich and colourful heritage in traditional headwear. The traditional Nigerian cap, also known as “fila” or “gele,”are worn by men and women on special occasions or as a daily fashion statement. Nigeria has a high population density and comprises multiple tribes, with Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo…
A series of heartbreaking losses saw Nigeria return home without a medal. The last time that happened was at the London Games in 2012. The last time Nigeria did not win a medal at the Olympics was in 2012. Nigeria has ended the 2024 Paris Olympics without a medal. Hannah Reuben lost her Women’s Freestyle…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to reform and expand the creative sector of the state economy covering tourism, entertainment and craft sub-sectors. The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye made the pledge at the grand finale…
He’s the Olympic swimmer who didn’t even know how to swim and nearly drowned during his race. The story of Eric the Eel is one of the more inspiring and heartwarming Olympic stories out there. If the Olympics shows us anything, it’s the immeasurable value of perseverance and co-operation, and few stories embody the Olympic…
Shaun of the Shatoria Duo has passed cryptic warning to his romantic partner and fellow housemate in the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season 9 reality show, Wanni. Recall that Shaun and Wanni of the WanniXHandi duo sparked relationship suspicions just a day after the commencement of the show on Sunday, July 28. Confirming…
Two teenagers have been nabbed in Austria for plotting to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna with the aim to kill numerous people, the intelligence agency reported on Thursday. One of the suspects, a 19-year-old said to be IS sympathizer was detained for planning a suicide attack where he planned to kill many people alongside…
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has announced the state government’s readiness to partner with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in adopting sustainable logistics practices. A release by the Chief Press Secretary to the speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu on Thursday revealed that Egbedun made…
Team Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye was defeated in the quarterfinal of the 57kg women’s wrestling fight to China’s Kexin Hong on Thursday at the ongoing 2024 Olympics Games in Paris, France. The defending African champion, who started her Olympic campaign on a winning note, humble Fouzia Aouissi in the round of 16. Adekuoroye, who aimed to…
