Reactions have continued to pour in following the tragic death of former Nigerian and West African light heavyweight boxing champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olarewaju, who passed away in Ghana during a fight last weekend. Former British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight champion, Peter Oboh, has expressed deep concern about the safety of Nigerian boxers, fearing that more
Fitness centers in Lagos have transformed into social connection hubs, where regular visitors not only work out but also develop relationships and connections. This trend has been observed by numerous gym-goers who frequent various fitness establishments across the metropolis. Speaking to our correspondent, Chidi Okonkwo, a fitness enthusiast, noted that the gym environment has changed
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas made an impressive start to the inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston, Jamaica, clinching victory in the 200m with a time of 22.62 seconds. The American sprinter, who earned three gold medals at last year’s Paris Olympics, set the pace from the beginning, holding off a strong challenge from Dominican
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine form as he played a key role in his club’s latest victory, sending a strong message to Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Sekhou Chelle. Iheanacho’s performance was instrumental in securing the win for his club, as he contributed both in attack and overall play. His display has
Max Verstappen stunned both his Red Bull team and McLaren rivals by securing pole position for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds on his final lap of qualifying. Throughout the weekend, it seemed McLaren was on track for pole with Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri showing strong pace.
Despite a rocky start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekhou Chelle is optimistic that Nigeria still has a strong chance to secure a spot in the global football showpiece. After an early setback that saw the Super Eagles fail to win any of their first four qualifying matches,
The 2025 IBB Captain’s Cup, one of Nigeria’s premier golfing events, is set to attract over 300 golfers from across the country. The tournament will take place from April 7 to 12 at the prestigious 18-hole IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. Ibrahim Babayo, the outgoing captain of the IBB Golf Club, expressed
Pep Guardiola has praised Kevin De Bruyne as one of the greatest players to ever grace the Premier League following the Belgian’s announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the current season. De Bruyne, 33, has been pivotal in Manchester City’s dominance in English football since joining the club from
Multiple Saudi Arabian Pro League powerhouses have intensified their pursuit of Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen, with at least two prominent clubs already engaging in preliminary talks with the player’s representatives ahead of a potential summer transfer. Italian transfer specialist Nicolo Schira reports that the Saudi clubs have expressed readiness to activate the €75 million
Rivers United captain Temple Emekayi has issued a stirring call to arms for his teammates ahead of their vital Nigeria Premier Football League clash against table-toppers Remo Stars scheduled for Sunday in Port Harcourt. The urgent plea from the skipper comes after a disappointing week that saw the Pride of Rivers suffer consecutive defeats a
