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Rema, Wizkid, Tobi Amusan, Hilda Baci – Nigerians Who Have Set Guinness World Records

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse talents, is home to several individuals who have made their mark in the Guinness World Records. From musicians to athletes, Nigerians…

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Jibrin says Obi’s best chance is as Kwankwaso’s running mate; Okagbare’s ban has been extended | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IPOB’s sit-at-home order stops economic activities in Enugu, ImoAFN says Okagbare’s additional one-year ban will affect the squadJibrin says Obi as running mate to Kwankwaso is the Southeast's best chanceSenate…

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Okagbare’s ban has been extended, affecting Nigeria’s placement in World Relay Championships

The world of Nigeria’s former sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, has been further shattered as new evidence of doping infringements have been brought against the athlete. In a statement issued Monday…

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Amstel Malta Ultra to sponsor Team Nigeria for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Premium drink brand Amstel Malta Ultra, the malt drink of choice for health enthusiasts announced its’ official sponsorship of Team Nigeria at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The news of…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls The two factions in the Peoples Democractic Party (PDP) has submitted…

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I am sometimes tempted to represent another country – Okagbare

Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare has said she sometimes contemplate dumping Nigeria and representing another country during athletics events. In a recent interview with Punch, Okagbare said athletes representing the country…

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#RioOlympics2016: China wins women table tennis as Nigeria’s medal hopes slimmer

Chinese trio, X.X Li, S.W Liu, and Ning Ding on Tuesday put up a classic performance, defeating the German team 3-0, winning gold medal at the women's team table tennis…

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#RioOlympics: Okagbare crashes out of 200m

Blessing Okagbare on Wednesday missed out on qualifying for the women’s 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Okagbare, clocked 22.69secs in heat one of the semifinals finished fifth behind Holland’s …

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#RioOlympics2016: Okagbare qualifies for Semis, others crash out

Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare has qualified for the semi-finals of the women's 100m after coming second place within 11:16 seconds. Okagbare finished behind 2015 world Bronze medallist, Tori Bowie, who won the race…

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5 reasons why Nigeria’s medal hopes at the Olympics remain a pipe dream

by Ezinne Ajoku Nigerians are a tale of thriving in the midst of adversity; succeeding in spite of challenges and smiling whilst suffering but I don't know if this hard…

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Entertainment Roundup: Yemi Alade denies dating manager | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is one of Elle’s 50 Incredible women in Africa

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning.   Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde named among Elle Magazine's 50…

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2016 Rio Olympics: Okagbare to compete in three events

Nigeria and Commonwealth double sprints champion, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor will compete in three events during the 2016 Rio Olympics Games- the sprints, long jump and the 4x100m relay. According to the…

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Blessing Okagbare looks amazing in her new Nike campaign shots

It has been a while since Nigeria has had a proper world class female athlete, hasn't it? Via Nike.com: World-class sprinter and long jumper Blessing Okagbare, 26, is already the…

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#YNaijaPowerList: Vincent Enyeama, John Obi Mikel, Blessing Okagbare… See the most powerful young people in sports

by Wilfred Okiche Sports is a career path that favours the young. So you would think it would be a walk in the park gathering 10 young highflyers making giant…

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APC couldn’t resist jumping on Okagbare’s grudge against PDP

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) challenged the ethical justification of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation in an unauthorised use of footage of a Nigerian…

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Newly-married Blessing Okagbare has a message for jealous ‘haters’ (READ)

by Chinwe Okafor Hope not. Blessing Okagbare got married to her heartthrob, Igho Otegheri last November and since then she has been out of the news... and the tracks. The 26-year-old posted on her…

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Oma Akatugba profiles Vincent Enyeama: He stands head and shoulders above all else (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

by Oma Akatugba When you take a critical look at the year 2014 in sports in Nigeria. It leaves mixed feelings in your mind. There were negatives as well as…

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US Embassy ruins Blessing Okagbare’s honeymoon

by Anike Jacobs The US embassy in Abuja has denied Blessing Okagbare’s hubby Otegheri Jude Igho a visa to travel along with her to Los Angeles base. The track and field…

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Africa’s fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare weds in Delta (PHOTOS)

by Mark Bassey Athlete, Blessing Okagbare on Friday tied the knot with her heartthrob, Igho Otegheri. The pretty lady got married to Otegheri, a former Heartland FC of Owerri soccer player,…

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Okagbare strikes again!…Brume wins in Long Jump

by Mayowa Aboah   Blessing Okagbare claimed her second sprint medal at the ongoing Commonwealth games in Scotland. The current 100m chapion, ran the 200 metres in 22.25 seconds to…

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Blessing Okagbare breaks 100m record to win gold at 2014 Commonwealth Games

by Mark Bassey Blessing Okagbare won gold for Nigeria on Monday evening in the women's 100m final. The sprinter finished first, ahead of Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart in…

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John Mikel Obi, Ayo Alli, Blessing Okagbare make the list! SEE the 10 most powerful people in Sports – #YNaijaPowerList

by Wilfred Okiche When it comes to sports, these young men and women pack all the punches and score all the goals. From football pitches to boxing rings, track and…

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#YNaija2013Review: ‘Ifreke Inyang brings you the top 10 sports moments of 2013

by ‘Ifreke Inyang From cycling to football to athletics, there were moments that left us excited, depressed and shocked in varying measure. But here are our top 10 picks from 2013:…

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It’s official! Don Jazzy, Psquare, Omotola, 20 other Nigerians named among 100 most influential Africans (See list)

by Adeola Balogun Nigeria's place as the giant of Africa has been further highlighted as a list of the continent's most influential citizens have been revealed with Nigerians dominating the…

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S-C-A-N-D-A-L! Poor funding squeezes Nigeria in Moscow

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare (2nd-R) wins heat 1 during the women’s 100 metres semi-final at the 2013 IAAF World Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on August 12, 2013. AFP…

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Simon Kolawole: Now that the APC has been registered

by Simon Kolawole With the fusion of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the emergent APC is still less…

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Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare set new African record as Bolt, Ohuruogu, Farah shine

by Rachel Ogbu Blessing-Okagbare (Photo: PM News) Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare made history after setting a new African record of 10.79sec in the 100m women’s sprints at the London Anniversary…

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Akintunde Oyebode: Citius, Altius, Fortius (YNaija FrontPage)

by Akintunde Oyebode The first time I was rewarded for knowing some random fact was at a quiz during my friend’s 10th birthday party. His mum owned a bookstore, so…

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