Tag: london 2012
What the Olympics & the Commonwealth Games are saying to Nigeria
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Team Nigeria arrive at London 2012 In July 2012, the Nigerian Olympic team arrived in London for the Olympic Games. It was Nigeria's 15th appearance at…
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Olympics worker arrested for child molestation
by Adeniyi Abdul A worker at the London 2012 Olympic Games has been arrested by police on suspicion of child abuse. The 49-year-old man was on his way to work…
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“I am now a living legend” – Usain Bolt
by 'Ifreke Inyang Bolt Usain Bolt completed his sprint double last night, threw himself to the floor for ten emergency press-ups and declared himself a living legend. Bolt, is now…
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#London2012: Africa Village shut down due to non-payment of fees
by Adeniyi Abdul The hospitality house set up for African countries at the London 2012 Olympic Games has been shut down. The showcase in Kensington Gardens, known as Africa Village…
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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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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Unjust miracles (YNaija Frontpage)
‘So sick of niggas "I want money like Cosby" (Who wouldn't?) - Jay Z (Dead Presidents) Nigerians have always had this penchant for believing in the impossible. At one…
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I want to become a legend like Phelps – Usain Bolt
by 'Ifreke Inyang Usain Bolt, who is a four-time Olympic champion already, has stated that he is not from away from attaining legendary status. The 25-year-old shattered his own…
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BREAKING: World’s fastest man Usain Bolt defends his title, sets new Olympics record
by Chi Ibe World's fastest man, Usain Bolt of Jamaica defended his Olympic 100 meters title Sunday for a gold medal, setting an Olympic record with a time of 9.63.…
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I cannot understand why Beckham wasn’t selected for the Olympics – Mourinho
by 'Ifreke Inyang David Beckham Jose Mourinho says he has been left perplexed by Stuart Pearce's decision, to leave former England captain David Beckham, out of his Great Britain Olympics…
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Tolu Ogunlesi: Is Nigeria great? (YNaija Frontpage)
The mistakes of yesterday (the missed chances at greatness) are not doing anything to influence the decisions of today. Yet, when greatness shows up, it leaves none in doubt of…
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Muhammad Ali makes it to London 2012: Why he’s the greatest athlete of all-time
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Muhammed Ali lighting the Olympic flame at the 1984 Olympics He knew that his real power was not in his arms and legs, but understood the…
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17-year-old Noor al-Malki is first female Qatari Olympian
by Tolu Orekoya The 2012 London Olympics will be the first time ever that the women to men ratio will be split down the middle, 50/50. It is important for athletics…
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