Ethiopian marathoner, Feyisa Lilesa has refused to return home after flashing an anti-government gesture as he crossed the finish line in second place at the Rio 2016 Olympics. His agent has revealed that the 26-year-old will not fly to Ethiopia with the team but will stay back in Brazil to decide which country to go.... Read More

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August 21, 2016

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From Rio to Manilla, here are the top 10 photos from the past week

From the victors at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro to the heavy monsoon rains in Manilla that have had a cataclysmic effect on the populace, here are the top 10 photos of the past week from around the world. Here’s for you Nigeria – John Mikel Obi celebrates as the Nigeria Dream Team VI... Read More

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August 10, 2016

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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 knock life culture will be sufficient to see our athletes emerging as medalists at Rio 2016. It feels like a lot to ask of them... Read More

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August 9, 2016

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5 takeways from Nigeria’s performance so far at the Rio Olympics

by Olaoniye Roqueebah So every four years we get this thing called the Olympics which a lot of people will agree is the biggest sporting event ever. This year, it’s taking place in Rio and it’s safe to say that our Nigerian teams haven’t been doing so bad. Now that we’ve played catch up, here... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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In 22 pictures, relive the colourful opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016

Brazil is currently facing one of its worst times as issues such as economic recession, political protest and the massive outbreak of Zika virus has almost crippled the country. Despite all of these, the country has stood firm, insisting it is ready to host the first Olympics to be held in a South American city and... Read More

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Ethiopian athlete refuses to return home after making anti-government sign

From Rio to Manilla, here are the top 10 photos from the past week

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

5 takeways from Nigeria’s performance so far at the Rio Olympics

In 22 pictures, relive the colourful opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016

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