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Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Chisom Mbonu… SEE the most influential young people in sports #YNaijaPowerList
by Yomi Kazeem John Mikel Obi Everywhere you look, sports is big business. The global appeal is clear to see when major events take center-stage and Nigeria is not left…
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6 things women in love do + how to know she’s the one
by MsBlackman When a woman is in love with her man she will learn to look beyond his flaws and dislikes. Of course, she won't ignore them, but she will learn…
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“It was ALL a big lie…” – Lance Armstrong confesses to doping exclusively on Oprah (WATCH)
by Isi Esene It was a long time coming, Lance Armstrong, the seven time Tour de France winner has come out to confess in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey…
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Wanna bet? “I will strip to my shorts if we become AFCON champions” – Vincent Enyeama
by Rachel Ogbu Vincent Enyeama, Super Eagles goal-keeper is excited about the 18th Africa Cup of Nations billed to hold from 19 January to 10 February in South Africa. Enyeama,…
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RIP: Sports journalist, Deacon Ayo ‘The Arena’ Ositelu is dead
Former Chairman Ejigbo LCDA and one of Nigeria's foremost sports journalists, Deacon Ayo Ositelu is dead. The one time Sunday Punch editor died suddenly at his home on Wednesday night…
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Problem Diagnosed: “Nigerian sports is plagued by dark spiritual forces” – Olympian, Pius Bazighe
Former African champion and national javelin record holder, Pius Bazighe took the dwindling fortunes of Nigerian sports to another dimension, when he declared that spiritual forces were behind maladministration in…
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5 lies you’ve already pressured your girlfriend to tell you
by DFTM The reason a woman will omit a few escapades from her history is because she is ever fearful of being seen as “easy.” Make no mistake about it,…
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Akintunde Oyebode: A prophet’s paradise (YNaija Frontpage)
The unerring efficiency with which we repeat mistakes of the past makes Nigeria the perfect location for a latter day Nostradamus to emerge. One of Wole Soyinka’s most entertaining characters…
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TICKER: Mighty fall: Lance Armstrong stepping down as Livestrong chairman; Nike terminates contract
Lance Armstrong said Wednesday he is stepping down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer-fighting charity so the group can focus on its mission instead of its founder's problems. The move…
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Looking forward: Sports minister releases strategy document on repositioning Nigerian sports (Read full document)
by Stanley Azuakola The memories of Nigeria's woeful performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics is still fresh in the minds of most Nigerians. Usually, what happens is that after the…
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“Okonjo-Iweala is not in charge of repositioning Nigerian sports” – Sports Minister debunks media reports
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria's minister of sports, Bolaji Abdullahi has debunked claims by some newspapers that President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head a committee…
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And we did it again! Esther Oyema wins gold, breaks world powerlifting record at the Paralympics
by Akan Ido The Nigerian athletes at the Paralympics Games in London continue to give a good account of themselves with Esther Oyema lifting a 135kg weight in the power-lifting…
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“I don’t want to make a promise I cannot keep” – Wenger speaks on the transfer window
by Ifreke Inyang Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger, has assured fans of the club, that although he has completed his major transfer moves this summer, there might still be some activity.…
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On your marks, get set, ‘Hell Clasico’!
by Ifreke Inyang The La Liga ia barely a week old, but we will be watching another tasty El-Clasico tie between Real Madrid and Barcelona tonight. Every other season, the two Spanish powerhouses,…
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Four things we learnt from the EPL opening weekend
by Ifreke Inyang 1. We have new superstars in England: In Eden Hazard, Chelsea now have a truly gifted and dangerous attacking player. The fragile looking Belgian, was the hub…
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Reuben Abati: Jonathan and the London Olympics
The president’s clear message was that winning glory for the nation through sports is not always about finance and money alone. It is also about higher values, commitment, patriotism and…
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Opinion: The EPL is back – Let’s run through the drama to come
by Onome Onodarho The wait is finally over. After three months the most exciting league in the world is back. August 18th is the beginning of a nine month rollercoaster…
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Akintunde Oyebode: The less travelled road (YNaija FrontPage)
To be a champion, an individual must possess ability, belief, dedication and perseverance. This is why champions are…
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“We’re targeting five gold medals in Rio” – Sports Minister
by Akan Ido Forward ever... The minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Nigeria will be aiming for five gold medals in the next Olympics in Rio de…
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Opinion: With nothing we went, with nothing we returned
by Oluwatobi Odetola "Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire" - Arnold H. Glasgow. For seventeen days, Nigerians waited in vain for the country's…
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Michael Phelps vs. Nigeria – Four years later (YNaija FrontPage)
by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (I wrote the article below and it was first published four years ago in ThisDay Newspapers on August 24th, 2008) The games of the 29th Olympiad ending…
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Opinion: The Olympics are too full of dubious sports, silly ceremonies, and choke artists
by Buzz Bissinger Call me Ishmael, but I don’t care about the synchronized-diving competition the Chinese won yesterday, except trying to figure out how exactly one decides to go into…
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Opinion: Olympic legacy for our children
by Bob Morgan I was not good at sport at school - I was no good at football or cricket and athletics was a nightmare because I could not jump…
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Bolaji Abdullahi: Nigeria at London 2012 – The task ahead is grimly clear
by Bolaji Abdullahi FULL TEXT OF THE SPEECH MADE BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF SPORTS AND CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION, MALLAM BOLAJI ABDULLAHI ON THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST 2012 AT THE…
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We.Are.Shocked: “Our Olympics performance is disappointing,” says Sports minister
by Isi Esene In a rare display of self-criticism, the government of Nigeria today in London expressed its disappointment at the performance of the Nigerian contingent to the ongoing London…
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Nigerians protest bitterly against Olympics and more…in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria Is Growing THE Nigerian government would be very pleased to hear this piece of news. Attempts by various international agencies to convince Nigerians that contrary…
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WATCH: The Nigerian Olympic Basketball Team talks the game and their dreams
by Adeniyi Abdul Factory78 TV caught up with the Nigerian Basketball team D'Tigers in London after a win against The Dominican Republic which gave the team the final spot at…
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WATCH: “A Pioneer of Gold” tells the story of the first black man to win an Olympic Gold medal
by Seyi Lawal "Before you can win, before you can compete, you first have to be included," says the voice of the narrator in the opening scenes of the following…
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Chude Jideonwo: Remembering the former youth minister, Bolaji Abdullahi
by Chude Jideonwo Nigeria’s young people lost an ally in the highest levels of government when Abdullahi was transferred. Whether with the title of minister or not, we badly need…
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£300,000 or nothing: Kanu demands full pay of contract before leaving Pompey
by Seyi Lawal Nigerian football star, Kanu Nwankwo has refused to leave Pompey until the club pays the full amount owed to him for the remainder of his 12-month contract. Blues administrator,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy