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Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to Kenya, Ambassador Danlami Ibrahim, has praised the team’s exceptional performance at the 2026 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship. The West African giants came back from two sets down to beat the Democratic Republic of the Congo 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-13, 15-13) in a vibrant 9th to 12th qualifying match at the Ulinzi Complex on Tuesday, …

Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team claimed a thrilling victory over arch-rival Ghana in a dramatic five-set West African derby at the 2026 African Senior Nations Volleyball Championship in Kenya. The Nigerians fought an intense contest before finally triumphing 3-2, winning 25-21, 21-25, 25-11, 11-25, 18-16 in a thrilling final set. Nigeria started strongly to take the first set 25-21, but …

Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi claimed a hard-fought bronze medal in the men’s 100m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, clocking 9.90 seconds in wet conditions at Scotstoun Stadium. The 21-year-old, Nigeria’s only finalist in the event, finished behind Cameroonian Emmanuel Eseme, who took gold in a Games record of 9.83 seconds, and Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy, who …

Nigerian sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi marked her Diamond League debut with a victory against a field that also included Sevilla Oblique, taking a 9.84-second victory in Eugene over the weekend. Ajayi during the 2026 Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo | Getty Images) It was a spectacular victory and a fascinating way to announce himself on the professional stage. Ajayi, …

Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, and Father O’Connell Science College, Minna, Niger State, emerged as champions of the 26th Nestle MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship after impressive performances in the national finals in Lagos. In the girls final, Gboko Government Secondary School dethroned the defending champions, St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa, with a convincing 68-36 victory to …

The highly anticipated Nigerian Universal Keystone Sports Awards (NUKSA) will take place on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at the prestigious Ham Polo Club, Richmond, South West London. The awards ceremony will bring together an exceptional gathering of athletes, sports professionals, stakeholders and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements across the sporting landscape. NUKSA aims to honor excellence, resilience and impact among …

Consumer habits and technology continue to evolve. Because of this, online entertainment is also evolving. From streaming platforms and social networks to gaming services, everything is fighting for attention in an increasingly crowded market. While preferences vary between individuals, below are the following trends that show how Canadians will spend their free time in 2026. Short content remains dominant One …

After more than half a century of anguish, the New York Knicks are once again NBA champions. Jalen Brunson produced a championship-clinching masterpiece with 45 points, including a pivotal 15 in the fourth quarter, as the Knicks overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday night at the Frost Bank Center. The …

Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Antonio Joshua has sent a warning to the heavyweight division, stating that he is mentally and physically stronger than ever. This came to light as he prepares for his long-awaited return to the ring against Albanian knockout artist Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia later this month. With a highly successful confrontation against lifelong rival, Tyson …

In a tense back-and-forth battle at the Paycom Center on Saturday, the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs defeated the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to win the Western Conference Finals 4-3. Victor Wembanyama turned in a commanding performance, leading the Spurs to their first NBA Finals appearance in more than a decade. Game Report: Spurs 111, Thunder 103 Victor Wembanyama …