Osayomi takes Silver and Okus gets Bronze in Delhi 2010
Nigerians Damola Osayomi settled for Silver in the women's 100m and Helen Okus gets Bronze in Wrestling at the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India today.
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Nigeria wins second weightlifting Gold
Obioma Agatha OKOLI claimed Nigeria's second weightlifting Gold medal in the Women's 63kg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex on Thursday, ending Welshwoman Michaela BREEZE's chance of a fairytale finish.
Nigerians in Leeds to celebrate Golden Jubilee on October 9
The Nigerian Community Leeds (NCL) will be celebrating the anniversary of the country’s independence with the Nigeria@50 Fundraising Dinner, which will takes place at the Royal Amouries Saviles Hall, Amouries Square, Leeds, UK on Saturday 9th October 2010.
Nwakolo scooped the first gold medal at Delhi 2010
Nigerian schoolgirl weightlifter Augustina Nwakolo scooped the first gold medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, dashing hosts India's hopes of claiming it for themselves.
Nigeria security services arrests 9 over Abuja bomb blasts
Nigerian State Security Service (SSS) arrests nine persons in connection with the bomb blasts which occurred during the country's 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations on October 1.
Adamu, NFF officials freed of contempt charge
Nigeria's FIFA Executive Committee member, Dr Amos Adamu and 16 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) members were on Monday freed of contempt charges by the Federal High Court, Lagos.
South Africa warns off terrorists
South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Co-operation, Maite Nkoana- Mashabane says there will be no place to hide for people who engage in terrorism to hide in Africa.
Nigeria set aside $1.4 billion for Zungeru Power Project
The Nigerian Government on Monday said it would expend 1.4 billion dollars on the Zungeru hydro power project.
Onigbinde, Adokiye say suspension should be used for recovery
Two-time Nigerian coach, Adegboye Onigbinde and former Green Eagles left winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka say the country should use the period of suspension by FIFA to give football a new lease of life.
Paschal Uche led British youths in Pope welcome
Paschal Uche, a 21-year-old Briton of Nigeria origins, was on hand to officially welcome Pope Benedict on behalf of all young people of the UK at Westminster Cathedral today.
Shambolic defending, Blind refereeing oust Nigeria from FIFA U-17 in Trinidad
The Nigerian national U-17 women’s team, the Flamingoes, was ousted at the quarter-final stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 by Korea Republic at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Thursday evening.
President Jonathan to launch re-election campaign on Sept 18
Nigeria President , Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will officially launched his re-election campaign in Abuja this Saturday, September 18.
Maigari denies Lagerback quit reports
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) acting president, Aminu Maigari, has dismissed reports that he said Lars Lagerback had left the Nigerian manager post after a disappointing World Cup in South Africa.
Mexico pegs Nigeria back at Women’s U20
A second-half equaliser from Alina Garciamendez booked Mexico a place in the quarter-finals as Group C winners by virtue of goals scored, with opponents Nigeria also making it through to the knockout stages following their 1-1 draw in Bochum today
Nigerian couple gives birth to white blonde baby
A Nigerian couple residing in the United Kingdom Ben and Angela Ihegboro have been delivered of a blonde, blue-eyed white baby at The Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup, Kent.
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