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On Wednesday, Australia clinched its first-ever gold medal in the men’s Olympic team pursuit since 2004, overcoming formidable competitors including Britain. The team of Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy, and Kelland O’Brien set a time of 3 minutes and 42.067 seconds, more than a second ahead of the British squad at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome….
In a stunning display of speed and precision, Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland won gold in the women’s Speed Climbing event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday. Miroslaw outpaced Deng Lijuan of China, setting a new world record with a time of 6.06 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 6.18 seconds set earlier in the…
Spain’s Race Walking Triumph at Paris 2024 On Wednesday, July 7, at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Spain’s Álvarez and María Pérez clinched gold in the Mixed Relay 20 km race walk, showcasing an extraordinary performance in the newest athletics event on the Olympic schedule. Just six days after securing individual medals—Álvarez with bronze and Pérez…
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history and a global icon, faced a crucial test in Paris. After her unexpected withdrawal from the 2020 Olympics, many wondered if she could reclaim her former greatness. Biles answered that question decisively in Paris, proving she was not just back but better than ever. In a series…
In a significant and strategic decision, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The move, announced Monday, is a defining moment for the Democratic campaign as Harris builds a formidable ticket to take on former President Donald Trump. Walz, a former high school…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the new minimum wage bill into law, establishing a revised minimum wage of N70,000. The signing took place during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House in Abuja. The agreement on the new minimum wage followed extensive negotiations between the federal government and…
South-South Nigerian stakeholders are intensifying their demands for President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against those allegedly undermining the nation’s oil industry, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the Dangote Refinery. These calls are driven by growing concerns that oil magnates may be deliberately sabotaging Nigeria’s refineries, including the newly inaugurated Dangote…
In a stunning revelation, Prince Henry Ode, a well-known Nollywood actor and producer from Port Harcourt, was confirmed to be among the nine kidnappers killed by police in Lagos. The police had been pursuing this notorious group, known for terrorizing Lagos and its environs, culminating in a fatal encounter at the Ladipo auto spare parts…
Marseille has expressed strong interest in signing Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, who is reportedly looking to leave the Gunners this summer. The French club, aiming to revamp its squad after a disappointing Ligue 1 campaign that saw them miss out on European football, has already made significant additions to its roster, including Mason Greenwood and Roberto…
Arsenal and Bologna have reportedly reached an agreement on a $49 million transfer fee for defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to football insider Fabrizio Romano. The deal includes $5.4 million in add-ons and a sell-on clause, marking a significant acquisition for the Gunners. The final step before Calafiori can formally join Arsenal is for Basel and…