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The 2024 Paris Olympics, now concluded, were notable not just for their athletic triumphs but also for a series of high-profile controversies. These issues ranged from gender fairness debates to environmental concerns, and they have left a lasting impact on how the Games are perceived. Gender Fairness and the Imane Khelif Controversy One of the…
A rising footballer, identified as Chisom Oodo, on Sunday, died of suspected cardiac arrest during football training at Ogrute, the headquarters of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Simon Ekpa, the Autopilot faction leader of the pro-Biafra group IPOB and self-styled prime minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE), has embarked on a new strategy to advance his cause on the international stage. In a move designed to bolster global support for Biafran independence, Ekpa has secured a significant agreement with Moran…
The Consul General, German Consulate, Lagos Nigeria, Weert Borner, on Friday stated that Germany is partnering Nigeria in building renewable energy sources in order solve its energy crisis.
The U.S. women’s 4×100-meter relay team shone brightly at the Olympics, capturing the gold medal with a time of 41.01 seconds. The victorious team, featuring Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix, English Gardner, and Tori Bowie, executed flawless baton exchanges and demonstrated exceptional speed to secure their second consecutive gold in this event. Allyson Felix’s fifth Olympic…
Chelsea is making significant moves in the transfer market, with recent developments suggesting a busy summer ahead for the club. The latest news includes the imminent acquisition of Atlético Madrid’s promising striker Samu Omorodion and a high-profile deal for Wolves’ Pedro Neto. Pedro Neto Transfer Chelsea has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the…
Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands captured her second Olympic gold in the women’s 10km marathon swim at the Seine River on Thursday. Van Rouwendaal, who previously won gold in Rio 2016, delivered a stunning performance to finish with a time of 2:03:34.2, 5.5 seconds ahead of Australia’s Moesha Johnson. Italy’s Ginevra Taddeucci rounded out…
In a stunning display of speed and endurance, the Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino captured the gold medal in the women’s 400 metres at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Paulino, who won silver in Tokyo, crossed the finish line in 48.17 seconds, setting a new Olympic record and adding to her impressive achievements this year. Paulino’s performance…
In a historic turn of events, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned economist Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government. His swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday night at the presidential palace in Dhaka, following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. At 84 years old, Yunus took the…
In a thrilling display of power and precision, Lisa Carrington of New Zealand led her women’s kayak four crew to gold at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Thursday. This victory marks Carrington’s sixth Olympic gold and seventh overall medal, solidifying her status as New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian. The Kiwi crew delivered a flawless performance,…