The stage is set. From Wednesday, July 16 to Saturday, July 19, the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos becomes the heartbeat of West African table tennis as the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships serve off in spectacular fashion. This high-stakes tournament doubles as a qualifier […]
In what many are calling a watershed moment for African women’s basketball, Nigeria’s U-19 women’s national team—popularly known as the Junior D’Tigress—made global headlines by defeating China 93–88 at the FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic. This nail-biting victory marks Nigeria’s first-ever win at the tournament, redefining […]
The Wimbledon 2025 final is set to deliver a historic clash as world number one Jannik Sinner takes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in what is fast becoming the defining rivalry of a new tennis era. This Sunday, Centre Court will witness not just a championship match, but the next […]
The African Students Football Union (ASFU) and the broader Nigerian football community are in mourning following the passing of Prince Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodomayana. The former Super Eagles goalkeeper died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 6:00 AM after a brief illness. He was 61 years old. From […]
Priscilla Ojo is blending motherhood with a dash of magic in a maternity shoot that’s equal parts heartwarming and deliciously creative. In a refreshing twist on maternity photography, the mum-to-be stirs creativity into the mix with a baking-themed shoot that’s as charming as it is intimate. Set against a soft, […]
Coco Gauff Out of Wimbledon in First Round as Yastremska Ignites Grass Court Dreams In one of the most stunning upsets of Wimbledon 2025, world number 2 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff was knocked out in the first round by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. The 7-6(7/3), 6-1 loss on […]
In a landmark endorsement of Nigeria’s growing sporting reputation, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) has spotlighted the country as a key destination for future international fencing competitions. This follows the triumphant hosting of the 23rd African Fencing Championships at Charterhouse Lagos from June 25 to 29. FIE Secretary General Gulnora […]
The 23rd African Fencing Championships are heating up, and Nigeria’s young guns are stealing the spotlight. In one of the most stunning upsets of the tournament so far, 20-year-old Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye delivered a career-defining performance by defeating top-seeded Olympic silver medallist Fares Farjani of Tunisia in the men’s individual sabre […]
Egypt Claims First Gold as Nigeria’s Young Fencers Impress at 2025 African Fencing Championships The 23rd African Fencing Championships officially opened on Wednesday, June 25, with a spectacular display of talent at Charterhouse Lagos, Nigeria. Africa’s fencing elite gathered to contest continental supremacy, and Egypt wasted no time in stamping […]
Lagos is about to become the epicenter of African fencing as Egypt and Tunisia, the continent’s most dominant forces in the sport, touch down for the 23rd African Fencing Championships—set to electrify Charterhouse Lagos from June 25 to 29, 2025. This prestigious five-day tournament will feature 12 events across both […]
