Favour Ofili Overcome with Emotion After Finishing 6th in 200m Final
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili was visibly moved to tears after finishing sixth in the women’s 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite qualifying for the final with the third-best time in the semi-finals, Ofili narrowly missed securing a top-three spot, clocking in at 22.24 seconds. The disappointment was palpable as Ofili broke down in […]
Nigerian Athlete, Favour Ofili finishes sixth in 200m campaign at the Olympics
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili concluded her 200m campaign at the Paris Olympic Games with a sixth-place finish, crossing the line in 22.24s. American Gabby Thomas claimed the gold medal with a time of 21.83s, edging out Julie Alfred, who had earlier secured the 100m double sprint gold. Ofili’s performance followed a remarkable semifinal run, where she […]
#EndBadGovernance Protesters storm Wike’s home in Rivers State
Tensions escalated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Tuesday as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests entered the sixth day. Protesters besieged a mansion in Ada George, Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state owned by a former governor of the state and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The mansion was targeted by […]
Hammer throw Athlete dumped by Nigeria wins first Olympic medal for America
Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, who previously represented Nigeria in hammer throw, has now won a silver medal at the Olympics for her birth country, the USA. Pipped to gold by fellow North American, Canada’s Camryn Rogers who threw 76.97m, Echikunwoke made history, becoming the first athlete representing the USA to win a medal in the event […]
Kamala Harris Selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election. Governor Walz brings a unique set of qualities to the ticket, including his rural roots and Midwestern appeal, which can help the campaign win crucial swing states. Governor Walz is a 60-year-old former high school teacher and […]
UNICAL’s first female SUG President makes 50 appointments
The first female President of the Student Union Government (SUG), University of Calabar (UNICAL), Comr. Blessing Alims, has appointed 50 individuals as advisers in her administration Blessing Alims, who gained widespread attention on social media for being the first female president in the university’s 49-year history, announced the unprecedented appointments shortly after her election in […]
New Rioting Erupts Across UK Cities as Arrests Multiply
The wave of violent unrest continued across parts of the UK on Monday night, with police facing attacks in Belfast, Darlington, and Plymouth. Six individuals were arrested in Plymouth, where several officers sustained minor injuries, according to Devon and Cornwall Police. In South Belfast, riot officers encountered stones and petrol bombs in an area near […]
Athlete, Favour Ofili makes history at Paris Olympic games after making the finals
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has achieved a remarkable feat by securing a spot in the final of the women’s 200m event at the Paris Olympic Games. With a season’s best time of 22.05s, she finished second in the semi-final race, closely following Julien Alfred’s winning time of 21.98s. Ofili’s accomplishment marks a significant milestone in […]
Julian Alvarez Set to Join Atletico Madrid in Record Deal
Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of Julian Alvarez, with the Spanish club paying up to £82m (€95m) for the Argentine forward. The deal, which includes an initial payment of £64m (€75m) and additional fees in add-ons, marks a record sale for Manchester City. Alvarez’s transfer represents a significant […]
Politician Chris Uba physically assaults artisan in London home
A video has surfaced showing Chris Uba, a prominent Peoples Democratic Party figure from Anambra State, physically assaulting an artisan who “completed a job at his London residence but was not paid” Although the details of the job and agreement are unclear, the 36-second video shows a man, a foreign national, requesting payment for the […]