Today: May 9, 2025
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
Following Spain’s semi-final match against France on July 9, a photograph from 2007 has resurfaced, capturing a moment that now seems prophetic in the world of soccer. The image shows a young Lionel Messi, then a 20-year-old rising star at FC Barcelona,…
Angel Reese's remarkable performance in achieving a double-double streak puts her in the league's history books as a standout rookie.…
Quincy Wilson, a sprinting prodigy from Potomac, Maryland, is set to make history as the youngest American male to join the Olympic track team at age sixteen. The rising high school junior at Bullis School has been selected for the 4×400-meter relay…
After losing Game 4 to Mavericks, Boston Returned in Game 5 to dominate and win record 18th NBA final surpassing Lakers.…
The NFL in a new commercial announced the launch of a NFL Nigeria three-day talent identification camp in Lagos, further expanding its initiatives to grow American football across the African continent.…
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, clocking over 58 hours of continuous play in Times Square. Surrounded by a cheering crowd, he surpassed the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, aiming…
Nyadiew Puoch is a Sudanese Australian professional basketball player, who was recently selected by the Atlanta Dream as the 12th overall pick in the WNBA draft. Puoch was born on June 23, 2004, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, as one of seven children…
Nigerian-born Eni Aluko has made history by becoming the first Black female football club owner in Italy. The 37-year-old Nigerian purchased a controlling stake in Italian women’s team Como Women as part of an investment group called Mercury 13. Mercury 13 plans…
The NBA playoffs are here! The Play-In Tournament kicks off on Tuesday, April 16, with matchups like Pelicans vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat. The tournament continues until Friday, April 19, determining the final playoff spots. This year, there’s a schedule twist.…
