2024 is about to drop into the archives of history. The year has had some significant moments and developments that provide a good indication of things to come in the New Year. On the eve of 2025, from my observatory high up in the hills of Wasimi, I can testify that life has been manifesting … Read more
Dikko Approve Release Of Investigative Report …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved the release of an investigative report examining the negative publicity surrounding Nigeria’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision came shortly after Mr. Shehu Dikko took over as NSC Chairman, following a request by … Read more
Paris 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Games Investigative Panel …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> I AM writing this on Saturday morning, 26 October, 2024 immediately after my early Muslim prayers. I have just checked the timing for the El Clasico later in the day and it is reading 8.00pm Nigeria time. I was in the Santiago Bernabue … Read more
The World Did Not End? –Odegbami …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Last week, the world was going to end! Or so we thought. Why? When the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris concluded without any of the 82 Nigerian athletes returning with a medal around their necks, Nigerians were infuriated. They reacted vehemently. It was as … Read more
Paris 2024: A Different Look …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Cacophony fills the Nigerian sports space. From the ashes of the country’s participation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games springs the shrill of anger and condemnation. In the past one week, Nigerians have collectively vented their anger and frustration at those they perceive to have caused … Read more
Tinubu Hails Wakama’ s Accomplishment At Paris Olympic Games …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised D’Tigress coach Rena Wakama, for her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), … Read more
Painful Reality Check After Paris 2024 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Paris 2024 comes to an end today with an air of despondency and frustration for anyone connected with Nigerian Sports. For those of us in attendance at the Games, it’s even more deflating because we all know this for a fact. We are better than … Read more
All Eyes On 100m Hurdles As Nigeria’s Medal Hopes Fade …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Seems Tobi Amusan is now the only realistic medal hope as another day went by with disappointing results for Team Nigeria in Paris. Following the euphoria and feel-good factor the excellent run of D’Tigress had given to Nigeria at the Games, … Read more
D’Tigress Heroic Despite Loss, Tobi Amusan Cruises To Semi-Final …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rarely do you see a team shown so much love in a sporting loss like D’Tigress were at the Bercy Arena in Paris last night. The crowd gave Rena Wakama and her gutsy girls a standing ovation after the match and the … Read more
Near Misses As Tobi Amusan Begins Quest Today …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Tuesday started with high hopes for Team Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics but ended in deep disappointment. The day promised much but eventually delivered little or.. nothing, except another round of fresh hopes. Blessing Oborodudu in Wrestling and Favour Ofili in Athletics … Read more