THROWBACK THURSDAY: NOJIM MAIYEGUN — THE NIGERIAN WHO OPENED THE OLYMPIC MEDAL DOOR
Before Nigeria became synonymous with Olympic glory, before gold medals, legendary relay teams and unforgettable…
World Athletics Blocks Ofili’s Switch to Turkey in Major Eligibility Ruling
World Athletics has rejected Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili’s attempt to switch international allegiance to Turkey, dealing a significant blow to her plans ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle. In a ruling delivered by its Nationality Review Panel, the governing…
Nigerian Athletics Rocked: AIU Bans 10 Stars, Including Olympians, for Doping Violations
Nigerian athletics faces a profound setback following the announcement of significant sanctions against ten of its top competitors by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The June 2025 sanctions list reveals a sweeping crackdown, imposing bans ranging from two years to…
Habu Gumel Invites Nigerians to Olympic Marathon Walk in Abuja
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Habu Gumel, has extended a public invitation to Nigerians to participate in the Olympic Marathon Walk, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Abuja. Speaking to the press in the Federal…
