Emirates Confirms Death of Nigerian Onboard Dubai-Lagos Flight

Emirates flight   [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ubai-based carrier, Emirates Airways, has confirmed that a young Nigerian lady, Kofo Abaniwonda, died onboard its flight from Dubai to Lagos last Friday. The spokesman of the airline said that the cabin crew onboard Flight EK 783 from Dubai to Lagos on December 15 found a passenger unconscious in her seat as

Nigerian Female Weightlifter Breaks World Record At World Para Powerlifting Championships In Mexico

On Sunday, December 2nd,  the first day of competition at the World Para Powerlifting Championships was full of emotions and excitement as Nigeria´s Alice Oluwafemiayo smashed and broke the women’s +86kg world record in Mexico. Oluwafemiayo won after clearing the bar at 140kg before lifting 145kg in her fourth attempt to break the world record of

Nigerian Man Stabbed To Death Over Rent Fee In South Africa

A Nigerian man identified as Chidiebere Nwaojiekwu, was reportedly stabbed to death in South Africa over rent fee by his landlord. According to Journalist, Peter Agba Kalu, the incident occurred on December 1st at Galeshewe, Kimberly town in Northern Cape. He wrote;  “Great Nigerians. A Nigerian, Chidiebere Nwaojiekwu was on the 1st of December brutally murdered at Galeshewe

Federation To Popularise Cycling In Nigeria

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he President, Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Giandomenico Massari has said that the federation was committed to popularise the sports Nigeria’s  six Geo-political zones. Massari gave the assurance at the flag off of cycling event at on-going Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) Games in Abuja. According to Massari, cycling can ensure a leading position for

JAMB Postpones Sale Of Application Forms For 2018 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said the sale of application forms for the 2018 United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has been postponed. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Board’s Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin. According Benjamin, the sale of the application documents, which was scheduled to start

Sergio Aguero Taken To Hospital After Fainting During Argentina’s Defeat By Nigeria In Russia

  Aguero had earlier scored to put his side 2-0 up, becoming the Albiceleste’s third-highest scorer in the process. Sergio Aguero fainted during half-time and was taken to hospital as Nigeria stunned Argentina in a friendly. The Manchester City striker fell ill in the changing room. He was replaced by Dario Benedetto. Aguero had earlier