Climate activists from Futuro Vegetal spray-painted Lionel Messi’s mansion on Ibiza to protest the “responsibility of the rich for the climate crisis.” The group highlighted the mansion’s alleged illegal construction and cited an Oxfam report on carbon emissions.
This is part of a series of similar protests by the group.
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This is part of a series of similar protests by the group.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Amusan Begins Medal Quest Today
Nigeria’s track star, Tobi Amusan, starts her quest for an Olympic medal today at the Stade de France. Despite finishing fourth in the 100m hurdles in Tokyo, the 27-year-old set a new world record (12.12s) at the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon.
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Nigeria’s track star, Tobi Amusan, starts her quest for an Olympic medal today at the Stade de France. Despite finishing fourth in the 100m hurdles in Tokyo, the 27-year-old set a new world record (12.12s) at the 2022 World Athletics Championship in Eugene, Oregon.
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NPFL: Onyemaechi joins Enyimba from Rangers
Enyimba have wrapped up the signing of Austin Onyemaechi ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
The People’s Elephant made the announcement on the social media.
Onyemaechi put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Aba giants.
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Enyimba have wrapped up the signing of Austin Onyemaechi ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
The People’s Elephant made the announcement on the social media.
Onyemaechi put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Aba giants.
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Former Nigerian Olympian Echikunwoke wins hammer silver for USA.
A former Nigerian hammer thrower, Annette Echikunwoke, who holds the African record in the hammer throwing event, has won an Olympic medal for the United States in women’s hammer throw.
The 28-year-old threw a season’s best of 75.48 m to win silver for her adopted country, finishing behind Canada’s Camryn Rodgers, who threw 76.79 m.
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A former Nigerian hammer thrower, Annette Echikunwoke, who holds the African record in the hammer throwing event, has won an Olympic medal for the United States in women’s hammer throw.
The 28-year-old threw a season’s best of 75.48 m to win silver for her adopted country, finishing behind Canada’s Camryn Rodgers, who threw 76.79 m.
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I almost killed myself after my wife left me – Ex-Super Eagles star
Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Idah Peterside has opened up about the personal challenges he faced following his separation from his first wife.
Peterside, who retired from professional football in 2002, shifted to a new career as a television pundit with SuperSport shortly thereafter.
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Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Idah Peterside has opened up about the personal challenges he faced following his separation from his first wife.
Peterside, who retired from professional football in 2002, shifted to a new career as a television pundit with SuperSport shortly thereafter.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘A fascinating run’ – FIBA salutes brave D’Tigress after USA defeat
The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has said Nigeria’s D’Tigress superb display at the 2024 Olympic Games will linger on for a long time.
Rena Wakama’s side bowed out of the women’s basketball event to holders USA, 88-74 on Wednesday night.
D’Tigress defeated world number three Australia and world number five Canada in the group stage.
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The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has said Nigeria’s D’Tigress superb display at the 2024 Olympic Games will linger on for a long time.
Rena Wakama’s side bowed out of the women’s basketball event to holders USA, 88-74 on Wednesday night.
D’Tigress defeated world number three Australia and world number five Canada in the group stage.
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Blessing Oborududu Defied Medical Advice to Compete in Paris 2024
President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, Dr. Daniel Igali, revealed that Blessing Oborududu competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics despite being advised by doctors not to due to a stress fracture in her femur. Oborududu signed an undertaking, accepting full responsibility for her decision. Though she fought courageously, her efforts ended in the quarter-finals. Dr. Igali praised her determination and resilience.
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President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, Dr. Daniel Igali, revealed that Blessing Oborududu competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics despite being advised by doctors not to due to a stress fracture in her femur. Oborududu signed an undertaking, accepting full responsibility for her decision. Though she fought courageously, her efforts ended in the quarter-finals. Dr. Igali praised her determination and resilience.
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Nigerian Cyclist Borrows Bicycle from German Team at Paris Olympics
Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, unexpectedly called up to compete in the keirin and sprint events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, faced a major setback when she arrived without a bicycle.
The German cycling team stepped in, lending her a bike so she could compete. Ukpeseraye expressed her gratitude on social media, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship. She also made history as the first Nigerian cyclist to represent the country at the Olympic Games.
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Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, unexpectedly called up to compete in the keirin and sprint events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, faced a major setback when she arrived without a bicycle.
The German cycling team stepped in, lending her a bike so she could compete. Ukpeseraye expressed her gratitude on social media, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship. She also made history as the first Nigerian cyclist to represent the country at the Olympic Games.
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Transfer: Chelsea, Arsenal withdraw from signing Osimhen
Chelsea and Arsenal have pulled out of the race to sign Victor Osimhen.
Italian transfer market expert, Ciro Troise, revealed this to CalcioNapoli24.
PSG and Chelsea have long targeted the Nigerian but the Blues could not progress further over the player’s massive release clause.
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Chelsea and Arsenal have pulled out of the race to sign Victor Osimhen.
Italian transfer market expert, Ciro Troise, revealed this to CalcioNapoli24.
PSG and Chelsea have long targeted the Nigerian but the Blues could not progress further over the player’s massive release clause.
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Tobi Amusan misses Women’s Olympics 100m hurdles final spot
Nigerian sprint icon, Tobi Amusan has failed to make it to the final of the Women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
This came as she finished in third position clocking a time of 12.55s which was also not enough to see her qualify as one of the best losers.
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Nigerian sprint icon, Tobi Amusan has failed to make it to the final of the Women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
This came as she finished in third position clocking a time of 12.55s which was also not enough to see her qualify as one of the best losers.
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Team Nigeria Disqualified from 4x400m Final at Paris Olympics
Team Nigeria’s men’s 4x400m relay squad has been disqualified from the Olympic final due to a lane infringement. Despite finishing second in their semifinal with a season’s best of 2:59.81, the South African team was awarded their spot in the final by the referee.
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Team Nigeria’s men’s 4x400m relay squad has been disqualified from the Olympic final due to a lane infringement. Despite finishing second in their semifinal with a season’s best of 2:59.81, the South African team was awarded their spot in the final by the referee.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Brume fails to win medal in women’s long jump
Ese Brume has failed to win a medal in the women’s long jump event at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Ese finished 5th in the final of the event with a mark of 6.70m.
The 28-year-old was expected to win a medal in the women’s long jump after claiming bronze three years ago in Tokyo.
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Ese Brume has failed to win a medal in the women’s long jump event at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Ese finished 5th in the final of the event with a mark of 6.70m.
The 28-year-old was expected to win a medal in the women’s long jump after claiming bronze three years ago in Tokyo.
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Sports Minister John Enoh has labeled Team Nigeria’s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a “disaster” after the team failed to secure any medals.
Key disappointments included the disqualification of the 4x400m relay team and Tobi Amusan’s failure to reach the 100m hurdles final. Enoh vowed to prevent such outcomes in the future, emphasizing the need for reform in sports federation leadership.
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Olympic Refugee Breakdancer Disqualified for Political Slogan
Manizha Talash, a breakdancer from the Olympic Refugee Team, was disqualified for wearing a cape with the slogan “Free Afghan Women.” The World DanceSport Federation cited a violation of Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter, which bans political statements. Talash, who fled Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, had been determined to use her platform to advocate for Afghan girls.
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Manizha Talash, a breakdancer from the Olympic Refugee Team, was disqualified for wearing a cape with the slogan “Free Afghan Women.” The World DanceSport Federation cited a violation of Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter, which bans political statements. Talash, who fled Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, had been determined to use her platform to advocate for Afghan girls.
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Despite Nigeria’s Olympic struggles in Paris 2024, several athletes of Nigerian descent shined on the global stage, securing medals for other nations:
1.Yemisi Ogunleye (Germany): Gold in women’s shot put.
2.Annette Echikunwoke (USA): Silver in women’s hammer throw.
3.Samu Omorodion (Spain): Gold in men’s football.
4.Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain): Silver in women’s 400m.
5.Michael Olise (France): Silver in men’s football.
Nigeria might have left empty-handed, but these athletes made their mark.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports Minister apologises to Nigerians after disastrous outing
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has apologised to Nigerians following Team Nigeria’s disappointing outing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the country did not secure any medals.
DAILY POST reports that Nigeria officially finished its outing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, without winning a single medal.
Hannah Reuben was the last athlete left to salvage a medal for Nigeria on Saturday but she lost her second-round fight in the women’s freestyle wrestling 76kg, losing 5-2 (victory by points) to Mongolia’s Davaanasan Amar Enkh.
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The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has apologised to Nigerians following Team Nigeria’s disappointing outing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the country did not secure any medals.
DAILY POST reports that Nigeria officially finished its outing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, without winning a single medal.
Hannah Reuben was the last athlete left to salvage a medal for Nigeria on Saturday but she lost her second-round fight in the women’s freestyle wrestling 76kg, losing 5-2 (victory by points) to Mongolia’s Davaanasan Amar Enkh.
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Osimhen Requests to Leave Napoli
Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna, has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. Despite a recent contract extension, the 25-year-old striker is eager to move on, with his future remaining uncertain as the transfer window nears its end.
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Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna, has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. Despite a recent contract extension, the 25-year-old striker is eager to move on, with his future remaining uncertain as the transfer window nears its end.
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Nigerian Olympian Dubem Amene Retires at 21 After Relay Disqualification
Dubem Amene, part of Nigeria’s 4x400m relay team, has retired from athletics at 21 following the squad’s disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics final. Amene, who fulfilled his dream of becoming an Olympian, will now pursue a career in finance after graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics.
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Dubem Amene, part of Nigeria’s 4x400m relay team, has retired from athletics at 21 following the squad’s disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics final. Amene, who fulfilled his dream of becoming an Olympian, will now pursue a career in finance after graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics.
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