18 h. ago Nigeria maintains leadership status in wrestling, wins 10 gold African Senior Wrestling Championship

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Team Nigeria’s contingent to the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, maintained its status as one of the leading wrestling nations with a total of 10 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals to wrap up the tournament in a dominant style. Multiple African Champion, Mercy Genesis, started from […] The post Nigeria maintains leadership status in wrestling, wins 10 gold African Senior Wrestling Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Nigerian Wrestlers’ Impressive Start At 2025 Senior African Championships Excites NSC

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has praised Team Nigeria’s commanding opening performance at the ongoing 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, where the contingent secured four gold medals on the first day of competition. Despite the withdrawal of Wrestler Mercy Adekuoroye due to illness, the Nigerian team delivered an impeccable display, with all […]

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34 h. ago Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa It was a total dominance with ecstasy for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco as the nation’s women wrestlers swept all four gold medals, they competed for except Adekuoroye Mercy in 57kg, who fell ill and had to be pulled out of the tournament. The […] The post Nigeria scoops 4 gold medals at African Wrestling Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Team Nigeria wins four gold medals on day one of African Wrestling Championships

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Team Nigeria dominated day one of the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, securing four gold medals in women’s freestyle wrestling. Despite the absence of Mercy Adekuoroye (57kg), who withdrew due to illness, and veterans Blessing Oborududu and Odunayo Adekuoroye, Nigeria’s women wrestlers excelled. Christianah Ogunsanya (53kg) led the […] The post Team Nigeria wins four gold medals on day one of African Wrestling Championships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Abia hosts para badminton championships, Otti inaugurates committees

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State is set to host the 1st Abia State Para Badminton International Championship and the All African Para Badminton Championship from Tuesday, September 30, to Thursday, October 16, 2025. Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) to oversee the events. At the […] The post Abia hosts para badminton championships, Otti inaugurates committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Alake urges NIPSS to reshape Nigerians’ mindsets to drive progress

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stressed that reorienting Nigerians’ mindsets is vital for effective governance and sustainable national development. Speaking while hosting participants of the Senior Executive Course 47 (2025) from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Abuja, Alake urged the institute […] The post Alake urges NIPSS to reshape Nigerians’ mindsets to drive progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals

Team Nigeria has wrapped up its participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals —13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze — cementing its status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in […] The post Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago African Championship: Nigerian Weightlifters Sweep Medals In Mauritius

Nigeria is making a significant impact at the ongoing African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius, leading the medal standings with an impressive haul of 7 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze as the competition approaches its climax. Rafiatu Lawal (59KG) and Didih Onome (55KG) have been standout performers, each securing three gold medals in their […]

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2 w. ago Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

In June 2025, Toronto, Canada, will host an elite gathering of senior policymakers, government officials, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs read more Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

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3 w. ago 39th AWVCC: Carthage, Litto VC, Al Ahly Advance To Quarterfinals, CNS Out

The 39th African Women Volleyball Inter-Club Championship continues to thrill fans as two powerhouse teams, CF Carthage from Tunisia and Litto VC from Cameroon, secured their spots in the quarterfinals, showcasing impressive performances in their respective Round of Sixteen matches. CF Carthage, the two-time champions of the tournament, demonstrated their dominance with a commanding 3-0 […]

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