D’Tigress Make History with 5th Consecutive AfroBasket Title
In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, between July 26 and August 3, 2025, the Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, carved their names into the annals of African basketball history. By defeating Mali 78–64 in the final, they became the first team ever to win five consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket titles.
Team Nigeria Shines at the 2025 Africa Junior Athletics Championships
At the end of four days of electrifying competition, Nigeria finished with 16 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, and 3 bronze. This remarkable haul secured them a second-place finish on the medal table, just behind perennial rivals South Africa, who won 12 gold.
Super Falcons Clinch the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
The Nigerian senior women’s football team, popularly known as the Super Falcons, have once again proven why they are the queens of African football. In a dramatic and unforgettable final in Rabat, Morocco, the Falcons fought back from two goals down at halftime to defeat the host nation 3–2, clinching the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup […]
Favour Ofili Makes History with Record-Breaking 150m Run
Favour Ofili, Nigeria’s sprinting star and Olympian, has once again proven that she is a force to be reckoned with on the global athletics stage! At the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games, she stormed to a historic victory in the women’s 150m straight race with a jaw-dropping time of 15.85 seconds, aided by a legal […]
Team Nigeria’s Dominant Performance at the 2025 African Wrestling Championships
At the 40th African Wrestling Championships held in Casablanca, Morocco, Team Nigeria secured second place overall, just behind Egypt. The team clinched a total of 12 medals: 10 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. The Nigerian women’s freestyle team was particularly dominant, winning 9 out of the 10 gold medals available in their category. The […]
Young Nigerian Breaks 49-Year-Old 100-Meter Record
Annabelle Fasuba, a 13-year-old Nigerian and daughter of former African 100m record holder Olusoji Fasuba, has made history by breaking a 49-year-old 100-meter record in the UK. At the 2025 Spring Warm-up Meeting held at Brickfields in Devonport, Plymouth, Annabelle clocked an impressive 11.91 seconds—surpassing the City of Plymouth’s previous record of 12.20 seconds set […]
Teen Sensation of Nigerian Descent Makes Champions League History
Ethan Nwaneri, a 17-year-old footballer of Nigerian descent, has made history as the second youngest English player to score in the UEFA Champions League. The Arsenal FC midfielder achieved this feat at 17 years and 347 days, just behind Jude Bellingham, who scored at 17 years and 289 days for Real Madrid. Nwaneri, who has […]
Nigerian Makes History as the First African to Win Mister International Beauty Pageant
Nwajagu Samuel, a Nigerian model, has made history as the first African to win the Mister International beauty pageant. Renowned for his passion for fitness, fashion, and wellness, Samuel clinched the title during the global competition held in Thailand in December 2024. This remarkable achievement took place on December 14, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, at […]
Nigeria’s St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Emerges as First Runners-Up at the World School Athletics Competition
St. Judges Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, emerged as silver medalists in 3×3 basketball at the World School Athletics Competition held in October 2024 in Bahrain. The team achieved this remarkable feat by defeating Thailand 18-6 to qualify for the final, but narrowly missed the grand prize after a close 14-16 loss to […]
Nigerian Born Dauda Wins 2024 Mr. Olympia
Samson Dauda, a Nigerian-born bodybuilder, has clinched the most coveted title of Mr. Olympia in the just-concluded bodybuilding competition. The event, held at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, saw Dauda emerging victorious with a remarkable performance that secured him the top spot in the Men’s Open division. Dauda’s triumph comes after an intense […]