Commonwealth Games
Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
The 19-year-old won the women’s shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian to win a world title in
Unsung Heroes of Glasgow: The Team Nigeria stars who left without medals but won respect
Not every memorable Commonwealth Games story ends with a medal. While Team Nigeria returned from Glasgow with 24 medals and a seventh-place finish, several athletes quietly produced performances that could
Commonwealth Games: How Nigeria’s men changed the story at Glasgow 2026
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Nigeria’s men matched the women in gold medals for the first time in many years, signalling a new era for Team Nigeria. The
Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland confirmed to STV that it had received reports of several athletes who were unaccounted for The post Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games appeared first
Commonwealth Games: Tinubu Hails Team Nigeria’s outstanding performance
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing the athletes’ performance as a reflection of the resilience, discipline and
From Rashidi Yekini to Rafiatu Lawal: Offa celebrates another global sporting icon
Born in Offa but largely associated with Oyo State in her sporting career, Commonwealth Games champion Rafiatu Lawal is the latest athlete with roots in the ancient Kwara town to
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria surpass Australia, England in World Records race
Nigeria’s para-athletes delivered one of the country’s biggest achievements at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting three of the six world records recorded during the competition. The post Glasgow 2026:
Glasgow 2026: Australian High Commission congratulates Team Nigeria on historic campaign
The Australian High Commission in Nigeria has congratulated Team Nigeria for emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the country finished seventh on the final
Nigeria finishes seventh at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria ended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in seventh place after winning 24 medals and producing several historic performances across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports and judo. The post Nigeria finishes
Uyi Akpata: How Team Nigeria’s Glasgow gains can shape future of sports
Beyond the medals won and impressive performances delivered by Nigerian athletes, Mr Akpata said the emergence of new talents through structured grassroots programmes represents one of the biggest takeaways from
