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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
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
Glasgow 2026: ‘God carried me,’ says Ruth Usoro after Commonwealth Games silver
Ruth Usoro says faith carried her through illness and an uncertain season to win in Glasgow The post Glasgow 2026: ‘God carried me,’ says Ruth Usoro after Commonwealth Games silver
INTERVIEW: I wanted to become Nigeria’s first men’s 100m Commonwealth champion, says Kayinsola Ajayi
The 21-year-old spoke to PREMIUM TIMES in Glasgow about his performance, his quest for gold, the upcoming 4x100m relay, staying grounded amid growing fame, and representing his Ikorodu neighborhood. The
WAFCON 2026 Nigeria vs Zambia: Six key lessons from Super Falcons’ gritty win
Beyond keeping their quarter-final hopes alive, the performance restored belief within the squad and among millions of Nigerian supporters. With Egypt still to come and the knockout rounds looming, the
U.S.-based Sade Olatoye sets new Nigerian record in Hammer Throw
Many Nigerian athletes have continued to do well despite the crisis in the AFN. The post U.S.-based Sade Olatoye sets new Nigerian record in Hammer Throw appeared first on Premium
JUST IN: Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho
Mourinho was sacked Monday morning, six days before Tottenham contest the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. The post JUST IN: Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho appeared first on Premium Times
BREAKING: Kenyan, Ethiopian win Lagos City Marathon again
Only 300 elite runners participated in Saturday’s Lagos race due to strict COVID-19 protocols. The post BREAKING: Kenyan, Ethiopian win Lagos City Marathon again appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.This
EPL: Iheanacho wins EPL Player Of The Month award
The 24-year old is the fourth Nigerian to be so honoured with the monthly award The post EPL: Iheanacho wins EPL Player Of The Month award appeared first on Premium
ATHLETICS: Nigeria’s Favour Ofili sets new African Record
The 18-year old has also hit the Olympic qualifying standard with her new feat The post ATHLETICS: Nigeria’s Favour Ofili sets new African Record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.This
