When the Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, many expected Team Nigeria to compete strongly in its traditional events. By the time the curtain fell, Nigeria had finished seventh overall with 24 medals (10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze), emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Games. On paper, that is a successful campaign. The…
Team Nigeria has enjoyed a dream start to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, dominating the para powerlifting events with multiple medals, including gold, while also breaking world records on the opening day. Nigeria’s para powerlifters stole the spotlight as Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Rita Ferdinand both set new world records on their way to outstanding…
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially get underway today, with Team Nigeria aiming to build on its proud history at the Games as some of the country’s biggest sporting stars begin their quest for medals in Scotland. The competition runs from July 23 to August 2, bringing together around 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations…
Three Nigerian students have made the country proud after winning a combined four gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, outperforming competitors from more than 150 countries in Mathematics and Science. The young champions, Onyedikachi Egejurum (11), Chimdiebube Onwubiko (13) and Don Anele Munachimso (17), represented Nigeria after emerging…
