London Olympics

Olympics fallout: Ebewele wants Olympians in Sports Ministry

Olympics fallout: Ebewele wants Olympians in Sports Ministry

Following Nigeria’s dismal performance at the just concluded London Olympics, former Edo State Sports Commissioner, Brown Ebewele has advised the Ministry of Sports to integrate ex-Olympians to the country’s sports hierarchy.
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Olympics draw to a close with mega-party

Olympics draw to a close with mega-party

The Olympic finishing line is almost in sight. With just a few events to go, athletes and Londoners alike are set for the mother-of-all celebrations – a weekend of gold-medal parties and a pop-tastic closing ceremony.

Nigeria zooms into 4x400m final

Nigeria zooms into 4x400m final

Nigeria’s women’s 4x400m relay team battled their way into today’s Olympic final, but they will have to improve if they are to have a chance of a medal.

I’m still in shock, says  Okagbare

I’m still in shock, says Okagbare

Blessing Okagbare has sent some words to Nigerians: ”I’m sorry I couldn’t win any medal here. I worked so hard, spent resources to prepare well only to be frustrated by injury. I knew what the expectations were and I really wanted to live up to them. But here I am. I’m sorry.”