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The year 2024 was a thrilling journey for Nigerian sports, with athletes across various disciplines shining brightly on the global stage. From football to boxing, Nigerian athletes demonstrated resilience, determination, and skill. Here’s a recap of the highs and lows that defined Nigerian sports in 2024.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Triumphs in Nigerian Sports in 2024:
- Lookman Clinches CAF Player of the Year Award: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman earned the prestigious African Player of the Year title at the 2024 CAF Awards in Morocco. Lookman had an exceptional year, scoring three goals and assisting two in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside his hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final to secure Atalanta’s title.
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2025 AFCON: Nigeria’s Super Eagles topped Group D in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, securing 11 points from six games. Despite challenges in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, their performance in AFCON qualification was a major achievement.
- Lookman Makes Europa League History: Lookman etched his name in football history by scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final, leading Atalanta to a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen and securing the club’s first major title in over six decades.
- Nigeria’s Paralympic Triumph: At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Nigeria secured seven medals, including two gold, three silver, and two bronze. Esther Nworgu and Folashade Oluwafemiayo were standout performers, with the latter breaking a world record in para-powerlifting.
- D’Tigress Make Olympic History: Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, reached the quarterfinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics for the first time in history. Their standout performances, including a victory over Australia, were led by coach Rena Wakama, who was named Best Coach of the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament.
Challenges in Nigerian Sports in 2024:
- Disappointing 2024 Olympics for Nigeria: Nigeria’s 88-member delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympics failed to secure any medals, marking one of the country’s poorest Olympic performances since independence. This was compounded by Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the women’s 100m despite qualifying.
- Super Eagles Stranded in Libya: Nigeria’s Super Eagles were stranded for over 17 hours at Al Abraq Airport in Libya before their 2025 AFCON qualifier. Despite the frustrations, the Confederation of African Football awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory for the abandoned match.
- Nigeria Falls to Ivory Coast in AFCON Final: The Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the AFCON final, despite an early lead from William Troost-Ekong. Ivory Coast’s victory allowed them to match Nigeria’s three AFCON titles.
- Finidi George Steps Down as Coach: Super Eagles coach Finidi George resigned in June after expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of support from the Nigeria Football Federation. His departure led to calls for interim coach Austin Eguavoen’s permanent appointment.
- Osimhen’s Transfer Saga and Public Dispute: Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray dominated headlines, though it was marred by a public dispute with former coach Finidi George over his withdrawal from World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
- Anthony Joshua Suffers Knockout Loss: Boxer Anthony Joshua’s dreams of regaining a world title were dashed in a brutal knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. The defeat raised doubts about Joshua’s future in heavyweight boxing and cast uncertainty over his career.
2024 was a year of great victories and setbacks for Nigerian sports, with athletes showcasing their extraordinary talents and overcoming numerous challenges.
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‘It Belongs To Babangida’ – Survivor Links Ex-Military Ruler To Controversial Niger Mining Site
A survivor of the incident involving the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has claimed that the mining site belongs to former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Allegation: The survivor, Malam Babawo Tudun Nasera—whose 17-year-old brother Salim was among the deceased—stated in a video that authorities wanted the miners to halt operations, but they continued working based on instructions allegedly given by Babangida.
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The Arrest and Detention: Nasera explained that the miners went to the site to earn a living to feed their families before NSCDC personnel arrested them and held them in custody for three days, allegedly refusing release efforts.
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Suspicious Circumstances: Raising questions about the sudden deaths, Nasera noted that the detainees had eaten well the day before, speculating that heat exposure or some form of administered substance may have been involved.
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Lack of Verification: It remains unverified whether Babangida personally owns the operation, holds a mining license, or owns the land, as the NSCDC maintains that the miners were operating illegally.
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He brings more than a party membership card—he brings people, structure, credibility and a proven record of empowerment.
With 109,823 votes secured in 2023 and deep grassroots goodwill across Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha represents the kind of independent electoral strength President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs within the Rainbow Coalition.
His mission is clear: Tinubu for a second term—and Saliu Mustapha for another term representing Kwara Central.
A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
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