The Nigerian Dream Team Makes it to the Rio 2016 Olympics as African Champion

The Nigerian Dream Team claimed victory to feature at the Rio 2016 Olympics as African champions after defeating Algeria 2-1 in the final of the African U23 championship played at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor on Saturday night, 12 December, 2015.

Etebo Oghenekaro’s first half goals were enough to separate the two teams and give Samson Siasia’s lads the African crown for the first time

Etebo Oghenekaro, the competition’s top scorer repeated his fluency and brilliance in front of goal as he scored the goals that handed the Dream Team VI their first Africa U23 diadem.

Story of A Creative Nigerian Who Makes Own Doll That outsells BARBIE

A man who couldn't find a black doll in the shops as a gift for his niece decided to take matters into his own hands.

In 2007, Taofick Okoya, 43, created his own doll that Nigerian girls could identify with by recreating their skin colour and style - and it is now so successful that it is outselling Barbie.

The doll, which is called Queens of Africa, comes with traditional outfits and accessories and costs around £4.50.

Former Super Eagles Coach Loses Wife

Wife of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi died on Wednesday, 9^th December, 2015 in the United States of America. after a battle with cancer.

Kate, 54, has been battling cancer for some time before giving up the ghost. Keshi and his wife were based in the United States where she died.

"She was ill for a while now and I'm still in shock of this great loss. "She is more like a sister to me and was the rock behind me and everything I do. My love for her was at first sight.” Keshi startled.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Named Time's Person of the Year

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was praised and named Time's Person of the Year on Wednesday, 9^th December, 2015.

The Time magazine named Merkel for her leadership on everything from Syrian refugees to the Greek debt crisis. It also cited Merkel's strong response to "Vladimir Putin's creeping theft of Ukraine" and on its cover called her "Chancellor of the Free World."

The Dream Team Made it to Brazil 2016

Nigeria Wednesday beat hosts Senegal 1-0 to reach the final of the CAF under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, and also cemented their participation at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Oghenkaro Etebo scored from the spot to break the hearts of the Senegalese and the home crowd who were expectant of a victory. But the introduction of Victor Osimhen turned the match on its head, this was after goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel made several crucial saves to keep Nigeria in the game dream-team.

Pictures from the New Ooni of Ife's Coronation

The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi being crowned as the 51st Ooni of Ife in Ile-Ife Osun state.

Nigeria’s First Married Army Officers to Attain the Same High Rank

Brig Gen Akagu and her husband Brig Gen Clifford B. Wanda are army officer couple married on the same profession. The Nigeria’s power couple met on this military job. They are the Nigeria’s first married army officers to attain the same rank of Brigadier General.

Brig Gen Akagu hails from Ankpa in Kogi State while her husband hails from Enugu Ngwo in Enugu State. Brig Gen Wanda joined the Nigerian Army in the mid-1980s, and he attended Nigerian Military School, Zaria.

The couple having different last names is not a barrier, as some military personnel do keep their last names for administrative purposes, especially if they meet on the job. The distinguished Nigerian army officers met when they were both commissioned officers and got married.

Nigeria Draws with Egypt at U-23 Cup of Nations, 2016 Olympic Qualifier Tournament

Nigeria's hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, the Olympic qualifying tournament, were dented by Egypt as the two sides drew 2-2 in their Group B match in M'Bour stadium, Senegal on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2015.

Nigeria went into the second match of their group knowing a win would be enough to go through to the last four.