Joshua Reclaims World Heavyweight Titles from Andy Ruiz

British boxer Anthony Joshua (white trunks) contended with Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Jr (golden trunks) during the heavyweight boxing match between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua for the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO titles in Diriya, near the Saudi capital, Riyadh on Saturday  7^th December, 2019.
 Joshua reclaimed his world heavyweight crown from Andy Ruiz, outclassing the Mexican-American to score a unanimous points victory.

Nigeria’s Adesanya Beats Australia’s Whittaker to Become Middleweight Champion

Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya beat Australian Robert Whittaker in the second round of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 243 on Sunday 6^th October, 2019 to become the unbeaten world middleweight champion. Adesanya’s victory over Robert Whittaker at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, in just two rounds crowned him undisputed middleweight champion of the UFC 243.

Uchechi Promise, The Overall Best Graduating Student from NDA 2019

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Student, Uchechi Promise Echefu, bagged on 5^th October, 2019, First Class honours in Computer Science and the overall best graduating student from NDA (Navy) in 2019. Uchechi Promise Echefu a native of Mbeke Autonomous community in Isiala mbano LGA of Imo state graduates from NDA, Kaduna.

AFDB President Akinwumi Honoured at Traditional Ceremony in Swaziland

The King of Eswatini and Head of the Swazi Royal Family, King Mswati III, honoured the President of the African Development Bank (AFDB), Akinwumi Adesina, at a traditional royal reed dance event in Swaziland on 6th September, 2019.

The annual weeklong ceremony is a traditional dance event where up to 40 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen Mother.

This Swazi cultural event is performed as a tribute to the Royal Family and dates back centuries in time.

Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Passes On

The former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, is dead. He died at the age of 95. The veteran African nationalist reportedly died in a hospital in Singapore on Friday morning, 6th September, 2019.

He served as prime minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as president from 1987 to 2017. Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwe’s Education, Sport, Art and Culture Secretary, tweeted: “Rest In Peace, Robert Mugabe.

“My response to your passing is complicated. I’m going to write a long piece. However, for now, deepest condolences to his family”, his tweet read.

Nigeria Crushes South Africa 2 – 1 to Qualify for the Semifinal AFCON 2019

Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the semifinal of the 2019 African Cup of Nations at Cairo Stadium, Egypt after thrashing bitter rivals South Africa 2 – 1 on Wednesday, 10 July 2019, in the semi-quarterfinal. Nigeria entered into this match with lots of confidence after beating reigning champions Cameroon in the round of 16, while South Africa on the other hand defeated hosts Egypt.

Gernot Rohr's men scored their first goal in the 27^th minute through Samuel Chukwueze who benefited from an excellent pass by Alex Iwobi.

AFCON 2019: NIGERIA BEATS BURUNDI 1-0

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations competition got off to a hard-earned winning start on Saturday 22 June, 2019 as they edged out Burundi 1-0 at El Burug Alexandria Stadium, Egypt.

Gernot Rohr's warriors struggled for long periods in their Group B opener at the Burug Stadium but sealed all three points in the 77^th minute.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons qualify for Women World Cup Round 16

The Nigerian Super Falcons slim loss to France in their final group A match of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France on Monday 17 June 2019 put every Super Falcons supporter in anxiety, counting their standard performance in the match.  Now as a sigh of relief after the conclusion of other group games, the Super Falcons have been graded to qualify as one of the four teams to go through as best third-placed finishers. The Nigeria Ladies have snatched the last ticket into the Round 16 at the tournament.

Newly Released Pictures of VP Yemi Osinbajo and His Family

Check out the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo and his family in photos recently shared by members of the family.

 The photos were taken on 29 May 2019, when Osinbajo became the Vice President of Nigeria for the second time after the Inauguration ceremony.

Engnr Makinde Sworn In As Oyo State Governor, No More Secondary Schools Fees

Engineer Oluseyi Makinde was sworn in as the new governor of Oyo State on Wednesday 29^th May 2019.

Makinde took his oath of office at exactly 12.21pm, immediately after his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan (NAN). The Chief Justice of Oyo state, Justice Muktar Abimbola, administered the Oath.

In his inaugural speech, Makinde promised to donate his entire salary as governor to the state Teachers’ Pension Fund.

He noted that attaining quality education is not possible without quality teachers and that quality enrollment and benefit attract quality teachers.

Flying Eagles Beat Qatar 4-0 in FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland

The Nigeria’s Flying Eagles obtained their first winning game at the World cup tournament by defeating Qatar 4-0 in the opening match of the Group D match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup at Stadion Miejski in Tychy, Poland on Saturday 25^th May, 2019. Goals were from Maxwell Effiom, Henry Offia, Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru and Aliu Salawudeen gave the Nigerians an emphatic win over their Asian counterparts in Tychy.

Maxwell Effiom got the first goal for the Paul Aigbogun's side on 12 minutes before Sweden based Henry Offia doubled the lead on 24 minutes with both assists from Captain Ikouwem Utin.

Adeola, The First Nigerian Female Pilot to Fly Qatari Airways Aircraft

Adeola Sowemimo became the first Nigerian female pilot to fly with Qatar Airways and set to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft.
 

The Nigerian trailblazer emerged in the aviation industry to become the First Nigerian Female Pilot at Qatar Airways likewise the First Nigerian Female Pilot on the Gigantic Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft. The Airway is the state-owned national carrier of Qatar.