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CWG: FG gives Team Nigeria heroic welcome

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2022

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes to the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been given a heroic welcome by the federal government on their arrival after their successful outing. Receiving the athletes and their officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport today

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Nigeria’s performance at Commonwealth Games A parting gift to me – Buhari

Daily Dispatch August 8, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has described Team Nigeria’s performance at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022, as a parting gift to him.  Buhari said this in a statement issued by his media aide Femi Adesina. ‘‘We are proud of these achievements and the memories will linger with the nation forever and for me this is a special […]

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Nigeria’s women win gold in 4×100 relay

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2022

The Nigeria’s women 4x100m team a while ago on Sunday beat the odds to win gold at the just concluded athletics event of the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The towering squad beat the likes of Jamaica, England and other countries in the final. The situation wasn’t the same for the men team who settled […]

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Croc City 5-Aside League kicks off on tomorrow

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2022

The Female segment of Croc City 5-Aside Football For Peace League will commence with draws and a seminar at the Murtala Mohammed Square tomorrow, Monday, August 8, as 10 teams will participate in the competition. A statement issued by the Ministry of Sports Development stated that the actual tournament will start on August 10 and […]

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Birmingham 2022 Medal Table: Nigeria Leading African Nations With 11 Gold Australia Tops the Table with 60 Gold

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2022

At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Game Nigeria is doing well on the medal  table released at noon on 8 August 2022.Australia is leading the pack with 60 gold followed by England 51 and Canada 23 . Nigeria leading all African nations so far with 11 gold.Medals by team Country Gold Silver Bronze Total Australia 60 […]

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Remembering Ernest Okwonko, The legendary football commentator

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2022

Ernest Okonkwo was a Nigerian football commentator famous in the late 20th century. Regarded as one of the best commentators from Africa, he was known for his ability to conjure words. Below are some of his commentaries…“Iron Gate Emmanuel Okala throws the ball to ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu. Chukwu taps the ball to the ‘Dean of […]