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A Nigerian Otolaryngologist Who Was An American Football Star Player

July 10, 2023 2

Samkon Kaltho Gado (born November 13, 1982) is a Nigerian-American otolaryngologist. He is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins and […]

Youngest Player In NCAA At Age 16

July 10, 2023 1

Amobi Okoye is a Nigerian-born former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Louisville and was drafted by the Houston Texans tenth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft, the youngest player in NFL […]

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Best Female Athlete in Africa

March 5, 2024 1

A #Nigerian female athlete, Tobi Amusan has been named Best Female Athlete in Africa for 2022 by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA). Tobi is ranked 1st on the continent, above Faith Kipyegon 2nd & […]

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A Nigerian Became the Heaviest Para Power Lifter In Guinness World Record

March 5, 2024 1

Alice Folashade Oluwafemiayo, a Nigerian woman, made history by becoming the heaviest para powerlifter in the -79 kg category with a remarkable 144 kg lift in December 2021. Oluwafemiayo’s world record-breaking performance brought cheer to […]

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A Record Breaker That Represented Nigeria as A Footballer and An Athlete

March 5, 2024 1

Chioma Ajunwa, a legendary Nigerian woman, represented Nigeria as both a footballer and an athlete. BACKGROUND Chioma Ajunwa was born on 25 December 1970 in Umuchukwu in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra […]