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Sahara Reporters Founder and Human Rights Activist

July 10, 2023 2

Omoyele “Yele” Sowore is a Nigerian human rights activist, pro-democracy campaigner, and founder of an online news agency Sahara Reporters. He was arrested again and beaten during a protest in Abuja on January 1, 2021. […]

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Best Female Athlete in Africa

March 5, 2024 25

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 7

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 2

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 […]