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22-Year-Old African Record Broken By Blessing Okagbare!

Not only has Nigerian track and field athlete Blessing Okagbare broken a 22-year-old African record with an impressive 22.04secs in her 200m race at the Wes Kittley Invitational Track and…

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2 Nigerian Olympians lose out in Rio 2016

Despite little to no government support, viral Nigerian internet sensation Ejowvokoghene Oduduru will challenge Usain Bolt for men’s 200m gold if he succeeds in semi-finalist 2 race tonight.

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Viral Nigerian internet sensation inches closer to Olympic medal

Nigeria’s Ejowvokoghene Oduduru has qualified for men’s 200m semi-finals in 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Blessing Okagbare reaches 200m semi-finals after 100m flop

Blessing holds the Women's 100 metres Commonwealth Games record for the fastest time at 10.85 seconds in 2014.

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OPEN LETTER: ‘Buhari, I want you to give me an opportunity in your Government’ – Duncan Mighty

Please I want you to give me the opportunity to assist your Government in carrying out youth empowerment project in Niger Delta as to enable some of our eligible youths shun social vices...

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Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare enters Guinness Book of Records

Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare has been honoured for her entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for 2016.

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Why Nigeria banned Blessing Okagbare

'We have to take a stand to save our nation from athletes who feel they are untouchable', NSC Director General, Al Hassan Yakmu said.

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Photos: Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare stuns in new Nike campaign

Nigeria's award winning sprinter, Blessing Okagbare is leading the new women campaign by global sports designer, Nike.

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NET Special: People, Places, Events and Things that shaped 2014

2014 has truly been eventful and filled with different twists and turns. From unprecedented terror attacks and bloodshed, landmark celebrations, deadly Ebola virus outbreak, to remarkable corporate, social and individual achievements. A year of unbridled joy for some, and one some others would rather forget and be done with.

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‘I’m not a politician’ – Kenny Saint Best

Kenny Saint Best recently spoke to NET on the reason why she’s embracing politics at this stage and other sundry issues.

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Blessing Okagbare

22-Year-Old African Record Broken By Blessing Okagbare!

2 Nigerian Olympians lose out in Rio 2016

Viral Nigerian internet sensation inches closer to Olympic medal

Rio 2016 Olympics: Blessing Okagbare reaches 200m semi-finals after 100m flop

OPEN LETTER: ‘Buhari, I want you to give me an opportunity in your Government’ – Duncan Mighty

Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare enters Guinness Book of Records

Why Nigeria banned Blessing Okagbare

Photos: Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare stuns in new Nike campaign

NET Special: People, Places, Events and Things that shaped 2014

‘I’m not a politician’ – Kenny Saint Best

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