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Amusan set to be nominated for World Athletics Athlete of the Year award

Amusan scorched to a 12.12s world record at the semi-final stage of the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States of America. She later won the final to become the first Nigerian to be crowned a world champion.

'Please Leave My Babe Alone' - Zlatan Begs Anthony Joshua Over DJ Cuppy

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Zlatan Ibile, has taken to his Twitter account to aske unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, to kindly leave popular Nigeria disc jockey, Cuppy, alone.

UFC: Israel Adesanya emerges top earner

The Nigerian-born New Zealand fighter was paid $500,000 for his unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori, as revealed to MMAJunkie. Vettori himself earned $350,000 for his role in the main event.

Anthony Joshua to visit Buhari with 4 belts after victory over Andy Ruiz Jr

Anthony Joshua, reigning boxing heavyweight champion, is set to present his IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA belts to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Meet the first African to win WWE championship

Ghana-born wrestler, Kofi Kingston has become the first African champion in the World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE. Kingston after 11 years in WWE defeated Daniel Bryan to win the title at WrestleMania, 35 early Monday in New Jersey, USA.

Anthony Joshua VS Andy Ruiz Jr: Rematch will take place 'in November or December' - Promoter, Eddie Hearn

American-born Mexican Ruiz produced one of the biggest upset in heavyweight boxing history to take Joshua's IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles in New York on Saturday.

Israel Adesanya defeats Cannonier to retain UFC middleweight title

His only loss in a fight was during his unsuccessful step up to light heavyweight, losing to then-champion Jan Blachowicz.

Anthony Joshua hits back at critics, reveals why he prostrated for President Buhari amid criticism

Joshua beat Mexican champion Andy Ruiz in Diriyah Stadium on December 7 to reclaim his heavyweight belts.

Israel Adesanya defeats Whittaker to retain UFC middleweight title

The Nigerian-born New Zealander is undefeated at middleweight but dropped a unanimous decision to then-light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in a UFC title fight at UFC 259 last March.

UFC: Israel Adesanya forced to apologize for rape comment

However, in a statement on Friday, the Nigerian-born New Zealand MMA fighter admitted he “crossed the line”. It read: “Last week fight talk escalated to a point in which I crossed the line.

IVD marks birthday, flaunts romantic gifts from lover (Video)

Referring to himself as a champion, he expressed appreciation to his maker for the addition of another year to his age. "A Champ was born today. Thank you Lord for the gift of life + Nkume 1 of Arochukwu," he wrote.

UFC: Kamaru Usman suffers knockout defeat to Edwards, loses title

The Jamaica-born Briton, however, avenged his loss to Usman, after landing a vicious kick that sent Usman sprawling to the canvas with only seconds left of their five-bout clash.

Joshua attacks Ruiz after Mexican star blames partying and weight for defeat, reveals how he outclasses him

But the Mexican champion could not replicate his Madison Park brilliance as he was totally outclassed by the British-Nigerian born fighter at Diriyah Arena.

Nigerian Olympian who recently divorced her husband, open to new relationship, gives funny condition to suitors

The Delta state-born athlete said: "I'm no longer dating. If you're interested in me, I need a 500-word essay on how you will not waste my time," Okagbare said according to Instablog.

Nigerian's adesanya, Usman ranked among top 5 MMA fighters in the world (See top 10)

It would be recalled that the 32-year-old defeated Tyron Woodley in March to emerge the new UFC Welterweight Champion through a unanimous decision. The Auchi born fighter will be hoping to cap his year off on a winning note next month.

Anthony Joshua Vs Otto Wallin: Deontay Wilder Makes Prediction

Even though the Nigerian-born boxer is still highly sought after in the heavyweight class, his fighting style is now more intriguing to fans than his impressive knockouts.

Anthony Joshua makes big donation to needy families in Nigeria amid COVID-19 crisis (video)

The world heavyweight champion made a 49 seconds video clip of his plans to some communities including the slum in Makoko and in his hometown in Sagamu, Ogun state. anthonyfjoshua tweet.