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A 26-year-old advocate for children with special needs has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 and will represent the nation at the global competition in Vietnam this August. Through her initiative Beyond Labels, Tamunosoye Karibi-George creates safe spaces where children with disabilities can dream boldly.
A beauty queen who built safe spaces for children with disabilities just won Nigeria's national crown. Tamunosoye Karibi-George will now represent her country on the world stage.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George isn't just competing for a crown at Miss World 2026. The 26-year-old is using the global stage to advocate for children with special needs through her initiative, Beyond Labels.
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is refusing to give up on Nigeria's World Cup dreams despite missing automatic qualification. The team faces South Africa Thursday in a crucial playoff that could keep their 36-year World Cup streak alive.
Nigeria's women's football team faces Cameroon Sunday in a quarterfinal match that secures both a World Cup ticket and a shot at defending their continental title. The defending champions are hungry to claim their 11th African championship while punching their ticket to the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Nigeria's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Relays Championship, and it's happening in Africa for the first time ever. The historic qualification came at the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, where veteran runners and rising stars proved they belong on the world stage.
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle is dreaming big for Nigeria, dismissing European club rumors to focus on bringing World Cup glory to the nation. After two heartbreaking penalty shootout losses, the 48-year-old tactician says his ambition is firmly tied to Nigeria's future.
Nigeria's top-ranked women's basketball team will face France and South Korea again at the 2026 World Cup, the same teams that handed them defeats just months ago. Now ranked eighth in the world, D'Tigress sees the rematch as a chance to prove how far they've come.
Nigeria's U-20 women's soccer team secured their spot in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup with a confident 2-1 victory over Senegal. The win continues an incredible streak: the Falconets have qualified for every U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament began.
Nigeria's under-20 women's soccer team kicks off their World Cup campaign Monday against defending champions Spain, carrying Africa's hopes for a first tournament win. The seven-time African champions arrived in Poland ready to prove they can compete with the world's best.
Despite losing to Cameroon in the Africa Cup quarter-finals, Nigeria's women's soccer team can still reach the 2027 World Cup through two playoff rounds. The Super Falcons' journey just got harder, but their dream is far from over.
Nigerian athletes shattered three world records at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, accounting for half of all records set during the competition. The country's para-athletes led the charge, helping Nigeria finish as the top African nation with 24 total medals.
Nigeria's champion women's basketball team is taking on three WNBA franchises this spring to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin. The 21-player squad blends proven stars with hungry newcomers ready to prove Africa's best can compete globally.
Nigeria's First Lady pledges bold action against malaria as the nation carries 27% of the world's cases. With 68 million infections yearly, the country is rallying for unity and innovation to protect its most vulnerable.
Nigeria's women's football team faces South Africa on August 13 in a crucial playoff that could revive their 2027 World Cup hopes. After losing their automatic qualification spot, the Super Falcons now have one more chance to reach Brazil.
Nigeria has named a powerful 24-athlete squad blending Olympic veterans and rising stars for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The team will compete across all six relay events as the country aims to reclaim its place among global sprinting powers.
Nigeria just secured a massive funding boost aimed at creating jobs and expanding access to essential services for millions. The World Bank's seven-year partnership could bring energy to 32 million people and support nearly 10 million farmers.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu celebrated Muslim women's faith and identity as Nigeria joined 150+ countries marking World Hijab Day. Her message emphasized respect, tolerance, and unity across all religions and cultures.
Nigeria's women's basketball team opened their World Cup qualifying tournament with a commanding 70-37 victory over Colombia in Lyon, France. The reigning African champions dominated the game with fierce defense and balanced scoring that left their opponents struggling to keep pace.
Nigeria's U20 women's team heads to Poland with history on their minds. The two-time runners-up are chasing their first World Cup title after qualifying undefeated through Africa.
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