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Nigerian Striker Scores 3 Minutes After Subbing In
SportsMar 17

Nigerian Striker Scores 3 Minutes After Subbing In

Tolu Arokodare came off the bench with just 15 minutes left and scored three minutes later, helping Wolves claw back from two goals down to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw. His coach's simple instruction: "Go and try and score."

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Olympic Son Tolu Koula Makes Origin Debut at Parents' Stadium
SportsMay 22

Olympic Son Tolu Koula Makes Origin Debut at Parents' Stadium

Rugby league player Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same Sydney stadium where both his parents competed as Olympic athletes for Tonga. The 23-year-old winger brings world-class speed genes to the biggest stage in Australian rugby.

ABC Australia2 min read
Bottom-Place Wolves Fight Back for 2-2 Draw at Brentford
SportsMar 17

Bottom-Place Wolves Fight Back for 2-2 Draw at Brentford

Premier League's last-place Wolverhampton Wanderers refused to quit, rallying from two goals down to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Brentford. Substitute Tolu Arokodare scored shortly after entering the match to complete the comeback and give his struggling team a vital confidence boost.

BBC Sport2 min read
Lagos Wellness Forum Funds Nigeria's Health Entrepreneurs
Community HeroesMar 31

Lagos Wellness Forum Funds Nigeria's Health Entrepreneurs

Fifty wellness entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for Nigeria's first Wellness Impact Forum, where seven received funding and professional support to transform passion projects into sustainable businesses. Founder Tolu Eletu is building structure and credibility for an industry ready to go global.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigerian Founder Uses AI to Prevent Healthcare Emergencies
Community HeroesMar 6

Nigerian Founder Uses AI to Prevent Healthcare Emergencies

After losing his father in an overwhelmed Nigerian hospital, Tolu Fagbola built Vimedra, an AI platform that predicts and prevents medical emergencies among underserved Americans. His voice AI technology tackles healthcare's most expensive problem by identifying at-risk patients before crisis strikes.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Nigerian Stars Score Across Europe After Emotional Week
SportsFeb 24

Nigerian Stars Score Across Europe After Emotional Week

Days after burying his father, Nigerian captain Wilfred Ndidi scored in a dominant win while Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance. Nigerian footballers brought resilience and skill to leagues across Europe this weekend.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Colombia Unearths 360,000 Artifacts at Airport Construction
Global NewsMay 5

Colombia Unearths 360,000 Artifacts at Airport Construction

Workers expanding an airport in Colombia's Caribbean region discovered more than 360,000 ancient artifacts, including a perfectly preserved burial site that could rewrite local history. What started as a routine construction project became one of the country's most significant archaeological finds.

Google: archaeological discovery2 min read
Nigeria's APC Delivers Cash and Food to PWDs in Abuja
Acts of Kindness5d ago

Nigeria's APC Delivers Cash and Food to PWDs in Abuja

Nigeria's ruling party distributed cash and food to hundreds of people with disabilities in Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion. The initiative aims to provide relief while promoting greater participation of PWDs in political and national life.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Woman Hired Investigator Before Marrying Nigerian Husband
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Woman Hired Investigator Before Marrying Nigerian Husband

A New York songwriter turned TikTok love into a cross-continental marriage after hiring a private investigator to verify her future husband's story. Her journey from skepticism to building a life in Nigeria is changing how she views love and family.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
African School Opens UK Campus, Lagos Plans 36 New Schools
SolutionsJan 24

African School Opens UK Campus, Lagos Plans 36 New Schools

Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Lagos Invests $3M in Exams, 62% Pass Rate Climbs
SolutionsMay 22

Lagos Invests $3M in Exams, 62% Pass Rate Climbs

Lagos State paid exam fees for 45,598 students and saw exam pass rates jump to over 61%, proving that removing financial barriers works. The $3 million investment is part of a bigger push to make quality education accessible to every child.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read