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Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony director Kobayashi fired

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

The creative director of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, a day ahead of the event.

COVID-19: 12 more cases recorded at Olympics

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

A day before the Tokyo Olympics officially open, organizers have reported 12 coronavirus cases linked to the Games.

Inter Milan, Arsenal cancel U.S. tour over Covid-19

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Inter Milan have followed Arsenal in cancelling their pre-season tour to the United States for the Florida Cup due to…

Tokyo 2020: Netherlands put 10 goals past hapless Zambian Women team

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

Vivianne Miedema scored four goals as Netherlands Women football team beat hapless Zambian side 10-3 in their first match at…

Sweden stun world champions U.S in Olympics Women football

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

The Tokyo Olympics started with a bang on Wednesday, after a one-year postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Sweden routing…

Missing Ugandan weightlifter Ssekitoleko found in Tokyo

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Julius Ssekitoleko, Ugandan weightlifter who absconded from his pre-Olympics training camp in Japan has been found .

IOC chooses Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The International Olympic Committee confirmed Brisbane, Australia, as host of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Team Nigeria will compete in Tokyo to win medals – Dare

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare said Team Nigeria would be competing for medals at the Tokyo 2020…

Anthony Joshua speaks on Oleksandr Usyk

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Boxing champion, Anthony Joshua said his next opponent Oleksandr Usyk is as good as Tyson Fury.

Australian showjumper Jamie Kermond suspended for doping

Taiwo Okanlawon

5 years ago

Equestrian Australia has suspended showjumper Jamie Kermond from partaking in the Tokyo Olympics after he returned a positive sample for…

Japan, USA win as Tokyo Olympics Games begin

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Host nation Japan won the first event of the pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, crushing Australia 8-1 in a spectatorless softball…

Greek-Nigerian Antetokounmpo powers Milwaukee Bucks to NBA title

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The Milwaukee Bucks, powered by a masterpiece from Greek-Nigerian forward Giannis Sina Adetokunbo Antetokounmpo, ended their 50-year wait for a…

Premier League player arrested for child sex offences

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

An English Premier League (EPL) footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Ighalo snubs Man Utd, lauds Changchun Yatai

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Former Super Eagles striker, Jude Odion Ighalo has lauded his time with a Chinese football club, Changchun Yatai as the…

Arsenal sign Albert Sambi Lokonga

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

By Nimot Sulaimon Belgian player, Albert Sambi Lokonga has signed a long-term contract to join Arsenal after leaving Anderlecht. The…

Hamilton suffers online racial abuse after British GP win

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Lewis Hamilton has been subject to online racist abuse hours after winning the British Grand Prix for…

Ahmed Musa to depart Kano Pillars for Turkish club

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa is on course to depart boyhood club, Kano Pillars and complete a…

D’Tigress crumble to U.S women basketball team

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

The Nigerian national women basketball team on Sunday could not hold their own against their U.S. counterparts as they lost…

Coco Gauff calls off Tokyo after hit by COVID-19

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

American Coco Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, the 17-year-old said on Sunday.

Aruna Quadri now highest-rated African tennis player

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

Team Nigeria captain, Aruna Quadri, is now the highest-rated African tennis player.

Wimbedon finalist Berrettini out of Tokyo

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini of Italy has announced his withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to a thigh injury.

Hamilton wins record 8th British Grand Prix, in dramatic day

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Despite a 10 second penalty, Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for the eighth time on Sunday.

Verstappen crashes out of British Grand Prix

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Max Verstappen, Red Bull's Formula One world championship leader crashed out of the British Grand Prix on Sunday after colliding…

11 year-old girl Ogunbowale stuns at Ijebu Heritage Marathon

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Eleven-year-old Abigael Ogunbowale earned herself a N250,000 gift for braving the odds to complete the 21km Ijebu Heritage Half-Marathon on…

Egypt wins 2021 African Minifootball Cup

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The Egyptian mini-football team has emerged champion of the 2021 African Minifootball Cup of Nations after defeating Libya 1-0 in…

Team Nigeria can spring surprises at Olympics – Amuneke

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Former Super Eagle Assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has said that Team Nigeria can spring surprises at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics…

Chelsea give up on Haaland, go for Lewandowski

Taiwo Okanlawon

5 years ago

Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that Chelsea are giving up in their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland.

Al Ahly champions of Africa for 10th time [Photos]

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Egyptian football giants, Al Ahly defended their CAF Champions League crown on Saturday after securing a 3-0 victory over 10-man…

Tokyo 2020: Ugandan weightlifter Ssekitoleko flees camp in Japan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

Ugandan weightlifter, Julius Ssekitoleko has fled from camp in Japan after he failed to qualify for the games in Tokyo.

Germany’s Olympic team walk off after player is racially abused

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Germany’s Olympic team walked off the pitch during their friendly with Honduras after defender Jordan Torunarigha was…

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