Tag: USA
USA Win Women’s 4x100m Relay Gold
The United State of America, USA, claim gold in the women's 4x100m relay ahead of Great Britain in a time…
Great Britain stun USA to win 4x100m gold, Bolt injured
Great Britain, GB stun the United State of America, USA, to win the 4x100m gold medal at the IAAF World…
Rio 2016: Sweden dump USA out of women football
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo says her side were knocked out by a “bunch of cowards” after losing to Sweden…
Obtaining Nigerian passport/visa in the USA is a nightmare
By SKC Ogbonnia The change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari has received positive reviews so far from the United States…
Iroha wants Eagles’ call up for Martins
Taiwo Adelu Former Nigerian international, Benedict Iroha, has urged the Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh to give…
U-17 World Cup: Amuneke seeks opening win against USA
Taiwo Adelu With barely less than a month to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, Coach of Nigeria’s Golden…
Mixed reactions over reported end of the world this Sept.
Sales for freeze-dried food, flashlights, blankets and tents have soared in Utah in recent weeks as some Mormons have begun…
Nigerian bolts with goods from USA, arrested in Lagos
Yusuf Muhammed A Nigerian identified as Audi Shehu Usman has been arrested by the police in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria,…
Nigerian wrestler, Adekuoroye qualifies for Rio 2016 Olympics
Nigeria’s female wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, has qualified for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Adekuoroye, who won a gold medal…
Gay marriage is satanic, says Anglican Bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Minna Diocese, Retired Rev. Daniel Yisa, has condemned the United States of America’s decision to legalise…
Japan beat England, face USA in final
Edmonton (Canada) (AFP) – Holders Japan swiped a dramatic 2-1 victory over England thanks to an injury-time own-goal by defender…
Women’s W.Cup: USA beat China 1-0, progress to semis
A second half goal from Carli Lloyd put the United States into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for…
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Abby Wambach’s volley keeps USA top, sends Super Falcons home
An Abby Wambach volley seconds before half-time earned USA a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in Vancouver, which sent them through…
Falcons Face America’s Firepower
Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a battle of their life as they seek to advance to the next round of the…
Nigeria, USA Match Sold Out In Canada
The Super Falcons’ last group match in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada against USA scheduled for 1a.m…
Swedes hold USA in Women’s World Cup
Winnipeg (Canada) (AFP) – The United States, among the tournament favourites, were held to a goalless draw by Sweden as…
USA: Nigerian woman kills husband for sleeping with sister
Temitope Adebamiro, 35, a Nigerian, has been charged with killing her husband, Adeyinka Adebamiro, 37, over infidelity claims. The culprit…
2015: APC USA Chapter kicks against postponement of polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) United States chapter has kicked against postponing the forthcoming elections scheduled to hold next month…
UN Security Council defeats Palestine Statehood resolution
The UN Security Council failed Tuesday to adopt a resolution on Palestinian statehood by a vote of eight to two,…
Nigeria’s Bridget John Wins Best Actress Award In USA
After scooping one award out of five nominations at the just concluded 4th Annual Nollywood African Film Critics’ Awards (NAFCA),…
Ogonis Meet In USA Over 2015, Bori State, UNEP Report
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The People of Ogoni ethnic group in the United States of America are set to meet, to…
American Diplomats Highlight U.S./Nigeria Ties
Simon Ateba The United States and Nigeria are two exceptional countries in the world and share many values in common…
Belgian players hail superb Howard
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Robin van Persie make the headlines, but the World Cup’s real heroes have been goalkeepers like…
Mueller fires Germany to victory over USA
Thomas Mueller fired an unstoppable 20 metre shot to give Germany a 1-0 victory over the United States on Thursday…
Appiah denies Ghana bonuses row
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah denied his players’ performance in a 2-1 defeat to Group G rivals the United States was…
Brooks gives USA memorable win over Ghana
German-born United States defender John Brooks came off the bench to stun Ghana with a late winner in a 2-1…
Nigeria lose 2-1 to USA
Jozy Altidore broke his goalscoring drought as the United States beat Nigeria 2-1 on Saturday in the Americans’ final World…
Teens become first joint US spelling champions
Two young American teenagers of South Asian heritage made spelling history Thursday when they became the first co-winners of the…
Nigeria’s slow kidnap response worries US officials
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US officials slammed Nigeria’s “slow” response to the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls by Islamic militants…
Nigerian Girl Wins U.S. Scholarship
Nigeria’s Oloruntobi Dare, a senior pupil at the Hubert Flowers High School, United States of America, USA, is among the…