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Talent Drain, Diaspora Influx Facing Nigeria’s Athletics Ahead of Glasgow 2026

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
April 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's track and field programme will arrive at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow carrying a contradiction at its core. For every elite sprinter who has chosen to compete under a different flag, a diaspora...
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Visa Marathon: Nigeria’s Relay Teams Sidelined By Diplomatic Hurdles

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
May 12, (THEWILL) – The news broke with a sting of disappointment: Team Nigeria, a recognisable force in global athletics, would not compete at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, due to visa delays by the Chinese...
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Oduduru’s Suspension: Blight on Nigerian Athletics

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru, who was expected to bring a new wave of glory to the country in track and field, recently fell from grace after he was hit with a provisional ban with the potential of a six-year ban...
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Over 10,000 Nigerians Killed, Hundreds Of Villages Sacked By Gunmen Under Tinubu – Amnesty

Amnesty International says at least 10,217 people were killed in attacks by gunmen across seven states during the...
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