Nigerian, American chess masters stage world-record attempt with 60-hour marathon in NYC
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
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Nigerian chess champion plays for 60 hours in Times Square, setting a new record: Tunde Onakoya was attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest ...
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Abuja Continental partners boxing tourney for sports dev: Nigeria’s renowned monthly boxing tournament, Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame, and Abuja Continental has ...
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Kickboxer to host global fight concert: Loveth Patra aka Nigerian Terminator, a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigerian Police is set to host a celebrity global ...
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African Games: Nigerian MMA fighters get heroes welcome: The MMA fighters brought home an impressive haul of four medals: one gold, one silver, and two bronze.
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Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation sets new targets after African Games success
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Explosive Night Of International Mixed Martial Arts Spectacle Dominates Battle Of Paikokun Mountain
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MMA Customs generate N28bn revenue in two months: The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed Airport Command said it raked in N28bn as revenue between January ...
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Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou: The Nigerian town with an AJ fan club: As Anthony Joshua prepares to face Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, the Nigerian town of ...
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Quickpen: Chess kid sensation who beat Olympiad gold medallist: For lovers of chess, Deborah Quickpen is the rave of the moment, an exciting young player who has ...
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African Games: Nigeria soars to second position on medals table: Adijat Olarinoye (55kg), Rafiatu Lawal (59kg), and Edidiong Umoafia (67kg) each claimed a ...
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African Games: Nigeria extends lead over Algeria, South Africa: Nigeria has now amassed 22 gold medals, while Algeria and South Africa are tied at 18.
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Nigerian lifters claim four gold at Powerlifting W’Cup: In a remarkable display of strength and skill, Nigerian para powerlifters have clinched four gold medals ...
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GAMMA confirms Nigeria, 10 others for AG MMA: Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts has confirmed Nigeria and 10 others for the maiden appearance of the Mixed ...
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Lifters shine as Female Yellow Greens eye AG bronze: Team Nigeria won six more gold medals in the weightlifting event of the ongoing African Games in Ghana ...
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African Games: 358 athletes to represent Nigeria in 25 sports – NOC: The Nigeria Olympics Committee said that Nigeria would be represented by no fewer than 358 ...
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Du Plessis wants Adesanya fight in S’Africa: UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis told ESPN his desire to face Nigeria-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya ...
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Abuja students ‘crush’ maths, chess in Doctor Maths Mathematics Competition: The organisers say the event is put together to provide learners in Abuja with ...
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Knockouts galore at AKO Championship 3: The 2024 AKO season, featuring over 40 professional Mixed Martial Artists from over 15 African countries ...
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MMA star partners Nollywood actors in fight concert: Former Nigerian kickboxer and MMA star, Lovethpatra Ekufu, has revealed a partnership with Nollywood actors ...
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Sumo: Wakamotoharu, Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Sekiwake Wakamotoharu and komusubi Abi remained the only wrestlers ...
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MMA debuts at Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame: Renowned monthly boxing tournament in Nigeria, Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame, has been rebranded to Boxing & Mixed Martial ...
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Watch: Nigerian Chess Player Plays 10 Games Simultaneously, Defeats Every Opponent | Chess News
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Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi showdown: Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, is gearing up for a showdown with former UFC heavyweight champion ...
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How Strength Training Can Improve Your Running Economy: A new research review proves the benefits of strength training for running economy ...
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Ondo CAN mourns Akeredolu: The Ondo State Christian Association of Nigeria has described the death of the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, as a colossal loss
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Quick Glance: Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's Passing
- Ondo State's Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away.
- Mr. Akeredolu passed away around 2 a.m. on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was undergoing treatment.
- Following the official announcement of the governor's passing, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will be sworn in as the acting governor.
- The situation led to an attempt by the state assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor, resulting in a legal battle between both parties.
Dambe goes global with royal backing and new rules: A young fighter attempts to forge a career in dambe, a Nigerian Hausa combat sport developed from spear and ...
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Chess: Midechess Vacation Tourney 2023 Thrills With Record Turnout, Exciting Junior Battles!
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Day of Reckoning roundup: Joshua KOs Wallin, Wilder defeated: Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder headlined the Day of Reckoning card in the early hours of Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: Joseph Parker Shocks Deontay Wilder
- Parker expressed his dedication to training and acknowledged the Tyson Fury camp for preparing him for the fight.
- The strategy was to stay really fit, stay calm, and stay relaxed, Parker said.
- He mentioned that inactivity may have affected Wilder, but for him, it was a great way to end the year.
- Parker stated, 'I have a lot of respect for Wilder, but we worked hard for this.'
Dambe, a Nigerian combat sport that goes back to the 10th Century, is gaining an audience worldwide.
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My mother said I’m an idol worshipper because I play chess – Mohammed: President of the Nigeria Chess Federation, DIG Sani Mohammed (retd.), reveals his plans ...
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Benue police parade 25 suspects: No fewer than 25 suspects, among them a 24-year-old man, Abara Elias, who allegedly defiled an eight-year-old old boy were on ...
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Bold UFC predictions for 2024: Prepare for a year of non-stop title turnover: Can UFC and MMA fans expect more championship drama in 2024 to go with ...
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The publisher and writer of the book, “Gay is OK! A Christian Perspective” are seeking leave to appeal to the Federal Court to remove a ban imposed by the ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/691250
Kaduna bombing: CAN condoles with victims: The Christian Association of Nigeria has condoled with the families of the victims of the accidental bombing in Tudun ...
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NCPC, state pilgrimage leaders visit Greece: The delegation of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission and the states pilgrimage leaders arrived Greece and ...
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Stablemaster Shikoroyama's lasting sumo legacy: The stablemaster √ leaves behind a legacy as a popular star who fostered respect for the sport and its ...
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Chess in Africa: King Hunt in the Slum - brand eins online: Nigerian Tunde Onakoya wants to teach chess to a million children in Africa. He says: This could ...
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Nigeria needs young leaders – Bauchi ex-CAN chair: Former chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Bauchi State, Rev Joshua Ray-Maina ...
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Man arraigned for refusing to pay after drinking: A man, Michael Adams, was on Wednesday arraigned at the Yaba Magistrate’s Court for allegedly ordering drinks ...
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MMA Customs rake in N74bn: The Nigeria Customs Service, Muritala Muhammed Airport Command said it generated N74.28bn in revenue between January and October.
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OFU Fight Night 3 Ends In Awka; MMA Event Organiser Calls For Support: OFU Fight Night 3: fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda ...
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Why don’t celebrities care about the Israeli hostages?: My mind keeps going back almost ten years, to Nigeria in 2014. As some readers will remember ...
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Paid articlePaid Adeleke names 309 boards chairmen, members: The appointees on the board include members of the governing board of all state-owned tertiary institutions ...
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Chukwuebuka Shines Brightly As Mr. Universe Nigeria 2023 Champion: Ikechukwu Chukwuebuka is the outstanding winner of the Men's Bodybuilding Open category at the ...
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Kamaru Usman to fight Chimaev at UFC 294: Nigerian Mixed Martial Artist, Kamaru Usman, will face Sweden’s Khamzat Chimaev at the co-main event of UFC 294
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Adesanya performs on stage with Davido: Nigerian musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, sparked excitement following his performance in New Zealand ...
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Barboza completes comeback, outlasts Yusuff in UFC clash: Nigerian Sodiq Yusuff absolutely pummeled Edson Barboza throughout the first round of their ...
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Kickboxing: KFN conducts trials for world championship: Kevin Onyika, Technical Director of the Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria has expressed confidence that ...
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‘Joshua would have knocked out Tyson’: Former boxing world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes has said British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua would have knocked ...
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Nigeria's top martial artist hasn't forgotten his roots.
Jibrin Inuwa Baba is a highly decorated MMA fighter. But his success goes back to Nigeria's ancient ... Show more #Sportslife #dwstories
People told me weightlifting not for girls – Olarinoye: After showing her class in the 49kg women’s weightlifting event where she claimed all three gold medals ...
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Quick Glance: Weightlifting not just for girls - Olarinoye
- Florence Olarinoye wins three gold medals in weightlifting for Team Lagos at the National Youth Games in Asaba.
- She calls for more girls to engage in weightlifting.
- Her sister, a Commonwealth Champion, encouraged her despite claims that weightlifting was not for ladies.
- After intense training and a specific program, she prepared for the National Youth Games.
Surprise front-runner Atamifuji sets out to stay on top as he clashes with fellow rank-and-file wrestler Abi on Day 14 of the September GRAND SUMO ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/ www.facebook.com/groups/339498673300630/?cid=wohk-fb-org_site_gsh254_feed2_dps-202309-001
UFC 293: Israel Adesanya suffers shock defeat to Strickland: All the judges scored it 49-46 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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As debuts go, opening your show with @Naomi, closing it with @Palomija, having it styled by Vogue’s global contributing fashion editor @Gabriellak_j and ... Show more
Ronaldo Will Defeat Messi In A Boxing Fight –Joshua: British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua has revealed he would to see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo go ...
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Weightlifting: Debutant Ayodele wins three medals for Nigeria at World Championship
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Nigeria celebrates winning seven medals at the World Para Powerlifting Championships
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Weightlifting: Folashade Lawal and five others to represent Nigeria at IWF Championships in Saudi Arabia
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Adesanya vows to knock out Strickland: The Nigerian-born fighter has now vowed to “knock Strickland out with painted nails.”
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GARGADIN HUKUMAR SSS GA MATAFIYA: ‘Yan ta’adda na shirin kai hari kan jirgin kasa na Abuja-Kaduna - Premium Times Hausa
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Adekuoroye Qualifies For Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Adekuoroye has booked a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after defeating World number 12 Elvira ...
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Adesanya to release ‘Stylebender’ film Sept: The Nigerian-born fighter released the trailer on Wednesday following an international premiere at the prestigious ...
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Plaudits for Joshua after Helenius knockout: Fans all over the world have hailed Anthony Joshua’s first knockout victory in nearly three years ...
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Minista Daga Kaduna: ‘Ana so a haɗa ni yamutsi da El-Rufai’ – Korafin Uba Sani ga ƴan jarida - Premium Times Hausa
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Quick Glance: El-Rufai Becomes Minister, Reveals Potential Successor
- El-Rufai to serve as minister in Kaduna (Education and Local Government) while being governor.
- El-Rufai informed Tinubu of his intention to become a minister and that there are some presidential aspirants who do not want to be ministers.
‘Joshua must beat Wilder, Fury to cement legacy’: Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn has told the British-Nigerian that he will have to beat Dillian Whyte ...
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Nigerian airport security officials arrest three suspects over alleged theft: The latest arrest of alleged cable thieves within the premises of the airport by ...
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HFM: The No.1 Forex broker in Nigeria unveils the best trading conditions for Traders
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HFM: No.1Forex Broker in Nigeria Unveils the Best Trading Conditions for Traders: Forex trading is becoming increasingly popular around the world ...
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Joshua to earn record N45.5bn in Saudi clash - Punch Newspapers: Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn has disclosed the British-Nigerian’s staggering payday ...
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Foundation gets N1m to support cancer patients' treatment regimen - Healthwise
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Families still in shock over death of my brother, his pregnant wife – Sibling: An Abuja-based bureau de change operator, Lukman Lawal, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI ...
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