14-year-old Oluwadamilola Adeolu, has emerged winner of the Junior category at the 2026 African Spelling Bee competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi Awarded 2026 TIME Earth Awards
Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi has been named among six global leaders recognised in the 2026 TIME Earth Awards, becoming the first Nigerian to receive the honour.
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Bonanza for certificate forgers By Vanguard Editorial Board on March 17, 2026 – Recommended Nigerian Newspaper Report 31
Bonanza for certificate forgers By Vanguard Editorial Board on March 17, 2026 – Recommended Nigerian Newspaper Report 31
Nigeria’s democracy rests on a vital principle that those who seek public office must meet the basic legal and moral standards required of leadership. The recent surreptitious removal from the recently passed Electoral Act 2026, of certificate forgery as an actionable offence at the election petition tribunal by the National Assembly must be condemned in the strongest terms.
2026 World School Games Championship: St Saviour’s School In Ikoyi Wins Under-11 Category
St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi, Lagos, emerged as the under-11 champions at the World School Games Olympia 2026 held in Doha, Qatar, from January 29–31.
They secured the title by winning multiple events, showcasing excellence in athletics and football, representing Nigeria on the global stage.
Key Details of St. Saviour’s Performance:
- Championship: Under-11 Category winners of the 2026 World School Games Olympia.
- Achievements: St. Saviour’s won both the athletics and girls’ football events in the Under-11 category.
- Location: The event was hosted at world-class facilities in Doha, Qatar.
- Participants: The team consisted of young athletes, including standout performances from students like Emififen Yolanda Pinnick.
- Distinction: The Lagos State Sports Commission and leaders celebrated the team for their outstanding international achievement.
2026 Visit Gainesville Indoor Classic: Blessing Ogundiran Wins Women’s 60 Meters Race Event
Blessing Ogundiran has emerged winner of the 2026 Visit Gainesville Indoor Classic in the women’s 60 meters race event, clocking a time of 7.28 seconds.
She was a clear winner of Tonyan Beckford (7.46 seconds) and Camilla Nicholas (7.53 seconds).
2026 UAB Green & Gold Invite: Favour Onyah Wins Women’s 60 Meters And 200 Meters Race Events
Quartermile specialist Favour Onyah has won the women’s 60 meters and 200 meters race events at the 2026 UAB Green & Gold Invite.
She ran a Personal Best (PB) of 7.39 seconds to win the women’s 60 meters and then took on the 200 meters where she also ran 24.03 seconds (PB).
2026 New Mexico Collegiate Classic: Joshua Caleb Wins Men’s 200 Meters Race Event
Joshua Caleb has emerged winner of the men’s 200 meters race event with a new Personal Best of 20.71 seconds at the 2026 New Mexico Collegiate Classic.
He won the event, over his LSU teammate Grant Buckmiller who was second in 20.85 seconds and Dominic Calhoun in third with 20.99 seconds.