Dr Festus Oluseye Babarinde Awarded 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Community Service Award

Dr Festus Oluseye Babarinde has been honoured with the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award in the United States of America, in recognition of a lifetime of volunteerism, public service, and unwavering commitment to underserved communities across Nigeria and the diaspora.

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Oshonaike Olufunke Emerges First Nigerian Appointed To International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission

Seven-time Olympian Oshonaike Olufunke has made history as the first Nigerian appointed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, following her nomination by IOC President Kirsty Coventry.

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Esther Elo Joseph Sets New Record In Women’s 300 Meters At University Of Tennessee School

Esther Elo Joseph has set a new record at the University of Tennessee School in the women’s 300 meters at the Commodore Winter Challenge.

She clocked a time of 37.01 seconds, the fastest time across 12 heats. Closest to her was Hannah Douglas (Kentucky) who ran 37.42 seconds.

Kelly Ufodiama Set New School Record In 60 Meters Race Event For East Carolina University

Kelly Ufodiama has just opened up her season up to a new Personal Best (PB) of 7.14 seconds to win her 60 meters semifinal at the 2026 Rod McCravy Invitational in Lexington.

She set a new School Record for East Carolina University, breaking the record she set in 2025. She was well ahead of Kya Epps who was second in 7.39 seconds.