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Oscar Pistorius faces parole hearing for early release

Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympic icon convicted for the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is set for a parole hearing this Friday, offering a chance for potential early release. Renowned as the “Blade Runner” due to his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, Pistorius transitioned from a celebrated Paralympic champion to a convicted murderer, captivating global attention Read More…

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Exploits of Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation President Ezenwanne

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The President of the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation, Ichie Chiemeka Charles Ezenwanne is an all-conquering enigma. He has completely turned around the fortunes of the hitherto neglected sports federation. From the beginning, at the inaugural meeting of the federation held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, he Read More…

Parasports Sports

Physically challenged lawyers seek inclusion of Para Sports in National Sports Festival

The 2022 National Sports Festival in Delta should include parasports, according to the Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN). In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, Mr. Daniel Onwe, president of ALDIN, spoke about the purported exclusion and criticised the National Sports Commission. The group stated that it was horrified and profoundly Read More…