Archives Tag: London

Interviews SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Factory78tv had the privilege of joining the historic Nigerian Basketball team D’Tigers for a training session in London right before the competition started. The players were in full competition mode after a dramatic and inspiring win against The Dominican Republic giving the team the final Basketball competition spot at the London 2012 games. Watch the history makers train and chat to F78tv about their journey to London and their expectations for the championship.

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The countdown to the Olympic Games has gone from years to months to weeks and now a few days away. Preparations are already hitting home stretch and athletes and fans who will be involved are already sweating on the suspense of this spectacle.

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Events SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Central association of Nigerians in United Kingdom (CANUK) hosted a dinner on the 8th of July 2012 to welcome the Nigerian athletes competing at the London Olympics.

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian male basketball team has booked the final slot at the forthcoming 2012 Olympics. The team will make their debut in London, later this month, after defeating the Dominican Republic 88-73 in the qualifier yesterday, Sunday July 8, 2012.

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The London Olympic Games could not have come at a better time. Recently at The African Athletics championship in Porto Novo, the Nigerian officials looked forward to a rush of medals and the athletes were favoured to win gold after their semi-final performances did not disappoint.

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

Chief Superintendent Victor Olisa, a U.K.-based Nigerian police officer with the London Metropolitan police, has been appointed the first black borough commander for Bexley Police, in the United Kingdom. He assumed office on April 16 and is tasked with overseeing all policing matters in the area. Olisa, who is 52 years old, was born in … Continue reading Nigerian Victor Olisa Appointed First Black Police Commander in London

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Begins flights from Lagos to London today Flights to Johannesburg begin tomorrow Orders Four Boeing Dreamliner Jets Last month it was in the news that Air Nigeria would commence flights from Lagos to London in May. That day is here. On Sunday May 13, 2012, an Airbus A330-200 aircraft belonging to Air Nigeria arrived the … Continue reading Air Nigeria Commences Flights to London Today

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