IOC defends position as second boxer who failed gender test prepares to fight
The International Olympic Committee has defended its position as a second boxer who previously failed…
Month: August 2024
Japan’s stock market plunges over US economy fears
Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.81 percent lower after tumble in Wall Street shares.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar
Palestinian group calls for ‘day of furious rage’ to coincide with funeral of Haniyeh who…
‘Nigerians are tired’: Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs
Thousands are protesting poor governance, corruption and the increasing cost of living in Africa’s most…
Turkey blocks Instagram after ‘censorship’ row
Top government official accused US-based company of blocking condolence posts on killing of Hamas leader…
An August stocks slump is ‘absolutely normal’ — but strategists urge caution on buying the dip
Strategists on Friday urged investors to take a cautious approach to a global stock market…
Intel’s 22% share plunge drags down global chip stocks from TSMC to Samsung
Asian stocks including Samsung and TSMC closed lower as European chip firms including ASML also…
#EndBadGovernance: Despite evidence to the contrary, Nigeria’s IGP says police acted professionally
[[{“value”:”Mr Egbetokun’s claim of not breaching the fundamental rights of Abuja protesters contradicts the findings…
Protest: Katsina Govt imposes 24-hour curfew as police detain 50
[[{“value”:”The police say 50 suspected miscreants are being held for alleged misconduct during Thursday’s protest….
Jigawa governor announces curfew as protest turns to looting spree
[[{“value”:”Governor Namadi, in a broadcast, said the curfew is with immediate effect, but would be…
How hunger protest hit states in various dimensions, magnitudes on Day One
[[{“value”:”The hunger protest, with hashtag #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is planned to end on 10 August. The post…
Group asks Tinubu to withdraw duplicated contract after PREMIUM TIMES report
[[{“value”:”CASER says the two recent contracts awarded by Mr Tinubu are a clear duplication of…
Castleford Tigers 10-20 Leigh Leopards
Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Castleford Tigers and Leigh Leopards.
Ten Hag exclusive: Replacing Yoro, building on FA Cup & working with INEOS
It is not an attempt to redirect the conversation when Erik ten Hag says the…
Wigan Warriors 28-14 Huddersfield Giants
Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Huddersfield Giants.
Kurram clashes: How a Pakistani land dispute led to a deadly tribal battle
At least 46 people were killed and 200 injured in clashes until a ceasefire was…
US marine Whelan says he’s ‘ecstatic’ to be free
Freed US marine Paul Whelan told Al Jazeera he was ‘ecstatic’ after landing in the…
#EndBadGovernance: Lagos records violence-free demonstrations as protesters recount tales of hardship
[[{“value”:”One of the protesters, Mojola Bankole, who described herself as a widow and breadwinner of…
#EndBadGovernance Protests Day 2 (LIVE UPDATES )
[[{“value”:”This marks the second day of what the protest organisers christened the “#10daysofrage” demonstration. The…
Paris 2024: Italian boxer’s withdrawal sparks transgender controversy
[[{“value”:”Carini’s withdrawal sparks debate about fairness and safety in women’s sports, raising questions about the…
