Paris 2024: NOC says AFN has final say on Ofili’s non-registration for 100m
[[{“value”:”NOC insists the committee would not be commenting on the Ofili matter for now. The…
Month: August 2024
Abuja protest turns chaotic at Eagles Square as police tear gas protesters
[[{“value”:”The protest started as a peaceful demonstration before it erupted into chaos around 11:46 a.m….
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Hoodlums vandalise government offices, loot shops in Kaduna
[[{“value”:”The police say 23 suspects have been detained. The post #EndBadGovernance Protest: Hoodlums vandalise government…
Sky Sports rebrands Football Daily Instagram account to Sky Sports Football
Sky Sports has rebranded the widely-followed Instagram account ‘Football Daily’ to ‘Sky Sports Football’.
Ecuador, China bag race walk gold to kick off athletics at Paris Olympics
Ecuador’s Brian Pintado wins first athletics gold in men’s 20km race walk. China’s Yang Jiayu…
The ‘ungoverning’ of Kenya
Kenya is experiencing a period of ungoverning, in which institutions and rules are being undermined…
Thousands mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran amid calls for revenge
Haniyeh, spoken of as Tehran’s ‘guest’, was assassinated in the Iranian capital as Israel’s war…
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Whelan released in U.S., Russia prisoner swap
The swap of American, Russian and German prisoners is the largest such exchange since the…
Europe markets close 1.3% lower after U.S. data, Bank of England cut; banks tumble 4.5%
European markets closed lower on Thursday as investors processed a raft of central bank action…
Protest: Minister laments destruction, looting of innovation park in Kano
[[{“value”:”There are reports of police brutality against peaceful protesters and journalists. The post Protest: Minister…
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Hoodlums attack uncommissioned NCC office in Kano
[[{“value”:”Police say protesters invaded the NCC centre, broke into offices, and looted state-of-the-art equipment worth…
Old mutual in Nigeria announces change of name to emPLE
[[{“value”:”Central to emPLE’s purpose is empowering people by providing innovative financial solutions that enhance their…
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Hoodlums block roads leading to Abuja
[[{“value”:”The hoodlums blocked the road and burned tyres. The post #EndBadGovernance Protest: Hoodlums block roads…
Explained: Controversy over boxing gender policy
Sky Sports’ Geraint Hughes explains why Italy’s Angela Carini pulled out of her fight against…
Olympic controversy as boxer who previously failed gender test wins bout
A boxer who was previously banned from competing in the World Championships because she failed…
Israel’s assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders will backfire
It seems Israel is refusing to learn from its past mistakes.
10-year Treasury yield falls below 4% for the first time since February
Treasury yields were steady as investors digested comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who…
Police disperse protesters on Kaduna-Zaria expressway
[[{“value”:”The protesters blocked a section of the Kaduna -Zaria- Kano expressway, causing a gridlock of…
#EndBadGovernance: No protests in Ekiti as banks, markets open for business
[[{“value”:”The state government had met with various interest groups including monarchs, student leaders, market women,…
#EndBackGovernance Protest: Hoodlums wreak havoc, attack journalists in Kano
[[{“value”:”The marauding hoodlums were seen carrying off items such as office furniture, air conditioners, and…
