Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World CupAfrican qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World CupAfrican qualifiers, which draw will hold in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on July 13, 2023.The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada andMexico.The seedings, released by the world football governing body yesterday, werebased on the FIFA rankings […]
Tobi Amusan emerged as the new Nigerian national champion for a third consecutive time
Fresh from winning her first Diamond League race in Stockholm, WorldRecord holder, Tobi Amusan emerged as the new Nigerian national championfor a third consecutive time after she took apart the women’s 100m hurdles fieldat the ongoing National Trials in Benin City, Edo state, finishing in a time of12.70s under drizzling rain.The win makes it her […]
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has called for urgent action to address issues plaguing Rwandan football, including the presence of witchcraft.
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has called for urgent action to address issuesplaguing Rwandan football, including the presence of witchcraft.During the televised “Ask the President” session with the Rwanda BroadcastingAgency (RBA), Mr Kagame said some individuals, particularly coaches, wereinvolved in unethical practices such as witchcraft.Despite substantial investment in the sports sector, the country’s teams havestruggled to […]
Ekiti State Government has banned the planned three-day kissing marathon to set the Guinness World Record.
The Ekiti State Government has banned the planned three-day kissing marathonto set the Guinness World Record.A group simply identified as Sugarte scheduled July 7 for the commencement of thelongest world kissing marathon in a popular amusement park, Ado-Ekiti, the Ekitistate capital.But Ekiti Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in a letter dated July 3, 2023 […]
Don Jazzy shocked fans yesterday, when he revealed that label act, Johnny Drille is MARRIED.
Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy shocked fans yesterday, when he revealed thatlabel act, Johnny Drille is MARRIED.While wishing the singer’s wife a happy birthday, the Nigerian producer andtalent manager had posted a photo taken with the COUPLE on the day of theirwedding with a heartwarming caption.Johnny Drille had also later confirmed the news with a […]
Nigerians who work as market traders or informal business ownersare to be targeted for Value Added Tax (VAT) payments
Millions of Nigerians who work as market traders or informal business ownersare to be targeted for Value Added Tax (VAT) payments, according to theauthorities.As many as 40 million people fall into this category, according to Nigeria’s federaltax agency and the Market Traders Association (Matan), which both say theywant to widen the country’s tax net.Under the […]
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has said it is engaging MC Alaga Iduro/Ijoko, in its bid to stem the rising spate of domestic violence among married couples in Lagos.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has said it is engagingmasters of ceremonies at wedding engagements, popularly known as ‘AlagaIduro/Ijoko’, in its bid to stem the rising spate of domestic violence amongmarried couples in Lagos.The agency, in a statement said it recognised the “crucial role” played by theseMCs in traditional wedding engagements, hence […]
Andy Murray maintained his record of never losing in the Wimbledon first round with an encouraging victory
Andy Murray maintained his record of never losing in the Wimbledon firstround with an encouraging victory over fellow Briton Ryan Peniston.Two-time champion Murray, ranked 40th in the world, claimed the win on CentreCourt 6-3 6-0 6-1.British number one Cameron Norrie, a semi-finalist last year, also won 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4 against Czech Tomas Machac.Both Norrie […]
Enyimba players have been rewarded with N20m cash gift for winning the2022/23 Nigeria Premier League title
Enyimba players have been rewarded with N20m cash gift for winning the2022/23 Nigeria Premier League title; as awarded by the Abia State Governor,Alex Otti.Enyimba won the title at the NPL Super Six playoffs held at the Mobolaji JohnsonArena, Onikan, Lagos last month.Former chairman of the club, Felix Anyansi-Agwu, head coach Finidi George,his assistants and other […]
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from Jenin refugee camp
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from Jenin refugee camp in theoccupied West Bank.This ends a major two-day operation during which 12 Palestinians and one Israelisoldier have been killed.Gunfire and explosions could be heard across Jenin camp as the news emergedon Tuesday evening.The Israeli military said later that it had intercepted five rockets fired towardssouthern Israel […]