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WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday. Despite a
NGX CEO Emerges African Exchanges Association President
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka, has been appointed President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), effective September 30, 2026. Chiemeka, who also
‘2026 is the new 1789’: French students take school anger to Paris streets
As drums pounded and chants rang out, 16-year-old Yanis, flanked by a knot of friends, rattled off why he had joined tens of thousands surging through the streets of Paris
Benue govt, PDP clash over threat to pull down billboards
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have sharply disagreed over the planned removal of unauthorised billboards across the state, with the
Rival clubs demand title stripping, transfer bans for Man City
By Adegboyega Adeleye Rival Premier League clubs are calling for Manchester City to face a range of punishments, including title stripping and transfer bans, if the club’s appeal against its
N100bn Audit Query: Reps give FCT area councils seven-day final ultimatum
By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a seven-day final summons to officials of the six Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils over outstanding
UEFA monitoring Man City’s 115-charge case, considers action after appeal
By Adegboyega Adeleye UEFA is monitoring Manchester City’s financial-rule case and will wait until the end of the Premier League’s disciplinary process before considering any potential action against Manchester City,
Insecurity: Armed men ambush commercial vehicle, kill driver in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A commercial driver, Igba Agenewe, has been killed by suspected armed men while three soldiers travelling in his vehicle were reportedly abducted along the Anyiin-Ayilamo road
2027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter Obi
The convener of The Alternative movement, Segun Sowunmi, has said Peter Obi cannot successfully contest the 2027 presidential election alone, arguing that the contest requires a strong political structure. Sowunmi
‘The world thanks you’ — Neymar bids farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina final game
By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazilian football star Neymar has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine captain’s final appearance for the country against Benin at the Estadio
