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15 May 2024
Caster Semenya said Wednesday's hearing at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) into whether the double Olympic champion can be required to lower her testosterone levels to compete was an "important day" as her costly legal marathon entered its last lap. The 33-year-old runner won an earlier round at the ECHR, which last July…
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's "erratic" comments and his open support for the extreme-right AfD party in an interview published Saturday. The world's wealthiest man -- who owns social media platform X -- has in a string of posts attacked several European leaders and ruffled feathers on the continent. Asked about interference by…
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The Bauchi State Government through its Ministry of Agriculture has budgeted to spend N39.6million to purchase two motorcycles while voting N4.2million for the purchase of two desktop computers in the 2025 budget. The State Governor, Bala Mohammed had presented the sum of N465,085, 248, 317.12 while the House of Assembly increased the amount by N2billion…
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Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a he-goat valued at ₦200,000 to mark his child’s naming ceremony. The arrest, confirmed by the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, occurred on January 2, 2025, in the Odeda area of the state. Waris and his alleged accomplice, Ajayi…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the rationing of power supply for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)’s customers in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between Jan. 6 and Jan. 20. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager, Public Affairs made the announcement in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Mbah said that…
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Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has completed his move to Valencia, joining from Real Sociedad on a half season loan deal. Valencia confirmed the loan signing of Sadiq on Saturday morning in a statement on their official website and social media platforms. "Valencia CF has reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the signing of…
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The Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba, has attributed the significant decline in oil theft, illegal refining, and environmental pollution to the operational successes achieved by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) in 2024. Speaking at the Regimental Dinner Night hosted by the Headquarters 6 Division at Python…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly revealed how he helped installed Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State in 2023. According to Wike, Fubara did not even purchase a nomination form or declare his intention to run for office; instead, he, (Wike) handed him the form and assured…
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Myanmar's embattled junta government on Saturday said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day. The military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 coup that ended Myanmar's brief democratic experiment and plunged the nation into turmoil. More than 5,800 prisoners…
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A fire at a vegetable market in north China killed eight people and injured 15 on Saturday, local authorities reported. "The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment and are currently not in life-threatening danger," the Qiaoxi District People's Government said after the blaze in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing. The fire at…
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Which matches your vibe? Music has a way of defining our moments, and 2024 has been a phenomenal year for fans of Afrobeats and Nigerian music, delivering unforgettable albums that reflect joy, resilience, and cultural pride. From Ayra Starr’s youthful reflections to Wizkid's soulful tribute to his late mother, this year has been packed with…