Thierry Darlan
31 Aug
NBA Africa, an affiliate of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has officially announced the return of its original documentary series, "Born and Bred," with the second season premiering on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, on the NBA App. This season promises to captivate basketball enthusiasts with five compelling episodes that delve into the lives of current…
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Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was "almost 100 percent healed," and he was ready to aim for his 100th ATP title in Doha this month. "There's no longer any muscle tear. The injury is almost 100 percent healed and I'm ready to go for more victories," Djokovic…
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Alessandro Nesta was recalled as Monza coach on Monday after the Serie A club sacked his replacement, Salvatore Bocchetti, with the team bottom in Italy's top flight. Monza confirmed the decision with two short statements, with 48-year-old Nesta continuing his contract until the end of the season which reportedly has an option for another year…
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Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi on Sunday in Abakaliki approved the appointment of Prof Michael Awoke as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU). The announcement of the new VC is contained in a press statement signed by Dr Monday Uzor, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor and made available to…
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The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has warned against a campaign of calumny against those entrusted with leadership positions in the zone. MBCG President, Comrade Abel Ikanni, in a statement, on Monday, in Abuja called, on the citizenry to acknowledge the contribution of leaders who positively impacted the citizenry from the zone. "It is not…
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The International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Monday it is to take legal action against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the inclusion of Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting at last year's Olympic Games. The two female boxers had been excluded from the IBA's 2023 world championships after the fighters failed gender eligibility…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has hailed the Federal High Court ruling over the Commission’s authority to regulate competition and consumer protection across all sectors, including telecommunications. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the matter was instituted by Emeka Nnubia, a shareholder of MTN and a legal practitioner, who sought…
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Nigeria has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of Dr Sam Nujoma, the founding President of the southern African country. Nujoma, a revolutionary leader and key figure in Namibia’s liberation struggle from South African rule, died on Saturday at the age of 95 years. The Minister of Foreign…
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has threatened to hand over suspended officials of the Nasarawa State Teachers' Service Commission (NSTSC) and top government officials involved in the alleged extortion of money from applicants for employment to security agencies. Sule handed down the threat after receiving a report of the committee set up to investigate irregularities…
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The National Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Professor Saleh Usman, has allayed fears over cancelled deals in Saudi Arabia and possible impact on intending pilgrims. Instead, the NAHCON chairman reaffirmed that no single pilgrim duly registered for the 2025 pilgrimage would be left behind in Nigeria. Responding to allegations by the Forum of…
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The judge of a Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Binta Nyako, has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), indefinitely. Nyako adjourned the suit on Monday following Kanu’s insistence that the judge cannot preside over his case since she had recused herself. He arrived at the court…