Women boxing
5 Aug 2024
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, has defended boxers Imane Khelif of Algeria, and Lin Yu-Ting of Taiwan amid controversy over their gender, stating that they both met the “clear definition of a woman” and underlined that “we are not going to engage in a politically motivated culture war.”
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The arraignment of Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, a former resident pastor of First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, and five others over an alleged N620 million fraud was stalled on Thursday due to the absence of the prosecution counsel. The case, marked CR/1045/24, was scheduled for Thursday for the arraignment of the defendants before Justice…
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Chelsea have completed the double signing of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon, agreeing a combined fee of around £62.5 million ($81 million) for the pair. The Portuguese club announced the deals late on Wednesday, confirming 17-year-old winger Quenda would join the Blues for just under £44 million and Essugo for £18.5 million.…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has began the demolition of properties in Kano and cause dispute with residents who claim to have legal ownership of the affected homes. The demolition comes after a longstanding dispute over the sale of the properties, which residents argue was approved by the federal government. Reacting to the…
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A devastating explosion near Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi expressway resulted in a significant loss of life, with numerous fatalities feared, and many more individuals sustaining a range of injuries. The blast also severed access to the heavily trafficked road in the Federal Capital Territory, causing widespread disruption. A series of subsequent explosions exacerbated the…
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Former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri has slammed AriseTV broadcaster Reuben Abati over what he claims is a politically biased interpretation of President Bola Tinubu recent declaration in Rivers State. Omokri made the accusations in a viral video shared on Wednesday, in response to Abati’s analysis on Arise Television. Abati, in the TV segment, had…
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The Benue State Police Command, through its Operation Zenda Joint Taskforce, has undertaken a series of raids across the state that are part of a concerted effort to combat criminal activities and enhance public safety. The Police operatives neutralized 12 armed bandits and recovered several illegal firearms in a series of raids aimed at tackling…
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Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described as fake the viral news that a court order has been obtained to prevent the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from resuming duties in Government House, Port Harcourt. Ehie urged the public to disregard the false claim, allegedly…
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The FCT Police Command has confirmed the death of six persons, with 14 cars burnt in a devastating accident in Abuja that triggered a wildfire. The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident, noted that the command deeply regrets the tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 19, 2025, at…
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The Abia State Police Command has dismissed a Mobile Police Inspector, Kufere Moses, over alleged unethical conduct. The decision, aimed at maintaining discipline within the force, was officially announced on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa. The statement…
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An Ogun High Court has heard how a suspected armed robber, identified simply as Moses, allegedly raped a housewife on her farm in the Sagamu area of the state. Testifying before Justice O. S. Oloyede, Japhet Akawe recounted the incident as part of the ongoing trial of Moses for alleged rape and armed robbery. He…