IGP sets up planning, evaluation team for polls
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, on Wednesday constituted an Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Team to ensure the effective deployment of operatives before, during and after the…
New Naira Policy: IMF asks FG, CBN to extend February 10 deadline
The International Monetary Fund has called on the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the February 10 deadline set for the cessation of old 200, 500…
NPFL: IMC weilds hammer again
Far reaching disciplinary measures were rolled out by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday even as various requests by clubs for change…
Supreme Court Restrains CBN From Implementing Deadline For Old Naira Notes Validity
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has restrained the Federal Government from implementing the February 10 Deadline for the old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes to stop being legal tenders.…
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay submit joint bid to host 2030 World Cup
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have officially submitted their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup – 100 years after the inaugural tournament was held in Montevideo, Uruguay. The…
Turkish goalkeeper Turkaslan dies following earthquake
Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor has confirmed that Turkish goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following an earthquake in his home country. More than 5,000 people have lost their lives and…
LeBron James becomes NBA all-time leading scorer
LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 39-year-old record to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in regular season. Los Angeles Lakers star James hit 38 points in a 133-130 defeat…
Bendel Insurance’s Imade not chasing individual titles
League joint-top scorer, Osarenkhoe Imade has cooled talks tipping him to win the highest goal scorer award for the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League. The Bendel Insurance striker, who has…
Alfa Romeo become first Formula 1 team to unveil 2023 car
The Switzerland-based outfit Alfa Romeo have become the first team to unveil a 2023 Formula 1 design as the start of the new season beckons. Entering their final year under…
Nordic nations Olympic committees want ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes upheld at Paris 2024
The Olympic committees of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark have backed calls for the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld for the Paris 2024 Games. In…