Dapo Abiodun Appoints Tunde Onakoya Sports Ambassador
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed National Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, the Sports Ambassador of the State, following his world record-breaking chess marathon campaign at the Times Square in New York. Governor Abiodun who disclosed this yesterday when he received Onakoya in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, also announced the commencement of […]
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo. The extension, for an unspecified amount of time, will keep 1,198 personnel of the South African National Defence Force in eastern Congo, where they are part of a U.N. peacekeeping force helping Congo […]
Megan Thee Stallion accused of harassment by cameramanÂ
American Rapper, Megan Thee Stallion has been accused of fat-shaming her former cameraman – and having sex next to him in a car – in a new lawsuit. The US rapper is alleged to have made an “intolerable” work environment by ex-employee Emilio Garcia, who also claims a change to his contract left him with […]
Nadal will only play French Open if he can ‘compete well’
Rafael Nadal says he will only play at the French Open next month if he feels “capable enough to compete”. The 14-time champion at Roland Garros, missed the French Open for the first time in 19 years through injury in 2023. The 37-year-old Spaniard has already indicated he plans to retire after the 2024 season, […]
Everton dent Liverpool’s title challenge with 2-nil victory in Merseyside derby
Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby last night at Goodison Park since 2010 beating Liverpool 2-nil. The result leaves Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations in ruins, as it keeps Jurgen Klopp’s men still three points adrift of leaders Arsenal and only one point in front of defending champions Manchester City, who have […]
Germany to hike pensions nationwide by 4.57%
The more than 21 million pensioners in Germany would receive a substantial 4.57 per cent pension increase beginning on July 1, after the German Cabinet approved the adjustment on Wednesday in Berlin. With this increase, pensions are set to rise faster than inflation in the country. The pension increase would apply equally to the entire […]
President Tinubu approves take-off of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. According to a statement today by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees. In the performer category, this year’s inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield were selected as the […]
Mass arrests made as protests over War in Gaza spread across US universities
Protests over the war in Gaza have taken hold in some prominent universities in the US, as security officials make prompt arrests to defuse the demonstrations. Police moved to break up an encampment at New York University (NYU) on Monday night, making a number of arrests; Dozens of students were arrested at Yale earlier in […]
UEFA to confirm 26-man squads for Euro 2024
UEFA is set to confirm nations will have 26-man squads for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. A meeting of the European governing body’s national competitions committee voted in favour of the change, which is set to be ratified by the executive committee later this week. UEFA had planned to revert to 23-man squads after […]