Alleged assault: Defendant’s absence stalled trial
The trial of a man, Onyeji Ikechukwu, charged with assaulting his girlfriend, was stalled on Tuesday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Zuba, due to his absence.
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Libya hires Aliou Cisse as new head coach
The Libyan football federation announced Tuesday in a statement posted on Facebook the appointment of AFCON-winner Aliou Cisse as new head coach of the national team.
Assar, Aruna lead African charge at WTT Champions Chongqing 2025
The 2025 ITTF Africa Cup champion, Omar Assar of Egypt, and his continental rival, Quadri Aruna of Nigeria, are among the top 32 players in the world set to compete for glory at the $800,000 prize money WTT Champions Chongqing 2025, in China.
CAF EGA: Pinnick, nine others battle for five FIFA council seats
Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick is among the candidates vying to retain his seat on the FIFA Council as elections take place at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday.
Olopade lists gains of Are’s election as West Africa Rugby’s vice president
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has described as ‘massive’ the emergence of the president of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr Ademola Are, as the first vice president of the Union of West African Rugby Federations.
Chelle’s 23-man final list ready this week
‘Super Eagles need total support to qualify for 2026 World Cup’ An official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said that the Super Eagles Manager, Eric Sekou Chelle, will release the final list of players for the forthcoming U.S., Canada, and Mexico 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Ex-Kaduna LG chair Rabo defends minister against sack over nonperformance
A former chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nasara Rabo, has countered allegations of underperformance against the Minister of Environment, Mal. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, saying that the minister ranks top among those in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Government.
Eniola wins gold at Spanish Para Badminton International II
Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has added another prestigious gold medal to her collection with victory at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International II in Vitoria. This makes it 11 out of 11 in internationals she has played so far.