Magistrate orders dispatch rider to clean hospital premises for one year
Magistrate Nneaka Lesley of a court in Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday ordered a dispatch rider, Alex Williams to clean the Kubwa General Hospital premises for one year, for theft.
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Runsewe assures of swift resolution of IBB Golf Club crisis
The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, yesterday, appealed for calm following the closure of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, by the Department of State Services (DSS). The prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, a major recreational and tourist attraction in Abuja, was sealed off on Saturday due to an internal leadership dispute. The Guardian gathered that the closure was linked to a power struggle, allegedly fueled by influential figures attempting to disrupt a scheduled extraordinary general meeting on the same day.
Aiteo, First Bank lead corporate support for South West Games
Oil and gas outfit, Aiteo as well as top players in the banking sector, including First Bank and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), have signed for the maiden South-West Games, which, according to the organisers, will empower the youths and aid the country’s rapid sports development. The South-West Games 2025 is a game-changing initiative poised to unearth exceptional talents and drive sustainable socio-economic transformation in the region. With enormous corporate support for the games, the organisers say that they are poised to redefine the country’s sports landscape. Speaking on the latest development, the president of the Organising Committee, Akogun Lanre Alfred, stated that the endorsement signals a strong corporate commitment to the development of sports as a vehicle for social and economic advancement.
Barca crush Atletico 4-2 in dramatic comeback
Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race on Sunday.
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child — now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an “otaku”, someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.
South West Games to honour Adenuga as Africa’s Pillar of Sports
The Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Michael Adenuga Jr., is set to receive one of the highest honours in African sports as he will be celebrated as the Pillar of Sports in Africa at the opening ceremony of the South West Games 2025. Slated to be held on March 26, at the Onikan Stadium, this prestigious recognition underscores his influence on sports development in Nigeria and across the continent, particularly in football, where his visionary sponsorship and commitment have left an indelible mark.
Guimaraes says Newcastle League Cup win ‘best day of my life’
Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes said Sunday’s 2-1 win against mighty Liverpool in the League Cup final, which ended the club’s 56-year wait for a major trophy, was the “best day of my life”.