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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Newcastle beat West Ham 1-0 to boost top four bid
Newcastle reignited their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Guimaraes sealed a controversial 1-0 win at West Ham on Monday.
Zimbabwe’s coach plots Super Eagles’ fall in Uyo
Reports emanating from Harare claim that Zimbabwe’s Head Coach, Michael Nees, has allegedly identified Super Eagles’ Achilles heels, which he will deploy against the team in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo, later this month.
Chelsea go fourth as Spurs salvage Bournemouth draw
Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Marc Cucurella’s rocket sealed a 1-0 win over Leicester, while Tottenham fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth on Sunday.
Dikko reaffirms commitment to sports renaissance at awards
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, at the weekend, reaffirmed his commitment to the restructuring of the country’s sports sector to make it attractive to private sector investors.
Djokovic crashes out at Indian Wells as Alcaraz sails through
Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp as two-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz advanced.
Coaches welcome more competitive Super Rugby landscape
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua hope their first wins of the Super Rugby season will mark a turning point in a competition shaping as more even than in recent years.