Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaking profit and sustainability rules
Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaking profit and sustainability rules Nottingham Forest has been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules. An independent commission found Forest’s losses to 2022-23 breached the threshold of £61m by £34.5m. The immediate loss of points means they drop below Luton Town into the Premier […]
Bill to reverse Gambia FGM reaches next stage
Gambian lawmakers on Monday debated whether to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, which has been on the rise in recent years despite activist campaigns to end the practice. The small West African nation imposed steep fines and jail sentences in 2015 for those who carry out female circumcision, known by the acronym FGM. […]
Minister Tijani Announces Global Collaboration to Safeguard Undersea Cables Amid Disruptions
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled plans to lead a global collaboration aimed at bolstering the protection of undersea cables, vital components of the digital infrastructure. Making the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Minister Tijani underscored the critical role these cables play in facilitating the digital economy. He […]
President Tinubu presents APC flag to Edo gov candidate, running mate
President Bola Tinubu has presented the All Progressives Congress party’s flag to the Edo gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, saying APC is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State slated for November 21st. President Tinubu who expressed the optimism while addressing a […]
Manchester United to play Coventry in FA Cup semi-finals
Holders Man City have been drawn against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Man Utd will face Championship side Coventry. The games will be played on the weekend of April 20/21 at Wembley. Manchester United progressed to the last four following an epic 4-3 win over Liverpool in extra-time. Their last-four opponents Coventry will […]
Vladmir Putin Secures Another Six-Year Term
Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term as Russian president, exit polls showed Sunday. The victory paved the way for the 71-year-old hardline former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years. After the win, Putin told reporters that Russia must make its army stronger and that the ‘noon against Putin’ […]
University Workers’ Union Direct Members To Begin Nationwide Strike Today Over Withheld Salaries
The leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has instructed their members across university and inter-university centre campuses nationwide to commence a withdrawal of services from Monday, 18 March. In a memo addressed to the branches of the unions dated Friday, […]
President Tinubu Gives Military ‘Full Authority’ To Bring Soldiers’ Killers To Justice
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the killing of military personnel in Delta State, denouncing the perpetrators as “cowardly” and calling for justice to be served. The tragic incident occurred in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State during a rescue mission, resulting in the death of a commanding officer, […]
Vybz Kartel’s Murder Conviction Overturned
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s conviction for murder has been overturned, marking a significant development in a case that has captivated the Caribbean nation for years. The 48-year-old artist, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 for the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams on the Caribbean island. However, […]
UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finalists Draw Set for Today
The much-anticipated draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals is scheduled to take place today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw will commence at 11 am UK time. The 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League has seen fierce competition, with eight top teams securing their spots in the quarter-finals. Among […]
