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Tobi Amusan Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, has not been cleared to participate in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary next week, World Athletics declared on Sunday. Reports said that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) had earlier removed Amusan’s name from the upcoming competition as she was still being investigated for alleged doping. AFN, however, later included her name …

Investors in Nigeria’s capital market raked in N185 billion profit on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, as trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group closed positively as the All-Share Index gained 0.43% and increased to 71,250.17 from 70,946.83 recorded at the close of the previous trading day. Market capitalization increased today by N165.99 billion to N38.99 trillion from …

Nigerian-born English boxer, Anthony Joshua says he does not feel pressure any more since he is no longer a heavyweight champion. Joshua said this after he defeated Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven of their midnight of Saturday at London’s O2 Arena. The win – Joshua’s first stoppage win in two and half years – sets up a …

Yemi Adeyemo To Host Live Recording & Concert “The River” We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy …

iPremier League strugglers Everton are close to being sold to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners. The financially-stricken Toffees resumed discussions with the American company after talks with MSP Sports Capital collapsed in August. The takeover will bring to an end the tumultuous tenure of owner Farhad Moshiri, who first invested in 2016. A source close to Moshiri said Everton have sought investment …

Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon were on target for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they seal a 3-2 win over Mozambique in a friendly game on Monday. The Eagles trailed after six minutes following a shock goal conceded with Francis Uzoho in goal. Uzoho, who had made a howler in the team’s previous friendly game against Saudi …

Police operatives in Imo have arrested three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for alleged extortion in the state. The spokesman for the state police command, Henry Okoye, who confirmed the development to journalists on Tuesday in Owerri, said the operatives also arrested two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a 37-year-old …

Super Eagles and Napoli forward has been awarded the Italian footballers’ association player of the year The Nigeria international was presented with the award this week after he helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years. “Thank you for the recognition and awards, thank you my family, friends and supporters for your votes and unending support,” Osimhen said …

This line-up of stories will help you discover the latest happenings around the tech world, today. 1. Tunisia’s Bako Motors launches urban mobility drive Bako Motors, a trailblazing Tunisian-German solar car startup, has launched an urban mobility drive after making substantial strides in the road transportation sub-sector. Boubaker Siala, CEO of Bako Motors, made this known in a press release …

A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Yomi Awoniyi, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Awoniyi, who served as Kogi deputy governor during Idris Wada’s administration from 2011 – 2015, was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Secretariat on Tuesday in Abuja. He resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on September 7. …