ISTANBUL— Five African fighters took home medals from the Women’s Boxing World Championships in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with three of them silver.On Thursday evening Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Mozambique’s Helena Panguane missed out on gold medal…
Day: May 22, 2022
WTTC West Africa Qualifiers: Mati, Bello Win Singles Events
Taiwo Mati knocked out two former champions to win his maiden title in the men’s singles event at the WTTC West Africa Regional Qualifiers, while Fatimo Bello claimed her third consecutive title in the women’s singles of the competition.Mati, who finis…
0sun 2022: I’m not for “fire for fire” politics – Gov. Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyeola of Osun, says he is not ready to engage in “fire for fire politics ” as being propagated by some politicians ahead of the forthcoming July 16 governorship election in the state.Oyetola said that the desperation of some politicians…
Why I resigned as Ondo SDP chairman – Ogunbameru
The immediate past Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Prince Dele Ogunbameru, says that he resigned his position to foster unity in the party.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogunbameru, at the party congress held…
Minister Claims Global Excellence’s Sports Personality Of The Year Award
In recognition of his role in the social and economic development of Nigeria in the youth and sports sector, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has been awarded the Sports Personality of the Year by popular lifestyle and showbiz m…
2023: Lawan woos delegates in Jigawa ahead of APC primary
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Saturday sought the support of Jigawa delegates ahead of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Lawan, an APC presidential aspirant, said he possessed all the required experiences to lea…
Dei-Dei Mayhem: FCTA Delegation Visits Victims’ Family
A delegation from the Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has visited and condoled with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the last week’s mayhem that erupted, in the aftermath of a fatal a…
Oyetola’s achievements will make him win 2nd term – Emeritus professor
An emeritus professor, Razaq Abubakre, has predicted that the achievements of Osun governor, Gboyega Oyetola in his first tenure will make him win a second term in office.Oyetola has been re-nominated by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) t…
NDLEA Arrests Brazilian Returnee For Importing Cocaine
Operatives of Nigeria’s Anti-narcotic agency, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted 24 parcels of cocaine concealed in 12 tyres of lawn mowers imported into the country through the Port Harcourt International Airport, PHIA b…
2023 presidency: Youths stage simultaneous capacity rally for Yahaya Bello in 23 states
Youths across the country on the aegis of Rescue Nigeria Mission on Saturday, held rallies in 23 states of the federation in support of Gov . Yahaya Bello’s 2023 presidential ambition.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that it was a simultaneous …