The International Olympic Committee on Friday firmly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allegation that it was using “ethnic discrimination” against Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.

Second-placed Nice welcome rivals Marseille to the Allianz Riviera on Saturday amid conflicting form for the two teams, though only four places separate them in the table.

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has reiterated the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and militant group Hamas.

AC Milan will defend their two-point Serie A lead on Sunday night when they face Juventus, a huge match which threatens to be overshadowed by a gambling scandal rocking Italian football.

Niger’s military rulers said they had foiled an attempt by Mohamed Bazoum, the former president they ousted in a coup in July, to escape their custody on Thursday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Friday she was separating from her partner, the father of her daughter, after he was recorded making sleazy comments and seemingly admitting an affair.

World football governing body FIFA has eulogized Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her penalty-saving heroics and superb performance in the UEFA women’s Champions League playoff win against Wolfsburg on Wednesday.

Nigerian multi-talented music producer Ikechukwu Clinton Nnaemeka popularly known as Ragee, has joined forces with Grammy-winning music producer, Philip “Hardwerk” Constable to produce American singer, Chris Brown’s latest single “Sensational.”

Sergio Ramos has not played against Real Madrid since 2005 but on Saturday, his Sevilla team welcome the Spanish league leaders to the Sanchez-Pizjuan for a reunion.

Nollywood’s multi-talented star Uche Ben Nwaezeapu, popularly known as Uche Ben, has once again captured the industry’s attention with his latest production, Fate’s Scribble.

Sean Dyche has confirmed Everton have no fresh injury concerns following the international break with the 243rd Merseyside derby set to take place this weekend.

The Kogi Commissioner of Police, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, on Thursday, ordered an investigation into an alleged attack on a Police officer in an alleged political clash in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi.

Manchester City are aiming to avoid a third straight Premier League defeat for the first time in seven years when they host Brighton on Saturday, while Arsenal will provide a stiff test for resurgent Chelsea. Four sides are in the running to top the table at some stage this weekend, starting with Liverpool when they take on […]

The Hamas-controlled interior ministry said several displaced people sheltering at a church compound in Gaza were killed and injured after an Israeli strike late Thursday.

By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Transportation/Marine and Blue Economy has marked the 2023 Civil Service Week Ministerial Recognition Awards celebration to honor deserving officers who have exhibited excellence in the discharge of their duties.  The celebration has been held every year since 2020 to encourage effective discharge of work, diligence and commitment […]