South Africa’s Zwane handed three-match ban after red card against Mexico
South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has been handed an extended three-match suspension following his red card in last week's World Cup opener against Mexico, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Mother of Cape Verde’s Vozinha gets US visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde’s breakout star goalkeeper, Vozinha, has successfully been granted a visa to enter the United States.
Rule of Law must prevail over political desperation, SAN tells FG
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Musibau Adetunmbi, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the rule of law over political considerations, warning that desperation for power could weaken democratic institutions and governance. Adetunmbi, who is lead counsel to the Accord Party, made the call on Wednesday during an interview […]
Hezbollah chief hails Iran’s ‘great victory’ after deal with US
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war was a “great victory”, and urged Lebanon to seize the moment to expel Israeli forces.
Marketers retain high petrol prices despite Dangote Refinery reduction
Fuel marketers across Abuja on Wednesday continued to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at old prices more than 24 hours after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot price.
Ogun residents protest collapsing bridge, appeal to Abiodun for urgent intervention
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Residents of Sodeke-Titun Ilupeju, Oke Odo, and 22 other communities in the Sabo area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over the deteriorating condition of a bridge linking their communities to the Lafenwa-Sabo axis. The protesters urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to urgently […]
