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March 24, 2023

World Athletics bans transgender women athletes from female events

The governing body said the decision was taken to “protect the future of the female category.”

Female athletes used to illustrate this story
March 19, 2023

Referee disallows goal after watching replay on spectator’s phone

The video assistant referee (VAR) system is not in operation in the country’s second-tier games.

Referee Mohamed Farouk
January 15, 2023

NPFL: Remo Stars, Rivers United win at home; Abia Warriors stun Rangers as Sunshine, Dakkada grab late equalisers

Three away wins, two home wins, four draws producing a combined 22 goals were recorded in various venues across the nation.

Remo Stars and Rangers
January 15, 2023

Bandits burn Catholic priest alive in Niger; police begin manhunt

Another victim, identified as Father Collins sustained gunshot wounds in his shoulder while attempting to escape from the burning building.

Bandits and Reverend Father Isaac Achi
January 14, 2023

Cash-strapped Ghana slams $773 million tax penalties on MTN

The penalty, which the largest African carrier is contesting, was imposed as the nation battles a debt crisis and record inflation.

MTN and President Nana Akufo-Addo
January 14, 2023

Over 30 million children racked by acute malnutrition in Nigeria, 14 other countries: UN

Experts said perennial conflict, climate change, COVID-19 and rising costs of living triggered the crisis.

United Nations and malnourished Nigerian kids
January 14, 2023

Police ‘rescue’ American woman who flew to Nigeria to meet Yahoo boy

The police also said the woman is in safe custody ahead of her return home to the United States.

CP Paul Odama
January 14, 2023

Bauchi varsity gets 26 new professors

The list carries 14 professors and 12 associate professors. 

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
January 14, 2023

Osun tribunal reserves ruling on voting irregularities, Adeleke’s certificate forgery

Former Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had on August 5, 2022, submitted a petition before the tribunal in Osogbo.

Gboyega Oyeola and Ademola Adeleke