LEICESTER – In a bizarre and comical moment during Leicester City’s 2-0 victory over Southampton, Jamie Vardy added to his reputation as a Premier League mischief-maker with a cheeky stunt involving an injured referee. Midway through the first half at the King Power Stadium, debutant Premier League referee David Webb was accidentally knocked to the…
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete lbas (rtd) (centre), holding up Torch of Unity with support from Mrs Ikana Mbora, Team Leader of the National Sports Commission (right) and her colleague on Saturday in Rivers Government House, Port Harcourt. By Dianabasi Effiong The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), on Saturday in…
OGOJA – The global celebration of World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) resonated deeply in the heart of Ogoja, Cross River State, as the town joined the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) family in a vibrant grassroots event that brought together communities, refugees, and dignitaries in a powerful show of unity and inclusion. The event, held…
OTTAWA – Canadian hockey player Matt Petgrave will face no criminal charges in the slashing de*th of Adam Johnson. Johnson sadly passed after getting his neck sliced open in 2023. Petgrave was later arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by South Yorkshire Police. “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided it will not bring criminal charges against…
By Dianabasi Effiong The King’s Baton Relay will be hosted in Nigeria between June 15 and June 18, 2025, under the auspices of Commonwealth Sports and the Commonwealth Games, Nigeria. For the first time, each of the 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will receive its baton to customise and decorate, showcasing its unique cultural heritage….
CAIRO – Egyptian giants Al Ahly have officially parted ways with head coach Marcel Koller after a disappointing end to their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign. The club confirmed the Swiss tactician’s departure on Saturday evening, following their semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. After a goalless draw in Pretoria, a…
