WADA panel member quits over lifting of RUSADA ban
Olympic champion Beckie Scott resigned from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) committee which recommended ending Russia’s drug suspension on Saturday as the global watchdog defended its handling of the case.
NYG: Team Delta dominates swimming, wins 12 gold medals
Team Delta has dominated swimming event at the ongoing National Youth Games winning 12 out of the 19 available gold medals.
WADA set to lift ban on Russia’s RUSADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been given the green light to lift its ban on Russia’s drug-tainted testing authority (RUSADA) after a recommendation from investigators, the global doping watchdog said.
Ex-IAAF chief Lamine Diack faces fresh charges
French authorities have added to former IAAF president Lamine Diack’s legal problems by charging him with favouring his son in negotiations over sponsorship and TV rights, sources close to the case revealed on Friday.
989 athletes register for Coal City marathon
No fewer than 989 long distance athletes have registered for the forthcoming Enugu City Half-Marathon, tagged “Coal City International Marathon’’.
I want to be world champion – NYG gold medalist
Prestige Archibong, a 10-year-old Scrabble Gold Medalist for Team Akwa Ibom at the ongoing 4th National Youth Games, says his desire is to be world champion in the sport.
NYG: Team Lagos sweeps gymnastics, weightlifting gold
Team Lagos have a haul of medals in Gymnastics and Weightlifting events at the ongoing National Youth Games, taking place at the University of Ilorin in Ilorin, Kwara State.
NYG: David Aiyenugba shines as Kwara claims gold in football
David Aiyenugba, the son of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele, made several breathtaking saves on Wednesday to help Team Kwara win gold in the ongoing National Youth Games
IOC backs daylight savings to ease Tokyo 2020 heat fears
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday backed calls by Japanese organisers to implement daylight savings time at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as concerns mount over athlete safety in soaring temperatures.
National Youth Games: LOC Chairman optimistic of good outing
Prof. Basil Eke, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the 4th National Youth Games, says he is optimistic of a good outing as previous challenges have been surmounted.
Athletes proud to represent Lagos at National Youth Games
Athletes representing Lagos State at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Ilorin, Kwara State, have described the opportunity as a privilege they so much cherish and are proud of.
Mo Farah wins 5th consecutive Great North Run
Mo Farah delivered a dominant performance to claim a record fifth victory in the Great North Run on Sunday in the latest step in his bid to win a major marathon.
Nigeria loses 2022 Youth Olympic Games rights to Senegal
Nigeria have lost the hosting rights for the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2022 to Senegal, which submitted a better proposal.
Mo Farah eyes history bid in Great North Run
Mo Farah will have history in his sights on Sunday as the British star chases a record fifth Great North Run title.
Usain Bolt takes one week leave from soccer
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will put his efforts to carve out a football career on hold for a week to fulfil a “previously planned” overseas commitment, the A-League’s Central Coast Mariners said on Saturday.
Former world half marathon champion Paul Koech dies at 49
Paul Koech, a former world half marathon champion and long-time teammate of Kenyan great Paul Tergat, has died. He was 49.
Are Feyisetan: Nigeria will host, win 2019 Powerlifting World Championships
As Nigeria prepares to host the 2019 Powerlifting World Championships in Lagos, Are Feyisetan, the national coach of the Nigeria Para Powerlifting team, has boasted that the country would host and win the event.
NSDFI chief promises effective utilisation of athletes’ N900m grant
Mr Olajide Fashikun, Director-General, Nigeria Sports Development Fund Incorporated (NSDFI), has promised effective use of the N900 million grant being planned for Nigerian athletes.
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Kebbi group calls on APC to stick to direct primaries
The Kebbi Development Forum (KDF) has called on national leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) to stick to its direct primaries policy to give a level playing ground for all aspirants in the state.
North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Olympic Games bid
The two Koreans have agreed to pursue a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympic Games, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Whistleblower warns WADA of ‘catastrophe’ if Russia ban eased
Whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov said Tuesday the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) risked a "catastrophe for clean sport" if it lifts a suspension against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency later this week.
Governor Okowa mourns former aide
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday mourned the demise of his Special Adviser on Investments, Mr Sunday Ozege, who was killed on Tuesday by suspected gunmen along the Benin bypass in Edo.
Seven inmates die after prison riot
Seven inmates died Tuesday after a riot at an overcrowded prison in the northern Brazilian state of Para following a failed escape attempt, authorities said.
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Herbalist arrested for allegedly trying to kill his apprentice for money ritual
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Governor Fayose: I haven’t committed Ekiti to any debt
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said that he has not committed the state to any debt either by taking bond or borrowing from any financial institution since he assumed office for the second time on October 16, 2014 till date.
Police urge Enugu residents to disregard IPOB sit-at-home order
The police command in Enugu state on Thursday, said the recent sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should be disregarded and urged residents to go about their normal businesses.
2019: Eze Madumere submits guber form, promises good governance
Prince Eze Madumere, the Imo State deputy governor submitted hos expression of interest and nomination forms on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat, Abuja, amidst jubilation by his supporters
President Buhari appoints Zainab Ahmed as Kemi Adeosun’s replacement
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, as the replacement for Kemi Adeosun who resigned as the minister for finance on Friday.