China’s Li Fabin retained his 61kg Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance and a total lift of 310kg at the Paris Games on Wednesday, coming up just short of breaking his own world record.

The three-times world champion led off with an Olympic record lift of 143kg with his third attempt in the snatch and all but assured himself of gold when he hoisted…

Continue ReadingChina’s Li Fabin retained his 61kg Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance and a total lift of 310kg at the Paris Games on Wednesday, coming up just short of breaking his own world record.

Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women’s singles final at the Paris Olympics, the police said.

The suspect, a 29-year-old surnamed He, "maliciously fabricated information and blatantly defamed others, resulting in an adverse impact on society", the police at Daxing district said in a statement late…

Continue ReadingBeijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women’s singles final at the Paris Olympics, the police said.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has refuted claims of excessive force used by security agencies against #EndBadGovernance protesters.

The Police Chief made the clarification while speaking at a meeting of security agency heads in Abuja on Tuesday. Egbetokun said the police and military did not use live ammunition…

Continue ReadingThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has refuted claims of excessive force used by security agencies against #EndBadGovernance protesters.

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, on Tuesday highlighted the only possible way to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Sani said a senator must initiate Akpabio’s impeachment by consulting his colleagues and garnering enough numbers to push for his impeachment. He, however, warned that such a senator would be…

Continue ReadingShehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, on Tuesday highlighted the only possible way to impeach Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

A Philanthropist’s Transformative Impact: Hon. Abdisirat Khalif Ali Uplifts the Murule Community

In an era where political clout often overshadows genuine service, Hon. Abdisirat Khalif Ali stands as a resplendent beacon of hope for the Murule community. Despite not being an elected…

Continue ReadingA Philanthropist’s Transformative Impact: Hon. Abdisirat Khalif Ali Uplifts the Murule Community