Dangote set to halt its fuel supply to the Nigerian market due to a standstill in the naira-for-crude agreement.
Dangote Refinery is poised to suspend the loading of petroleum products destined for the Nigerian market, following a deadlock in the renegotiation of the naira-for-crude deal. Despite this setback, the refinery will continue its export activities, as it sources all its crude oil from the global market, conducting transactions in U.S. dollars. The refinery has […]
Courtois faces the music and hopes controversy over self-exile is over
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said on Tuesday he had thrashed out the circumstances of his lengthy exile from the national side with teammates on his return and hoped the controversy over his almost two-year absence was now settled. Courtois, 32, has not played for Belgium since June 2023 when he walked out ahead of a […]
Thuram drops out of France squad due to ankle injury
France forward Marcus Thuram will miss their two-legged Nations League quarter-final against Croatia due to an ankle injury. The French Football Federation made this known in a statement late on Monday. The 27-year-old Inter Milan striker, named in Didier Deschamp’s 24-man squad last week, said after Inter’s 4-1 aggregate win over Feyenoord in the Champions […]
Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets […]
Insatiable Ingebrigtsen targets 1,500m world double
Despite the incredible success he has enjoyed so far in his career, Jakob Ingebrigtsen has never won a world title in the 1,500 metres and that is something he is determined to put right, indoors and out, in Nanjing and Tokyo this season. The Norwegian arrived in China at the weekend for next week’s world […]
IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president on Thursday. Outgoing President Thomas Bach, in his speech at the Olympic academy near the ancient stadium, made only a fleeting reference to Thursday’s key vote where seven […]
Former Olympian and coach Phiri suspended after athletes test positive
Zambian former Olympic sprinter and current USA Track & Field coach Gerald Phiri has been provisionally suspended after three athletes coached by him tested positive for the prohibited substance cardarine, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Tuesday. Phiri was suspended as part of an open joint investigation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency. The AIU […]
Daniel Regha Posts Images of Himself Engaging in Mobility Exercises Beneath a Bamboo Tree
Social media personality Daniel Regha has sparked a flurry of reactions online after posting a photo of himself performing mobility exercises under a bamboo tree. Daniel Regha, known for his controversial social media post, recently posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) that ignited a wave of reactions from amused users. The image has garnered […]
Belgium strengthen squad for Nations League playoff
Belgium have called up Ameen Al-Dakhil and Michy Batshuayi as cover for their Nations League playoff against Ukraine as coach Rudi Garcia prepares for players withdrawing because of injury. Centre back Al Dakhil, 22, has won six previous caps, including Belgium’s last outing against Israel in November, while 32-year-old striker Batshuayi is a 10-year veteran […]