The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the newly appointed Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle. The ceremony took place on Monday, January, 13, at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Chelle’s appointment last Tuesday, making him the 42nd substantive head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF President, Alhaji …
Djokovic Survives Early Scare to Begin Record Slam Quest
Novak Djokovic, the former world number one and Serbian tennis legend, kicked off his campaign for an 11th Australian Open title and an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in dramatic fashion on Monday. Facing 19-year-old American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy in his Grand Slam main draw debut, Djokovic endured a first-set shock before recovering to …
Frances Tiafoe Battles Through Challenges to Claim Hard-Fought Australian Open Win
American tennis star Frances Tiafoe showcased resilience and determination in a dramatic first-round Australian Open match against France’s Arthur Rinderknech, battling through illness to emerge victorious in a grueling five-set clash. Despite vomiting on the court during the fourth set, Tiafoe rallied to claim one of the toughest wins of his career, with a final …
Update: Pilot killed in ultralight plane crash at Fogg Dam, south-east of Darwin, identified
A man in his 60s smiling, selfie photo, sitting in an open airplane with a helmet on and dark sunglasses. Land below him. A recreational pilot who was killed in an ultralight aircraft crash at Fogg Dam on Sunday has been identified as 63-year-old Mark Christie according to ABC News report. The aircraft was also …
President Tinubu approves ban on homosexuality, Lesbianism and others in military
President Bola Tinubu has barred military personnels in Nigeria from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. According to Punch News, the ban is contained in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service signed by President Bola Tinubu …
Man, 63, Killed in Light Plane Crash South-East of Darwin
A 63-year-old man has died, and a 29-year-old woman has been hospitalized following a light plane crash in the Fogg Dam recreational area, south-east of Darwin. Emergency services were alerted to the crash at around 10:20 am on Sunday, according to ABC News. The aircraft reportedly had two passengers on board. Search and rescue teams, …
“Dutton Pledges to Revive the Aussie Dream, Accuses Albanese of Governing by Fear at Campaign Rally”
Australian opposition leader, Peter Dutton aligns his personal story with Liberal values and promises to address the cost-of-living crisis as he launches his campaign ahead of the federal election. According to 7 News, opposition Leader Peter Dutton has launched his federal election campaign with a passionate pledge to “restore the Australian dream,” while sharply criticizing …
Australian Open 2025 Begins: A Grand Slam to Remember
The highly anticipated Australian Open 2025 kicks off today, Sunday, January 12, and runs through to January 26 in Melbourne. Known as the “Happy Slam,” this beloved tennis event draws the world’s top players to Melbourne Park for two weeks of electrifying action. Reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka is set to defend her title …
Two nurses reportedly raped while on duty in South Africa
Two nurses working at Chuene Clinic outside Polokwane were reportedly abducted and raped by an unknown assailant in the early hours of Friday, January 10, prompting a police investigation into the brutal attack. According to police spokesperson Brig Hlulani Mashaba, the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when the suspect gained entry to the clinic premises …
Sierra Leone reports first case of monkeypox
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease last year. According to the National Public Health Agency, the patient is a 27-year-old man from the rural district of the Western Zone, near the capital Freetown. “Health …