Weightlifting Corruption, Doping Accusations ‘Very Serious’
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) described as “very serious and worrying” accusations made by a German broadcaster of corruption and doping cover-ups at the International Weightlifting Federation(IWF). ARD, who broke the story on Russia’s state doping scandal, claim prominent weightlifters were rarely subject to tests, while some controllers were allegedly taking cash to accept manipulated […]
Cowboys To Hire Former Packers Coach McCarthy
The Dallas Cowboys are set to appoint former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy following the sacking of Jason Garrett, reports said Monday. McCarthy, who has been unemployed since parting company with the Packers after 13 seasons in 2018, has agreed terms with the Cowboys, ESPN reported. The 56-year-old’s reported appointment comes just 24 […]
Sibley Enjoys ‘One Of Best Days’ After Maiden Test Hundred
Dom Sibley said he enjoyed “one of the best days” of his life on Monday as he nudged his way to a maiden Test century in the shadow of an astonishing innings by Ben Stokes which put England in a strong position to win the second Test and square the series against South Africa. Set […]
Investigation Finds No Evidence Of Racial Abuse At Rudiger
Tottenham confirmed on Monday that a club and police investigation has found no evidence of racial abuse aimed at Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger. The German defender complained that he was subjected to monkey chants in his side’s 2-0 win at Spurs on December 22. The match was temporarily halted and announcements made over the public address […]
Worcester’s Fatialofa To Have Surgery On Neck Injury
Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa will undergo surgery on a neck injury suffered in Saturday’s Premiership match against Saracens, the Warriors announced on Monday. Play was held up for almost 10 minutes as the 27-year-old received medical attention and, having been carried from the pitch on a stretcher, he was taken by ambulance to St Mary’s […]
Trump Warns Iran, Threatens Sanctions On Iraq
US President Donald Trump threatened “major retaliation” Sunday if Iran avenges the killing of a key military commander and he warned of massive economic sanctions against ally Iraq if the country expels US troops based there. The twin threats came as Iran announced it was further reducing compliance with a tattered international nuclear accord, ending […]
Troops Deployed Across Fire-Hit Australia
Reserve troops were deployed to fire-ravaged regions across three Australian states on Monday after a torrid weekend that turned swathes of land into smouldering, blackened hellscapes. The bushfires have now destroyed an area the size of Ireland, according to official figures, and authorities warned the months-long crisis is not over as another heatwave looms. Firefighters […]
Aussie Troops Fan Out As Govt Sets $1.4bn
Reserve troops fanned out across fire-ravaged regions in three Australian states on Monday after a horror weekend, as the government pledged $1.4 billion over two years to help recover from the devastating months-long crisis. Catastrophic bushfires have turned swathes of land into smouldering, blackened hellscapes and destroyed an area about the size of the island […]
Trump Gambles Big As Commander In Chief
As a real estate magnate and politician, Donald Trump has always loved breaking rules and putting on a show. Now in Iran he’s following the same pattern — only this time as commander in chief of the world’s biggest military. Whether negotiating skyscraper deals or conducting a trade war with China, Trump can resemble a […]
Harvey Weinstein Hit With New Sex Crimes Charges In LA
Harvey Weinstein was hit with new sex crimes charges in Los Angeles on Monday just as his high-profile trial in a separate case opened in New York, kicking off proceedings key to the #MeToo movement. The case in California stems from a two-year investigation into allegations from several women that the disgraced movie mogul assaulted […]
Dangers Of Undermining The Supreme Court
It is not in doubt that the Supreme Court is highest court in the land and that its decisions are binding on all persons and authorities, including courts with subordinate jurisdiction. But this legal propriety is being challenged lately in the Court of Appeal, reports Davidson Iriekpen One elementary rule of Nigeria’s judiciary is that […]
Hope Of Recovery Rises As Stock Market Gains ₦267 Billion
The Nigerian equities market gained N266.6 billion last week, thereby raising hope that the market will recover in the new year, after a decline in 2019. The market ended last year negatively as the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 14.6 per cent. Many stocks lost almost half of their value due […]