Premier League referee David Coote has been dismissed from his role following the emergence of a video in which he made derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. The 42-year-old official was suspended last month after the controversial footage circulated on social
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has initiated an investigation and prosecution process against a female motorist who was captured on video physically assaulting an officer performing his duty in Lagos. The incident occurred on November 7, 2024, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway within
South Korean authorities have imposed travel bans on additional top officials following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial attempt to impose martial law. The bans now include Cho Ji-ho, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency, and two other senior police officials, Yonhap
The Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti is hearing the defamation case filed by legal luminary Afe Babalola (SAN) against Lagos-based human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi over alleged defamatory content in his 104-page book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice. Babalola had petitioned
A Siberian court has sentenced a 39-year-old man from Zheleznogorsk in the Krasnoyarsk region to three years in prison for defacing 13 posters promoting enlistment in the Russian army. Regional authorities announced on Tuesday that the man was convicted of “discrediting” Russian forces,
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has undergone successful surgery following a brain hemorrhage caused by a recent fall. The operation, performed at the Syrian-Lebanese Hospital in Sao Paulo on Monday night, was confirmed to have gone without complications. In a statement
Former Anambra State Governor and political leader, Peter Obi, has called for strict sanctions against Nigerian leaders found guilty of corruption. Speaking on Tuesday to mark International Anti-Corruption Day, Obi highlighted the devastating impact of corruption on Nigeria’s economic and social development, urging
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has officially ended its 31-year business relationship with Nigeria, completing the sale of its oil and gas assets in the country for up to $1.2 billion. The transaction, finalized on December 6, 2024, includes a purchase price of $710
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has struck out the bail application of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, citing premature filing as the reason. Justice Maryann ruled on Tuesday that the application, filed on November 22, was invalid as it preceded
Manchester City faces a pivotal moment as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash against Juventus, hoping to ease the pain of their worst run under manager Pep Guardiola. With just one win in their past nine matches across all competitions, the