Paris 2024: Disappointment for Nigeria as trio falls short in long jump …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> At the Women’s Long Jump final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, Nigerian athletes Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Oluchi Ochonogor did not secure any medals. Advertisement Brume achieved a jump of 6.70 meters, finishing in fifth place. … Read more
Team Nigeria’s Rafiatu Lawal Misses Out On 59kg Weightlifting Medal …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Team Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal missed out on a medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games after finishing fifth in the Women’s 59kg Weightlifting event on Thursday. Lawal achieved a 100kg in the Snatch & 130kg in the Clean & … Read more
Issa Hayatou: Former CAF President and FIFA Council Member Dies Aged 77 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The former President of the Confederation of African Football and former FIFA Council member Issa Hayatou has been confirmed to have passed away aged 77. The Cameroonian football administrator was the head of the organisation for 29 years between … Read more
Paris 2024: Morocco thrash Egypt 6-0 to win bronze …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In the bronze medal match of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Morocco delivered a stunning performance, defeating Egypt 6-0. Soufiane Rahimi and Abde Ezzalzouli set the tone for Morocco with goals before halftime. The second half saw Bilal El Khannouss extend Morocco’s … Read more
Flood Cuts Off Kano-Maiduguri Expressway …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A heavy downpour-induced flood has cut off a significant part of Kano-Maiduguri Expressway at Malori-Guskuri, a community in Katagum local government area of Bauchi State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the development has rendered the road impassable, forcing motorists to use alternative routes to their destinations. Speaking at … Read more
Gov Sani vows justice for teenage protester killed by soldier in Kaduna …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has vowed that his administration will ensure that Ismail Muhammad, a 16-year-old boy who was killed by a military officer during the ongoing protest, gets justice. DAILY POST recalls that the teenage boy … Read more
Musk’s misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Elon Musk is accused of spreading US election misinformation on X, the influential platform he bought in 2022. Photo: Alain JOCARD / AFP/FileSource: AFP False or misleading US election claims posted on X by Elon Musk have amassed nearly 1.2 billion views … Read more
Ex-Chelsea manager Pochettino in pole position to coach national team …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to become head coach of the USA men’s national team, according to The Athletic. USA’s football board are considering a number of candidates but Pochettino is seen by some as the favourite. … Read more
Dele Momodu blasts Tinubu of lying to Nigerians about present state of the nation’s economy …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dele Momodu, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has said President Bola Tinubu is surrounded by liars. Dele Momodu alleged that Tinubu’s aides who defend the administration in public, grumble behind their principal. The … Read more
Paris 2024 Olympics: Brume fails to win medal in women’s long jump …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Ese Brume has failed to win a medal in the women’s long jump event at the 2024 Olympic Games. Ese finished 5th in the final of the event with a mark of 6.70m. The 28-year-old was expected to win … Read more