McGregor arrested for allegedly smashing fan’s phone
UFC star, Conor McGregor has been arrested in Miami for allegedly smashing a fan’s phone as they tried to take pictures. The Irish fighter is being charged with strong-armed robbery [readmore]
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Rape: Joshua attacked for backing Ronaldo
A rape victims’ group has criticised Anthony Joshua for comments he made praising Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal footballer being investigated over s3xual assault allegations. Rape Crisis England and Wales, an [readmore]
WWE star Paige reveals sex tape humiliation
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star, Divas Saraya Jade Bevis aka Paige had her world flipped upside down when the clips were leaked online by vile hackers, after having struggled with [readmore]
Powerlifters have proved they are unstoppable ―President PCN
President, Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), Brig.-Gen. Emico Eruwa, has described the performance of the nation’s powerlifters at the just concluded World Championship as brilliant, saying they are now unstoppable. [readmore]
Oyo happy to host U-16 South-West Hockey tourney —Oke
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Abayomi Oke, on Thursday, showered praises on the organisers of the U-16 South-West Hockey Foundation (SWHF) tournament for a job well done. [readmore]
We will continue to prioritise athletes’ welfare —Dalung
Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youths and Sports on Thursday said the government would continue to prioritise the welfare of athletes to sustain sports development in the country. Dalung said [readmore]
Mikel gives financial backing to amputee team
Nigeria’s amputee football team, the Special Eagles, are in a race against time to make it to the World Cup, but they have received some good news from John Mikel [readmore]
Amputee Football W/Cup: Federation solicits Sports Ministry’s approval
The Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF) has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development to respond to its proposal to participate in the 2018 Amputee Football World [readmore]
3,000 University staff to compete in NUSSA games
About 3,000 sportsmen and women from at least 20 Universities in Nigeria are expected at the 13th edition of the Nigerian Universities Staff Sports Association (NUSSA) holding at the University [readmore]
Mane’s act of faith
Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane has been pictured cleaning the toilets and wudhu area of a mosque just hours after scoring in his side’s Premier League win over Leicester. Mane, who [readmore]