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The HumanRights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent shocking incident during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup match between England and Nigeria. In a press statement, HURIWA demands justice and accountability for what occurred.HURIWA’s national coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, expressed outrage at the physical assault suffered by Nigerian player, Michelle Alozie, allegedly at the hands of English player, Lauren James. Onwubiko urges swift legal action against the responsible party.According to Onwubiko, it is not only a moral imperative but a legal one as well. He emphasizes that violence on the field must not be overlooked and emphasizes the need to uphold athletes’ safety and dignity at all times.In acknowledging that the incident involving ...

A chosen group of Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection officials have evaluated facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) collective offer from Nigeria and Benin Republic.The group of officials from CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, accompanied by officials of the Nigeria Football Federation conducted initial assessment of the primary pitch, practice pitches, players and referees rooms, control room and jombotron screen around the mainbowl after previous visits to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin and Nest of Champions in Uyo.Nigeria is aiming to host the continental spectacle after co-hosting the 2000 edition of the tournament with Ghana. 

According to former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bold reform agenda and gaining the support of the National Assembly relies heavily on the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Senator Ajibola Basiru, the national secretary.Omo-Agege, who was also the candidate for the APC in Delta State in the last election, emphasized that it is the responsibility of Ganduje and Basiru to ensure that all party members, especially federal lawmakers, endorse and back President Tinubu in his efforts to chart a new path for the economy."Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje's broad national perspective and impartial understanding of issues have earned him the notable distinction of being the only gove...

A group of inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has examined the facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja in preparation for the Nigeria and Benin Republic joint bid to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).The CAF officials, who traveled from the headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, together with representatives from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), conducted an initial assessment of the main field, training fields, accommodations for players and referees, control room, and jumbotron screen located in the main arena. Before coming to Abuja, they also visited the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, and the Nest of Champions in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.Nigeria is aiming to be a co-host for the championship, having previously co-hoste...

Benjamin Mendy has listed his residence for sale and is demanding £10 million ($12.7m) in unpaid wages from Manchester City amid the risk of going bankrupt.The 29-year-old was acquitted of one charge of rape and one charge of attempted rape in July after a new trial. Subsequently, ahead of the 2023-24 season, he inked a contract with Lorient, a Ligue 1 team.As per The Mirror, a bankruptcy case has been filed against the French international by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), following reports of an outstanding £800,000 ($1m) tax bill.Mendy was placed on suspension by Man City in September 2021 following his arrest, and his remuneration was withheld from that point forward. Jacquille Jarrett, who represents HMRC, informed the High Court hearing that proceedings regarding the debt had prev...

Both West Ham and Man United have reached an agreement worth approximately £30 million for the transfer of Maguire, as disclosed by Sky Sports.Man United were eager to offload Maguire in this summer's transfer window.The English national was recently relieved of his duties as Man United's captain, with manager Erik ten Hag appointing Bruno Fernandes as the club's new skipper.Maguire had already fallen out of favor under Ten Hag at Man United, and he currently ranks low in the hierarchy of defenders at Old Trafford.He made the switch to Man United from Leicester City several years back.

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá will urge his current club to let him sign with Manchester City, as the European champions prepare to make a £70m bid for the Brazilian player.Pep Guardiola aims to strengthen his midfield, and Paquetá is keen on joining the team that achieved a treble win.While West Ham have agreed in principle to bring in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse for £30m each, they have experienced the loss of Declan Rice and are unwilling to sell another key player. West Ham rejected an initial approach from City for Paquetá, deeming it below their expectations. However, it is expected that the European champions will make an opening offer of £70m.It is likely that West Ham will require more to consider selling Paquetá. It ...

The suspended holder of the World 100m hurdles record, Tobi Amusan, has been excluded from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria's (AFN) roster of athletes who will represent Nigeria at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. On Tuesday, the athletics body revealed a list of 22 athletes for the competition, which will take place from August 19 to 27. Amusan was noticeably absent, even though all the athletes who performed well and met the required standards during the AFN's trial at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, were named for the Budapest championships. It should be noted that the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) imposed a provisional suspension on Amusan for allegedly missing drug tests. Last month, AIU announced the sanction in a statement on its Twitt...