World-record hurdler and Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan has confirmed that she has been charged with an anti-doping rules violation for missing three drug tests in the span of 12 months. Amusan made the announcement on her Instagram account on Tuesday, July 18, adding that she would fight the charges. She will be fighting the allegations…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua insists he is excited to get his career back on track ahead of his huge domestic showdown with Dillian Whyte next month. The 33-year-old is looking to rebuild after successive losses against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. He returned to winning ways by outpointing Jermaine Franklin in April, but…
The naira has appreciated by 6.6 per cent at the authorised window on Tuesday but slipped further at the black market Naira recorded a significant gain against the United States dollar on the Investors and Exporters (I&E) on Tuesday, data from the official window shows. The local currency extended its gains to two consecutive days…
Tobi Amusan, world champion and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, risks being suspended over a charge of missed drug tests, but has promised to contest it. Amusan looking to defend her title at next month’s World Athletics Championship in Budapest shared the development on her Instagram handle. She disclosed that she was charged…
● Full List of Commissioners & Portifolios Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday swears in 25 commissioners and three permanent secretaries, charging them to be efficient and effective in moving the state forward in line with his administration’s plans and policies. While congratulating the newly appointed Commissioners, the Governor calls on them to…
BT Salam Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Hon. Morufu Dele Ayanfe; Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology, Mr Moshood Olagunju; Ministry of Youth Affairs, Mrs Adenike Folasade Adeleke, Ministry of Federal Affairs,Barr Dosu Babatunde, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Mr Alfred Sesan Oyedele, Ministry of Transport,Rev Bunmi Jenyo, Ministry of Commerce…
The Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, swore in newly appointed 25 Commissioners and three permanent secretaries in the state. The swearing-in program took place at the state secretariat in Osogbo,the state capital around 10am. During his address, Adeleke stated that, today marks a major milestone in the life of this administration. “I…
The Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recognizes the vital role that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can play in driving Nigeria’s industrial growth. This affirmation was made by Mr John Uwajumogu, the Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade, and Investment, during a roundtable meeting organised by the Nigeria Economic Zones Association. The…
The suspended CBN governor said that granting him bail would afford him adequate time and facilities to prepare his defence to the charge. The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to admit him to bail on self recognizance pending the hearing…
Amusan vowed to resolve the charges against her before this year’s competition. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has taken the decision to provisionally suspend Nigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan, for three missed whereabouts failures. The suspension was announced after it was discovered that Amusan had missed three drug tests within a 12-month period….
