FIFA’s ethics committee has handed down a ban and a fine to former Panamanian football official Pedro Arias following derogatory comments he made about star player Marta Cox. The incident, which occurred in March of last year, stemmed from Arias’ public criticism of Cox, where he referred to her as “fat” and “out of shape.”…
Late Saturday, TikTok users across the United States were met with a somber message as the app disconnected access, just hours before a national ban was set to take effect. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld a law banning the popular video-sharing platform unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, reached a…
Donald Trump landed in Washington on Saturday, preparing for a series of events and celebrations leading up to his inauguration as president. Accompanied by his wife, Melania, and other family members, Trump arrived at Dulles International Airport and headed straight to a private event at his golf club in Virginia, which included a fireworks display….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning: a ceasefire scheduled to take effect in Gaza will not proceed unless Hamas delivers a list of hostages slated for release. The truce, originally set to begin at 6:30 AM GMT, has been delayed due to what Hamas described as “technical reasons.” In a statement…
A significant breakthrough has been reached in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with Egypt announcing a truce that will see Israel releasing over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages. The agreement, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, marks a critical step toward de-escalation and is set to begin at 06:30 GMT…
In a recent interview with NBC, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension for TikTok to avoid an impending ban in the United States. The announcement, expected to be finalized after he takes office on Monday, could provide temporary relief to the popular social media platform. “The 90-day extension is something that…
Thousands of demonstrators in Washington, predominantly women, on Saturday gathered to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The march, smaller in scale than the massive protests that marked Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, highlighted critical issues such as gender justice, bodily autonomy, democracy, and immigration. Protesters assembled at three kickoff locations near the White House,…
In a move that has set the cryptocurrency world abuzz, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his official meme coin, aptly named “TRUMP.” Announced through his Truth Social platform and later confirmed on his X account, the token is poised to shake up both the political and financial landscapes. Trump’s announcement of the TRUMP token, built on…
The Nigerian stock market, as measured by the All-Share Index (ASI), experienced a sharp downturn during the trading week ending January 17, 2025. This decline broke a six-week streak of consecutive gains, with the market impacted by losses in key sectors such as industrial goods and insurance. The All-Share Index fell by 3,097.38 points, closing…
Omar Marmoush is on the brink of completing a monumental €80 million transfer (€75m upfront) from Eintracht Frankfurt to Premier League champions Manchester City. This move comes off the back of an extraordinary season in the Bundesliga, where the 25-year-old Egypt international has lit up the league with 20 goals and 14 assists in just…
