…offences of bribery and other offences for which she was prosecuted alongside other persons in the United Kingdom. In that case, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) or the relevant anti-graft agencies (EFCC and ICPC) could not commence her trial on the same charges for which she had already been acquitted," he…
…reported witnessing gender bias in workplace decision-making, while 31% said they had personally experienced it. What you should know In April 2026, Nairametrics reported that Nigeria's labour market remains heavily skewed against women in formal employment, with only 10.5% of employed women in wage and salaried jobs a…
Mrs. Uju Igbokwe, Chairperson of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Lagos Section and Secretary of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, has emphasized the importance of gas, collaboration and youth development in advancing Nigeria’s energy future. Speaking at the opening of Lagos Energy Week…
…Ifeabunike, reportedly paid $145,000 through an intermediary, while another victim, Godson Azubuike Amans, allegedly paid $175,000 for the same vehicle." More insights Investigators said Adams allegedly marketed a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to potential buyers in Nigeria while residing in the United States, using photo…
…operations in the Niger Delta region. In April, Nairametrics reported that naval personnel intercepted two vessels carrying 939 metric tonnes of suspected stolen crude oil valued at more than N4 billion, leading to the arrest of 26 crew members. A few weeks earlier, on March 27, the Navy recovered over 20,000 litres of…
…- issues with her abdomen and ankle kept her away from the court, and her 2025 season was delayed by appendectomy surgery.Her form suffered and she has failed to go beyond the fourth round at a Grand Slam since her US Open triumph, with her ranking tumbling from a high of world number four in 2019 to 228 earlier this y…
…without her dad Nick - the man she dedicates every goal to and credits as the "main reason" where she is in her career.In a new BBC documentary, 24 Hours with Ella Toone, she opens up on grief and navigating that as a professional athlete, while also ensuring her father's legacy and being a "pioneer for women's footbal…
…league title in 1902, with Pachuca having some success of their own in the early seasons, winning the title in 1904-05.It was not just the mining men enjoying the football on the pitch - Cornish women were also a key part of the matchday spectacle."They loved to turn out [for matches] and often wore the club colours,"…
…in a largely white neighbourhood in Maryland, where he befriended a soccer coach's son. One afternoon, the coach called Armstrong over to the television.He was pointing to a Brazilian in a New York Cosmos jersey."It was Pele," says Armstrong."His movement reminded me of a lot of the point guards that played basketball,…
…people always see in him, an example of someone who feels more Haitian than every person born and raised in Haiti."His team-mate Hannes Delcroix, the former Burnley defender, was born there but was adopted by a Belgian family when he was two.He has never returned and only in recent years has established contact with hi…
…attention with several other major sports, including baseball which is currently in season, and American football, which is the most popular sport in the nation.That was perfect for England fans Jason Barnes and Harry Beckley, who accidentally found themselves in a crowd of basketball fans in New York's Times Square as…
…both the on-the-ball and off-the-ball tactics together.In this piece, we analyse the reasons why England looked less defensively secure in their World Cup opener compared with previous games under Thomas Tuchel.This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was funPublished18 JuneFrom one to 48 - every World Cu…
…caption, Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round oneByChris CollinsonBBC Sport statisticianPublished18 June 2026The World Cup has already provided plenty of action.In the twenty four matches so far, 75 goals have been scored with the 3.125 goal per game ratio the highest it has been after the first se…
…adaptable and always seems to find a way to win.Haiti coach Sebastien Migne was Rigobert Song's assistant when Cameroon upset Brazil at the 2022 World Cup but I don't see him repeating that result.Sutton's prediction: 2-0AI's prediction: 3-0GROUP DSutton's pre-tournament picks: Turkey (winners) and Paraguay (runners-up…
Follow your club with BBC SportPublished25 December 2024Updated 8 June 2026We have got your team covered with bespoke pages for Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership clubs.There is also a page rounding up all the key news and insight from the Women's Super League.It is your one-stop shop for the latest …
…A run of birdie-birdie-eagle carried him clear of a seemingly rejuvenated Dustin Johnson and potentially on course for a 64 if he can par his remaining two holes when he concludes his first round on Friday morning.Former world number one and two-time major winner Johnson rolled back the years with four consecutive bird…
…Scotland, Massachusetts. For almost four decades there was a character in the DC Thomson comic called Ball Boy, a wee football-obsessed lad who couldn't kick a can down a street without thinking he'd scored the winner in a World Cup final.Boston has been overtaken by Ball Boys, full-time dreamers and relentless ambassa…
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…and his coaching staff in the dugout had their view blocked during the anthemsByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished18 June 2026England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.Tuchel said he "could not see my team" befo…
…for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation for their part in an incident in a London nightclub, when they broke England's midnight curfew.It is understood the process is progressing to a point where a path for the pair to come back is cleared, alth…
…from the All Blacks after what was intended to be his final Test in OctoberByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished19 June 2026Veteran Australia prop James Slipper has reversed his retirement from international rugby and is in the Wallabies squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.The 37-year-old…
…East Professional Boxing Commission (MEPB) against the result.He claimed referee Mark Lyson ended the contest in Egypt after the official bell had sounded, and appealed on that basis.In its ruling, seen by BBC Sport, the commission agreed that the fight had been concluded after the bell sounded - but said it had no bea…
…than just a "super-sub" at this World Cup.He broke into the Freiburg first XI last season and helped the German club reach the Europa League final.Manzambi started against Aston Villa in the final and although he could not help his side win - they were beaten 3-0 - he has been linked with moves to Napoli, Chelsea and M…
…team agreed to these terms," a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson told the BBC response to Iran's plans to complain.Iran, who switched their base for the World Cup from Arizona in the US to Tijuana in Mexico amid the conflict in the Middle East, have two group games remaining and both are in the US.T…
…have joined the race for Newcastle United's head of recruitment Steve Nickson, who has informed the Magpies he will be leaving for a Championship club. (Sky Sports), externalBurnley winger Luca Koleosho is expected to leave Turf Moor this summer after spending the 2025-26 campaign on loan with Spanish La Liga side Espa…