The Federal Government has discontinued the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare. The decision to discontinue the trial was communicated to the Federal High Court in Abuja via a notice of discontinuance, dated February 14 but filed the next day by the Attorney General…
Former World Number tennis player Rafael Nadal has hailed longtime rival Novak Djokovic as the best player in the history of the sport. Djokovic has 24 Grand Slam titles having surpassed Nadal’s 22 when he captured last year’s French Open. Despite that success, the controversial world number one from Serbia still struggles to translate his…
A Kenyan teacher is currently attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the longest science lesson taught by an individual. Rose Tata Wekesa is aiming to teach for at least 50 hours. She is a biology and chemistry teacher at St. Austin’s Academy, an international school in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, but is undertaking the…
Kenya’s opposition leader has expressed interest in the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. Local media reports indicate that Mr Odinga is lobbying other African leaders to evaluate his candidacy before he formally applies for the role. “I am inclined to accept the challenge and I am ready and I offer myself to be…
Kylian Mbappe marked his return from injury with a goal as Paris St-Germain took control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Sociedad. The French champions have an underwhelming record in the competition and were enduring a frustrating night until Mbappe pounced. Having missed his side’s previous match with an ankle problem, Mbappe scored…
Kenya’s former multiple world record holder, Henry Rono, has died at the age of 72. He died after suffering a short illness on Thursday morning at a hospital in the capital, Nairobi, Athletics Kenya announced in a statement. Rono made history by breaking four world records in just 81 days in 1978. He ran world…
Ivory Coast have climbed 10 places in the Fifa world rankings after winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while runners-up Nigeria have moved up 14 spots. The Super Eagles are now 28th despite losing the final 2-1 on Sunday, making them the third-ranked side on the continent. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have moved up to…
English Premier League side Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Roy Hodgson Palace are currently 15th in the Premier League table and are five points above the relegation zone. Hodgson took charge of his 200th match as Palace manager earlier this week but his side were beaten 3-1 at Selhurst Park by Chelsea. Palace…
Manchester United have approached Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth about joining the club. Ashworth has a long-standing relationship with Ineos head of sport Sir Dave Brailsford. Talks over compensation are yet to take place between the two clubs. If a deal is agreed, it would be another significant move by Inoes, whose 25% ownership of…
Rafael Nadal has put his return to competitive tennis on hold after pulling out of the Qatar Open. Nadal made his long-awaited return after almost a year out with injury at January’s Brisbane International. However, the Spaniard sustained a hip injury at the tournament which ruled him out of the Australian Open. “I would have…
