Month: September 2023

NOC pays solidarity visit to Soname

NOC pays solidarity visit to Soname

NOC pays solidarity visit to Soname

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has praised Chief Kunle Soname, the Executive Chairman of...

Big-spending Chelsea humbled in home loss to Nottingham Forest

Big-spending Chelsea humbled in home loss to Nottingham Forest

Big-spending Chelsea humbled in home loss to Nottingham Forest

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

LONDON (AP) — Half a billion dollars spent on new signings and Chelsea still...

Plans for memorial to Queen Elizabeth to be unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday

Plans for memorial to Queen Elizabeth to be unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday

Plans for memorial to Queen Elizabeth to be unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

LONDON — An independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Britain’s...

Kylie Minogue Announces Special O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Show

Kylie Minogue Announces Special O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Show

Kylie Minogue Announces Special O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Show

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Kylie Minogue has confirmed plans for a very special London show. The Australian star...

Tom Grennan Announces Gunnersbury Park Show; How To Get Tickets

Tom Grennan Announces Gunnersbury Park Show; How To Get Tickets

Tom Grennan Announces Gunnersbury Park Show; How To Get Tickets

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Tom Grennan will play London’s Gunnersbury Park next summer. The songwriter is enjoying an...

Pakistan’s Shopkeepers Observe Nationwide Strike over Inflation, Soaring Electricity Bills

Pakistan’s Shopkeepers Observe Nationwide Strike over Inflation, Soaring Electricity Bills

Pakistan’s Shopkeepers Observe Nationwide Strike over Inflation, Soaring Electricity Bills

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Markets were shuttered in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar as Pakistan chokes under high...

Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden ends USA’s three-peat dreams in penalty shootout win, Netherlands progress to quarterfinals after 2-0 win over South Africa

Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden ends USA’s three-peat dreams in penalty shootout win, Netherlands progress to quarterfinals after 2-0 win over South Africa

Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden ends USA’s three-peat dreams in penalty shootout win, Netherlands progress to quarterfinals after 2-0 win over South Africa

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Reigning World Cup champions the United States will want to dominate against World number...

‘Colonial derbies’: Why some upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup matches are getting this label

‘Colonial derbies’: Why some upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup matches are getting this label

‘Colonial derbies’: Why some upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup matches are getting this label

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Several upcoming games in the next round of the World Cup – France v...

Netherlands beats South Africa to advance to quarterfinals at Women’s World Cup

Netherlands beats South Africa to advance to quarterfinals at Women’s World Cup

Netherlands beats South Africa to advance to quarterfinals at Women’s World Cup

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Netherlands advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday with a...

U.S. turns up pressure in critical ally Niger as region faces threat from Russia-loyal Wagner Group

U.S. turns up pressure in critical ally Niger as region faces threat from Russia-loyal Wagner Group

U.S. turns up pressure in critical ally Niger as region faces threat from Russia-loyal Wagner Group

Jonathan Jeriah September 7, 2023

Niger is the West’s last, best ally in Africa’s Sahel. A coup there may...