All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot was suspended for three Rugby World Cup games for his red card against Namibia. He will miss the All Blacks’ last Pool A games in Lyon against Italy and Uruguay. The ban covers the quarter-finals if New Zealand make it there, but he will …
Read More »Nigerians sign petition to ban ‘Marlian Music Label’ over Mohbad’s death
A petition to ban Marlian Music label has gotten over 50,000 signatures. The petition was launched on change.org following the death of former Marlian Music signee, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba aka Mohbad, who died on Tuesday, September 12. The talented singer died a year after his controversial split from the …
Read More »Paul Pogba ‘calls for counter analysis’ after testing positive for testosterone as he faces a ban of up to 4-years if found guilty of intentional doping
Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba has called for counter analysis on the test that came back positive for doping. The France football star is facing a ban of up to four years after a sample tested positive for testosterone after his club’s Serie A fixture against Udinese on August 20, a …
Read More »Wighton cops huge ban after biting verdict
By Ben Glover and Lachlan Harper Departing Raiders gun Jack Wighton has been found guilty of biting and banned by the NRL judiciary for three matches after an allegation was made by Knights five-eighth Tyson Gamble to referee Ash Klein during Sunday’s epic elimination final. Canberra was dumped from the …
Read More »President Tinubu secures landmark deal with UAE; visa ban on Nigerian travellers lifted
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday, September 11 in Abu Dhabi, finalized an agreement that has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers. A statement released by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri …
Read More »SERAP sues Tinubu over ?unlawful ban of 25 journalists from covering Presidential Villa?
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful ban and withdrawal of the accreditations of 25 journalists and media houses from covering the Presidential Villa.” The Federal Government recently withdrew the accreditations of 25 journalists from covering activities at the …
Read More »Raiders gun facing ban after send off for ‘awful’ tackle
Sebastian Kris is unlikely to feature in the Raiders’ finals campaign after he was sent off for a dangerous throw on Sione Katoa. The winger’s act cost the Raiders dearly with the Sharks only leading 10-6 with 20 minutes remaining. Cronulla went on to win 24-6. Kris made the …
Read More »Iranian weightlifter is given lifetime ban by Islamic regime after he shook hands with Israeli competitor at international event
An Iranian weightlifter has been given a lifetime ban by authorities in the Islamic Republic after shaking hands with an Israeli competitor at an event in Poland, Mostafa Rajaei, who is in his 40s, shook hands with Israeli weightlifter Maksim Svirsky on Saturday after they both stood on the …
Read More »Real Madrid and Barcelona are facing a Champions League ban this season: here’s the crazy reason why
Real Madrid and Barcelona might be thrown out of the Champions League this season. Yes – it’s a real possibility. The El Clasico giants have 19 titles between them and no other Spanish club has ever won the tournament – yet Real Madrid and Barcelona, plus Atletico Madrid and Real …
Read More »Stadium’s sensational backflip on football fan ban
A decision to ban all Melbourne Victory supporters from attending A-League Men’s games at an Adelaide stadium has been reversed. Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) released a statement on Thursday following the unveiling of the A-League draw for the upcoming season. It announced Victory fans will be locked out of purchasing …
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