*All times AEDT (Perth is three hours behind AEDT, Brisbane is one hour behind) Watch the United Cup from December 29 to January 7 live and exclusive on Nine, 9Now and on Stan Sport. UNITED CUP From 10.30am in Sydney GREECE v CHILE (Group B) Maria Sakkari (GRE) def Daniela …
Read More »Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali
The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was deployed to Mali in 2013 following a violent insurrection by separatist rebels attempting to take control of the north of the country and a subsequent military-led coup. Established by UN Security Councilresolution 2100, the mission included more than 15,000 troops …
Read More »AGN announces withdrawal from federation of Nollywood guilds
AGN president stated that the decision was made in order to focus on the growth, development and welfare of members. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says it has pulled out of the Federation of Registered Nollywood Guilds and Associations (FRENGAN), citing its focus on the growth, development and welfare …
Read More »We?ve reprimanded the official who issued withdrawal letter on Kano governorship appeal – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the official who issued a letter claiming that the electoral umpire has withdrawn from the ongoing Kano Governorship election petition case, has been reprimanded. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee said that the letter …
Read More »Thousands of protesters take to the streets demanding withdrawal of French troops in Niger (video)
Thousands of protesters gathered in Niger’s capital Niamey on Saturday, September 2 in the latest protests against the presence of French troops in the West African country, where the military ousted the elected president more than a month ago. On July 26 Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, a former commander of the …
Read More »No going back on withdrawal of mobile police from VIPs – IGP says
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed reports of a possible reversal of the PMF reform policy to withdraw Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel from certain important personalities. A statement released by the spokesperson of the force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the decision to withdraw the …
Read More »Acting IGP orders withdrawal of mobile police personnel from VIPs
Egbetokun said this on Monday in Abuja at a conference with the Police Tactical Commanders. He said the force would re-evaluate the responsibilities of the PMF to ensure their effective utilisation. “Specifically, we shall effect the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escort and guard duties. “While the protection of …
Read More »African presidents traveling to meet Putin to ask for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, new report claims
An African delegation of leaders heading to Ukraine and Russia this week to propose “confidence-building measures” to facilitate peace between the two countries, will make some proposals to Russian president Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. On May 22, the Associated Press reported that a delegation including presidents …
Read More »Kyrgios’ gross injury reveal after withdrawal
A “devastated” Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open on the eve of his first match. The Aussie No.19 tournament seed was set to take on Roman Safiullin on Tuesday, but now will not play due to a knee injury. He has been replaced in the …
Read More »LIVE: How Alcaraz’s withdrawal blows open AO draw
By Emily Patterson06 Jan 2023 22:40 With world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz announcing his withdrawn from the Australian Open on Saturday morning, several top-ranked players’ title hopes just received a massive boost. As a result of Alcaraz’s removal, nine-time champion Novak Djokovic will advance from the draw’s fifth seed to fourth. …
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