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The World Bank Group said the covid-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting effect on long-term growth, mainly hurting the poorest individuals and escalating extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Bank Group, the demanding goals of poverty reduction and shared prosperity cannot be met in the medium to …

Glamour English club Wigan has expressed its displeasure with star forward John Bateman after reluctantly releasing him to join Wests Tigers on a long-term deal. The Warriors put out a press release in which they clearly stated they were desperate to keep the talented forward and only let him go …

A publication by the International financial institution, World Bank, has revealed that it would cost Nigeria N3.7tn to tackle the issue of poverty. Naija News reports that the poverty rate in Nigeria has been on the rise yearly. The financial institution, however, noted in its synthesis report for the Nigeria Country …

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Antonio Conte has revealed his displeasure at the Premier League’s quick restart after the end of the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar. Naija News reports that domestic football leagues around the world were placed on hold as football’s biggest spectacle was held in Qatar from …

By Oreoritse Tariemi 25 December 2022   |   5:30 pm Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder characterised by progressive muscle stiffness, rigidity and spasms. The disorder is also known as Stiff Man Syndrome, stiff person-like syndrome, and Moersch-Woltman Syndrome. The cause of SPS is not known, …

2022 was a landmark year for women’s football, with England’s win of the Euros on home soil catapulting the game to national attention.  More people than ever before are seeing the quality on show. From playmakers to wingers, goalkeepers to strikers, the talent is simply unbelievable.  Here are the top …

By Chris De Silva and Damien McCartney The AFL world is in mourning today following the death of Sydney Swans legend Barry Round at the age of 72. Round was one of the key men responsible for the South Melbourne Football Club’s move to Sydney to become the Sydney Swans …

Football star, George Cohen, who played for England in the 1966 World cup has died, aged 83. The right-back played every minute of the six matches in the 1966 tournament and was vice-captain for the 4-2 win over West Germany in the Wembley final.   He spent his entire club …

Azzedine Ounahi is set to turn down other suitors in favour of Serie A leaders Napoli Azzedine Ounahi could be leaving Angers soon After an outstanding performance at the World Cup, the 22-year-old midfielder has been linked to a host of top clubs including Barcelona, Marseille, Inter, and Leicester City. …

George Cohen, part of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team, has died at the age of 83, his former club Fulham have confirmed.  The right-back started in England’s 4-2 victory over West Germany at Wembley in the final of the 1966 World Cup, acting as the vice-captain to skipper Bobby …