Gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky headline the formidable 592-member U.S. Olympic team, aiming for the top of the medals table at the Paris Games starting this month. Ledecky, a 10-time Olympic medalist, and Biles, considered the greatest female gymnast of all time, are among 66 Olympic champions and 250 returning Olympians in the…
While most 2024 Olympians will compete in Paris, the world’s top surfers will chase gold 16,000km away on Tahiti’s island, where the famed Teahupo’o waves promise to be the true star. Competition will be intense among the sport’s traditional powerhouses, but host nation France poses a real threat with two Tahitian locals qualifying to surf…
In a dramatic and contentious match, Jefferson Lerma scored the decisive goal, leading 10-man Colombia to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, securing their place in the Copa America final. The match was marred by a post-match confrontation between players and fans in the stands. Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, who was involved in the altercation, missed…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Canada, securing their place in the Copa America final. The 37-year-old scored six minutes into the second half, deflecting a shot from Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to double Argentina’s lead. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez opened the scoring…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) debts to Premium Motor Spirit suppliers have doubled in the last four months, reaching $6 billion, according to an online news report. This debt surge comes as the federal government depends heavily on NNPCL’s oil exportation for revenue and funding of capital projects. However, crude oil theft has…
A man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by stuffing them into his trousers was apprehended by customs authorities, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The unidentified traveller was stopped by customs officers as he tried to cross from Hong Kong into Shenzhen. Upon inspection, officers found six canvas drawstring…
The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operators of 9mobile, has appointed Abolaji Idowu as its new Chief Financial Officer. Idowu succeeds Mrs. Nkem Oni-Egboma, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities outside the company. In a statement released on Tuesday, 9mobile noted that Idowu’s appointment is part of a significant…
Delta Airlines has been named the Best Airline for the year 2024 and also received the Best Staff award, based on a passenger survey conducted by Skytrax, organizers of the World Airlines Award. The airline was recognized for its exceptional performance in both operational excellence and human capital at the 2024 World Airline Awards held…
The Air Peace Chief Operating Officer, Toyin Olajide, announced that all economy class seats on the airline’s Lagos to London flights are fully booked for the next 60 days, starting from July. Nigerian travelers, including travel agencies, have praised Air Peace for launching flights to European countries three months ago. In a recent interview in…
