Australian Olympic swim coach Dick Caine has died, weeks after he was found guilty of raping and sexually abusing six female students. Caine, who had been in palliative care for terminal cancer, died on Wednesday morning, the BBC understands. He was 78. Caine was charged with 39 offences committed against the teenage girls in the 1970s and 1980s. The assaults took place at a swimming pool in Sydney, in his […]
Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence on threats from Iran to assassinate him, his campaign said. The Republican presidential candidate was briefed "regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States", the campaign said in a statement. It did not elaborate on the claims, and it was not immediately clear if the threats it referred […]
France’s World Cup-winning defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, bringing down the curtain on his successful career after suffering a serious knee injury. Varane made 93 appearances for France from 2013 to 2022, playing a key role in their 2018 World Cup victory in Russia and their runners-up finish four years later in Qatar. Varane began his club career at Ligue 1 […]
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and humanitarian support, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) has made a significant contribution to alleviate the suffering of flood victims in Maiduguri, Borno State. SEOF has donated ₦200 million, 2000 Maama Kits, and 20 Midwifery kits (worth ₦38 million) in response to the devastating collapse of the Alau Dam along the Ngadda River. This timely intervention was announced during a high-profile commiseration visit […]
Yoshi Abuja Private Schools, YAPS, Football tournament for primary schools came to an end on Saturday 14 September 2024 as Start-Rite International School, emerge winners of the one day tournament. The YAPS primary school football tournament which held at the Astro Turf arena, Abuja, saw Start-Rite edge Starfiled 2-0 in the semifinals. They then went to the finals to ease through Raberto School, five (5) goals to nil, to be […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has urged muslims to offer prayers for the country's political, religious, and traditional leaders, emphasizing the need for divine guidance during this critical period. In his message in Abuja on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, Dr. Abbas encourages Muslims to embrace his teachings, which emphasizes godliness, obedience to authority, and sacrifice. He hails Prophet Muhammad as […]
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter wishes its esteemed members and Muslims a peaceful and joyous Eid-El-Maulud celebration, as they mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). A statement jointly signed by the Chapter's Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang and Secretary, Nkiruka Okeke urge Muslims to uphold the values of compassion, kindness, and forgiveness as we strive to make our communities better. "May we be […]
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeriai on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud. In a statement, Bishop Adegbite noted that Eid-el-Maulud offers Muslims a unique opportunity to celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet and reflect on his teachings. He urged the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience during this celebration. The […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslims on this year's commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement, the President urges Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet's exemplary conduct and noble teachings. "As we mark the Maulud, we should all reflect on the life lived by Prophet Muhammad, exemplified by purity, selflessness, perseverance, kindness and compassion. We must […]
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