The Nigerian Bar Association says it has began an investigation into the viral video of a lawyer assaulting his wife in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. In a statement released, the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Akorede Habeeb Lawal says the lawyer has been identified as Ekere S. Ebong. He added that the President of the NBA, Yakubu Maikyau, has ordered the Uyo branch of the association to investigate the incident as a way of establishing a case of …
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There was confusion at Zambia’s press conference after journalists were stopped from asking questions about an investigation into manager Bruce Mwape over se3ual assault allegation. Mwape is being investigated over the allegations, with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) saying it had referred its probe to FIFA. According to the Guardian, an unnamed player on the team had claimed: ‘If [Mwape] wants to sleep with someone, you have to say yes. Normally, the coach sleeps with the players …
The DSS says it has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Federal Government over the suspension and subsequent investigation of Godwin Emefiele. A statement by the spokesperson of the service Dr Peter Afunanya says the groups intend to gather at different points in Abuja and Lagos with placards depicting the Service and the Federal Government in bad light as well as calling for the immediate release of Emefiele. The Service warned …
The ABC will be investigated by its own ombudsman after the broadcaster was deluged with complaints over its ‘extremely biased’ coronation coverage. The taxpayer-funded broadcaster reportedly received over 1,000 complaints for its ‘disrespectful’ coverage, which focussed heavily on the impact the monarchy and colonisation have had on Aboriginal Australians and people of colour. The two-hour special, hosted by The Drum’s Julia Baird and news presenter Jeremy Fernandez, featured a discussion panel featuring Q&A host Stan Grant, co-chair of …
FIFA are investigating the World Cup qualifier between Senegal and Egypt which took place on Tuesday, March 29. The game ended in a penalty shootout marred by Mohamed Salah and his teammates being targeted by lasers. Senegal won 3-1 on penalties to book their place in Qatar. But a bitter fallout has ensued, with Egypt making accusations about their treatment in Dakar. During the shootout, Egypt players and their goalkeeper had green lasers shone at them to distract them. …
Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has landed himself in trouble after being named in the Brazilian media as the footballer at the centre of an alleged betting scandal being probed by police. The 32-year-old striker, currently playing for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, has been identified by national press in his homeland as one of the people being investigated by detectives in the state of Sergipe where he was born. Police are yet to confirm the identities of those they believe are involved in the …