In preparation for the upcoming Currie Cup campaign, the Bulls have announced the appointment of Phiwe Nomlomo as their new head coach. Nomlomo, a former Selborne College alumnus, joined the Bulls in 2023 as the joint head of the skills hub at Loftus, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his stints with the Sharks, SA Schools A side, Border Craven Week squad, and EP Kings academy. Nomlomo will be working alongside a talented coaching team, including Werner Kruger, Jean Tiedt, and Kennedy Tsimba. The Bulls are eager to bounce back from their URC final loss and make a…
Author: Emmanuel Ferdinand
The National Films and Videos Censors Board has warned film producers and other stakeholders to ensure no skit, film, or music video is released until it obtains classification from the board. This is part of the federal government’s actions aimed at putting some control over the creation industry in Nigeria. According to Shaibu Husseini, its executive director, the board is bent on setting up a world-class classification centre that would help in the classification of video content in Nigeria. Husseini cautioned that it is illegal to circulate unclassified skits, films, and music videos, and such would attract penalties for the…
On the final day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships, Brian Komen clinched the fourth gold medal for Kenya after timing 3:33.95 in the men’s 1500m race in Douala, Cameroon. Immediately after the triumph came a silver-medal win by Djibouti’s Ayanleh Abdi Abdillahi, who finished with 3:36.24, while Kenya’s Boaz Kiprugut won bronze with 3:37.25. Leah Jeruto added to Team Kenya’s medal count, bagging bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:36.33. Chekwemoi Loice, from Uganda, won gold in the event with 9:24.47, ahead of Ethiopian Alemnat Wale, who took silver with 9:35.19. Another silver for Kenya…
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua is set to face Daniel Dubois in a match for the IBF heavyweight belt. The fight is scheduled to take place on September 21 at Wembley Stadium. Joshua, a two-time former heavyweight champion, is seeking to reclaim a version of the world title for the first time in nearly three years. His last reign ended with a loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021, followed by a rematch loss the following year. Dubois, on the other hand, is a rising star in the boxing world. His recent victory over Filip Hrgovic earned him the IBF ‘interim’ belt…
Rwanda has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a team of seven athletes lined up to represent the country. They are due to participate in various events across four sports: athletics, cycling, fencing, and swimming. According to the Executive Director at RNOSC, Jean Claude Rugigana, the athletes will depart for Paris on July 6, three weeks ahead of the start of the competitive events. The athletes confirmed for the Paris 2024 Games include Yves Nimubona and Clementine Mukandanga, who will compete in the men’s and women’s athletics, while cycling has three representatives, namely Eric Manizabayo,…
Tobi Amusan anchored the women’s 4x100m relay of Nigeria to gold at the just-concluded 2024 African Senior Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon. This victory marks a triumphant comeback for Amusan, who had earlier been forced to withdraw from the women’s 100m hurdles due to illness. Tobi Amusan is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specialises in the 100-metre hurdles and also competes in the sprint. Amusan holds the current world record in the 100-metre hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds, which she set at the 2022 women’s 100-metre hurdles semi-finals in Eugene, Oregon. She is the current Commonwealth…
Chengetayi Mapaya, Zimbabwe’s top triple jumper, is confident that he will secure qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Confederation of African Athletics Senior Championships today. Despite coming off an injury, Mapaya is upbeat about his chances, stating that he is “very excited and blessed” to represent Zimbabwe at the championships. Mapaya, who has a personal best of 17.26m, is chasing a qualifying time of 17.22m. He believes that with a strong mindset and his experience of bouncing back from injuries, he can achieve his goal. “Pressure is a privilege, and pressure makes diamonds,” he said. Also, he…
Nigerian actress Osas Ighodaro has opened up about her journey towards embracing a more liberated and fulfilling lifestyle, following the loss of her mother. In an interview on Arise TV, Ighodaro shared how her mother’s passing inspired her to prioritise self-expression and self-love rather than worrying about others’ opinions. Ighodaro revealed that her mother’s devotion to others, often at the expense of her own needs, served as a catalyst for change. She realised that she didn’t want to live her life constantly worrying about others’ opinions; instead, she wanted to be happy and live fully. This newfound approach to life…
Nigerian celebrity socialite Cubana Chiefpriest has secured a huge victory in court, as the latter has struck out the case against him over alleged Naira abuse. He shared this news on his Instagram page on June 25th, therefore marking the end of this high-profile legal battle. “Thank You God As My Case Is Struck Out, CP The Defendant Is Cautioned & Discharged. Thank You @officialefcc & My Legal Team Being Headed By Chikaosolu Ojukwu Senior Advocate Of 🇳🇬 Now Let’s Get Straight To The Venue For #ChiVido2024 With Composure & Steeze. NB: Pls Don’t Mutilate Naira You If There Be…
The Africa Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon, witnessed a spectacular display of speed, endurance, and determination as Kenyan athletes clinched top honours in various events. Sarah Moraa and Alex Ng’eno led the charge, winning gold medals in the women’s and men’s 800m races, respectively. Moraa’s impressive time of 2:00.27 in the women’s 800m race saw her lead a 1-2 Kenyan finish, with national champion Lilian Odira closely following in second place with a time of 2:00.36. Moroccan Soukaina Hajji secured bronze with a time of 2:00.91. Ng’eno’s gun-to-tape performance in the men’s 800m race was equally impressive, as he…