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Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba’s footballing future has been cast into uncertainty following a four-year ban imposed on him due to failed doping tests. The Frenchman, known for being one of the best midfielders, faced a dramatic turn of events when he tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone on September 11, 2023. This initial positive test led to Pogba’s exclusion from play, and he has not appeared for the Bianconeri since then, marking a significant break in his career. Subsequent tests, including a ‘B’ sample, reaffirmed the initial findings, prompting a provisional suspension and triggering a prolonged legal battle. Despite efforts to defend himself, Pogba’s case was met with a resolute decision from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal, which accepted the Anti-Doping Prosecutor’s Office’s plea for a four-year ban. Pogba and his legal team, led by Mr Pierfilippo Laviani, engaged in a rigorous defense, attempting to refute any claims of intentional doping. Howeve

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, credited with ushering the East African nation into free market economics, has died at age 98, current President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Thursday in a television broadcast. Mwinyi succeeded Tanzania's first post-independence president, Julius Nyerere, who left office in 1985 after 22 years in power. "On behalf of the government, I would like to convey my condolences to the family, relatives, friends and all Tanzanians for this loss," President Hassan said. Mwinyi was credited with introducing free market policies and was in turn succeeded by the late Benjamin Mkapa in 1995. President Hassan said Mwinyi died in hospital in Dar es Salaam where he was receiving treatment for lung cancer. He had been receiving treatment since November, Hassan said. © Reuter

Chelsea were defeated 1-0 after extra time in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium following Virgil van Dijk's late winner for Liverpool in the showpiece final Levi Colwill and Conor Bradley contest for the ball in the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool Liverpool have been crowned the winners of the 2023/24 Carabao Cup after a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in extra time at Wembley on Sunday afternoon. Starting the competition with home wins over AFC Wimbledon, Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackburn Rovers, the Blues then needed a stoppage-time equaliser and penalties to get the better of Newcastle United in the quarter-finals. Amid their mixed form in the Premier League and an almighty scare in the semi-finals after losing 1-0 away at Championship side Middlesbrough in the first leg,  Chelsea  blew Michael Carrick's side away 6-1 in the return leg to seal a place at Wembley. Mauricio Pochettino's  first final as Chelsea boss, the Argentine kept faith

Sequel to the worsening economic hardship in the country, the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28. NLC President Joe Ajaero, made this known on Friday during a press conference at Labour House, Abuja. NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, had on February 9, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement agreements reached with workers to ease economic hardship in the country.

The Oyo State Government, has shut six health facilities across the state over quackery. The six health facilities sealed committed various offenses, including recruitment of unqualified personnel to provide medical services and engage in illicit practices. Speaking during an inspection and monitoring exercise held within the Ibadan metropolis, the State Antiquackery Task Force Committee Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Aremu said the team carried out the operation as part of the government’s efforts towards protecting the health and well-being of residents. Dr. Aremu said the Oyo State government would not tolerate any form of quackery or substandard practice in the health sector. He added that anyone found culpable would face the full wrath of the law. He urged the public to report any suspicious or illegal activity in any health facility to the Ministry of Health or the nearest security agency. He also advised the public to patronize only accredited and registered health facilities in the sta

The Oyo state Police command was on Wednesday 14th February shared a heartfelt story of a couple who were robbed, sometime in July 2023, when the woman was having a labour pain. The woman was said to have been beaten up and the husband was almost killed by the robber, this was made available on their official X handle (formally Twitter) @OyoPoliceNG They added that "The robbers cart away the baby items and their victim's car (Toyota Versa). The gallant and vibrant officers recovered all the stolen items after 6 months.