World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports. The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in Qatar, but it is due to be available in the…
Netherlands to ban laughing gas from January
The Dutch government is banning the use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, amid concerns over the health risks for the growing number of young people using it. The ban, which starts in January, makes it illegal to…
Football chiefs ban heading in training for young children
Football chiefs in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday announced a ban on heading in training for children up to the end of primary school, to take place with immediate effect. The three football associations issued a statement confirming…
Lagos trudges in agony after Okada, Keke ban
It’s been agony all week on roads in Lagos metropolis, as commuters have been trekking to their destinations. No longer available are the once ubiquitous Okada (motorcycles) and Keke (tricycles), no thanks to the state government’s recent ban. No…
Dear LASG, an okada ban is not the answer – Feyintiba Egbehemi
When people cannot find an easy solution to a problem, they throw their hands up in the air and walk away. Parents who get tired of telling their children how to do certain chores, and do not have the patience…
Trade Ban: Huawei speaks on Trump’s executive order and Google
Huawei Nigeria has finally released an official statement on the current suspension of some business by Google following an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. The United States President, Donald Trump, issued an executive order which aims to…
IAAF upholds ban on Russian athletes over doping (Chammelnewsasia)
The IAAF said on Monday (Mar 11) that it will maintain its ban on Russian athletes over doping that it imposed in 2015, following a council meeting of top officials in Qatar. Rune Andersen, head of the doping task force…
Atiku visa ban: Shehu Sani decries FG ‘unpatriotic’,’condemnable’ act (Guardian)
A Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, Friday, condemned the ruling All Progressives Congress’ move to discourage the United States from lifting an alleged Visa ban imposed on People’s Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. “Telling a foreign country not…
Danfo ban and the future of transportation in Lagos
One day soon Lagos residents will wake up to discover that the popular yellow Danfo bus will be no more. In its place the Lagos State government plans to put bigger, cleaner and more efficient buses on the road. These…