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  • Putin suspended as honourary president of world judo federation

    Putin suspended as honourary president of world judo federation

    The world judo governing body (IJU) has taken personal action against Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine.

    “In light of the ongoing war (conflict) in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation,” it said in a statement on Sunday.

    Putin is a keen judo player and has reached the level of black belt in the sport.

    Russia has huge influence in judo with IJU president Marius Vizer considered a friend of Putin and the European governing body is led by Russian Sergey Soloveychik.

    Both bodies receive considerable sponsorship from Russia.

    The planned Grand Slam in Kazan in May was cancelled on Friday.

    Russia is becoming increasingly isolated in the sports world but global football governing body FIFA has not yet responded to increasing concern and development regarding the matter.

    Poland and Sweden have said they would not play against Russia in the play-offs for the World Cup in Qatar.

    European football ruling body UEFA has already said matches cannot be played in Russia, or Ukraine.

    Also, it is set to consider the sponsorship deal it has with Russian state firm Gazprom.

    Hans-Joachim Watzke, interim president of the German federation, said it was “dirty money” that “we cannot take any more”.

    Presidential candidate Peter Peters said it was “a clear yes” to ending the cooperation.

    Gazpom sponsor the UEFA Champions League and Euro 2024 in Germany but Schalke 04, a second division side, have already removed their name from their shirts.

    Volleyball is one of the few sports still considering a major event in Russia with the men’s world championships scheduled for August.

    This is under review though, with some nations saying they will not travel to Russia to take part.

  • [GRAPHIC PHOTOS] Burnt corpses, vehicles, other properties liter Lagos community after bloody tribal clash

    [GRAPHIC PHOTOS] Burnt corpses, vehicles, other properties liter Lagos community after bloody tribal clash

    After three days of unrest at Fagba, Iju area of Lagos, some corpses burnt beyond recognition were on Thursday recovered on the streets.

    This included cars and other business ventures razed down during the tribal clash between the Hausas and the Yorubas in the area.

    TheNewsGuru,TNG reports that eight people were killed during the fight, as the #EndSARS protest degenerated into a communal clash which saw residents fleeing their homes to neighbouring community for fear of reprisal attacks.

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  • VIDEO: Tension as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Lagos, resident flee homes

    VIDEO: Tension as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Lagos, resident flee homes

    The Fagba, Iju area of Lagos was on Wednesday soaked with tension after a bloody clash erupted between the Yorubas and Hausas in the area.

    Findings by TheNewsGuru.com, TNG revealed that residents have deserted their various homes in fear of reprisal attacks.

    TNG reports that hoodlums in the area used the opportunity to loot and cart away properties and food items from locked stalls.

    According eyewitness accounts, the clash started yesterday when some protesters who had earlier blocked the road tried to extort money from a truck driver who resisted.

    ‘The truck driver was said to have drawn out a dagger and attempted to stab one of the protesters which infuriated other protesters.’

    In the video below, residents are seen leaving their homes to seek refuge in another nearby community in Ajuwon.

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