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Ghana Federation of Labour kicks against EC’s proposed 3pm closure of polls

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has kicked against the proposal made by the Electoral Commission  to close polls at 3pm instead of 5pm. In a release sighted by GhanaWeb, it said this new plan may disenfranchise many new voters on the election day. GFL also rejected claims by the …

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Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish football federation president

Luis Rubiales has refused to step down as president of the Spanish football federation following his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. Rubiales, 46, kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England. He had earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at …

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FIFA lifts ban on Kenyan federation after nine months

A ban FIFA placed on Football Kenyan Federation (FKF) over government’s interference has been lifted.   FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura who announced that the ban has been lifted, said the decision was taken after Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba reinstated FKF Executive Committee.   Representatives from both FIFA and the …

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Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport’s governing body announced on Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr Vladimir …

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