Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 to England on Saturday in a World Cup preparatory friendly game at the Wembley Stadium. Both teams could have won at Wembley after the end of the second 45 minutes but England just managed to carve out the 2-1 victory…
The Imo State Governor,Rochas Okorocha has said that the ‘All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA should, as a matter of fact, wind-up and fuse into the All Progressives Congress, APC”. Okorocha in a statement signed by Sam Onwuemeodo his Chief Press …
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said that his team does not need star players such as the Egyptian Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi of Argentina or Luka Modric of Croatia before they could perform well at the 2018 World Cup. He further explained that…
Legendary coach and former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has reportedly left hospital less than a month after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Ferguson has returned home to be looked after by his family, according to The UK Sun. Ferguson …
The Special Assistant on Media to Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (M.O.B.), Ahmed Salami has said there was no truth in story making the round that he had been in coma since Friday evening when he was hit by bullets at the rally organized for Dr Kayod…
Some Borno Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), from five local government councils have denied Amnesty International report on alleged rape and human right abuses against them by the military. Newsmen recall that AI had in its latest report allege…
On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, I slipped out of Nigeria. Where to? Beijing, in China, to attend an international seminar on National Governance for Presidential Advisers from Developing Countries. The two weeks seminar is under the auspices of the Grad…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on former Abia state governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu to explain to Nigerians his role in the killings of people during its congresses as the party does not kill, neither does it contract assassins. In an in…
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has declared that Deportivo La Coruna goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, will be his first choice for the 2018 World Cup. Fielding questions from reporters in London on Friday, Rohr also insisted that the duo of …
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has named his starting XI for this evening’s pre-World Cup friendly against England. Francis Uzoho will start in goal for the Nigerians, while William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun are also included. John…
Nigeria’s kits for the 2018 World Cup has been voted the best out of the 32 teams that will participate in the tournament. In a poll carried out by Sky Sports, the Super Eagles shirt had over 40,000 votes, to emerge number one. The kit, which was re…
Table Tennis player, Seun Ajetunmobi is dead. His dead was confirmed by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF). Ajetunmobi died at the early hours of today after a domestic accident at his Lagos home. Ajetunmobi last international duty for Niger…
The Association of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, has alleged that politicians at different levels were working to privatise public utilities such as water corporations…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has assured that his administration would transform the lives of the people and put an end to poverty in the state. Fayemi, who resigned as a minister on We…
Former Leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume yesterday said there was no synergy between the legislature and the executive as it is the case in democratic countries. Senator Ndume also commended the newly signed “Not Too Young To Run” Bill into law by Pre…
Spain’s Socialist chief Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as prime minister on Saturday, a day after ousting Mariano Rajoy in a historic no-confidence vote sparked by fury over corruption woes afflicting the conservative leader’s party. Sanchez, a 46-year-…
Super Eagles’ stars, John Obi Mikel and Kelechi Iheanacho have commented on the upcoming pre-World Cup friendly game against England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Mikel, who spent more than ten years at Chelsea, winning the Premier League, FA Cup,…
Kuwaiti preacher, Mubarak al-Bathali, claimed in a tweet that God punished Mohamed Salah for eating before the Champions League final. Mubarak al-Bathali claimed that Salah sinned by breaking his fast for the match, adding that the Egyptian was poor…
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi State has urged the electorate in the state to register and get their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) in order to be eligible to vote. The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Bauchi state, Alhaji Ibr…
The United Labour Congress (ULC) on Friday told Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige, to explain his `double-speak’ on the planned new minimum wage, to avoid confusion on the issue. On May 30, Ngige announced that the new National Minimum Wage…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, expressed sympathy for those defending him and his administration, saying it is not easy to defend his administration in the face of opposition. President Muhammadu Buhari flanked by the SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapher…
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich is considering a move for former Blues manager, Avram Grant as Antonio Conte’s replacement for next season. Daily Mail, UK, reports that Grant remains on the club’s radar as he is an integral member of Abramovich’s in…
Chelsea are set to seal a shocking transfer for Robert Lewandowski, and former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane. Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, wants a deal for his client to move to Stamford Bridge. Express UK reports that the 29-year-old is…
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to the “Not-Too-Young-To-Run’’. The bill is for an act to alter the provisions of the constitution to reduce the age for some political offices. He also n…
Five soldiers were, Thursday, killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, the Nigerian Army has said. The soldiers died while fighting the terrorists who had ambushed them in the state, the Army said. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier…
As Solution Media & Infotech begins the operation of its Hi-Impact TV, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described the development as a revolution within the Nigerian broadcast, entertainment, and media industry. The platform will transm…
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has urged the people of Ibarapa to rally behind the All Progressives Congress’ candidate for Saturday’s Assembly bye-election, Mr. Olukunle Adeyemo, whom he described as the best among the candidates. The …
Bursaspor defender, William Troost-Ekong has claimed that former Super Eagles’ head coach, Sunday Oliseh almost killed his career and that of Brighton centre-back, Leon Balogun, in the senior national team. According to the 24-year-old, Oliseh label…
Chelsea defender, Ola Aina, was left out of the Super Eagles’ first training session in London, ahead of Saturday’s international friendly against England. Aina is believed to still be in the squad, because of fitness doubts surrounding Tyronne Ebue…
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has given a glimpse into how he will line up his team against England on Saturday in an international friendly. Rohr’s men had their first training session on Thursday after arriving in London, at The Hiv…
The Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo recently paid a courtesy visit to the Uber Greenlight Hub in Abuja. He was received by Lola Kassim; General Manager Uber, West Africa, O’Yoma Ukueku; Greenlight Operations Manager, Nigeria, Uber and other …
A Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Dr Olatunji Felder has denied any crack in the party in the state. Speaking with newsmen in Akure, the Southern Senatorial district aspirant said the governo…
Spain gave its green light Friday to a new separatist executive in Catalonia that does not include jailed or exiled former ministers, paving the way for Madrid to end direct rule over the region. The central government last month recognised the powe…
The Inspector of General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare as unconstitutional, the Senate’s insistence that he must appear for a legislative hearing in person. Idris insisted in his suit marked FHC/A…
Chelsea FC star Victor Moses on Thursday joined his Super Eagles teammates in their London camp ahead of their pre-World Cup friendly against England at Wembley on Saturday. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Moses’ arrival on their verified …
The Forum of South-South Governors on Wednesday in Port Harcourt restated its demand for restructuring and 13 per cent derivation from the Federal Government. Spokesperson for the Forum, Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, said after a one-day meeting …
Everton on Thursday appointed Marco Silva as the new manager, the Premier League club announced on their website. The 40-year-old Portuguese coach, who replaces Sam Allardyce at Goodison Park, has Premier League experience, with Watford and Hull Cit…
The Chairman, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbadebowale Wayne Aboderin, is dead. Aboderin, according to a statement by the Aboderin Family of Kudeti in Ibadan, in Oyo state signed by Angela Emuwa, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 6.05am after a heart…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, on Thursday fixed July 11 for ruling on the no-case submission filed by Olisa Metuh, a former Peoples Democratic Party spokesman accused of destruction of evidence. Metuh was arraigned by the Econom…
Mr Isaac Okoroafor, the acting Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the apex bank resisted suggestions to float the Naira when the country was battling with economic recession. Okoroafor spoke at the Capital Chapter…
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