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BBNaija’s Anto Lecky: No regrets relocating to Nigeria
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actress, Antoinette Lecky, better known as Anto Lecky, says that even if some days could be difficult, she had no regrets relocating to Nigeria from her base in the United States of America.
Afghan president replaces security ministers as Taliban advance
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani replaced two top ministers charged with managing the country’s faltering security Saturday, as the Taliban pressed on with their campaign to capture new territory in fierce battles with government forces.
Antoine Griezmann still keen on MLS move after Barcelona contract expires
Antoine Griezmann says he still wants to move to the United States after his contract at Barcelona runs out.
Body of missing US woman found in Russia
Russian investigators said Saturday they have detained a man on suspicion of murder after finding the body of a foreign woman the media identified as a missing American student.
Major Australian banks, US airlines hit by website outage
Major banks and airlines were among businesses hit by a fresh global online outage Thursday, with the problem traced to US-based tech provider Akamai.
USA hit Nigeria 2-0 to win Summer Series finale
Two goals scored by Christen Press in the 45+2′ and substitute Lynn Williams 90+4′, in the highly explosive final match of the Summer Series condemned Nigeria to a 0-2 loss to United States.
Tyson Fury vows knockout after Deontay Wilder’s silent treatment
World champion Tyson Fury is promising to deliver a swift victory over Deontay Wilder next month when the two heavyweights resume their rivalry in a blockbuster trilogy fight in Las Vegas.
American middle distance runner banned for four years
American middle distance runner Shelby Houlihan has been banned from athletics for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance which she blamed on a burrito.
Summer Series: Nigeria force Portugal to 3-3 draw
A stoppage time goal scored by Atlectico Madrid midfielder, Rasheedat Ajibade in the 90+5 minutes was what Nigeria’s Super Falcons needed to force Portugal to 3-3 draw in both country’s second matches of the Summer Series at BBVA Stadium in Houston, United States (US) in the wee hours of Monday.
Israel’s parliamentary coalition ends Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years reign as prime minister
A disparate anti-Netanyahu parliamentary coalition on Sunday ousted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to elect right-wing leader Naftali Bennett as a replacement.
Kanye West unfollows Kim Kardashian, family on Twitter
American rapper, Kanye West, has unfollowed his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian and her family on Twitter.
Summer Series: Super Falcons skipper missed Jamaica clash over visa hitch
Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala missed the team’s 1-0 defeat to Jamaica at this year’s Summer Series – a four-nation tournament in the United States of America due to a visa hitch.
US Summer Series: 21 Super Falcons in camp ahead Jamaica clash
Twenty-one (21) Super Falcons players trained with the team during their evening session at the BBVA Stadium on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in preparation for their first game at the US Summer Series.
Super Falcons camp bubbles with 17 players in
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum is upbeat ahead of the start of the Four-Nation invitational tournament tagged Summer Series, following the arrival Tuesday of no fewer than 16 players at team’s Marriot Marquis in Houston, Texas.
Super Falcons land in America for summer series
Nine-time African champions Nigeria have arrived in the United States of America for this year’s Summer Series – a 4-Nation Tournament also involving hosts USA, Jamaica, and Portugal’s ‘A’ Women Teams.
Ahmed Raji: Banning Twitter akin to fighting American interest
Apparently aware of the legal, diplomatic and economic implications of the Nigeria’s government suspension of the operation of the microblogging giant, Twitter in Nigeria last week, a legal luminary, Ahmed Raji has admonished the Federal Government to trade with caution.
Serena Williams out of French Open after losing to Elena Rybakina
Serena Williams’ quest for a 24th grand slam singles title goes on after a fourth-round defeat by Elena Rybakina at the French Open.
Police nab US rapper Lil Reese for assaulting girlfriend
American rapper, Tavares Lamont Taylor, professionally known as Lil Reese, has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend two weeks after he was shot in the eye.
Stefanos Tsitsipas zooms into French Open fourth round
Stefanos Tsitsipas quelled the firepower of John Isner to reach the fourth round of the French Open under the lights at Roland Garros.
Glazers promise greater fan input during Manchester United decision-making
Manchester United announced on Friday they will create a fan advisory board to improve supporters' input into the club's decision-making processes after the backlash to the English giants involvement in the failed European Super League (ESL) project.
Olympic champion Brianna McNeal gets five-year ban
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been given a five-year ban from athletics for breaking anti-doping rules.
French Open: Serena Williams beats Danielle Collins to set up Elena Rybakina clash
Serena Williams remains the highest seed in her half of the French Open draw after a dominant third-round victory against Danielle Collins.
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Canada leads call on China to allow Xinjiang access – statement
More than 40 countries urged China on Tuesday to allow the U.N. human rights chief immediate access to Xinjiang region to look into reports that more than a million people have been unlawfully detained there, some subjected to torture or forced labour.
Copa America: Lionel Messi equals record as Argentina progress
Lionel Messi earned a record-equalling 147th cap for Argentina as they progressed to the Copa America quarter-finals with victory over Paraguay.
Egyptian TikTok influencer to appeal 10-year trafficking sentence
Egyptian TikTok influencer Haneen Hossam will appeal a 10-year prison sentence handed down by a Cairo court that found her guilty of human trafficking, her lawyer said on Monday.
Lagos council boss passes on
The chairperson of Eti Osa local government, Rafiu Olatunji, has died on Monday night at his Sangotedo residence. He died from a long-term illness.
President Buhari: All my appointments, projects guided by equity, inclusiveness
He said: “There’s actually no part of the country that has not been impacted positively in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture and economic support initiative based on peculiarities of the regions.”
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Abducted Rivers United coach released
Rivers United’s gaffer Stanley Eguma has regained freedom from his abductors on Thursday evening.
Copa America: Lionel Messi equals record as Argentina progress
Lionel Messi earned a record-equalling 147th cap for Argentina as they progressed to the Copa America quarter-finals with victory over Paraguay.
Fikayo Tomori lauds perfect relationship with AC Milan
AC Milan defender, Fikayo Tomori has expressed delight with the club after his loan deal was made permanent.
U.S. Supreme Court rules for Nestle, Cargill over slavery lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a lawsuit accusing Cargill Inc and a Nestle SA subsidiary of knowingly helping perpetuate slavery at Ivory Coast cocoa farms, but sidestepped a broader ruling on the permissibility of suits accusing American companies of human rights violations abroad.
Anambra election: APC screening committee clears 14 aspirants, submits report
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has screened and cleared all the 14 Anambra State governorship aspirants ahead of the party’s primary scheduled for July 26.