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Mikel Obi: How naughty I was at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has admitted he used to be a naughty chap during his early days at Chelsea under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho.
Assiat Oshoala relishes photo outing with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi
Super Falcons and Barcelona forward Assiat Oshoala was all smiles as she finally got an opportunity to pose for a photo with Argentina international Lionel Messi easily one of the most talked about footballer in the world.
FIBA World Cup: Every team in our group is a threat – D’Tigers’ Ike...
Nigeria’s men’s basketball senior national team, D’Tigers’ captain, Ike Diogu, has played down talks of having an easy draw as he says every team in Group B is a threat.
Morocco frustrated by Lionel Messi’s friendly absence
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) sought clarity regarding Lionel Messi's injury, having been frustrated to learn that Argentina would be without their star man for Tuesday's friendly.
Diego Maradona slams players and ‘inept’ Argentine FA chief Claudio Tapia after Venezuela defeat
The build-up to Friday's game was dominated by Lionel Messi, who returned from his self-imposed post-World Cup hiatus for the friendly at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano.
Mauricio Pochettino hails ‘dream come true’ as Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium stages first match
Mauricio Pochettino said everyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur “needed to cry” after the club’s new stadium finally staged its first football match.
Mikel Obi reveals fears over father’s kidnap
Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, revealed that he had fears his kidnapped father would be shot as he played against Argentina in Nigeria’s final group game in the 2018 World Cup.
Lionel Messi ruled out of Argentina’s friendly against Morocco
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's friendly against Morocco on Tuesday "as a precaution" after suffering a groin injury in the 3-1 defeat by Venezuela.
Lionel Messi to start Venezuela friendly on Argentina return
Lionel Messi will start Friday’s friendly against Venezuela in Madrid as he makes his return for Argentina following a self-imposed eight-month exile, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed.
Lionel Messi could be cloned using current techniques – genetics scientist
Genetic scientists believe they could clone Lionel Messi in the future by using current scientific practices.
Olivier Giroud: I have no place in Chelsea’s Premier League attack
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has stated he is likely to move back to France at the summer, when his contract expires at the end of the season after growing frustrated by lack of playing time under manager Maurizio Sarri.
Lagos among 10 cheapest cities in the world
Lagos is among the 10 cheapest cities in the world, according to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
FIFA clears AZ Alkmaar’s Oussama Idrissi to play for Morocco
Football's world governing body Fifa has given Oussma Idrissi permission to switch international allegiance from the Netherlands to Morocco.
Musa Kida: We’ll be well prepared for 2019 FIBA World Cup
Musa Kida, the President, Nigeria Basketball Federation, on Tuesday said that the national senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, would be well prepared for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
Dominic Thiem rallies to deny Federer sixth ATP Indian Wells Masters title
Dominic Thiem denied Roger Federer a record sixth Indian Wells title, beating the Swiss great 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 crown.
Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi out of Argentina squad with ankle injury
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi has withdrawn from the Argentina squad due to an ankle injury, the Argentina FA has confirmed.
Juventus suffer first Serie A defeat of the season at Genoa
Juventus lost their first Serie A game of the season as Stefano Sturaro and Goran Pandev sealed a memorable 2-0 win for Genoa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Sunday.
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero told not to slack off by Pep Guardiola
Aguero came off the bench to rescue the Premier League champions from an FA Cup quarter-final upset at Swansea City, heading his 28th goal of the season to seal a 3-2 victory from 2-0 down against the Championship club.
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Nigerian Army, youths play football match in Yobe
Troops of 159 battalion, Nigerian Army, Geidam in Yobe state on Tuesday evening played a football match with youths from the host community to foster understanding in order to defeat the activities of Boko Haram insurgency in Geidam and other parts of Lake Chad.
Federal government flags off 2019 school census
The Federal Government has flagged of the 2018/2019 annual school census (ASC) for schools in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
AFCON: Super Eagles to play two more friendlies in June
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play two friendlies in the next FIFA free window in June in preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Pound rebounds above $1.32 on Brexit deal hopes
Sterling rallied above $1.32 on Tuesday on fresh hope that British Prime Minister Theresa May would avoid a chaotic no-deal Brexit, while global stock markets recovered.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘minor thigh injury’ confirmed by Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a "minor thigh injury" in Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifier against Serbia on Monday, Juventus have confirmed.
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Moji Adeyeye commends NAFDAC staff as agency clocks 25
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has commended the staff of the agency for living up to expectation in its 25 years of existence.
Federal government flags off 2019 school census
The Federal Government has flagged of the 2018/2019 annual school census (ASC) for schools in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Didier Deschamps not worried about latest Kingsley Coman injury
Didier Deschamps has backed Kingsley Coman to bounce back from his latest injury setback after the Bayern Munich winger was ruled out of France's Euro 2020 qualifier with Iceland.
EFCC nabs 12 crew members, vessel for illegal oil bunkering
A team of operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, led by the Uyo Zonal Head, Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol, has arrested 12 crew members and illegally bunkered diesel, (Automotive Gas Oil AGO), which were arrested by the Nigerian Navy.
Ninth Senate: Leave Bukola Saraki out of your jostle for Senate presidency – PDP...
The Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party has called on their counterparts in the All Progressives Congress to stop dragging the name of the incumbent Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, into the schemes and plots by Senators-elect of the ruling party over who and who gets elected into the leadership of the Ninth Senate.