August
FIFA ban: I’ve never met notorious match fixer Wilson Raj Perumal – Samson Siasia
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has said that he never met the notorious match fixer Wilson Raj Perumal and maintains his innocence following the life ban by FIFA.
Maurizio Sarri set for Napoli return
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said he expects an emotional return to his former club Napoli on Sunday as Lazio and Roma prepare for a derby clash in Serie A after both capital-city sides exited the Italian Cup during the week.
Adama Traore: I will return to Barcelona or join Real Madrid
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger, Adama Traore, has suggested he would rejoin Barcelona if the opportunity arose, although he’d also have no issue swapping El Clasico colours if Real Madrid came calling.
Henry Onyekuru, wife welcome baby girl
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru has become father of two after his wife welcome their baby girl.
EFCC witness says JAMB officer, boss failed to remit N36.5 million revenue
An EFCC witness, Stanley Ani, on Tuesday told an FCT High Court, N36.5 million was not remitted to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as revenue.
Federal government files fresh charges against AGF Bello Adoke, Shell, others over Malabu oil...
The Federal Government has filed a fresh 42-count charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, and six others over alleged fraud in the $1.1 billion Malabu oil deal.
Okay Obono-Obla: I was under pressure to compromise investigations
Former chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Okoi Obono-Obla, said he was under pressure to compromise investigations throughout the two years he served as the SPIP boss.
Senator Aleiro: National Assembly will continue to support President Buhari
Senator Adamu Muhammad Aleiro, representing Kebbi Central senatorial district at the Senate, has vowed that the 9th Senate would continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Manchester City click into gear as they chase cup glory
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will not retain their Premier League title barring a spectacular Liverpool implosion, but the form book suggests the Catalan could still end up celebrating a trophy-laden season.
2021 AFCON and 2022 World Cup qualifiers gets new date
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly set a new dates for the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ethiopia elections body sets August 16 as tentative date for 2020 polls
The National Elections Board of Ethiopia, NEBE, has announced a tentative date for national elections. The outfit proposed that polls should be held August 16, 2020.
Police arrest domestic worker for stealing boss vehicle, valuables
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a fleeing domestic worker who stole his boss’s vehicle and other valuables in the Lekki area of the state.
Ethiopia’s electoral agency sets tentative date for elections
Ethiopia’s upcoming general election will probably be held on August 16, the electoral agency said on Wednesday,
Five killed as Sudan crushes revolt by security agents
Five people, including two soldiers, were killed as Sudanese troops crushed a rebellion launched by agents of the country's long-feared security agency against a restructuring plan, officials and medics said Wednesday.
NFF keen on retaining Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is keen to retain the services of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr with negotiations for a new contract set to commence next week, according to a top source in the Glass House.
Ex-Sony Music boss promises to develop Nigeria’s digital music
Mr Michael Ugwu, former General Manager, Sony Music West Africa, has promised that the scope of opportunities of digital music in Nigeria will be developed to boost the industry.
Boeing staff mock 737 Max in damning emails
Boeing’s 737 MAX plane is “designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys”, a company employee wrote in one of a trove of newly published internal messages.
Fresh crisis brews in South Africa as Nigerians get eviction threat
Some indigenes of Keimoes and Upington areas of northern cape province in South Africa, on Thursday morning, gave Nigerians and other foreign national a 12-hour ultimatum to vacate their communities.
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Anthony Joshua receives huge pay to fight Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua has been approached by Saudi Arabia to stage a mega-fight with the winner of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, according to AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr in December out in the Gulf state to win back his world titles.
Amotekun: Federal government, South West governors agree
The Federal Government and Governors of the South West States yesterday reached and agreement that legal framework should be put in place on the establishment of the regional security outfit, Amotekun.
Governor Uzodinma: I feel excited being part of National Economic Council
The Newly sworn in Imo Governor, Chief Hope Uzodinma, says he feels excited and encouraged being part of the National Economic Council (NEC).
Lai Mohammed: Creative Industry the fastest growing sector of Nigerian economy
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says Creative Industry is the fastest growing sector of the Nigerian economy in terms of business opportunities, employment generation, earnings as well as entertainment.
AGF: Femi Falana’s U-turn vindicates federal government’s stance on Amotekun
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the U-turn made by legal icon, Mr Femi Falana, justified Federal Government’s stance that the establishment of the operation of “Amotekun” was illegal.
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Minister tasks youths to be good ambassadors
The Minister of State for Science and Technology, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi has called on Nigerian Youths to be good ambassadors to the country by supporting the Federal Government’s developmental objectives.
BBNaija winner Mercy Eke makes Nollywood debut in `Fate of Alakada’
Winner of Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem gang, Mercy Eke, will make her Nollywood debut in `Fate of Alakada’, a movie produce by Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham.
PDP condemns APC’s defense of Imo guber judgement
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the appeal of the All Progressive Congress and its candidate, Ahmed Aliyu, challenging Aminu Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as governor of Sokoto State.
Abia to partner NDLEA to fight drug trafficking
The Abia State government has pledged support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to help combat the high use of illicit drugs in the state.
Lagos government denounces list of restricted routes for Okada, Tricycles
It re-emphasised that government had not taken a definite action on the operations of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles, popularly known as Keke Marwa on some routes across the State.