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NPFL: Akwa United extend unbeaten run to eight games
Akwa United moved to top position in Group B of the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-0 home win against Heartland at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigers draw Argentina, Korea in Group B
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team D’Tigers will face Argentina, Korea Republic and Russia in group B of 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Maybe I was signed for special champions league night
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes he was signed by Juventus for a special champions league night after helping the Italian Champions overturned two goals deficit against Atletico to book a place in the last eight.
Jonathan White: Mikel Obi was wrong about China
A China-based journalist, Jonathan White, has dismissed the claims by John Obi Mikel that playing in the Chinese league for players below 30 would be a waste of time and talent.
Kylian Mbappe: I’ve been unable to sleep since PSG’s loss to Manchester United
Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe says he has not slept since their Champions League last-16 exit to Manchester United.
Bayern Munich crush Borussia Moenchengladbach 5-1 to join Borussia Dortmund at top
Champions Bayern Munich demolished hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 5-1 to join leaders Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga and reignite the title race on Saturday.
Ivan Rakitic gives Barca second “Clasico” win in four days at Real Madrid
La Liga leaders FC Barcelona won a tight and tense “Clasico’’ 1-0 at Real Madrid on Saturday.
Andres Iniesta: Lionel Messi can do whatever he wants for as long as he...
Andres Iniesta can see no end to Lionel Messi's brilliance and believes Barcelona's record goalscorer can continue to dominate the game for many years to come.
Poland 2019: Flying Eagles get $3,000 qualification bonus
The Nation’s U-20 team the Flying Eagles just back from Niger after participating in this year’s AFCON U-20 Nations cup have received qualification bonus of $3,000 (about N1.08million) each for picking one of the tickets to the World cup in Poland.
Gernot Rohr to overlook Mikel Obi, Victor Moses for Seychelles, Egypt tie
Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr may leave out the duo of John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses for the March 23 Africa Cup of Nations game against Seychelles at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba Delta State, according to reports.
Gianfranco Zola likens Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea struggle to Pep Guardiola’s at Manchester City
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is still adapting to the Premier League but will not compromise on his style of play, much like Pep Guardiola did at Manchester City when he first arrived in England, the London club’s assistant Coach Gianfranco Zola, said.
Dani Alves: It’s time for PSG to lose Champions League virginity
Dani Alves said Paris Saint-Germain have to win the Champions League once and for all this season following their first-leg victory over Manchester United in the last 16.
Lobi Stars hold Wydad Casablanca to a stalemate in Morocco
Nigeria Champions Lobi Stars forced Wydad Casablanca to a goalless draw in the CAF Champions League Group A encounter played in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday.
Alex Iwobi goal earns Arsenal rare away win over Huddersfield
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi find the back of net for Arsenal as they overcome strugglers Huddersfield 2-1 in a Premier League game at the John Smith’s stadium on Saturday.
PSG sweat over Neymar as Henry gets pushed aside by Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain are hoping Neymar’s prayers are answered after the runaway Ligue 1 leaders’ talisman suffered a fresh metatarsal injury just weeks from their huge Champions clash with Manchester United.
Fidelis Ilechukwu: Enyimba clash a fresh start for MFM FC
The Olukoya Boys would be hoping for a positive result when they tackle the former Nigerian champions in Aba as thee Nigeria Professional Football League kickoff across various venues.
Gombe United NPFL promotion excites coach Ladan Bosso
Gombe United chief coach Ladan Bosso says he’s delighted to help the Savannah Scorpions secure promotion back to the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Liverpool to face Bayern in Champions League round of 16
The UEFA Champions League last-16 draw held on Monday in Nyon delivered some fantastic matchups this season. Some of the biggest teams in Europe will face tough challenges to get to the next stage of the competition.
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Central bank mulls extension of payment system vision to 2030
With just one year to the Payment System Vision (PSV) 2020, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that it has commenced a review of the project, just as it hinted of plan to set new targets under a refreshed version tagged PSV 2030.
SEC awaits MTN’s application to list on NSE
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last Friday said it was still awaiting the formal application of telecommunication giant, MTN to list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
WAEC accuses MURIC’s Ishaq Akintola of disrupting exams registration
The West African Examinations Council has accused the Director of the Muslim Rights Concern, Prof. Ishaq Akinola, of disrupting the registration for its examinations in some schools.
Baseball: Nigeria qualify for second stage of Olympic Africa qualifiers
Nigeria’s quest to make it to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for the Baseball event is on track.
Why President Buhari didn’t campaign for APC after his re-election – aide
The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has said the president did not campaign for his party, the APC after his re-election because “he wanted to leave the people to express their will”.
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Adamawa government confirms Boko Haram attack on Michika
The military on Monday chased out Boko Haram insurgents who tried to enter Michika, a commercial town in Adamawa, after a fierce battle that raged for hours.
House of Reps task security operatives on Kajuru killings
Concerned over incessant killings in Southern part of Kaduna, the House of Representatives yesterday charged security agencies to intensify efforts at stemming the tide of the attacks and killings and ensuring that peace and normalcy return to the area.
Security barricade reduces traffic to Calabar museum
The Curator of Calabar Museum, Mrs Evelyn Osuagwu, says barricade by the Cross River government at the entrance of the museum has reduced traffic of tourists.
Death toll from Indonesia floods, mudslides rises to 89
The death toll from flash floods and mudslides, triggered by days of torrential downpours in Indonesia's easternmost Papua province, has risen to 89, with dozens of others missing.
New Zealand’s rugby team eyes name change after massacre
New Zealand's sports minister has welcomed discussions about a potential name change for Super Rugby's Canterbury Crusaders in the wake of a mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch that killed 50 people.