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Wayne Rooney: I want to get Derby back in Premier League
Wayne Rooney believes he could still make an impact in the Premier League as the former Manchester United star targets a return to the top-flight with Derby.
Semi Ajayi helps West Brom return to top with away win against Birmingham
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi was in action for West Bromwich Albion in their 3-2 away comeback win against Birmingham City in the Championship on Saturday.
Frank Lampard: Fikayo Tomori has come a long way
Lampard said ahead of today’s clash with Bournemouth: “He’s come a long way and it’s all his own doing because from the moment he came to Derby he showed a work ethic and a desire to listen and improve himself.
Wayne Rooney confesses his ambition to manage after he retires from playing
Wayne Rooney admits he has a desire to get into football management as he prepares for his return to the English game in January.
Bright Osayi-Samuel outshone Ebere Eze in QPR’s win over Birmingham City
Nigerian born forward Bright Osayi-Samuel was on target for his Queens Park Rangers in their 2-0 over Birmingham City English championship game on Wednesday at the St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium.
Oghenekaro Etebo left out of Stoke City’s matchday squad again
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo was not included in the Stoke City’s squad for their Championship clash against Luton town on Tuesday.
Ebere Eze named in English Championship team of the week
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ebere Eze has been named in Sky Bet Championship team of the week following his impressive performance in Saturday’s 2-0 home win against Preston North End.
Sudan’s first female football stars push for women’s rights
Within months of Sudan’s first women’s football league kicking off, the championship’s emerging stars are being hailed as icons for equal rights in a country transitioning to civilian rule.
Romelu Lukaku’s agent admits Marcus Rashford contributed to Belgian’s Manchester United departure
Romelu Lukaku’s agent claims the Belgian striker left Manchester United on good terms, with the presence of Marcus Rashford and the desire to take on “another challenge” leading him away from Old Trafford.
Leon Balogun wants end to racism in football
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun believes tackling racism in football is a collective responsibility and that more punishments are needed to curb the menace.
Anthony Martial: I have to prove I’m one of the Premier League’s best strikers
Anthony Martial is eager to prove that he is "one of the best strikers in the Premier League" after entering his fifth full season at Manchester United.
NFF supremo begs Nigerian-born England star to play for Nigeria
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick says persuading England under-21 player Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles would improve the squad.
Tammy Abraham injury update ahead of the clash against Aston Villa
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham sustained a hip injury against Valencia in the Champions League and he was unused in the defeat against West Ham in their last Premier League game.
Semi Ajayi helps West Bromwich Albion extend winning streak against Bristol City
Semi Ajayi delivered impressive performance to help West Bromwich Albion clinch a 4-1 victory against Bristol City in Wednesday’s Championship game.
Tammy Abraham: Chelsea must be at their best at the Mestalla
Tammy Abraham says Chelsea's Champions League duel with Valencia on Wednesday is their biggest game of the season so far.
Barcelona star rolls out plans to inspire young Nigerian girls
Asisat Oshoala is organizing a clinic and championship for young girls under the aegis of her foundation in Lagos this December.
Gerard Pique: Manchester United spell made me the player I am
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his four-year spell as a youngster at Manchester United made him into the player he is today.
Chelsea eye a move for Shay Given amid Frank Lampard’s ‘concerns’ over Kepa Arrizabalaga...
The Chelsea manager worked alongside the Irishman at the Championship club last season and was keen to bring Given with him to Stamford Bridge alongside first-team coaches Jody Morris and Chris Jones last summer.
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Experts: Economic empowerment key to driving financial inclusion
Experts have posited that the path to sustainable inclusive growth is the key to driving financial inclusion.
Dangote Industries targets $30 billion revenue by 2021
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, yesterday said the company would increase its revenue base from $4 billion to $30 billion by 2021.
Flour Mills earmarks N34 billion in Niger
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) has unveiled plans to spend about N34 billion over the next 10 years to develop Sunti Community in Niger State, hosting of one of its sugar plants – Sunti Golden Sugar Estates (SGSE).
World Bank: Development partners pool $53 billion to fight poverty in Africa
A coalition of global development partners has announced $82 billion commitment for the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, to maintain momentum in the fight against extreme poverty.
Central bank targets forex earnings from artificial intelligence, software development
Briefing the media Saturday in Ogere, Ogun State, after the Bankers’ Committee Retreat, the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said the initiatives are in consonance with theme of the event, ‘Delivering increasing Growth through Digital Finance for the Nigerian Economy.’
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Winners emerge in Wole Soyinka Investigative Journalism awards
Ibanga Isine, a journalist with the Next Edition newspaper, has won the 2019 Nigerian Investigative Journalist of the Year Award given by the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ).
Napoli sack Carlo Ancelotti hours after 4-0 Champions League win
Napoli have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti less than three hours after he guided them into the Champions League knockout stages.
CSO links corruption to dichotomy of law enforcement agencies
African Initiative against Corruption and Examination Malpractices (AFICEM), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has urged Nigerian leaders to be careful and strict against deep-rooted corruption which it said was the major threat to the nation’s growth.
NCC warns consumers against unauthorised SIM swaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Tuesday warned telecom consumers of unauthorirized SIM Swap and other fraudulent activities by dubious individuals who take advantage of innocent citizens, asserting that the full wrath of the law would be visited on culprits.
Man dragged to court over late father’s property documents
The children of Late Joshua Olusoga of Surulere, Lagos have dragged their brother, Gbenga Olusoga, 59, before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing the certificate of occupancy and survey plan documents of their late father’s property located at 14, Badaru Street, Surulere, Lagos.