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Minister: I have no regret siting the transport university in Daura
The Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Monday he had no regrets siting the Transportation University in Daura, Katsina.
Enugu Rangers lose again at home in Confederation Cup opener
Different coaches same outcome is how best to describe Rangers International FC’s start to their campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup after they lost 3-1 at home to Pyramids FC.
Gernot Rohr ranked 19th best coach in the world by German firm
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has been ranked 19th best coach in the world by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) based in Germany.
Nominees for all Caf 2019 Awards revealed — full list
The 2019 Caf Awards will hold on January 7, 2019 in Hurghada, Egypt with the Confederation of African Football announcing the nominees on Sunday.
Lagos-Ibadan rail to be ready April 2020 – minister
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has hinted that the Lagos-Ibadan railway project will be fully completed by April, 2020.
Lagos athletics association holds refresher course, seminar
The Lagos State Athletics Association will hold a one-day refresher course/seminar for coaches in Lagos state today at the Teslim Balogun stadium.
Former Enugu Rangers star wins prestigious award in South Korea
Egbuchulam switched to South Korean outfit Suwon FC in January after a brilliant season with Falkenbergs FF, where he netted 14 goals in 21 games, to win the Swedish Second Division top scorer.
Ex-Green Eagles defender solicits financial support for multiple surgeries
Former Green Eagles defender Kadiri Ikhana has called for financial support from Nigerians to enable him undergo three surgeries.
LMC grants FC IfeanyiUbah coaches certification waiver
FC IfeanyiUbah has received a temporary waiver for its coaches until mid season when they are expected to have obtained requisite qualifications to coach a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club.
At least 65 killed in Pakistan train fire
At least 65 people were killed and dozens injured after cooking gas cylinders exploded on a train packed with religious pilgrims in Pakistan on Thursday, authorities said.
Cristiano Ronaldo: I’d only play the important games
Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he’d rather just play in the important games while explaining that he would “choose to follow those who are lucky.”
Ladan Bosso challenges Nigerian league coaches to produce good goalkeepers for Super Eagles
President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association Ladan Bosso has in the wake of goalkeeping problems bedevilling Nigeria’s national teams, charged league clubs’ coaches to step up by producing good goalkeepers for the Super Eagles.
NYG: Ondo athletes protest non-payment of allowances
The athletes and coaches, representing Ondo State in the ongoing National Youth Games holding in Ilorin, Kwara State, have accused the management of the Ondo State Sports Council of withholding their allowances for the competition.
Minister: We’ll choose six university as centres of sport excellence
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says the ministry is to choose six universities in the six geo political zones as centres of sporting excellence.
Super Eagles fly to Kyiv September 6 ahead friendly vs Ukraine
Super Eagles’ contingent made up of goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, officials and coaches are expected to depart Nigeria for Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, September 6 for the international friendly match against ‘The Yellow and Blues’.
African Games: Ghana dangles $3000 on gold medalists
To inspire its athletes competing at the 12th African Games holding in Rabat, Morocco, Ghana has promised to reward individual gold medalists with $3000 (N1.05M) for their efforts.
Kotoko hits Kano for epic clash against Pillars
A strong contingent comprising of players, coaches, backroom staff and officials from Ghana have arrived the ancient city of Kano for the epic CAF Champions’ league cracker between Kano Pillars FC and Ashanti Kotoko FC of Ghana.
Thomas Dennerby: Nigerian women football is full of many good coaches, talented players
Thomas Dennerby, the Technical Adviser of the Super Falcons, says women football in Nigeria is filled with good coaches and talented players.
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Laurent Koscielny reveals his reasons for leaving Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny has spoken about his reasons for leaving Arsenal in the summer; a decision which surprised many at the club including the fans he believes did not expect him to go.
Federal government sets boundaries for acreage management
The statement said energy professionals and consultants gathered by the ministry agreed that to achieve the new targets set by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for the Oil and Gas sector, there is need to put a sound and stress-free acreage management policy in place.
Ryan Giggs: Paul Pogba can unlock the door for Manchester United
Manchester United have rediscovered a spark and the return of Paul Pogba can see them take the “next step” as the Frenchman has the ability to “unlock the door”, says Ryan Giggs.
UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election
The main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final few days.
Ernesto Valverde’s deal could be terminated at the end of the season
Barcelona could terminate Ernesto Valverde's contract at the end of the season, according to the club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
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NGF: Aisha Buhari wasn’t referring to governors alone in latest rebuke
The Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) has insisted that Aisha Buhari’s criticism of government’s poor performance is not limited to the state level.
Akwa Ibom governor loses 90-year old father
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, on Sunday, lost his ninety-year-old father, the Late Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang.
NURTW: Presidential taskforce team can’t clear Apapa gridlock
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has said that the presidential taskforce set up to clear the gridlock in Apapa cannot achieve the task, adding that they have failed.
Speaker Gbajabiamila mourns late Reps member
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed sadness over the death of a member representing Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency of Niger State, Ja’afaru Iliyasu.
Ex-Presidents Jonathan, Soglo lead pre-election assessment mission to Guinea
Former Nigeria’s President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and Benin Republic’s ex-President Nicéphore Soglo have been nominated to co-lead a pre-election assessment mission to the Republic of Guinea’s parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2020.