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Real Madrid line-up potential alternative to Paul Pogba
Real Madrid is weighing up their options in the signing of Manchester United star Paul Pogba, Los Blancos is prepared to go for a cheaper alternative if they failed to secure the services of the World Cup winner.
Afcon: Tanzania were scared of Senegal – coach
Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke has encouraged his players ahead of their second Group C game against Kenya at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Thursday.
Governor Yari: I left no debt in Zamfara
Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, the immediate past governor of Zamfara, has said that he left no debt or liability to the new administration of Alhaji Bello Matawalle.
Jose Mourinho distances himself from Newcastle
Jose Mourinho has appeared to rule out replacing Rafa Benitez at Newcastle United because he says he is a "winner".
Senator Amosun breaks silence on arms importation
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former governor of Ogun State, has denied illegally importing massive cache of AK47 assault rifles and ammunition into the country and handing them over to the police towards the end of his administration.
Nasarawa governor appoints 11 aides
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the appointment of 11 aides.
Real Madrid to launch women’s team
Real Madrid have decided to launch their own women’s team, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed.
Dirty oil crisis over in Russia, but…
Russian officials have opinion that the oil contamination crisis that disrupted flows from the world’s second-largest exporter of crude since the spring is long over for the country.
Oil prices drop amid demand worries
Oil fell on Tuesday amid concerns over the outlook for crude demand, but prices were supported after Washington announced new sanctions on Iran amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, Reuters reported.
MNJTF: ISWAP desperate to deliver caliphate
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says the flurry of attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the last couple of weeks followed pressure mounted on them by foreign collaborators to establish caliphate.
Russia wants Opec to forge cooperation
Russian Energy Minister, Alexander Novak, said on Monday that international cooperation on crude production has helped stabilize oil markets and is more important now than ever, Reuters reported.
Full list of winners at the 2019 BET Awards
Regina Hall hosted the 19th annual BET Awards ceremony, which aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
BET: Burna Boy wins ‘Best International Act’
Afro-fusion artist, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy clinched the coveted ‘Best International Act’ award at the BET on Monday.
China’s Qu Dongyu elected new FAO chief
China’s Qu Dongyu has been elected Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Georginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool have evolved as a team
Liverpool evolved over the course of the 2018-19 season, says Georginio Wijnaldum, who believes the Reds are now strong enough to win "really tough" games.
Boko Haram kills eight in Chad
Seven Chadian soldiers and a local guard were killed in a Boko Haram jihadist ambush in Lake Chad, the latest in a surge of attacks in the region, security sources said on Sunday.
President Buhari approves Super Eagles’ Afcon budget
The Super Eagles may not have any cause to fight over money like the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Warriors of Zimbabwe have done at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which started last Friday in Egypt.
NAF: Fight against insecurity collective effort
The Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Ground Training Command, Enugu, AVM Idi Amin, says the fight against insecurity across the country remains a collective effort.
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Afcon: Kenneth Omeruo sends Super Eagles to the knockout stage
Kenneth Omeruo scores send half goals to send Super Eagles in the knockout stage of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday evening encounter.
Real Madrid’s plan for Brazilian starlet Vinicius
Real Madrid had a different plan for Brazilian starlet Vinicius, the attacker would have his chances limited next season.
NIRSAL facilitates N2 billion loan to boost cocoa export in Ondo
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) is providing Agro Traders Limited, a Cocoa processing and export company in Ondo State, with 50% Credit Risk Guarantee (CTG) for N2 billion working capital to export 22,000 metric tons of cocoa.
Nigerian Army kills 24 criminals, arrests 61
1 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday said, it has killed 24 criminal elements during its operation Harbin Kunama III in Kano, Kaduna and Niger states within one month of operation.
Deputy speaker urges workers to make Nass conducive for lawmakers
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Idris Wase, has urged workers in the National Assembly to create an enabling working environment for members of the federal parliament.
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Lewis Hamilton stretches F1 championship lead
Lewis Hamilton appears unstoppable in clinching the 2019 Formula 1 championship when he registered an emphatic victory ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas at the French Grand Prix.
NDLEA arrests 186 suspects, seizes 61.24kg of illicit drugs in Jigawa
Jigawa Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it had arrested no fewer than 186 suspected dealers in illicit drugs in the state.
Moroccans protest against US-led Mideast economic plan
Demonstrators gathered in the capital Rabat burned an Israeli flag near Morocco’s parliament and shouted “Death to Israel!” and “Death to the United States!”
BBNaija winner Miracle certified as ‘instrument rated’ pilot
Miracle Ikechukwu, the winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ show, has obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.
UK advisory: Nigeria is safe, beautiful – Police
The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Frank Mba, has said Nigeria is safe and beautiful.