Football Development
Former Green Eagles star commends sports minister
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okalla, has commended Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare for his commitment to the welfare of Ex-players and athletes.
Minister, NFF chiefs set for crunch talk in Abuja
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, has summoned eggheads of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a crucial meeting, tomorrow, in Abuja.
Sports minister intervenes in NFF, Falcons coach feud
Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare has waded in the crisis between the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Falcons head coach, Thomas Dennerby.
Acting President Osinbajo urged to order DSS’ withdrawal from NFF secretariat
A group representing retired and active footballers on Wednesday in Abuja urged the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to order an immediate withdrawal of security personnel from the Nigeria Football Federation Secretariat.
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EU to help Africa, others fight coronavirus with €15 billion
The European Union is set to give 15 billion euros’ (16.3 billion dollars’) worth of support to Africa and other regions of the world for their efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Ronaldinho released from Paraguayan prison
Former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho has been released from a Paraguayan prison after just 32 days over forged documentation.
Kidnapped Bauchi governor’s brother released
Mr Adamu Mohammad, an elder brother to Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State, who was kidnapped by unknown armed gunmen has been released.
Nigeria records 16 more coronavirus cases as total confirmed cases hit 254
Nigeria has announced 16 more cases of COVID-19, the virus that has killed six people so far in the country.
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Olympics: Nigeria will not slow down preparation – NOC scribe
Scribe of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Olabanji Oladapo has stated that the NOC will not slow down its Olympic preparation and has stated that no matter how you prepare, the Olympics comes with its own tension and anxiety the closer you get to it.
Italy’s coronavirus death count still high as lockdown extended to April 13
Italy’s record death toll from the novel coronavirus grew by more than 700 on Wednesday, as a top official said that social restrictions were getting harder to bear for the population.
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi signs contract extension through to 2021
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has signed a contract extension with the Serie A side through to June 2021.
Amazon stops selling N95 and surgical masks to public
Amazon has stopped selling N95 respirators, paper surgical masks, face shields, surgical gowns and gloves, and large-volume containers of sanitizer to general consumers, according to Recode.
Bundesliga could return in May with ‘draconian’ measures – virologist
A virologist has suggested that there is hope of completing the Bundesliga season, but it will mean completing matches behind closed doors and keeping the players under exceptionally close observation.