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Juve look to reboot Serie A title defence in Turin derby
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Serie A on Saturday with Juventus looking to reboot their title defence against struggling city rivals Torino.
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala scores, makes ESPN Top 50 Best Players list
On a day she scored FC Barcelona’s 100th goal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) during their 3-0 win over English side, Manchester City in the quarter-final first-leg tie played in Barcelona on Wednesday, Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, also made the list of ESPN’s world Top 50 players.
Allan Sharer hails ‘magnificent’ Kelechi Iheanacho
Former England and Newcastle star Alan Shearer has labeled Kelechi Iheanacho a fantastic player after his man-of-the-match performance for Leicester City against Manchester United.
Victor Agali: NFF falsely accused me of bringing women to Super Eagles hotel in...
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Agali has expressed his disappointment on the way he was treated at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia.
2023: Senator Okorocha meets ex-President Obasanjo in Abeokuta
Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, held a meeting with ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday evening.
Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka injury concern for Arsenal, England
Arsenal and England have been given an injury scare after Bukayo Saka came off at half-time in Sunday’s north London derby.
Archbishop Kaigama: Poverty menacingly threatening existence of Nigerians
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama, has criticised what he described the poor social security system in the country, which, he said, negatively affects millions of Nigerians.”
Minister: Passage of PIB’ll unlock several midstream gas opportunities
Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will unlock several midstream gas opportunities and enhance domestic gas utilisation.
Emmanuel Dennis keen to impress at Bundesliga club FC Cologne
Dennis linked up with Cologne from Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge on a six-month loan deal in January.
Saudi funds could help Real Madrid sign Kylian Mbappe this summer
According to The Times, Real Madrid are currently in advanced talks with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned Qiddiya project over a ten-year sponsorship deal worth £130m.
Henry Onyekuru shines as Galatasaray stuns Fernabahce at home
Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru was on the winning side as Galatasaray defeated archrival Fenerbahce 1-0 at the Ülker Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium on Saturday.
Paul Onuachu’s brace help KRC Genk end winless run
Paul Onuachu scored his 22nd goal of the season, as Genk defeated Zulte Waregem 3-2 at the Luminus Arena on Wednesday.
Serie A: Simy Nwankwo continues good form for Crotone
Super Eagles forward Simeon Nwankwo scored his 9th league goal of the season for Crotone in their 2-1 defeat to Florentina, on Saturday.
President Joe Biden urges Americans to unite
Biden, sworn in along with Vice President Kamala Harris, in his inaugural address, spoke glowingly about the US democracy, tested to the limit by the acrimony over the outcome of the November 3, 2020, presidential election, saying finally, democracy prevailed.
Thai royalists launch political party to protect monarchy
An ultra royalist group in Thailand launched a new political party on Wednesday to defend King Maha Vajiralongkorn, amid unprecedented calls for reform of the monarchy by a youth-led protest movement.
Odion Ighalo wants Super Eagles return
On loan to Manchester United from Chinese side, Shanghai Shenhua in a deal which will expire at the end of this month after the initial six months loan was extended retired from international football after the 2019 AFCON, where he finished as top scorer.
Atletico Madrid extend La Liga lead with win over Sevilla
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid proved their title credentials yet again by beating Sevilla 2-0 at home on Tuesday to stride four points clear at the top of the standings.
Paul Onuachu sets new personal record with 19th goal of the season
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu continues his fine form in the Belgian Jupiler league after scoring for KRC Genk against Kortrijk on Saturday.
Qatari, Saudi Arabian clubs chase Odion Ighalo
According to Sky Sports, the 31-year-old is willing to see out his contract with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, but is open to listening to other offers.
Nigeria winger to leave Monaco this month
The Croatian gaffer has afforded the Super Eagles star only four appearances totalling a mere 141 minutes in the Ligue 1 this term.
Mfon Udoh edging closer to Akwa United return
Super Eagles striker Mfon Udoh could make a sensational return to his former club Akwa United with reports suggesting the Striker has opened talks with the club with whom he currently trains.
Karim Adeyemi hands Salzburg Europa league hope
Forward Karim Adeyemi scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for RB Salzburg in Tuesday’s encounter against Lokomotiv Moscow at the RZD Arena, Moscow.
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Nigeria’s senate president, others bag NIS fellowship award
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, were on Wednesday in Abuja presented with the Honourary Fellowship Award of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) alongside a former Minister of Defence, Brig-General Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd) and the Emir of Nasarawa, HRH Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril, at the institution’s 2021 investiture ceremony.
Official: TETFund spends N120 billion on academic staff training since 2008
Academic Staff from public institutions across the country have so far accessed over N120 billion for training, within and outside Nigeria, from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) since its inception in 2008.
Payroll fraud: Gombe approves N1.49 billion for biometric system installation
The Gombe State Government has approved the sum of N1.499 billion for the supply and installation of biometric attendance system to check payroll fraud in the state’s civil service.
2023: APC disowns viral zoning arrangement
The national caretaker/extraordinary convention planning committee (CECPC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned a zoning arrangement list in circulation on the social media.
UEFA confirms Rome as Euro 2020 host city
Rome’s Stadio Olimpico has been “fully confirmed” as a venue for Euro 2020 matches after the Italian government guaranteed the presence of at least 25 per cent of fans, UEFA announced on Wednesday.
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Oyo governor: Centralised policing system, poverty fuelling insecurity in Nigeria
Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday examined the country’s security challenges and concluded that the nation‘s centralized policing system, poverty and injustice were majorly fueling insecurity rocking the country.
Jordan king, prince appear together for first time since rift
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and his half-brother Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein have made their first joint public appearance since a palace feud last week.
VON chief hails rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery
The Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has hailed the federal government’s decision to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery.
Strike continues as resident doctors insist demands not met
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said that the ongoing strike action by its members will continue as most of their demands were not yet met.
SERAP urges Nigerian government to slash politicians’ allowances
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Chairman of Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Elias Mbam, to urgently review upward the remuneration, allowances, and conditions of service for Nigerian Judges, and reduce the remuneration of President Muhammadu Buhari and other political office-holders in order to address the persistent poor treatment of Judges, and improve access of victims of corruption to justice.