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Leonardo: Paris Saint-Germain thought about buying Leo Messi
Messi dropped a bombshell when he handed in a transfer request but the Barca captain and six-time Ballon d’Or champion will remain at Camp Nou for the 2020-21 season.
Chidozie Awaziem joins Portuguese club Boavista on loan
The versatile defender linked up with Porto from Nigeria Professional Football League club El-Kanemi Warriors in 2015.
Spain’s second coronavirus virus wave swells, fueling concern across Europe
Spain is scrambling to stay ahead of new outbreaks of the coronavirus that prompted the U.K. to impose a quarantine on travelers returning from the country, dealing a new blow to its tourism-dependent economy.
Spain does not reject conditions on EU fund transfers – minister
Spain does not reject the setting of conditions on disbursement of European Union funds to help countries recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo stuck in Madeira as his private jet remains grounded in Madrid
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly stuck in Madeira as his private jet remains grounded in Madrid.
Bruno Fernandes: I’m hungry for titles with Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes says he joined Manchester United determined to help the club win silverware.
Cristiano Ronaldo quarantined after teammate tests positive of coronavirus
Cristiano Ronaldo has been quarantine in Portugal after his Juventus teammate Daniele Rugani tested positive for novel coronavirus.
Pedro Sanchez: Spain will not break up
Spain’s Socialist leader, Pedro Sanchez, seeking a leftist political alliance to resume office as prime minister, Saturday made dialogue in restive Catalonia an “absolute priority”.
Spain electoral board disqualifies Catalan president from office
Spain’s electoral board ordered Friday that Catalan separatist president Quim Torra be disqualified from being a member of Catalonia’s regional parliament, meaning he would lose his presidential post.
Portuguese doctor suspended after baby born without a face
A Portuguese obstetrician has been suspended after a baby was born without a nose, eyes or part of his skull.
Morocco foils migrants attempt to storm into Spain’s exclave
Local authorities, reported that the Moroccan authorities on Friday foiled a mass attempt by over 400 Sub-Saharan migrants to storm into Spain’s North African exclave of Melilla.
Former Barcelona coach’s daughter passes away
Former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique has lost his daughter to a terminal bone decease, according to report in Marca.
Kelechi Nwakali happy with development at FC Porto
Former Golden Eaglets skipper Kelechi Nwakali has ascribed his recent top form to hard work and more focus.
Mikel Agu relishes appearance for Super Eagles against Uganda Cranes
Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Agu is thrilled to have made his first start for the Super Eagles after he was left out of the Super Eagles squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Portugal hold off Italy to reach Nations League semi-finals
European champions Portugal became the first team to qualify for the Nations League semi-finals on Saturday after holding Italy to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro.
Angola’s Joao Lourenco vows to kill corruption
Since taking office four months ago, Angola’s new president has made some attention-grabbing moves that he says are part of his campaign promise to clean up the nation’s ailing, corruption-riddled economy.
Lisbon graft trial of senior Angolan official opens
The trial of Angolan former vice-president Manuel Vicente for alleged corruption opened on Monday in his absence in the Portuguese capital, raising tensions between the oil-rich African country and its former colonial ruler.
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PDP: Presidency’s ‘wait on God’ remark on insecurity admission of President Buhari’s failure
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has observed that the dismissive statement by the Presidency that Nigerians should ‘wait on God’ for solutions to the insecurity in the country is a direct admission of failure by President Muhammadu Buhari.
SON: We have initiated more measures to tackle importation of substandard products into Nigeria
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said it has devised more efficient measures against importation of substandard products to protect local manufacturers in the country.
Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants cross border into Guatemala
At least 4,500 Honduran migrants pushed past police and crossed into Guatemala Friday night, passing the first hurdle of a journey north they hope will take them to a better life in the United States.
Official: Gombe records 200 rape, 37 sodomy cases in 2020
Gombe State Commissioner for internal security and Ethical Orientation, Dauda Zambuk, on Saturday said the state recorded 200 rape, 37 sodomy and 10 kidnap cases in 2020 with five recorded in January of the new year 2021 alone.
Niger debunks plan to recruit youths to fight bandits
Newsmen learnt that a social media post has been making rounds across the state on Saturday morning that the state government has concluded plans to recruit about 4,000 youths across the 25 local government areas of the state to fight the security challenge in the state.
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Voter apathy mars Kano council poll
Saturday’s Kano State local government election, recorded low turnout of voters, as only a handful voters were seen in polling units, newsmen reports.
President Buhari approves posting of ambassadors six months after confirmation
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, disclosed the development in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
Equatorial Guinea asks US to help in piracy fight
Mr Oyono Esono Angue stressed that maritime piracy is a key national security issue and presented the joint efforts being carried out by West Africa countries.
Borno governor orders employment of 40 more doctors for state hospitals
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday gave an order for the recruitment of 40 medical doctors as an addition to his previous approvals, in order to meet health care needs of the state’s increasing population.
Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the resumption of schools in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19.