Nigeria still hopeful on Sidney Sam
Nigeria still hope they can persuade Sidney Sam to play for them despite his call-up to the Germany squad for two upcoming friendlies. Read full story on author website »
May 20, 2013
Mourinho to leave Real at end of the season
Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after a turbulent three-year spell in charge of the Spanish giants, club president Florentino Perez confirmed Monday. Read [...]
I can only play for Barca, says Messi
DOHA – Argentine football star Lionel Messi said Monday he could not play for any team other than Barcelona, where he has been since the age of 13. “I cannot [...]
Serious! Big fight during extra time of league match
Players do have misunderstanding and sometimes, fight in the pitch during matches. However, this one is out of this world; it’s unbelievable. Watch the drama here: Read full story on [...]
Union dares NEMA, says airspace will be shut down
Ikeja – Workers of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) under aviation unions on Sunday insisted that there was no going back on their planned protest slated for Monday, May [...]
Police nab ASP, 3 others over kidnap kingpin’s escape
POLICE in Delta State have arrested and detained four police officers, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sergeant and Corporal, for allegedly aiding the escape of a kidnap kingpin from [...]
Presidential reception for Eaglets, F/Eagles
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Tuesday host the country’s U17 and U20 teams, officials disclosed. Read full story on author website »
Resign now, Kojo tells F/Eagles coach
Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Anthony Kojo-Williams has condemned the Nigeria Football Federation for dropping five players from the Flying Eagles squad to next month’s FIFA U-20 [...]
May 19, 2013
Top prisons officer arrested for operating illegal varsity
A senior official of the Nigerian Prisons Service in Delta State has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal university in the state. Read full story on author website »
NOC congratulates Elegbeleye
The Nigeria Olym-pic Committee, NOC, has hailed the appointment of Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye as the new Director-General of the National Sports Commission by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as a sure [...]
Bar Beach won’t be available on Children’s Day
The Management of Lagos Bar Beach has said that children and other fun seekers will not be able to use the sandy area of the beach during the Children’s Day [...]
Sand Super Eagles are the team to beat says West
Ex-international Taribo West on Sunday said the Sand Super Eagles had all it took to remain unbeatable as they prepare for the 2013 Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti. Read [...]
Arsenal win race for fourth in Premier League
Arsenal win race for fourth in Premier League Read full story on author website »
Rev Jesse Jackson backs amnesty for Boko Haram
Renowned American Rights Activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson has thrown his weight behind the Federal Government decision to offer amnesty to Boko Haram sect. Read full story on author website »
Children’s Day: Bar Beach closed to fun seekers
Lagos – The Management of Lagos Bar Beach has said that children and other fun seekers will not be able to use the sandy area of the beach during the [...]
Lagos State Govt. executes N1trn projects, says Fashola
The Lagos State Government says it is currently executing capital projects worth N1 trillion across the state. Read full story on author website »
Jang backs emergency rule in 3 states
Jos- Plateau’s Gov. Jonah Jang on Saturday in Jos described President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration of emergency rule in three states as the best decision for the country. Jang made the [...]
NAMA workers cancel planned closure of airspace
Ikeja – The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) staff has suspended the industrial action slated to start on Monday to press home their demand for additional welfare package. The workers [...]
LOOMING FUEL SCARCITY: Transport operators plead with tanker drivers
The national leadership of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners , NARTO, has appealed to Petrol Tankers Drivers, PTD, branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, [...]
Some Nigerians richer than the nation – Bishop Onuoha
Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Okigwe South, Rt. Rev. David Onuoha, has expressed worry over what he termed “the serious threat corruption is posing to our corporate existence as [...]