Jonathan speaks with Falconets, urges them to bring trophy home
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday spoke to the under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets encouraging them to go all the way out for victory against the Germans in today’s finals of the...
View ArticleSunderland hold ‘positive’ talks with Kalou
Sunderland have held talks with Lille winger Salomon Kalou. Kalou was in fine form for the Ligue 1 outfit last season, netting 16 goals and assisting five in all competitions. The former Chelsea man...
View ArticleUduaghan, Oritsejafor task parents on proper child upbinging
Irked by the increasing crime rate in the country, Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, and prominent Delta...
View ArticleDep Rector charges journalists to be development-oriented
A veteran journalist and deputy rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Dr. Abubakar Dzukogi has charged Nigerian journalists to shift their focus from political to developmental issues that affect the...
View ArticleBoko Haram crisis: Nigerian soldiers ‘flee into Cameroon’
BBC – Some 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon following fierce fighting with Boko Haram militants, Cameroon’s army has said. Army spokesman Lt Col Didier Badjek said the soldiers had been...
View ArticleManchester City enter Di Maria race
Manchester City have asked Angel Di Maria to delay the decision over his future as they consider a move for the winger. Real Madrid have offered the Argentina international to the Premier League...
View ArticleDiego Simeone banned for eight matches
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has been hit with a total ban of eight matches following his conduct during the Supercopa de Espana clash with Real Madrid.Simeone was sent from the dugout in...
View ArticleMinister, Keshi agree for talks to continue after Congo, South Africa Matches
Sports Minister Tammy Danagogo and coach Stephen Keshi have reached an agreement on the ongoing pre-contract talks regarding the latter’s continued stay as Super Eagles’ Head Coach. The News Agency of...
View ArticleOfficial: Liverpool sign Balotelli from AC Milan
Liverpool have completed the signing of AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, the Premier League club have confirmed.The deal for the Italian, who scored 18 goals in all competitions last season, will cost...
View ArticleTiger Woods dumps Coach
Tiger Woods said on his website Monday that he has parted ways with Sean Foley, his swing coach for the past four years. “I’d like to thank Sean for his help as my coach and for his friendship,” Woods...
View ArticleJonathan applauds Silver winning Falconets
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday congratulated the Falconets for winning the silver medal at the just concluded FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Tournament in Canada. This is contained in a statement...
View ArticleLampard retires from international football
Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from international football.The 36-year-old, who left Chelsea for new MLS outfit New York City FC in July, captained England for their final World Cup group...
View ArticlePresident Jonathan, Wife, others honour Late Akunyili at requiem mass
President Goodluck Jonathan, accompanied by his wife Patience, on Tuesday in Abuja, joined other dignitaries at a Requiem Mass in honour of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili. The mass was held at Our Lady...
View ArticleMascherano extends contract until June 2018
Javier Mascherano says he has “renewed ambitions” at Barcelona after signing a contract extension.The Argentina international reached an agreement earlier this month on an improved deal which will run...
View Article40 feared killed in fresh Nasarawa crisis
40 feared killed in fresh Nasarawa crisis Details later…
View ArticleTom Ikimi dumps APC
Former National chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Tom Ikimi, has announced his withdrawal from the party. Tom Ikimi participation in the party has been limited since...
View ArticleUBA Group appoints Elumelu as Chairman
The Board of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) today announced the appointment of Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, C.O.N. as Chairman, succeeding Ambassador Joe Keshi. Mr. Elumelu is Chairman/CEO of Heirs Holdings,...
View ArticleBayern, Roma agree Mehdi Benatia deal
Bayern Munich have announced they have reached an agreement with Roma for the signing of centre-backMehdi Benatia.The 27-year-old has been linked with a possible switch to the Allianz Arena for several...
View ArticleM’Bia replaces Eto’o as Cameroon captain
Cameroon have officially stripped Samuel Eto’o of the national team captaincy after he was left out of their latest squad. A statement from the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) reads: “Stephane...
View ArticleGaza conflict: Israel and Palestinians agree long-term ceasefire
A long-term ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. The truce, ending seven weeks of fighting that has left more than 2,200 people dead, was brokered by...
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