With Manchester City trailing league leaders Chelsea by three points and on the brink of Champions League exit and out of the FA Cup, the Premier League champions’ season is unravelling at an astonishing pace. Reports claim that Vincent Kompany was involved in a dressing-room row with
Some concerned citizens of Enugu State have raised the alarm over the decision of outgoing Sullivan Chime administration to concession the supply of water in the state to a private firm for a period of 25 years. In an open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, signed by Chief Igwenabo Eko and Chief Sunday Uzoigwe, yesterday, […]
Presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has reiterated that neither him nor his running mate is a religious fanatic. As such, Gen. Buhari said that the insinuation that he planned to Islamise the country was unfounded. Gen. Buhari was speaking at an inter-faith engagement in Kaduna, […]
A group of Concerned Elders and Chieftains of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Bauchi State, have accused the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, of not doing enough to ensure that the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan was successful. They were reacting to a press statement issued by the PDP […]
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, do not have the moral rights to oppose any move to remove the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New […]
Jordan Henderson is not convinced he will necessarily succeed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain next season. Long-serving midfielder Gerrard is due to depart for LA Galaxy at the end of the campaign, and vice-captain Henderson has assumed the skipper’s armband at times this season with Gerrard out injured. While the former Sunderland man is considered […]
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged not to speak to the press for the rest of the campaign. Ronaldo scored twice in Real’s 4-3 UEFA Champions League defeat to Schalke on Tuesday, taking his tally for the season to 41 in all competitions. However, although Real squeezed through 5-4 on aggregate, Ronaldo looked less than […]
Enugu Rangers attacker, Samuel Agba, is elated after scoring his first goal of the season, though his team lost 2-3 away to Taraba in Jalingo in the Premier League game last Sunday. Agba, who joined Rangers from Kaduna United during the mid-season transfer window last season, hopes he can score more goals to lead Rangers […]
Warri Wolves captain Azubuike Egwuekwe has warned that Saturday’s Confederation Cup tie against Dedebit SC of Ethiopia will be tough and urged the fans to come out in thousands to cheer them to victory. The Super Eagles defender revealed that Dedebit, who play their matches in Bahir Dar Stadium, about 700km, North of Addis Ababa, had about […]
Former Nigeria international Etim Esin has advised embattled out-of-contract Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi to leave the top job and find fortune elsewhere, adding that Keshi can do better by coaching other countries. “I think Stephen Keshi should make a decision now on what to do with himself as far as coaching the Super Eagles is concerned. […]
Nigerian youths have been urged to get themselves prepared for Family Planning and other marital responsibilities before engaging in active family life. In her message for the International Women’s Day 2015, the Advocacy Advisor, Nigeria Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI), Ms. Ibeawuchi Charity, noted that Nigeria joined the world at the London Summit in
Royal Diamond Orphanage Home (RDOH), a non-government organisation, has reiterated the need for private and government establishments in Nigeria to partner with non-government agencies offering humanitarian services, in the provision of health care support. Executive Director and co-founder, RDOH, Pastor Favour Olayemi, made the call on Wednesday at the commissioning of
Lagos State residents may be in for another round of health hazards unless urgent steps are taken to avert fresh trouble in the health sector. The latest development in the camp of the doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild, Lagos State Chapter is their vow to embark on an indefinite strike starting Monday, […]
Brazilian and Barcelona full-back has reached an agreement with PSG, which will see him spend three years at the club on a gross salary of about €9m per season, according to reports from Radio Marca. The Brazilian veteran signed the contract on Tuesday 10th of March, 2015. Dani Alves took the opportunity available to him, […]
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday showered encomiums on the Nigerian Armed Forces for their bravery and recent successes in combating the Boko Haram insurgents. During its plenary meeting, the Senate President, David Mark, expressed his satisfaction with the gallantry of the Nigerian Armed Forces and asked the Senate Committee on Armed Forces to send the message of the
The Spaniard has again refused to confirm he will stay at Napoli beyond this season Rafael Benitez says he is undecided over his future at Napoli and will discuss his next move at the end of the season. The 54-year-old was appointed Walter Mazzarri’s successor in 2013 and enjoyed success in his debut campaign in […]
Makinde Reiterate Commitment to Tackle Poverty Remi Oladoye Oyo State Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate for the 11th April election, Seyi Makinde has reiterated his commitment to poverty eradication as he resumed the electioneering campaign tour of the local government councils in the state yesterday. At Orogun community in ward eight of Akinyele Local
Senator Musiliu Obanikoro who was confirmed as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the second time on Wednesday thanked the President of the Senate, Senator David Mark and other principal officers of the Senate for confirming his nomination, noting also that he hold no grouse against the All Progressives Congress Senators who […]
Prominent #BringBackOurGirls campaigner, Dr. Ezekwesili, has berated the Nigerian Senate over the recent ministerial confirmation of Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro describing the senators as a “shameless lot.” Ezekwesili, who voiced her displeasure on her twitter handle @obyezeks, argued that the nomination and confirmation of the former minister of state for defense, has no
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