Latest updates in Sports.
By Vera Anyagafu State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) Minister of Trade, Hon. Ebube Ebisike George, carries a resume that reads like three careers in one; diplomat, seria...
By Nwafor
Governor Dr. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three commissioners which he said was part of efforts to strengthen governance ...
By Nicholas Dekera
The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, said that his country will no longer submit bids to host African competitions. “Starting today, M...
By James Agberebi
President Bola Tinubu has praised the former Head of State for continuing ‘to serve as a respected elder statesman, promoting peace, national unity, democratic stab...
By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
Recounts the turbulent days after Abacha’s demise, says death stopped Abacha from retiring him Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has revealed t...
By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
…bare fangs in Abuja, Ogun, Kogi, Kebbi, Edo, Niger, others By Nnamdi Ojiego A fresh wave of kidnappings, bandit attacks and attempted mass abductions across se...
By olufemiajasa
•Shun village meetings, birthdays, weddings, funerals, others By Esther Onyegbula & Cynthia Alo For many Nigerians, travelling for wedding ceremonies, funerals, vil...
By olufemiajasa
*Says he, Ishaya Bamaiyi, locked inside waiting room after Abacha’s death *Tinubu, Bio, Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan shower encomiums on Abdulsalami at his book launch...
By Ayo Yusuf
*Seeks elimination of alleged multiple exchange rates *Uwaleke urges caution on IMF’s prescription for additional tax measures Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja and D...
By Ayo Yusuf
Despite a star-studded lineup of international artistes, Vanessa Obioha writes that the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States...
By Ayo Yusuf
•Tinubu vows: We won’t bow to abductors’ demand to free captured bandits By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo & Kingsly Omonobi The current spike in kidnapping a...
By olufemiajasa
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declined to confirm reports that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has chosen former Minister of Transportation, Rotim...
By Enioluwa Adeniyi
Ghana’s government has called for a review of what it describes as a “high-handed and extremely unfair” decision by Canada to ban midfielder Thomas Partey from ente...
By Ayo Yusuf
Football commentator Ertem Sener, who was honoured with the 2011 Kemal Sunal Culture and Arts Award for Best Sports Commentator, has claimed there is a possibility that V...
By Ayo Yusuf
Former Arsenal striker, Folarin Balogun was the hero for the United States of America after he scored a brace against Paraguay in the Group D opener. The 24-year-old wa...
By Ayo Yusuf
President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), has commended all stakeholders for the successful hosting of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) J30 Junior Circui...
By Ayo Yusuf
Tunde Fagbenle “Meet F.O.,” I said, introducing the man with the square face and that perpetually undecided beard. “F.O.? Nibo lo n fo lo?” (Where is he flying to...
By Ayo Yusuf
Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Francis Sardauna in Katsina President Bola Tinubu yesterday called the bluff of the terrorists saying categorically that his gover...
By Ayo Yusuf
K BOLANLE ATI-JOHN analyses how market doctrine became a weapon against Africa’s development The West told Africa to let the market decide. Now the West will not let th...
By Ayo Yusuf
Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has faulted the team’s sluggish opening performance against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Brazil were held to a 1-1 ...
By Austin Akhilomen
Strange but true: General Abdulsalami Abubakar would never have been Nigeria’s head of state if not for depression. You heard me right. After finishing at the Provincia...
By Ayo Yusuf
Ibrahim Oyewale in LokojaAs part of efforts to curb the activities of the bandits in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, the state government has appr...
By Ayo Yusuf
For the layman, FIFA means Federation of International Football Associations. It was formed 122 years ago on May 21, 1904 in Rue Saint-Honore in Paris, France. Incidental...
By Emmanuel Okogba
By Bunmi Sofola WHEN it comes to first kisses, scientists agree with those who believe in love at first sight, happy endings and the power of that first glorious embrace...
By Emmanuel Okogba