(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in the 250th competitive El Clásico, eyes all over the world will be trained on the Spanish capital. Adding to the spectacle, it’s a top-of-the-table La Liga (LL) clash with both sides sharing identical league records this term (W7, D1) and comfortably clear off their nearest […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool’s clashes with Manchester City have become the Premier League’s modern classic in the era of Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, but Sunday’s clash at Anfield could already spell the end of the Reds’ title aspirations. Both clubs have shared the supremacy of English football over the past five years, with City […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lawmakers investigating Donald Trump’s involvement in last year’s US Capitol insurrection offered fresh evidence Thursday that the defeated president had planned to declare victory in the 2020 election — regardless of the outcome. Trump had a “premeditated plan” formulated months before the vote to claim he had won on election night, whatever […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday dismissed her Finance Minister, forcing Kwasi Kwarteng to carry the can for turmoil, sparked by her right-wing economic platform as restive Conservatives plotted her own demise. The chancellor of the exchequer was dismissed in person by Truss after he rushed back early from international meetings […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Iyorchia Ayu has denied allegations by the Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike that he collected N1 billion from a governor of the party. Wike had made the allegation during a media parley in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. But Ayu said he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Flamingos got their 2022 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup campaign back on track after a comfortable 4-0 win against New Zealand in their second Group B game today. The Flamingos went into the game on the back of a 2-1 loss to Germany in their group opener. First half goals from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Europa League as Bukayo Saka struck midway through the first half in Norway to give the Gunners a third win in as many outings in Group A. Arsenal are two points clear of PSV Eindhoven, who thrashed FC Zurich 5-0. Bodo/Glimt have four points from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Athletics (WA) has nominated Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan for the 2022 women’s world athlete of the year. The body noted that Amusan and other nominees were selected by an international panel of athletics experts, comprising representatives from all six continental areas of World Athletics. “Through the grace of God, I have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Appropriation Bill on Wednesday scaled second reading in the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor and Senate Leader, Ibrahim Gobir at plenary. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, Gobir said that it was laid before the chamber on Oct. 7 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona could drop down to the Europa League following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Inter Milan at the Nou Camp in Wednesday’s Champions League Group C fixture. Inter were leading twice at Camp Nou only to be pegged back by a Robert Lewandowski brace, but the point still gives them a big […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona’s improvised defence held fast in a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo over the weekend to keep them in first place in La Liga going into two games that might have a major impact on the season. After losing 1-0 in the second leg at the San Siro last week, Barça’s match […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has officially sworn Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The ceremony, which took place briefly before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Seyi Makinde […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea can expect a different AC Milan at the San Siro than the side that fell tamely 3-0 last week in London, England defender Fikayo Tomori said on Monday on the eve of the Champions League return leg in Italy. Tomori gave a less than convincing show against his former club at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kogi State House of Assembly was razed by fire . The fire started in the middle of the night, but security agents were able to notice it at about 7:00a.m. on Monday morning. The most affected place was the Hallowed Chamber of the lawmakers, which was completely razed down, including chairs, tables […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool Colombian forward Luis Diaz is expected to be sidelined until December after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 3-2 Premier League defeat at Arsenal. Diaz, 25, had a scan on Monday and does not require surgery but will not play for Liverpool again until after the World Cup. Jurgen Klopp’s side […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In preparation for their 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania this month, the Nigeria U-23 team will begin camping in Ibadan today, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced. According to thenff.com, 32 players have been invited to the camp by Coach Salisu Yusuf, which will later prune […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4 in 75 minutes to add to the trophies he won this season in Israel, Rome and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal returned to the top in the Premier League after overcoming Liverpool in a pulsating 3-2 win at the Emirates. A brace from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli secured Arsenal’s first Premier League win over Liverpool since July 2020. Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino were the scorers for Liverpool who have now […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Defending champions Italy and England met in the final of Euro 2020 but have now been pitted against each other in their bid to qualify for the tournament in Germany. North Macedonia, who prevented Roberto Mancini’s side from reaching the World Cup, will also feature in Group C. The top two countries […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City cruised to the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 rout of Southampton as Erling Haaland extended his incredible scoring run to 10 successive games. The champions are now two points clear of second placed Arsenal ahead of the north London club’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday. Guardiola’s remarkable […]
