Liverpool will miss the services of new signing Adam Lallana for six weeks before he has even kicked a ball for the Reds. The £25million summer signing from Southampton damaged knee ligaments in a training camp in Boston, USA on Thursday, and will miss up to seven games. That is a bitter blow for the […]
Fiscal federalism and enhanced principle of derivation have been identified as the only factors that will give every federating unit in the Nigerian state a sense of belonging, which will engender the much-needed economic growth. Speaker emeritus of the Delta state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Victor Ochei propounded this formula in a paper titled, […]
The critics of President Goodluck Jonathan and his administration are biased and unfair, Dr Doyin Okupe has said. The Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the President, Dr. Doyin Okupe made this assertion Friday in Charter House, London. Dr. Okupe stated that the President not only surpassed his responsibility but has also delivered on his […]
Chelsea Football Club has announced the return of Didier Drobga to Stamford Bridge with the striker signing a one-year contract. On signing his contract, Drogba said: ‘It was an easy decision – I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again. Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it […]
Gold medal winning members of the Nigerian wrestling team to the ongoing Glasgow Commonwealth Games have been promised handsome rewards by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. The Governor, who made the pledge when he visited the wrestlers at their games village camp in Glasgow, Scotland, reassured them of the total support of the government […]
Manuel Pellegrini is confident Manchester City can cut the red tape and sign Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho scored in Man City’s 4-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday. The former Golden Eaglets attacking midfielder starred at the Under 17 World Cup last year. The 17 year-old caught the eye in Manchester City’s 4-1 […]
The Ekiti State Governor Elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has debunked the rumours flying on the social media over his alleged pessimism with respect to the victory of the Osun People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore in the August 9 governorship election. Fayose who made the denial in a statement issued Friday in Ado […]
There is panic in Lagos, Nigeria as the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, has claimed its first life in Lagos. The 40-year old man from Liberia, Mr. Patrick Sawyer who was suspected with the virus died on Thursday night at a private hospital, First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende area of Lagos Sawyer is said to […]
…As State Lawmakers Resolve To Serve Him Notice Via Substituted Means Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Following his alleged disappearance from the state, the Enugu State House of Assembly on Thursday during its plenary session, resolved to serve the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi,his impeachment notice via substituted means. African Examiner reports that the […]
The Chief Coach of Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has signed another two years contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The new contract which was approved by the NFF Executive Committee involved a salary of N120 and allowances of N30 million per annum. The renewed contract was signed two years ago when Keshi squad won […]
Initiatives on ceasefire continue amidst shelling and airstrikes by the Israelis army and firing of rockets by the Hamas militants in the over three weeks clash. Over 800 Palestinians and 34 Israelis have been killed in the ensuing offensives. The Israel’s security cabinet is billed to be involved in a mediation plan, which is supported […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Abubakar, has set up an investigation team to unveil those who were responsible for Wednesday twin bomb blasts which rocked some parts of Kaduna Metropolis. The blasts, which was targeted at Former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari and prominent Islamic preacher, Sheikh Dahiru, killed over 100 people, while […]
West Brom boss Alan Irvine admits never having seen Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye in the flesh before making him the club’s £10million record signing. The Baggies’ previous biggest spend of £6m on Stephane Sessegnon was broken by the fee paid to Dynamo Kiev for Ideye last week. But Irvine, who has ‘’100% faith in […]
By Eric Ojo The government of France has commended the resolve and commitment by the governments of Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad to form an alliance and fight terrorism together in Nigeria. The French government said it welcomes the commitment made on july 23 in Niamey by the heads of state of the four countries […]
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has condemned the recent bomb blasts in Kaduna, which claimed the lives of over 100 people. He also thanked God for saving the lives of the former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and a prominent scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who narrowly escaped being killed in the bomb blasts […]
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has informed the Nigerian Muslim faithful that its National moon sighting committee would begin the search for the new moon, which signals end of current Ramadan fasting and the beginning of another this Sunday. In a release by its Secretary – General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the new astronomic […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over Wednesday’s Kaduna twin bomb blasts which was targeted at its Chieftain, General Muhammadu Buhari and a Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, declaring that the failed assassination attempt has changed the “narrative” about the insurgents’ group and rubbished the partisan colouration given to it by the Federal Government. […]
Frank Lampard has been officially unveiled as MLS player after completing his New York City FC move. The 36-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year-deal with Manchester City’s expansion franchise and will begin in 2015 He was officially unveiled as a NYCFC player in a press conference in the Big Apple on Thursday […]
…Says International Community Worried About Nigeria Ambassador-at-large, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has condemned the two bomb blasts in Kaduna and the attempt on the life of General Muhammadu Buhari. According to the former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria must rise in unison now to stem the tide of terrorism in their country while joining […]
The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm that the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, has at last hit Lagos, with a suspected case discovered. The disease has so far killed hundreds of people in West Africa as it is still spreading very fast. Briefing newsmen on Thursday, Special Adviser to the Lagos Governor on […]
