The former Chelsea and Middlesbrough midfielder made the announcement on Thursday afternoon after leading the Nigerian team to a bronze medal finish at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Mikel, 32, took to his Instagram page to make the much-await... Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Fulani herders across the country to disregard the order given by the Northern Elders Forum asking them to leave the southern part of the country. The president’s displeasure with the action of northern elder... Read more
The U.S. House voted Wednesday, July 17 to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other allies, a rebuke of Donald Trump that will likely lead to a veto by the president. Lawmakers, many of whom are outraged with the kingdom over R... Read more
Nigeria clinched its eighth bronze medal in Africa’s premier football tournament on Wednesday as Alex Iwobi described Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as a huge success. The Super Eagles defeated Tunisia 1-0 at the... Read more
In furtherance of the efforts by the Police at ensuring safety and security of life and property, the free flow of traffic and the protection of commerce and other economic activities, as well as a more coordinated handling of peaceful protest,... Read more
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that Francis Uzoho will be in goal for the team’s Africa Cup of Nations third-place match against Tunisia on Wednesday . Uzoho who was former number one for Nigeria has not had any minutes at the ongoi... Read more
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been given a role on the club’s coaching staff as he continues his recovery from a heart attack suffered two months ago. The Portuguese side say Casillas’ role is to “ensure the connection between the players,... Read more
A file photo taken on March 27, 1989, in Keate’s Drift shows Johnny Clegg (C), leader of the pop group Savuka, in a traditional Zulu outfit during his wedding with Jennifer Bartlett. South African legendary singer Johnny Clegg, who blended Zulu... Read more
Amir Khan has agreed a deal to fight Manny Pacquiao in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November. The 32-year-old scored a stoppage win over Australia’s Billy Dib last Friday and immediately talked up the prospect of facing Pacquiao who is scheduled to f... Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared his asset in excess of N48 billion in both cash and other properties. He said he made public a copy of his declared assets in order to fulfill all his campaign promises to the people of t... Read more
