The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, and President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick. The duo were summoned over the vandalization of Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja by…
Buhari, others at APC’s colourful National Convention (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Buhari, Osinbajo and Lawan at the convention. At the convention were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Dr…
Buhari at Convention: APC must remain strong, united to remain in power
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and strong and also support the incoming leadership of the party. Speaking at the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the National Convention of …
Super Eagles player Shehu Abdullahi, wife welcome baby boy
Super Eagles player, Shehu Abdullahi, and his wife, Naja’atu Muhammad have welcomed the arrival of a new baby boy. Abdullahi took to his Instagram page on Thursday to announce the cheering news. He said he and his wife were elated to announce the arriv…
Petrol souvenirs: Lagos CP orders arrest of perpetrators
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, has ordered the arrest of all persons involved in sharing some kegs containing PMS (petrol) as souvenirs in a party. Alabi described the act as regrettable and reprehensible. The Lagos State Police Pu…
Hope-Ivbaze becomes FAAN’s acting GM corporate Affairs
Mrs Faithful Hope-Ivbaze has been appointed the Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN said that Hope-Ivbaze takes over from Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the immediate past General Manager, Corporat…
Elina Svitolina refuses to play Russian or Belarusian in Monterrey
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina will refuse to play Russian or Belarusian players unless tennis’ governing bodies have them compete as neutral athletes in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The world number 15 has already committed to donating all of …
Russia blows hot over suspension by FIFA, UEFA
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has reacted with anger and disappointment to being suspended from the game following the invasion of Ukraine. This is contrary to “all standards and principles of international competition” and against “the ethos of the…
Russia becomes pariah in sports, set to lose hosting right for UCL, others
In less than 24 hours, Russia has turned a pariah in sports, following its invasion of Ukraine. The invasion has been condemned by the sporting community, with President Vladimir Putin’s country set to lose hosting rights for the Champions League final…
At last Ese Brume decorates Oyedepo with Olympics Bronze Medal (Photos)
Nigerian Long Jump sensation, Ese Brume has fulfilled her promise to visit Canaanland to wear her Olympics Bronze Medal on Bishop David Oyedepo. Oyedepo, with his wife praying for Brume and her coach Oyedepo, with his wife praying for Brume and her coa…