Author: Isa Isawade
Great start for Zidane’s second coming as Real Madrid coach
Zinedine Zidane’s second spell as Real Madrid coach got off to a promising start with a 2-0 win at home…
Indian Wells: Nadal pulls out with injury
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament on Saturday with a knee injury, shortly before his eagerly-awaited semi-final clash…
West Ham United’s late score saw off spirited Huddersfield Town
Substitute Javier Hernandez scored a late brace including a stoppage-time winner to help West Ham United beat Huddersfield Town 4-3…
10-man Leicester City win 2-1 against Burnley
Nigeria’s Wildred Ndidi anchored his team’s midfield as Wes Morgan’s 90th-minute header earned 10-man Leicester City a 2-1 victory over…
Burnley in peril, as Newcastle United salvage late draw
Burnley suffered a hammer blow to their English Premier League (EPL) survival hopes on Sunday as Wes Morgan scored a…
I am committed to women advancement – Aisha Buhari
Mrs Aisha Buhari, Wife of Nigeria’s President in Lagos on Saturday reaffirmed her commitment towards advancing the socio-economic development of…
Police vow to apprehend killers of Sergeant in Bayelsa
The Police Command in Bayelsa, said on Saturday that it was on the trail of those who killed a police…
Niger Gov lauds military support for internal security
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Saturday applauded the military for complementing the efforts of the police and the civil…
We are committed to greater security – Army
The Commander, Command Army Records, Brig. Gen. Elvis Njoku, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to attaining greater…
Ajayi scores again for Rotherham, as Mikel features for Middlesbrough
Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi continued his impressive goalscoring form for Rotherham United who fell to a 2-1 home defeat to…
Jimenez, Jota slay Manchester United as Wolves reach FA Cup semi-finals
Wolverhampton Wanderers reached the English FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1998 by beating last year’s runners-up Manchester…
Nwaekeme scores winning goal for Trabzonspor
Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwaekeme scored the winning goal for Trabzonspor to pip hosts BB Erzurumspor 1-0 in their Turkish…
Nigeria can boost tourism through sports – stakeholders
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ooni of Ife Global Outreach, Dr Ayobami Oyedare, has advised Nigeria to promote tourism…
Engage us in efforts to curb building collapse – BACSAAN
Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed-Jamiu, the National President, Builders and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN) has urged governments to engage…
Minister apologises to Nigerians over suspension of free train ride
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Friday apologised to Nigerians over the suspension of the Iju-Abeokuta free train ride…
Group appeals to President Buhari to sign digital rights Bill
The African Civil Society for the Information Society (ACSIS), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give…
Erosion: NEWMAP installs hydro stations for flood data forecast
Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has installed 61 hydro met stations in Anambra, Imo and Cross River sub-basins…
Discovery of oil, Nigeria’s greatest misfortune – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that the greatest misfortune that has ever befallen Nigeria as a…
Armed robbers in military camouflage robbed motorists in Benue, 1 killed
Troops of the 72 Special Forces Battalion killed one of the suspected armed robbers dressed in military camouflage, robbing motorists…
Optometrists offer free eye test in Enugu State
The Nigeria Optometrists Association in Enugu State has urged its members in public and private hospitals to offer free eye…
Where FG’s diversification effort is yielding most – Perm Sec
Mr Sunday Edet-Akpan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, says Federal Government’s efforts at diversifying the economy…
Cleric tasks producers on quality of goods
Alhaji Muhammad Aderinto, Chief Imam of Workers Mosque at Old People’s Home, Yaba, Lagos, on Friday urged importers and manufacturers…
Federer books potential semifinal clash against Nadal
Federer on Friday defeated Hurkacz 6-4, 6-4 to reach his 12th semi-final in Indian Wells, setting up a potential showdown…
Collapsed building in Ibadan: Rescue efforts on-going
No fewer than 23 persons were trapped in a three-storey building under construction which collapsed in Ibadan on Friday, witnesses…
Spend less time on social media, don advises students
Prof. Kenneth Ofokansi, Chairman, Senate Ceremonial Committee of the university of Nigeria, Nsukka, has advised candidates who were seeking admission…
Shun anti-social behaviour, VC advises UNN-JUPEB candidates
Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has advised the new candidates of Joint Universities Preliminary…
CAF: Why we lost to Sundown – Lobi Stars coach
Coach of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Solomon Ogbeide, has blamed his team’s 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa…
Gender-based violence: NGO urges continuous national discourse
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), known as “Protect the Precious,” has called on relevant government agencies, corporate bodies and civil society…
Onitsha tanker accident: Anambra govt. constitutes panel of inquiry
Anambra government on Thursday set up a six-member panel to investigate the cause of the accident involving a tanker and…
Europa League Round-up: Arsenal join Chelsea in quarter-finals, Inter Milan out
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as his side beat Stade Rennes 3-0 to reach the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals…