Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
McGregor: Referee’s stoppage of fight too early
Conor McGregor said referee Robert Byrd was wrong to stop his super-fight with Floyd Mayweather in the 10th round.
Mayweather: This is my last fight
Floyd Mayweather says he "chose the right dance partner" for his final contest, after stopping UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor…
Mayweather knocks out McGregor in 10th round
Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor with a 10th-round stoppage in a much-hyped fight that is expected to be the most…
Buhari Deserves Second Term For His Projects In Akwa Ibom – Enang
Former Senator and current Special Assistant to the President on Senate Matters, Chief Ita Solomon Enang has commended President Muhamadu…
What’s The Fuss About Charlie Boy & Group Protest On Diezani?
Recently, one has observed a lot of public misgivings and the attendant comments on the proposed Charlie Boy and group…
Olubadan on the warpath, shuns coronation of 32 new obas
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has reiterated his position on the review of…
Nigeria Has Enough Laws To Curb Hate Speeches
Top officials of the federal government and the various state governments have continued to express concern over the growing wave…
Hurricane Harvey hits Texas, claim one life, injures 20
The first fatality from Hurricane Harvey was reported in the hard-hit Texas city of Rockport, Aransas County Judge Burt Mills…
Murray pulls out of US Open over injury
Andy Murray has pulled out of the US Open two days before the start of the tournament in New York…
Dybala hits hat-trick for Juventus
Paulo Dybala scored a hat-trick as Serie A champions Juventus came from 2-0 down to beat Genoa.
Lewandowski’s brace keeps Bayern unbeaten
Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the last 20 minutes as Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen for a second win from…
Guardiola wants explanation after Sterling’s sent off
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants an explanation after Raheem Sterling was sent off following his 97th-minute winner against Bournemouth.
Sterling’s late strike gives City 2-1 victory
Raheem Sterling was Manchester City's saviour once again as his desperately late winner spared their blushes at the Vitality Stadium,…
United unbeaten after pouncing Leicester 2-0
Substitutes Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini both scored as Manchester United overcame a resolute Leicester to strengthen their position at…
Messi’s double gives Barca 2-0 away win
Lionel Messi scored twice - after having a penalty saved - as Barcelona beat Alaves in La Liga.
Ronaldo named UEFA’s player of the Year
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as Uefa's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Juventus keeper…
Neymar to sue Barcelona over £23.97m unpaid bonus
Forward Neymar is to sue former club Barcelona over a 26m euros (£23.97m) unpaid loyalty bonus included in the contract…
United extends Ibrahimovic’s contract by one year
Manchester United have re-signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a one-year contract.
Tottenham face Madrid in Champions league draw
Tottenham will face holders Real Madrid in the group stage of the Champions League.
JAMB’s Cut-off mark ridiculous, we reject it – UI, ASUU
The management of the University of Ibadan, and its academic union, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU have condemned and…
Appeal Court boots out Sekibo from Senate
The Appeal Court on Thursday upheld the decision of the Rivers State National Election Tribunal which sacked Mr. George Sekibo…
Buhari signs international treaties to give bite to anti-graft war
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has signed some international agreements that will reinvigorate his administration’s anti-corruption war, improve national security and…
Emeka Ike Sacked, as new AGN President Emerges
The prolonged crisis rocking the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has finally come to an end following a peace agreement…
Neymar to contest legal action against Barcelona
Paris St-Germain forward Neymar will contest the legal action brought against him by former club Barcelona.
Liverpool demolish Hoffenheim to qualify for Champions League group stage
Liverpool produced a stunning attacking display against play-off opponents Hoffenheim to ensure five English sides will compete in the Champions…
Restructuring: Ajimobi advocates resource control, fiscal discipline
As the debate for the restructuring of the country rages, Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has called on the…
Of Nigerian Rats And Akwa Ibom Noise Makers
When did Nigeria got reduced to this comedy theatre where our pride and integrity as civilized people could be bastardized…
Foundation Restates Commitment To Promotion Of Academic Excellence
A Non-governmental organization, NGO, Younis Olatunji Basorun Education Foundation (YOBEF); has restated its commitment to the promotion of academic excellence…
Dangote, Niger sign $450 million MOU on sugar production
In another bold move for self-sufficiency in sugar production through the government’s backward integration policy, the Pan African Conglomerate, Dangote…
Biz-woman Sent To Prison Over Alleged Usd77, 000 Theft
A 39 years old business woman, Josephine Iwhoha has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly…