Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine World Cup-winner yet again proved decisive in what was a frantic, chaotic and entertaining encounter, sealing a 3-2 aggregate […]
The Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli […]
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to his fellow mogul, Aliko Dangote, describing him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa.” Otedola shared the tribute on his social media platform on Thursday, commemorating Dangote’s birthday with a message of admiration and respect. “Happy Birthday to my dear brother, the […]
The Publicity Secretary of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kenedy Peretei, has resigned from the party following the alleged lack of will of the leaders of the party to win elections. While emphasising that PDP in the state is on its way to the mortuary after leaving the intensive care unit, […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the newly constructed Guzape Mall Abuja will boost economic growth by fostering increased trade and commercial activities within the country’s capital. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during the official commissioning of the mall, constructed by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) in partnership […]
The Prince of Wales was in Paris alongside his son Prince George and childhood friend Thomas van Straubenzee to watch Aston Villa in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris St-Germain on Wednesday night. However, despite the diehard Villa fan wearing his “lucky clothes” they lost 3-1 in the Parc des Princes and face […]
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team “believe in Villa Park” and the potential for home comforts to energise them, but can the Premier League side really stage a comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals? Paris St-Germain hold a two-goal lead at the halfway stage of their quarter-final tie against Villa after a […]
Oil marketers have stated that Nigerians will soon heave a sigh of relief as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, will drastically reduce due to the continuation of crude and refined product sales in the naira initiative by the Federal Government. They also stated that a major player in the sector, […]
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency. The dissolution is to take immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the governor has, however, immediately set […]
A former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has advocated a constitutional amendment that would restrict immunity from prosecution strictly to the offices of the President and Vice-President. While the current provision in Section 308 of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution shields the President, Vice-President, Governors, and Deputy Governors from prosecution while […]
About 18 elite fighters from Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon and South Africa were at their thrilling best with electrifying Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) action at the African Knockout (AKO) Championship held at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki at the weekend. From the opening bell to the final bout, AKO8 delivered on its […]
Turkish giants Fenerbahce are planning to offer Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel an enticing deal to make him sign a contract extension. Osayi-Samuel’s career is in the balance as he has refused to sign a contract extension with his current one set to expire at the end of the season. The Super Eagles star has […]