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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s Favour Ofili Qualifies For 200m Final
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili ran another season-best time to finish second in heat 1 to qualify for the final of the women’s 200 metres event at the Paris Olympics Ofili finished in 22.05s behind newly crowned […]
Kida: We Prevented Player Imposition on D’Tigress Coach for Paris Olympic Games
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida has disclosed the strategy that contributed to D’Tigress’ impressive performance at the 2024 Olympic Games. The Nigerian women’s basketball team made history by advancing to the […]
NPFL: Sarki close to Enyimba move
Ismael Sarki is on the verge of joining Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Enyimba. Sarki has turned down a chance to extend his contract with the 2023 President Federation Cup champions, Bendel Insurance. The […]
France Bans French Female Athletes From Wearing Hijabs At The Olympics.
France have banned French female athletes from wearing hijabs at the Olympic Games sparking a huge backlash from activists. France announced that it would prevent its athletes wearing the hijab in September of last year. Now, Amnesty […]
NBA Hails Tinubu Over Assent To Nigerian Maritime University Bill
NIGERIA BAR ASSOCIATION HAILS TINUBU OVER ASSENT TO NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY BILL I congratulate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his historic assent to the Nigeria Maritime University Bill, […]
Tuggar: Remove The Log From Your Eyes! – Governor Bala Mohammed
GOVERNOR BALA MOHAMMED TO YUSUF TUGGAR: REMOVE THE LOG FROM YOUR EYES! The recent tirade by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, against the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, over the latter’s […]
Nigeria Defeats Australia 75 – 62 In Women’s Olympic Basketball (Pictures)
Nigeria stun the Opals with a first Olympic win in 20 years There were celebrations for Nigeria as they ended their two-decade wait to experience that Olympic winning feeling again. LILLE (France) – Nigeria pulled […]
Raining Curses On Someone Online Is A Criminal Offence – FPRO
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the law. Adejobi explained that such behavior amounts to cyberbullying, […]
BREAKING: Trump Halts HIV Funding For Nigeria
The US government has halted the support for HIV treatment in Nigeria and other developing countries following an order by President Donald Trump. The US State Department stopped the disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan […]
Chelsea Make A Move For Striker Ivan Toney
Chelsea make a move for striker Ivan Toney, Dominic Calvert-Lewin attracting Newcastle and Manchester United interest, Liverpool working to secure a deal for forward Federico Chiesa. Chelsea have made a move to sign 28-year-old Brentford […]
Kaduna Rep Member, Amos Gwamma Magaji Decamps From PDP To APC
JABA ZANGO-KAFAF IN A SIGNIFICANT POLITICAL SHIFT, AS RT HON DR AMOS GWAMNA MAGAJI DECAMP TO ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS (APC) Rt. Hon. Amos Gwamna Magaji, the esteemed member representing Jaba Zango-Kafaf at the Federal House […]
Osimhen Scores Goal 31 Of The Season In Galatasaray’s 5-1 Rout
Osimhen shames his doubters, scores 31st goal of the season in Galatasaray’s rout. Nigeria and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen celebrated his 22nd goal of the season in the Super Lig and 31st in all […]
Poland Gives Schoolchildren Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos)
An EU nation has made it mandatory for schoolchildren to take part in firearms training. Poland has taken the dramatic step in response to fears of a potential attack from Russia. Children aged 13 and above […]
Bruno Labbadia rejects Super Eagles job
Bruno Labbadia has made a U-turn on his decision to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced on Tuesday that the German will take charge of the Super Eagles. According […]
Man Utd Agree On The Deal To Sign Ugarte From PSG
Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays primarily as a defensive midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Uruguay national team. Ugarte came through Fenix’s youth academy, being promoted to […]
Alex Iwobi Calls on Super Eagles to Elevate Their Game Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has expressed the team’s determination to improve their performances as they prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September. Reflecting on past performances, the Fulham star admitted […]
Nigerian Footballer, Victor Boniface To Be Sanctioned For Reckless Driving In Germany
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso is likely to sanction the club top striker, Victor Boniface for reckless driving in Germany. The Nigerian international sparked controversy after sharing a photo of himself using his phone while […]
NFF To Punish Victor Osimhen Over Improper Conduct
Finidi: NFF axe dangles on Osimhen, opens disciplinary proceedings The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will in the coming days charge the first choice striker of Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen for improper conduct over his verbal […]
Oyo Govt Converts 1,591 LGAd-hoc Workers To Permanent Staff
Oyo State government has converted 1,591 local government ad-hoc workers to permanent staff. It would be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the conversion of ad-hoc staff in the service of the 33 local government […]
EPL: Man Utd give one condition to make Amrabat’s contract permanent
Manchester United have given a condition to make midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat’s contract permanent. Amrabat joined Man United on a season-long loan from Fiorentina last September after excelling for Morocco at the 2022 FIFA World Cup […]
Trump’s HIV funding withdrawal may raise illness risk – WHO
The World Health Organisation has expressed deep concern about the implications of the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries. It said these programmes provide access to life-saving HIV therapy to […]
Olympics: Valiant Falcons Fall To World Champions Spain
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will continue the search for their first points of the 2024 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament against Japan on Wednesday, but the nine-time African champions deserve credit for holding out for 85 minutes […]
‘I Don’t Pretend’ — El-Rufai Says He Can’t Be A Nollywood Actor In Governance
Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, says he does not pretend and cannot be one of the politicians who become “Nollywood actors” once in government. Recently, el-Rufai has been involved in a public war […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Waldrum Picks Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, 15 Others
Gift Monday, three others listed as alternate players Team departs Abuja on Thursday for training camp in Spain Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat […]
Nigeria And The United States Of America Agree To Repatriate $52.88 Million In Corruption Proceeds
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of the United States are pleased to announce an agreement to promptly repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds. These funds were forfeited to the United […]
Israel Adesanya: Lagos Women Are Runs Girls, Ashawo Kobo Kobo (Video)
Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya, popularly known as the Last Stylebender, has claimed that most ladies living in Lagos are hookers, widely known as “runs girls”. Speaking in a video shared via his official social […]
FG Set To Empower 20 Nigerian Creatives On Residency Program
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse by Tikera Africa, has called for applications for the ‘Re-imagining Hope Residency’. In a statement by the SA media and publicity […]
Barcelona Winger Raphinha On Aston Villa Radar
Aston Villa are keeping their options open ahead of the transfer deadline and could potentially target a move for Raphinha. According to Caught Offside, Raphinha is one of the options that Aston Villa could consider […]
Transfer: I’m here to take decisions – Maresca confirms dropping Chelsea defender
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has explained why he dropped Trevoh Chalobah from his squad for the US pre-season tour. Maresca said although it is “sad to leave a player out” he is “here to take […]
Winning Euros With Portugal Is ‘Equivalent To A World Cup’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
With his 900th career goal, Cristiano Ronaldo got the best of Luka Modrić in the duel of veterans in the Nations League on Thursday. The 39-year-old Ronaldo became the first man to reach the 900-goal […]
Transfer: Calafiori absent at Bologna training camp ahead Arsenal move
Riccardo Calafiori is not part of the Bologna squad for their pre-season training camp. Arsenal are finalising a deal with the Serie A club to sign the defender. The deal is expected to be a […]
EPL: Enzo Maresca reacts to Ancelotti’s comment on Chelsea job
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has responded to a recent comment made about him by veteran football gaffer, Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian expressed appreciation for his compatriot’s encouraging words. However, Maresca believes it is too soon […]
Osimhen Offered Around £480,000 Weekly, Plus Four-year Deal To Join Al Ahli
Osimhen offered around £480,000 weekly, plus four-year deal to join Al Ahli Al Ahli has reportedly offered Napoli striker Victor Osimhen a lucrative contract for £25 million (€30 million) year, as reported . If the […]
Serie A: Damiani backs Conte to help Osimhen shine at Napoli
Former Italy international, Oscar Damiani has backed Antonio Conte to get the best out of Victor Osimhen if the Nigerian’s departure from the Partenopei does not materialise this summer. Osimhen was expected to leave the […]
Minister of Housing, Dangiwa, Pledges to Complete Housing Projects Across 20 States
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has outlined plans to complete national housing projects in 20 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, as part of his commitment to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit. […]
Transfer: De Gea’s return to Man United thwarted
Spanish goalkeeper, David de Gea’s return to Manchester United has been thwarted. De Gea was ready to re-join Manchester United if manager Erik ten Hag left, but the shot-stopper is now set to join another […]
Transfer: Nwaiwu completes move to Austrian club, Wolfsberger
Enyimba midfielder, Chibuike Nwaiwu has joined Austrian club, Wolfsberger. Nwaiwu was impressive in the colours of Enyimba last season. The energetic midfielder was first signed by the Owerri club, Heartland in the 2020/21 season. The […]
We Have Made Our Choice – Napoli’s Sporting Director Breaks Silence On Osimhen
We have made our choice” – Napoli’s Sporting Director breaks silence on Osimhen’s first team ban. Napoli signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea before England’s transfer window closed, but Osimhen remains at the club. Napoli’s Sporting […]
US Aid Suspension: “Trump Owes Us Nothing” – Ex-Kenya President, Kenyatta
In a candid statement regarding the recent suspension of foreign aid by former US President Donald Trump, former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Africans to focus on self-reliance and use their resources wisely instead of […]
Tinubu Bans Homosexuality, Cross-Dressing, Bestiality In Military
Nigeria’s military personnel have been explicitly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. This directive is contained in Section 26 of the […]
