Mainz manager Achim Beierlorzer has revealed Taiwo Awoniyi has regained consciousness in hospital following a nasty head collision with Felix Uduokhai. The Nigeria youth international was forced off in the 23rd minute and was replaced by Karim Onisiwo in his…
FC Nantes took up their option on Monday to sign Nigeria international Moses Simon on a four-year deal after he impressed while on loan at the French club. Simon, 24, scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 30 games…
The immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has remained Covid-19 positive two weeks after being admitted at the First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Consultants Hospital, Lagos. Ajimobi’s wife, Florence, was however, discharged from hospital earlier. The PUNCH learnt…
Borussia Dortmund are the largest European men’s club without a women’s football team. After pressure from fans on the terraces and Germany’s captain expressing her interest, the club have moved toward change. It was easy to miss unless you’re a…
Chairman of Oru-West Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Victor Okeukwu, has ruled out the chances of Christian leaders outlawing the age-long Osu caste system in Igboland. Speaking to The Guardian in his palace yesterday, the Ubulu community monarch accused Christians…
A 25-year-old man, Aminu Bala, of the Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has allegedly raped and murdered his elder brother’s wife, Hauwau Iliyasu. Briefing journalists on Monday, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu, said the…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reportedly formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a Channels TV report, Obaseki made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The…
Premier League players wearing ‘Black Lives Matter’ on their shirts shows the league wants to be on the right side of history, says Ian Wright. Players’ names will be replaced on the back of their shirts with ‘Black Lives Matter’…
The Imo State government has expressed determination to fish out suspected ritualists who allegedly killed a 45-year-old woman, Mrs Susanna Iwuoha, after raping her. Iwuoha, a mother of four from Alaocha, Umuchiaku, in Lowa-Okata autonomous community, Ihitte Uboma Local Government…
FIFA has responded to a threat to boycott US football matches by President Donald Trump, urging the world to “say no to racism and violence” after the latest row over athletes who take a knee during the American national anthem.…
