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‘Super Eagles manager’s job is not vacant’

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not advertised for applications for a new coach for the Super Eagles, an official of the federation has said. Many coaches have been jostling to take over Gernot Rohr’s job since the NFF brought…

United offer Ighalo £200k weekly pay-cut for permanent deal

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has reportedly been told that he would have to accept a staggering £200,000-a-week wage cut if he wants to seal a permanent move to Manchester United. Ighalo joined United in a shock loan move…

Badminton federation boss, Orbih hails Umpire Oyinloye’s elevation

The President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) Francis Orbih has welcomed the upgrade of one of Nigeria’s certified national badminton umpires, Naomi Adeoyin Oyinloye, by the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) with immense satisfaction. Oyinloye’s upgrade was conveyed…

Newcastle United takeover Q&A: Who are the main people involved in the potential deal?

Newcastle United fans are used to false dawns when it comes to potential new owners replacing the much-maligned Mike Ashley. But as a group of investors backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund move closer to ending Ashley’s 13-year reign,…

Inter want Griezmann in Martinez swap

Inter Milan are reportedly willing to entertain a straight-swap deal involving Lautaro Martinez and Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann. Throughout the majority of the season, Martinez has been linked with a future switch to Camp Nou as Barcelona look to find…

COVID-19 chaos: Nigerians who clamoured for FIFA ban won’t repeat such mistake -Patrick Pascal

Following the suspension of all football related activities in Nigeria due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent losses being suffered by stakeholders in the sector, the chairman of Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal has said those who once clamoured…

Olajuwon praised for Houston Rockets’ title-winning years

Twenty five years after leading Houston Rockets to two consecutive NBA titles, Coach Rudy Tomjanovich has commended Hakeem Olajuwon for his all-round play which won the Rockets the title in 1994 and 1995. Tomjanovich, who reached out to the Nigerian-American…

Obi mourns Sosoliso Boss, reveals role he played in making his administration a success

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Mr Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Chief Victor Ikwuemesi, the Chairman of the defunct Sosoliso Airlines. In a statement made available by Obi’s Media…

*Nigeria records 34 new coronavirus cases, total now 407 (Guardian) *Samples: Lagos creates 20 centres, FCT combs residents’ houses (Punch)

Nigeria records 34 new coronavirus cases, total now 407 (Guardian) Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Wednesday confirmed 34 new cases of coronavirus in the country. NCDC said the new cases were discovered in five different states. “18 Lagos, 12 in…

*Coronavirus: Briton, Chinese, Polish, 13 others discharged in Lagos (Punch) *Lagos unrest: The mystery of Nigeria’s fake gangster attacks (BBC)

Coronavirus: Briton, Chinese, Polish, 13 others discharged in Lagos (Punch) Three foreigners and 13 Nigerians have been discharged in Lagos State on Wednesday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu while making the announcement said they were discharged after testing negative twice. The governor…

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