The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo, has denied direct police involvement in the state House of Assembly crisis which started on November 19. Kimo said this on Wednesday while addressing newsmen on another crisis which occurred on…
*Ex-Eagles star, Etuhu, stands trial in Sweden over match-fixing (Punch) *FMBN disburses N15.7bn home renovation loans (Punch)
Ex-Eagles star, Etuhu, stands trial in Sweden over match-fixing (Punch) Former Premier League soccer player Dickson Etuhu goes on trial in a Swedish court on Thursday to face a charge of match-fixing, which he denies. Etuhu played at the 2010…
Buhari administration approves reduction in cost of JAMB, NECO forms (Premium Times)
The federal government has approved a reduction in the cost of forms for final year secondary school and post-secondary school examinations. This reduction, first announced by President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on new media, Bashir Ahmad, was decided at the Federal…
*Lagos gridlock: IYC urges FG to open N’Delta ports as way out (Vanguard) *EFCC arraigns businessman for providing false information (The Nation)
Lagos gridlock: IYC urges FG to open N’Delta ports as way out (Vanguard) The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has urged the Federal Government to direct the Ministry of Transport to open the neglected sea ports in the Niger Delta to…
Last-Gasp Fellaini Winner Sends Man Utd Through (Standard UK)
Manchester United are through to the Champions League last-16 after Maroaune Fellaini’s last-gasp goal sealed a late 1-0 win over Young Boys at Old Trafford. Having heard boos from the fans after Saturday’s Premier League stalemate against Crystal Palace, Jose…
Real Madrid go through top as Bale leads win over Roma (Sport24)
Barcelona’s head coach Ernesto Valverde faced the press on Tuesday (27th November) ahead of their UCL match at PSV Eindhoven. Rome – Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid beat Roma on Tuesday to ensure they will go through top of their…
Juventus beat Valencia to reach Champions League last 16 (Supersport)
Juventus clinched a place in the Champions League knockout stages when a brilliant Cristiano Ronaldo assist set up Mario Mandzukic to give them a 1-0 win over Valencia on Tuesday. The Serie A champions had struggled to break down Valencia’s…
Thomas Müller at the double as Bayern Munich thrash 10-man Besiktas (Guardian International)
Bayern Munich looks assured of a Champions League quarter-final spot for a seventh straight season after thrashing 10-man Besiktas 5-0 in Germany. The Turkish club had a one-man disadvantage from the 16th minute when Domagoj Vida brought down Robert Lewandowski…
Manchester City into round of 16 after late Aguero header seals draw with Lyon (ESPN)
Manchester City progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Olympique Lyonnais in Group F on Tuesday. Goals from Maxwel Cornet were cancelled out by Aymeric Laporte and Sergio Aguero…
NBA Opens New Training Centre In Senegal (Independent)
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Monday cut the ribbon on a new training centre in Saly, Senegal, where it hopes to develop a new generation of African players for the league. The facility, which features two indoor courts and…