‘It just makes me laugh,’ Obasanjo reacts to claim his father is Igbo (Punch) Former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the first time reacted to the claim of his Igbo paternity, declaring that such insinuation makes him laugh. This is just…
*Reduce ‘ponmo’ consumption, LASEPA urges residents (Punch)*VP Shettima announces $100m grant for women-driven businesses (Leadership)
Reduce ‘ponmo’ consumption, LASEPA urges residents (Punch) The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has urged ‘ponmo’ lovers in the state to consider reducing their consumption to keep the air quality of the state clean and healthy. Speaking exclusively with our…
Mikel was warned not to marry me, claims Olga (Punch)
Olga Diyachenko, partner of former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has slammed online followers for wishing her to separate from the football star. Recent reports indicate Mikel may quit Turkish club Trabzonspor, whom he joined in July, over family issues,…
Mikel, Nwaekeme help Trabzonspor reach Europa League playoffs (Punch)
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi was in action on Thursday as Trabzonspor beat Sparta Prague 2-1 at the Medical Stadium to seal a place in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Trabzonspor…
Mikel set to make Trabzonspor debut (Punch)
Mikel Obi is in line to make his debut for Turkish side, Trabzonspor, when they play Sparta Prague in Thursday’s (today) Europa League third round qualifying game, Sports Extra reports. The former Super Eagles captain was among the traveling squad of…
Mikel retires from Super Eagles (Nation)
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has retired from the national team. He retired following the third-placed finish of the Super Eagles at Egypt 2019 AFCON. Mikel took to his verified Instagram page to make the announcement. Spotting his photo in…
Mikel will earn N607m yearly at Trabzonspor (Punch)
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi will earn €1.5m (N607m) per season at his new club Trabzonspor, Sports Extra has reliably scooped. Mikel, 32, signed a two-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months joined the Turkish club this summer in a…
It’s sad to see ex-players criticise the team – Mikel Obi (Guardian)
With the Super Eagles preparing for the 2019 African Cup of Nations set to kick off in a few weeks, captain of the team, John Mikel Obi has expressed his disappointment at ex-players that criticise the team. “When you see…
I’m ready to lead Eagles again —Mikel (Punch)
Mikel Obi has stated in clear terms he is ready to lead the Super Eagles to the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations in Egypt. The 32-year-old last featured for the three-time African champions at last year’s World Cup and has…