Edo: Gov. Obaseki Makes Fresh Revelations On APC Crisis,
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has linked the seeming unending political tussle in the state to his administration’s fight against warlords and non-state actors, who hitherto controlled resources to the detriment of Edo people. Obaseki at a meeting with Benin Elders Forum in Benin City, the Edo State capital, reassured that his administration would […]
Gbemisola Saraki Attacks Kwara Gov [Full statement]
Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki, the Minister of State, Transport, has lambasted Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the demolition her family property. The house, popularly called Ile Arugbo (House for old persons), was demolished in the early hours of Thursday, after the state government revoked the title of the landed property. The Kwara House of Assembly, last […]
World War III: France, Germany Declare Position
Germany and France have joined other world leaders in reaction to the killing of Iranian top military leader, Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani by the US government. Maj.-Gen. Soleimani, Commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, was killed in a US airstrike on his convoy at Baghdad airport on Friday rising the […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Britain Has Been Aiding Boko Haram
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has claimed that Britain has huge ties with the Boko Haram sect and has been secretly aiding their cause on his verified Facebook page. He also adds that the lives of the Biafrans and Christians in the Boko Haram affected areas are in grave danger. Read […]
Military Evacuates Fire-Hit Australian Town
The Australian military has begun the seaborne evacuation of hundreds of people trapped in a fire-ringed southeastern town, as the country braced for more catastrophic conditions. A navy landing craft from the HMAS Choules docked in the town of Mallacoota, where residents trapped on the foreshore since New Year’s Eve clambered aboard with family, pets […]
Goffin Very Motivated As Belgium Make Winning ATP Cup Start
World number 11 David Goffin said he was “very motivated” after getting his season off to a winning start Friday at the ATP Cup in Sydney, which was marred by a national anthem gaffe by organisers. Belgium’s top player led his team to a 3-0 cleansweep over Group C rivals Moldova at the inaugural 24-nation […]
Premier League Clubs Set To Splash Out In January Sales
The Premier League’s January sales are open for business as clubs rush to snap up new year bargains in the one-month transfer window. Liverpool are running away with the title race and have already signed Japanese star Takumi Minamino, so the Reds are likely to sit out the frenzy while the chasing pack try to […]
Scotland Star Gray Agrees To Join Exeter
Scotland lock Jonny Gray will leave Glasgow to join English Premiership club Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season. Gray has agreed a two-year contract with Exeter after earning the move with a series of stand-out performances for Glasgow and Scotland. “I’m looking forward to the challenge. I see the move not only as […]
Klopp ‘Respects’ FA Cup But Health Of Stars Comes First
Jurgen Klopp insists he respects the FA Cup but that won’t stop Liverpool’s manager prioritising his fatigued players’ health in Sunday’s FA Cup derby clash against Everton. Naby Keita became the latest addition to Liverpool’s growing injury list when he pick up a groin problem before the runaway leaders’ 2-0 win over Sheffield United in […]
Guardiola Expects Fernandinho To Extend Man City Stay
Pep Guardiola expects Brazil midfielder Fernandinho to sign a new contract with Manchester City before his current deal expires at the end of this season, the Premier League champions’ coach said on Friday. The 34-year-old, who is in talks with City over an extension, shone as a holding midfielder in City’s title-winning campaigns but has […]
NBA Players, Referees To Wear Black Bands As Stern Tribute
NBA players and referees will wear a commemorative black band on their uniforms for the remainder of the season and playoffs as a tribute to former commissioner David Stern, who died Wednesday. The league announced the memorial gesture on Friday to recognize Stern, who was 77, for his contributions and innovations over three decades as […]
Mariah Carey First To Score #1 Hit In 4 Different Decades
Pop diva Mariah Carey has had a long list of hits over the years, but her classic holiday song has helped her make history as the first artist to top the Billboard charts in four separate decades. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week […]