Buhari Speaks On Recalling Nigerian Ambassadors
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that there was a mass recall of Ambassadors. Reports had emerged that there was a massive recall of Nigerian Ambassadors by the Federal Government. But Garba Shehu, Special Assistant (Media and publicity), to President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement on Sunday, said that only 25 career Ambassadors, who attained […]
JAMB Announces Exam Day, Date To Begin Sale Of Forms
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says over 650 Computer Based Test (CBT), centres have so far been accredited for its upcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board has fixed this year’s examination for March 14 to April 4, while an optional mock examination for candidates is scheduled for Feb. […]
Holy Spirit Rejected Ihedioha, He Must Leave Office – Mbaka
Enugu Catholic priest and spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has tackled Governor Emeka Ihedioha and his supporters for attacking him over his prophecy that “a new government with a new flag” was about to spring up in the state. The priest, who reacted in his service at the adoration ministry, […]
Nigerian Police Brutalise Man Over iPhone
A facebook user Emeka Maxwell Nwatu today, posted a video of another case of police brutality which occured at Enugu. In the video the police officers can be seen beating up the male victim with their guns while demanding he unlocks his phone, whilst an elderly man pleads on his behalf. Read Also: Police Reacts To […]
Monaco Send Nigerian Striker Onyekuru On Loan To Galatasary
Monaco’s exciting young Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru is to spend the rest of the season on loan at Galatasaray, the Ligue 1 club announced on Sunday. It will be the 22-year-old’s second loan spell in Turkey as he shone for Galatasaray last season when he was still at English club Everton. He scored 14 goals […]
Immobile Double Lifts Lazio After Insulted Balotelli Scores
Mario Balotelli warded off the insults from travelling Lazio fans to strike the first goal of the decade in Italy but the title-chasers hit back with a Ciro Immobile double to snatch a late win at ten-man Brescia on Sunday. Simone Inzaghi’s side stretched their winning streak to nine consecutive league games and with a […]
Defiant Sibley Puts England In Control At Newlands
A gritty 85 not out from opener Dom Sibley ground down South Africa’s bowlers as England took control on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands. Sibley, playing in only his fourth Test, came in during the morning session after James Anderson had picked up the last two South African […]
Life’s A Beach For Mourinho in FA Cup Ball Complaint
Jose Mourinho claimed Tottenham’s stars were unsettled during their 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough because the FA Cup ball was too light. Mourinho’s side needed a second half equaliser from Lucas Moura to earn a third round replay after falling behind to Ashley Fletcher’s strike at the Riverside Stadium. But Mourinho suggested the different weight of […]
Doping Cover-Up At International Weightlifting Federation
The International Weightlifting Federation and its long-time chief Tamas Ajan have been accused of establishing a “culture of corruption” and doping cover-ups over decades in a German documentary to be aired Sunday. Prominent weightlifters were rarely subject to tests, while some doping controllers were allegedly taking cash to accept manipulated urine samples, claimed the report […]
No Longer Angry Serena Glad To Be Back In New Zealand
Serena Williams returns to the Auckland WTA Classic on Monday for the first time since her “miserable” debut appearance three years ago, determined to put the record straight. “I’m in a really different frame of mind,” she said ahead of her opening match on day one — a marquee doubles appearance partnering Caroline Wozniacki — […]
Webb Axed By Toulon As Club Blasts ‘Dishonest’ Attitude
Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb will no longer feature for French Top 14 side Toulon after club owner Bernard Lemaitre hit out at the “dishonest” attitude surrounding the player’s return home. Webb, 31, was originally set to leave the three-time European champions at the end of the season to move back to the Ospreys. Earlier this […]
Ibrahimovic Statue Vandalised Again
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s statue in his hometown of Malmo was vandalised overnight Saturday, Swedish police reported. The statue has been the target of numerous attacks since the Swedish footballer invested in Stockholm-based Hammarby, angering supporters of Malmo FF, the club where he began his professional career. In November, a day after his investment in Hammarby, Ibrahimovic […]