The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said his administration would consult with the people of the state to know their stand on the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise. Sanwo-Olu said this during a visit to the Olusosun dump site in Ojota area of the state, in company with his deputy, Dr. … Read more
Despite insisting he is enjoying his career with DC United in the MLS, Wayne Rooney has spoken of plans regarding a return to Manchester United or Everton in the future. For the 33-year-old former England captain, however, it will only be in a coaching capacity. Rooney, who has enjoyed a renaissance in the United States, … Read more
Tottenham Hotspurs coach, Mauricio Pochettino, yesterday insisted the decision on whether to play star player, Harry Kane, from the start in today’s Champions League final or not is “not easy”. Kane, who has not played since he picked up an injury against Manchester City in the first leg of the quarter-final on April 9, is … Read more
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp, has refused to accept the tag of his Reds side as favourites in today’s Champions League final. Having finished 26 points better off as they dragged the battle for the Premier League title at the just-ended season with Manchester City to the last day, Liverpool are widely perceived to be the … Read more
No fewer than 350 million people across the world are billed to watch the Champions League final holding in Madrid today, according to broadcast data. With Liverpool and Tottenham facing off in the second all-Premier League European final in a matter of days, available data shows competition will be watched by an estimated worldwide audience … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, is now a permanent Barcelona player after the Spanish giants decided to exercise the option of signing her permanently from Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian. The 24-year-old former Arsenal striker joined Barcelona through a 6-month loan deal in January after the 2019 Chinese Women’s Super League was postponed. However, she … Read more
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has appeared before the Senate over the nation’s security. Mr Adamu on Tuesday appeared before the upper chamber following his invitation on April 25, 2019. The lawmakers had invited him to brief at Plenary on the security situation in the country particularly what the police is doing … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the just concluded Osun election, Ademola Adeleke, has been granted bail. He was granted bail at the Mpape Magistrate Court. Confirming the development is a video of Adeleke after the judgement in court on its official Twitter handle, PDP wrote: “Adeleke, the PDP Governor-Elect of Osun State who … Read more
Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has blamed the internal crisis in the All Progressives Congress in the build-up to the 2019 general elections on the desperation of some members who are positioning themselves ahead of the 2023 presidential election. El-Rufai, while regretting that the APC lost some states to the opposition on account of … Read more
Some angry residents of Gbagyi village has blocked the convoy of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to protest alleged land grabbing by the Nigeria Military. The residents had earlier stormed the National Assembly to register their displeasure at the military forceful takeover of their land and killings of community residents. The Vice President was heading to … Read more
The wreckage of a private jet that disappeared while flying from Las Vegas to Monterrey, in northern Mexico, was found Monday, with no sign that any of the 13 people on board survived, officials said. Air-traffic controllers said they lost contact with the Bombardier Challenger 601 jet Sunday evening, after it abruptly lost altitude over … Read more
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, María Garces has arrived in Nigeria on a working visit. Garces and her delegation were received into the country on Monday by officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations office in Abuja. According to a statement by the spokesman for the Ministry of … Read more
The Osun State Police command has secured the release of Prof Yinka Adegbehingbe the abducted lecturer of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. This was confirmed to Channels Television by the spokesperson of the force command in Osun state, Mrs. Folasade Odoro. Professor Adegbehingbe was abducted by suspected gunmen at Apomu town along Ife-Ibadan Expressway on his … Read more
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Lagos on Monday presented a Special Episcopal Award to the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, for his monumental achievements in all sectors and sections of the State in the last four years, saying the Governor deserved to be appreciated for excellent performance and selfless service to … Read more
Always ahead of the game among Nigerian female singers especially relating to social media popularity, Yemi Alade has celebrated reaching seven million followers on Instagram. The 30-year-old “Johhny” singer, who also describes herself as the King of Queens following an album she released bearing the title, celebrated attaining the landmark figure late Monday. “Thank you … Read more
Nigerian footballer, Samuel Chukwueze, has been ranked as Africa’s most valuable U-20 player in Europe’s top five leagues. The ranking was done by CIES Football Observatory and according to the study by the Swiss-based organization, the Nigeria international is worth €35 million, which makes him the 12th most expensive U-20 player on the planet based … Read more
Apart from his star strikers, Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino confirmed to miss out, Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has a new injury headache to deal with. It emerged late Monday that the club’s star, Virgil van Dijk, had not participated with his team-mates in the last training session ahead of the Champions League clash second … Read more
Manchester City are now just 90 minutes away from defending their Premier League title, after battling to 1-0 win over Leicester City in their last fixture at the Etihad this season. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game on Monday, knowing that anything but victory would mean their destiny was no longer in their hands … Read more
A 29-year-old suspect of internet fraud, Akpojivi Joel Onoriode, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has begged the commission not tell his children that their father is a “Yahoo boy”. Onoriode, described as kingpin of cybercrime, was recently picked by EFCC Uyo Zonal Officer in Calabar, Cross River State capital. During his … Read more