Flooding: Presidency queries states on ecological funds
The Presidency on Tuesday has asked state governments to take responsibility for flooding problems and not wait on the Federal Government. Governors, it said, should rise to their duties by…
Kalu gives palliatives to striking varsity lecturers
Senate Chief Whip Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has donated cash and food items to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike…
Abacha’s loot: FG, US agree on $23m repatriation
The Federal Government on Tuesday signed an agreement with the United States of America for the repatriation of the sum of $23 million, being assets looted by by past leaders…
Carabao Cup: Mixed results for Super Eagles stars
Steve Cooper opted to make 11 changes in Nottingham Forest’s Carabao Cup 3-0 win over Grimsby Town and Super Eagles’ duo of Emmanuel Dennis and Taiwo Awoniyi both featured albeit…
Power probe: Reps invite ministers, NERC, NBET, others
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance has resolved to invite the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed; and Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, to answer queries…
Sunday Oliseh calls it quits with SV Straelen after two months in charge
Sunday Oliseh has announced his resignation after his German Regionalliga team, SV Straelen’s fifth consecutive loss in five games. The Nigerian gaffer announced his resignation after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to…
West Ham sign Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea
Bottom-placed Premier League side West Ham United sign left-back Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea in a deal worth about £15m. The player moves on a permanent deal from Chelsea after having…
Leicester City reject Chelsea’s third bid for Fofana
Leicester City have turned down a third Chelsea offer for Wesley Fofana, believed to cost between £60m and £70m. The Blues’ offer for the services of the 21-year-old Foxes centre-back is…
Manchester City star retires from football
Manchester City and England midfielder Jill Scott has announced her retirement from football. The 35-year-old, who has played in 10 major tournaments, including two Olympics with Great Britain, was one of the Lionesses…
Wimbledon fan set to sue Nick Kyrgios for “700 drinks comment”
Legal action is being taken against Nick Kyrgios by a female tennis fan after the Australian tennis player said the woman “looked like she had had about 700 drinks” when…