Ogunsakin becomes first Nigerian youngster to play at Wimbledon junior event
Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has made history as he is set to become the first homegrown Nigerian talent to earn a wildcard into the Junior event at Wimbledon. The 14-year-old, whose idol…
INEC to hold supplementary elections in Kebbi, Adamawa April 15
The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed April 15, 2023 for the conduct of all outstanding Governorship, National and State Assembly supplementary elections. This was made known in a statement…
Tinubu to celebrate 71st birthday with thanksgiving service Wednesday
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has directed that special prayers and thanksgiving service be held on Wednesday to mark his 71st birthday instead of the annual birthday colloquium. A statement from…
FIFA increases club payments for 2026 & 2030 World Cups
World governing body of football FIFA has increased its payments to clubs for the release of players for each of the next two men’s World Cups to £298.74m. For proper…
Spurs’ Emerson Royal to undergo surgery
Tottenham Hotspurs right-back Emerson Royal requires surgery on a knee injury he picked up while on international duty with Brazil. He was injured during stoppage time of Brazil’s 2-1 friendly…
Nigeria get revenge on Guinea Bissau with narrow win
The Super Eagles of Nigeria today avenged their home defeat to Guinea-Bissau last Friday with a 1-0 win against the Djurtus at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau. Winger…
Spurs part ways with Antonio Conte after sensational rant
Antonio Conte and Premier League club Tottenham Hotspurs have parted ways following the manager’s sensational rant days ago. Reports had been rife about the hierarchy of the North London club…
Oparanozie returns to Super Falcons fold
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has called up captain Onome Ebi, and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade amongst others to the Super Falcons’ camp ahead of April’s international friendlies in…
N3.4b debt: Court blocks Oyo Govt’s accounts in four banks
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has issued an order attaching funds standing to the credit of Oyo State Government and its agencies in four banks.…
England get 2-0 win over Ukraine in Euro2024 qualifier
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored within three minutes of each other as England made light work of Ukraine in their Euro2024 qualifier at Wembley. Gareth Southgate rang some changes…