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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and club president Florentino Perez have reportedly held clear-the-air talks following their bust-up in the aftermath of Tuesday’s 4-1 defeat to Ajax in the Champions League. Ramos, who was suspended for the European clash, reportedly clashed with Perez in the...

The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has deployed nine Commissioners of Police (CPs) to supervise nine local government areas of Taraba State, investigations has revealed. Similarly, eight CPs are also posted to Benue State to supervise eight local government areas. In...

Lionel Messi is set to make his international return for the first time since the World Cup after being named in Argentina’s latest squad. Messi, 31, opted to take some time away from the national side after their disappointing last-16 exit at the hands of eventual winners France. He … read...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Thailand 3-0 as they wrapped up their Cyprus invitation adventure in style on Wednesday. Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala and captain Onome Ebi were among the scorers as Thomas Dennerby’s ended the tournamentwith a win..... Read More Here Get More Nigeria...

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has expressed its support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary policy and intervention in critical sectors in the economy. In a statement yesterday, ABCON President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said the central bank under...

A player in the Gabonese first division, Herman Tsinga, has died after collapsing during a game in Libreville, the local media has reported. Tsinga, a striker for Akanda FC, collapsed in the 23rd minute of the match with Missile FC on Saturday, The Union daily newspaper reported. The...

The Philippines or Maharlika? Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his plan to change the name of the country. In a speech late Sunday night, President Rodrigo Duterte clarified that he has no specific name yet in mind. “No particular name yet but sure I would like to change …...

The longstanding rivalry between two giant Catalan football clubs, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, has claimed the life of a Barcelona fan in Kano after the latest showdown weekend. Tragedy struck when a 17-year-old diehard Madrid fan, Salisu Muhammad of Yakasai quarters in Kano, was said to...

Victor Moses bagged the winning goal as Fenerbahce eased their relegation fears following a 3-2 home win against Caykur Rizespor in their Turkish Super Lig clash at the Sukru Saracoğlu Stadium on Saturday. The duo of Chidozie Awaziem, Azubuike Okechukwu and Aminu Umar were also in action for...

US President Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on Special Counsel Robert Mueller and on his critics at a conservative summit. In the longest speech of his presidency, Trump railed against the inquiry into alleged collusion between his campaign and Russia. “We’re waiting for a report …...

MTN Nigeria on Friday said that there was the need to combat the deadly scourge of substance abuse in the country. The Chairman, MTN Foundation, Mr Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, said that MTN Nigeria had embarked on a campaign with industry experts to see how substance abuse would be eradicated …...

South West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight round Atiku Abubakar to seek redress in court and recover his stolen mandate. The party under the leadership of Chief Bode George, former deputy national chairman of the party had in a press conference on Friday noted … Read...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council for the 2019 general elections in Gombe state has commended the resilience of its members and the entire people of the state for their support and followership during the last Presidential and National Assembly elections, despite alleged...

The Director, Field Operations of President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has described the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari as a reward to Nigerians. Ribadu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Yola that Nigerians sacrificed their time...

Atletico Madrid’s Argentine coach Diego Simeone has said he regretted the way he celebrated his team’s first goal scored in the Spanish side’s 2-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. Uruguay central defender Jose Gimenez opened the scoring against the …...

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have named Cheikh Oumar Seydi the new Africa Director as it deepens work in the continent. Before his appointment, Seydi, from Senegal, was the regional director for sub-Saharan Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group...

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says ballot box snatchers and vote buyers will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Adamu said this at a press conference organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of Saturday’s election. The...

Manchester United will host Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday, April 24 at 20:00 local time. The city rivals had been due to meet on March 16 but both teams progressing to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup forced a rearrangement. City beat United 3-1 at the … read more via...

Suspected Boko Haram members have attacked a group of firewood merchants in Borno State, killing no fewer than 18 persons. A source told newsmen that the 18 persons were killed around Koshebe, in Jere Local Government of the troubled state when they went in their usual habit to scavenge …...

The European Union (EU) has provided 45 million euros to support smallholder agri-businesses in rural area in Nigeria and other African countries. The EU disclosed this in a press statement on Monday. It quoted the EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, as...