NFF appoints Bruno Labbadia as new Super Eagles’ coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Bruno Labbadia, a veteran German coach, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment was announced on Tuesday via the NFF’s official Twitter handle, with Labbadia set to take the reins of the senior men’s national team with immediate effect. Following a recommendation from the […]
Bichi out, as new DSS and NIA DG appointed
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), effective immediately. This appointment follows the resignation of the previous Director-General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018. In a separate announcement, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed has been appointed as the […]
If he scores every game, I’ll shut up — Mikel Obi responds to Jackson
John Obi Mikel has addressed Nicolas Jackson’s response to his earlier comments. Mikel had suggested that Jackson, a young player, could benefit from guidance to reach his full potential. Jackson reacted on social media, asking Mikel to refrain from commenting. In a follow-up statement, Mikel expressed his admiration for Jackson’s talent and clarified that his […]
Dapo Abiodun flags off construction of Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos road, 21 years after contract was awarded
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, has flagged off the construction of the Abeokuta-Ifo-Ota-Lagos expressway, 21 years after the contract was awarded. While flagging off the construction at Itori, Ewekoro LGA, on Friday, Abiodun said the road is significant not only to Ogun but also to Lagos state and the nation, as it provides a thoroughfare […]
Former England manager, Sven-Goran Erikssen, dies at 76
Sven-Göran Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England national team, has died at the age of 76. He had announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Eriksson had a long and successful managerial career, starting in Sweden and later managing clubs in Portugal, Italy, and England. He achieved numerous […]
FG prohibit underage candidates from writing WAEC and NECO exams
Education Minister Tahir Mamman says underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for secondary school leaving examinations. The minister stated this on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programmer. He said the Federal Government has instructed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) which administers the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National […]
Anambra doctors suspend Strike after release of abducted colleagues
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon to protest the kidnap of Dr Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala based medical doctor The NMA, which announced its members’ return to duty posts in a statement on Sunday, said the decision followed Ezeh’s release on Saturday. […]
National Intelligence Agency Director General, Tenders Resignation
The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation. Abubakar, who was appointed to the position by former President Muhammadu Buhari seven years ago, tendered his resignation after meeting President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday. Speaking after the meeting, the former NIA Boss thanked the President for the opportunity […]
Haaland Hits Hat-Trick as Manchester City Thrash Ipswich 4-1
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City came back to defeat Ipswich 4-1. Ipswich’s Sammie Szmodics scored their first top-flight goal in over 8,000 days, but City responded quickly with goals from Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and another from Haaland. City’s three goals came within a span of 193 seconds. Haaland completed his hat-trick […]
Joao Pedro’s late goal clinches a 2-1 victory for Brighton against Manchester united
A thrilling contest featuring chances a-plenty, goals to boot, and comical offsides took place on the South Coast today, as a late winner from Joao Pedro allowed Brighton and Hove Albion to defeat Manchester United 2-1. After an unsuspecting opening 30 minutes at The Amex, where both sides were cagey in their attempts to size […]