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Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen says his side will treat their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Libya like a “World Cup” final. The Super Eagles will entertain the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, October 11. The two teams will square up again in Benina […]

AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles will approach Libya game like a ‘World Cup’ final – Eguavoen

The Niger Delta Rights Advocates, NDRA, has commended the Federal Government for addressing allegations of corruption and serious violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS. According to the NDRA, the swift actions taken by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, exemplified the diligence and efficiency that Nigerians expect from their […]

Rights group applauds FG on NCoS reforms

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has denied providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Johnson Alalibo, explained that INEC is complying with a Federal High Court order […]

Rivers LG polls: INEC denies providing voter register to RSIEC

Ex-Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted he is interested in managing the England national team. Lampard is one of the coaches being linked to the role after Gareth Southgate stepped down after Euro 2024. The Football Association, FA, has put Lee Carsley in interim charge of the Three Lions. In a chat with The Sports […]

Lampard reveals team he wants to coach

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has won the 46th trophy of his glittering career. Messi enhanced his record as the most decorated footballer of all-time, with Inter Miami’s Supporters’ Shield triumph. This follows a 3-2 win at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, with Messi scoring twice in the game. The trophy is awarded to the […]

Messi extends record as most successful footballer with 46th trophy

Former Netherlands striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has emerged as the bookmakers’ favourite to become the new Manchester United manager. The ex-England manager, Gareth Southgate, has previously been the favourite after he stepped down from the role in July. However, he has now been leapfrogged this week by current United assistant manager, Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy […]

EPL: Van Nistelrooy now favourite to replace Ten Hag as Man Utd manager

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has said the return of flight operations by Emirates Airlines to Nigeria will bring about healthy competition and competitive pricing in the international routes. He disclosed this on Wednesday in his remarks following his arrival aboard an Emirates aircraft from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Lagos […]

Keyamo explains what Emirates return means for Nigerians

Ademola Lookman equalled Duvan Zapata’s UEFA Champions League record for Atalanta after his goal and assist against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side defeated the Ukrainians 3-0 in the matchday two encounter. Lookman set-up Berat Djimsiti for the opening goal after 21 minutes. The Nigeria international then doubled Atalanta’s lead one minute […]

Champions League: Lookman makes history in Atalanta’s win over Shakhtar Donetsk