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Day: November 3, 2016

Ounas out for Algeria

Algerian Football Federation has announced that Adam Ounas will take no part in the November 12 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles after picking up an injury while in action for Bordeaux. The youngster recently switched allegiance to the Fennec Foxes and was expected to make his debut after new coach, Georges Leekens […]

Algeria clash: Ezeugo defends Mikel invite

Former Nigeria defender, Emeka Ezeugo, has  defended the invitation of  Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, for  the Super Eagles’ Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Uyo on November 12. Nigeria, who top Group B with three points, will host the third-placed Desert Foxes, who have a point, at the Uyo Stadium. Nigeria coach, Gernot […]

Real Madrid held by Legia in six-goal thriller

Real Madrid blew a two-goal lead and the chance to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Legia Warsaw behind closed doors in the Polish capital. Gareth Bale fired home Madrid’s fastest ever Champions League goal after just 55 seconds before teeing up Karim Benzema for Real’s […]

Why I recalled Schweinsteiger – Mourinho

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has explained why he decided to bring Bastian Schweinsteiger, back into first-team training. The German midfielder made a shock return at Carrington, after Mourinho froze him out since he took over in the summer . Schweinsteiger has been training alone ever since and is yet to make an appearance this […]

Mourinho wants to see out Manchester United contract

Jose Mourinho has insisted that he is still happy to be Manchester United manager, despite his poor start at Old Trafford. The Portuguese replaced Louis van Gaal last summer, amid fanfare and expectation from the board and fans. United won their first three Premier League fixtures under Mourinho, but have only managed one victory in […]

Ondo election: Lawyer dumps Jimoh Ibrahim‎ over un-paid legal fees

Alex Izinyon, counsel representing Jimoh Ibrahim, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has withdrawn from his case at the appeal court. This development is coming barely three days after the three-man panel of judges led by Justice Jummai Sankey backed out from the case ‎following a petition by Biyi Poroye, factional […]

Sokoto lawmakers tell Tambuwal to sack corps marshal boss for ‘disrespect’

The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday called on the state government to immediately relieve the Commandant of the State Marshalls Corps, Mr Sa’idu Madawaki, of his appointment. The call followed the recommendation of a Special Committee set up by the assembly to investigate alleged disrespect of government institutions and the assembly by officials […]

2019: I will do everything possible to ensure Buhari re-contests – Oyegun

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Oyegun has said he will do everything possible including “fasting and prayer” to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari re-contest the 2019 Presidential election, stressing that Nigeria will be better for it. Explaining the rationale behind his remark, Oyegun claimed that only Buhari has the moral […]

2019: Buhari must re-contest, else we will protest – Hajia Fatima

A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Board of Trustees, BoT, Hajia Fatima Mohammed, has said that members of the APC will protest on the streets if President Muhammadu Buhari fails to re-contest for the 2019 Presidential election. Fatima flagged her undying support for the President, saying he has done quite well so far […]

I’m glad APC has accepted responsibility for its failure – Fayose

  Against the backdrop of the current economic recession ravaging the country, the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has lashed out at the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government, saying nothing is working under the current administration. The fiery governor made the remark while addressing reporters on Wednesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Stressing […]

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