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UEFA stated yesterday that it had held informal discussions with A22 Sports Management, the company behind plans to revive a European Super League, but stressed that no changes are being considered to the format of its elite club competition. “We can confirm reports that (UEFA General Secretary) Mr. Theodore Theodoridis had met with (A22 Sports […]

Casemiro will don the captain’s armband for the 17th time in Brazil’s friendly against South Korea on Friday, with the experienced midfielder embracing his leadership role both on and off the pitch under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Back in the squad since the Italian’s arrival after a long period away, Casemiro has been a key figure […]

Premier League giants Manchester United are in talks with Harry Maguire over a new contract. The centre-back’s current deal at Old Trafford is set to expire at the end of the season. Maguire, who joined United back in 2019 for a fee of £80 million from Leicester, has played seven times in all competitions this […]

  Ekiti State Government has vowed to continue focusing on delivery, transparency, and leaving a lasting legacy for the people. The Chief of Staff to the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Niyi Adeniyi, who stated this, said the present administration under Biodun Oyebanji, in its fourth year, would consolidate growth and development gains and engender accelerated […]

  ‘Boss Lady’, the single by upcoming music artiste, Diggy Rich, has launched her into the spotlight in the Nigerian music industry. The song which can be heard on radio airwaves, clubs, supermarkets, filling stations and other public spaces, is gradually making her a familiar voice among the Nigerian public. As one of Abuja-based rising […]

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has inaugurated a working committee for the Confederation of African Fashion (CAF), also known as Afroliganza. The committee is meant to develop a comprehensive framework for building Nigeria’s fashion industry, focusing on talent development, infrastructure, value chain, funding and marketing access. It also aims to […]

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, who sent down the Book as a clear exposition of all things; I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, alone without partner, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, […]

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has accused the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of bias in its investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Oshiugbokor community in Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, Chief Elysian John and the community’s youth leader, Saviour Ajikwara. It alleged that John and Ajikwara were murdered at […]

Kwara State government plans to establish a modern geriatric centre to ensure proper care for the state’s senior citizens. The government said the proposed centre, when operational, would provide employment opportunities for the youths. The state commissioner for Social Development, Dr Mariam Imam, disclosed this at an event titled, “National Older Persons Day” to celebrate […]

Enigmatic, astute, diligent, professional, officer and gentleman, suave and princely; He was later to become an exemplary politician who after soldiering became a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2007. It was the late Major- General Joseph Nanven Garba who wrote the book “Diplomatic Soldiering” and introduced the phrase into Nigeria’s literary lexicon. […]