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Sudan’s Al Merreikh unveil Enyimba’s goalie Olorunleke

Former Enyimba captain and goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been unveiled as one of Sudanese side Al Merreikh’s latest signings. The Super Eagles goalkeeper signed an Initial two-year deal with an

Nigerians don’t appreciate retiring footballers, says Onome Ebi

Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi has claimed that Nigerians do not do enough to honour their old-timers. Ebi who spoke on an Instagram live session, alleged that she heard that

Aruna to compete at WTT Star Contender Bangkok

After missing the WTT Contender in Lagos and Tunis last month, Quadri Aruna is back in action at the WTT Star Contender Bangkok 2024 in Thailand. As one of the

Onyekuru may return to Turkey with Gaziantep

Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru is now studying an offer by Turkish club Gaziantep FK. According to Ajansspor, Gaziantep want to bring Onyekuru back to Turkey, where he has previously

Ogun hosts maiden South West Athletics Conference

In a bid to revitalize athletics in the region, Ogun State will host the inaugural South West Conference from Thursday, July 4 to 5, in Abeokuta, the state capital. The

Sanusi, Simon return for preseason training with European clubs

Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has resumed training with FC Porto following his recovery from the injury he sustained shortly after the Africa Cup of Nations. The left back

Nigeria Olympic Athletes Commission hold forum next week

The Nigeria Olympic Athletes Commission has revealed that its annual Athletes Forum will hold between July 8th and 9th before Team Nigeria departure to the Paris 2024 Olympics. This was

Access Holdings set to launch N351b rights issue

Directors of Access Holdings Plc and their professional advisers yesterday signed off on a N351.01 billion rights issue, paving the way for the offer to open for subscription. The formal

PAOK list Ekong for pre-season training

Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong has been named by Greek champions PAOK for the new season. PAOK head coach Razvan Lucescu has announced his squad list for the pre-season

Equities rebound with N26b gain

Nigerian equities regained their rally yesterday as demand for banks’ shares drove the overall market to net capital gain of N26 billion. Benchmark indices at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) indicated

CBN: Fintech startups attracting investments, boosting financial inclusion

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated the impact of fintech startups in boosting investment and promoting financial inclusion in the country. Speaking at the TechnNovation FINTECH Conference organised

Ovunda targets fresh test after Heartland exit

Heartland FC goalkeeper, Darlintin Ovunda has confirmed the expiration of his contract with the Naze Millionaires and ready for a new challenge. The ex-SKE FC of Port Harcourt Goalie said

Union Bank promotes employees

Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across various departments. This significant milestone underscores the bank’s commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work, dedication and

Anioma MFB kicks off operations in Delta

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza has inaugurated the operations of the Anioma Microfinance Bank in Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state. Osuoza,

Organisers enlist Minister’s Media Aide for 2024 Unity pre-season tourney

Organisers of the Unity Preseason Tournament has signified their intention to hold the 2024 edition of the tournament in Abuja. According to the General Coordinator of the tournament Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu)

Euro 2024: Germany bank on ‘Kroos control’ to ‘hurt Spain

Germany winger Leroy Sane said his side could “hurt” Spain in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarter final, thanks to the impressive return of midfielder Toni Kroos. Sane started from the bench

‘I’m not finished, Pogba is here’

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he isn’t ‘finished’ and he is still looking to make a comeback into the game. The Bianconeri player was banned from the game

Copa America: Messi back at training for Ecuador

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has returned to training as they prepare to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals in Houston this week. Messi had not trained since sustaining a groin/thigh

Wimbledon champ Vondrousova crashes in first round

Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women’s Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round for 30 years as Andy Murray ran out of time in his fitness race. Czech

Costa’s heroics highlight match-winning goalkeepers at Euro 2024

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa was the match-winner for Portugal in their round of 16 victory, opens new tab over Slovenia on Monday but no keeper at the European Championship has been

Party Jollof and family planning wahala (2)

Welcome back. Where did I stop? …Ah yes… the pandemonium that broke out at the housewarming ceremony of Mummy Innocent, a member of the Women’s Corner now based abroad. Remember

Women in pursuit of greener environment

They turn waste to art…to style and more. They are change drivers – each are globally celebrated for being mouthpieces of Mother Earth for their innovative advocacies. In this write-up,

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Atiku as an endangered specie

Sam Omatseye’s article, brimming with vitriol and sanctimonious posturing, demands a rebuttal rooted in truth and literary eloquence. Omatseye, in his misguided zeal to malign Atiku Abubakar, reveals more about

LPPC shortlists 98 for SANs

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 87 lawyers and 11 legal academics for appointment as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). A statement by the Secretary, Hajo Bello, invited

Deaths from cholera hit 63

The number of those killed by cholera has risen to 63, with 2,102 suspected cases recorded across 33 states and 122 local government areas as of June 30, 2024, the

India-bound drug trafficker jailed 25 years

A drug trafficker, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, has been sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment by a Federal High Court. Its Director, Media and Advocacy of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

Ex-Imo governor Okorocha’s house collapses in Abuja

A five-storey building owned by the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has collapsed along Ahmadu Bello Way in Abuja. The building, according to the report, collapsed around 9:pm

Flood submerges Bauchi model school

A devastating flood has submerged the Model Central Primary School in Dambam, the headquarters of Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Nation reports that pupils in the central

Crisis rocks Park Management, chair hacked

There was tension in Osogbo, the Osun State capital yesterday after gunshots were fired at the Secretariat of the Osun Park Management System(OPMS) over alleged extortion, high-handedness and death threats

12 varsity students charged with killing colleague freed

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has discharged 12 students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, charged with alleged murder of their colleagues. Twenty-five students were on June 5