NIGERIA

Falconets head coach Chris Danjuma is in buoyant mood ahead of his side’s opening fixture against Morocco at the 13th African Games. Danjuma’s side will begin the defence of their title against the North Africans at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday (today). The gaffer underlined the importance of his side making a good start in the competition. “Thank God …

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has said Taiwo Awoniyi is progressing well with his injury. Awoniyi is not expected to return to action until the new year after undergoing groin surgery last month. Cooper confirmed the Nigeria international is doing well with his rehabilitation. “Taiwo is the obvious long-term one,” Cooper was quoted by Nottingham Post. Read Also:Melbet Review: How …

Social Democratic Party (SDP) Candidate for the Kogi State Governorship Elections, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka has reiterated his absolute confidence in the resolve of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a transparently free and fair election on November 11,2023. In a statement by Faruk Adejoh-Audu, his spokesman, Director Communications, for his campaign, Alhaji Ajaka passed the vote of confidence …

Scottish Premiership club, Motherwell FC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Moses Ebiye. Ebiye, who left Norwegian outfit, Aalesund in January, penned a contract until 2025. The 26-year-old scored 19 goals in the Norwegian top-flight. “This has been a long and arduous process,” manager Stuart Kettlewell told the club’s official website. Read Also:Africa Games 2023: Sports Minister Charges Athletes …

Nigerian fashion house, IBCouture has its mind set on becoming a global fashion brand that engenders sustainable empowerment of talented local tailors. Founded in 2016, by Anthony Iboro, the design house was formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2017, as a fully operational company. In the six years of its existence, IBCouture is gradually establishing itself to be …

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has enjioned Nigerians across ethnic, religious and political divides to support the current drive of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to restore the Abuja master plan.  Speaking during an interview Saturday in Abuja, Nwuche equally appealed to President Tinubu to ignore such people snd continue …

Nigeria women’s cricket team are still in the running to make it to the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after they defeated bitter rivals Rwanda by three runs in the ongoing qualifications in Uganda on Tuesday. The Duckworth Lewis method was used to determine the Female Yellow Greens’ victory when the rain interrupted Nigeria’s batting. Nigeria and Rwanda renewed …

In line with its commitment to empowering widows and transforming lives, a Lagos based charity organisation, CBA Foundation has announced the 2023 edition of its annual transformative journey to raise awareness for its noble cause in making the society a better place for widows and their children. On Saturday, 11 November 2023, the Foundation will kick off its symbolic walk, …

Al-Ittihad new signing Ashleigh Plumptre was accorded a warm welcome by her teammates as she linked up with them for the first time on Friday night. The Nigeria international joined the Tigers on a free transfer this week. Plumptre left Leicester City at the end of last season following the expiration of her contract. Read Also:Ligue 1 Praises Moffi After …

The prediction by analysts that following the cut in crude oil production by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and others (OPEC+) analysts Brent prices could hit $100 by the end of this year as the new 1 million barrels a day (bpd) production cut Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday would further tighten the oil market is quite cheering for …