Emir of Gwandu warns against using force

The Economic Commission of West African State (ECOWAS), headed by President Bola Tinubu, has been warned by the Emir of Gwandu, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Ilyasu-Bashar, against using military action to restore democracy in the Niger Republic. The call was made by Ilyasu-Bashar, who is also the Chairman of the Kebbi Council of Chiefs, on Sunday … Read more

Ugwuanyi, Makinde, others attend Nigerian Air Force’s 59th anniversary events

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, his governor-colleague, Engr. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, and the PDP National Vice Chairman (South East), Chief Ali Odefa, on Friday attended some of the events marking the 59th anniversary celebration of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) … Read more

Champions League: Sadio Mane suspended after punching Sane

Sadio Mané has been suspended by Bayern Munich until further notice, according to EuroFoot. Mane was involved in an alleged altercation with Leroy Sane following their 0-3 loss in the UEFA Champions League at Manchester City on Tuesday. This development came to the fore after a meeting on Wednesday evening between the club’s Chief Executive … Read more

Alexis Sanchez reveals why he snubbed Guardiola, Man City for Mourinho’s Man United

Former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has revealed why he snubbed Manchester City for Manchester United in January 2018. He also said he believes Manchester City would have won the Champions League by now had it been he joined Pep Guardiola’s side, Sanchez was involved in one of the most contentious transfers in the English top … Read more

It’s sad, you’ve never cared about PSG – Riolo slams ‘average’ Lionel Messi

Popular French journalist and pundit Daniel Riolo has slammed Lionel Messi, claiming the Argentine has never been committed to Paris Saint-Germain. This follows multiple reports linking the Argentine star away from the French capital. Doubts about Messi’s future in Paris have increased in recent weeks as his contract with Les Parisiens expires at the end … Read more

Adamawa Assembly suspends warring Mubi South Council chairman, councillors

Adamawa State House of Assembly has suspended the executive chairman of Mubi South Local Government Area, Hon Hamidu Adamu Jingi. The assembly also suspended the vice chairman and the 10 councillors representing the various wards in the LGA. The assembly, presided over on Friday sitting by the Speaker, Aminu Iya Abbas, directed its ad hoc … Read more

Festus, the captain of Rivers United, retires and accepts a new position

Ahead of the upcoming season, Rivers United defender Austine Festus announced his retirement from professional football. The club has recently appointed the former team captain of the Nigeria Professional Football League champions as the new team coordinator. Forward The hard-hitting defender’s replacement as the club’s captain in Port Harcourt is Nyima Nwagua. Festus had a … Read more