The die is cast. The much awaited governorship election in Edo state holds today amidst tight security. Initially, seven political parties fielded candidates for the election but as it seems, only the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), are battling it out today.

Rangers of Enugu believe they can step up the gear in their bid to win a double this season. They aim to win the Premier League title and the Federation Cup, which enters into another round in the coming week

The directive by the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) requesting Heartland FC of Owerri to honour their rescheduled Week 33 match against Kaduna United have been turned by the Owerri side citing the worsening security situation in the city as reason for their refusal.

Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu has said that the Lone Stars of Liberia would not be easy pickings when both teams clash in the final qualification match for the 2013 Nations Cup.

Hurdler Amaechi Morton was all smiles after he won the 400m hurdles and 4x400m gold at the 2012 African championships and it seems all the bitter memories of 2009 with the Nigerian team has been banished forever.