Coach appeals to states, councils to train athletes
A national sprint coach, Saheed Akinpelu, on Monday appealed to states and Local Governments to assist potential athletes to participate in competitions without relying solely on the Federal Government.
WAEC happy over conduct of May/June 2016 exams
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has described as successful the conduct of its May/June 2016 diet examination, few days to the end of the exercise.
Fuel scarcity: DPR warns marketers against diversion
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Monday warned major and independent fuel marketers to refrain from diverting petroleum products to neighbouring countries.
Boko Haram: Brig. Ezugwu urges media to support fighting troops
Nigerian Army on Monday cautioned media practitioners in the country against negative reports that would hamper the ongoing war against terrorism in the North East.
Why Nigeria must deregulate now
The discussion on the deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum Industry has been on for decades without any visible decision in sight. The sorest point around the issue is the debate for the removal or sustenance of subsidies for refined products.
Speaking a language is like looking at the world through a pair of glasses – Mirjam Möller
THE language of a people is their true identity, hence, any group that loses its language has lost its identity. In Africa, many languages are going into extinction due to their love of foreign languages. An average African would rather speak English or French than their native tongue. Unfortunately, very few Africans are disturbed by the trend and fewer still, are doing something about it.
Nigeria fined for AFCON qualifier overcrowding
African football’s governing body on Monday fined Nigeria $5,000 (4,400 euros) for overcrowding and lack of security during their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt.
Muslim youths observe weekly fast for Buhari in Sokoto
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO), Sokoto State chapter has embarked on voluntary prayer and fasting for peace and success of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Be an instrument of unity rather than destruction, cleric urges
A lecturer ‘Curator’ in All Saints Major Seminary, Ekpoma, Edo state, Rev. Fr. Anthony Afariogun on Sunday said that divisions among religious and ethnic groups could destabilise the success of any nation.
Fans angry with Rangers after 1–1 draw with 3SC
Fans of Rangers International Football Club on Sunday showed their anger with the team by shouting abusive words and other expletives at the players after their home draw.
Match Day 15 results in 2015/2016 NPFL
Following are the results of the 10 Match Day 15 fixtures in the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Saturday and Sunday at nine venues across the country
