OCTOBER 1, 1960: How Nigerians ushered  in independence

OCTOBER 1, 1960: How Nigerians ushered in independence

ON day like this, exactly 57 years ago, Nigeria was on a festive and historic mood. It was the eve of October 1, 1960, the day that the United Kingdom had set aside to grant Nigeria independence as a sovereign state.
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IWOBI: Ready to  bounce back

IWOBI: Ready to bounce back

Exactly a year has passed since Alex Iwobi sat down with Standard Sport for his first major newspaper interview to discuss a whirlwind breakthrough. Within the space of nine days, beginning in late October, 2015, the Nigerian midfielder made his debuts in the Capital One Cup, Premier League and Champions League and, thereafter, quickly established himself as a fixture in the Arsenal first team. 

Nigeria’s unity non-negotiable – Nigerian Women

Nigeria’s unity non-negotiable – Nigerian Women

Ahead of tomorrow’s  57th independence anniversary of the nation, women from various walks of life and ethnic groups, under the auspices of Nigerian Women for Peaceful Co-Existence & Unity of Nigeria, have cautioned advocates of secession to tone down their rhetorics.

Salah, Mane failing Liverpool — Ince

Salah, Mane failing Liverpool — Ince

Former Liverpool captain Paul Ince has offered an unusual assessment of his former club’s woes – and pointed the finger of blame firmly at the Reds misfiring forwards. 

Senate will hasten the passage of Gender Bill, Saraki

Senate will hasten the passage of Gender Bill, Saraki

SENATE President Bukola Saraki yesterday assured the new Country Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to Nigeria, Samuel Bawlya that the Senate would hasten the passage of the gender bill presently before the National Assembly.

Emmanuel eyes Governor’s Cup glory

Emmanuel eyes Governor’s Cup glory

Nigeria’s number one male tennis seed, Sylvester Emmanuel has made a bold statement about this year’s Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship, stating that he is coming to win the tournament.