2023: A competent southerner must emerge
Professor Bolaji Akinyemi epitomises both professional and personal success. He is a pride to his generation which already has a constellation of competent, accomplished names. Prof was in the news last week doing us proud again by lending his experience and intellect to the affairs of the nation.
Insecurity: Understanding the power of divine intercession in warfare
By Bishop Sunday Garuba The issue of insecurity in Nigeria is such that should elicit concern from all well-meaning Nigerians. It is a statement of fact that the Nigerian authorities have been relentless in their efforts towards addressing the various security threats in the country. As a start, I must add that the task of […]
Football: UEFA Champions League results, leading scorers
Last 16 2nd leg At Manchester Manchester City (ENG) 2 (Sterling 9, Gabriel Jesus 68) Real Madrid (ESP) 1 (Benzema 28) — Manchester City win 4-2 on aggregate At Turin Juventus (ITA) 2 (Ronaldo 43-pen, 60) Lyon (FRA) 1 (Depay 12-pen) — 2-2 on aggregate; Lyon win on away goals Playing Saturday (1900 GMT) At Munich Bayern Munich (GER) v Chelsea (ENG) […]
Zidane not too downbeat as Real Madrid go out of Champions League
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he remained “proud” of his team for their achievements this season despite the Spanish giants going out of the Champions League to Manchester City in the last 16 on Friday. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg at home back in February, before the coronavirus shutdown, Real lost by the […]
TikTok, WeChat bans not crucial to US security ― Experts
The US bans on Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat are not particularly valuable for US security, experts told AFP Friday, but could step up broader commercial pressure on Beijing and help President Donald Trump appear tough as he seeks reelection. In announcing the bans — to take effect in 45 days — Trump declared Thursday […]
Guardiola targets ‘next step’ in Champions League
Pep Guardiola came out on top in his duel with Zinedine Zidane on Friday and then reminded his Manchester City players that their 2-1 win over Real Madrid that took them into the Champions League quarter-finals was just “one step” in their quest for European success. City capitalised on two shocking mistakes by Raphael Varane […]
