China starts lifting restrictions on foreign investment
China has started lifting major restrictions on foreign investment in its financial sector, a move long demanded by the United States as the world’s two biggest economies are locked in a fierce trade battle. From the start of 2020, foreign banks can now set up wholly-owned branches in China without a local partner holding the […]
Insurgent Attacks: Adamawa govt delegation visits Michika, Madagali LGAs
A delegation of Adamawa Government led by the Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, on Saturday visited Michika and Madagali Local Government areas to sympathise with the people over Thursday night incursion by insurgents. Addressing traditional rulers and stakeholders in Michika and Madagali, Seth said the delegation was mandated by the state governor to visit […]
Tunisia legend Tarek Dhiab re-appointed Minister for Youth and Sports
Tunisia legend Tarek Dhiab has been reappointed Minister for Youth and Sports, a role he filled for two years from December 2011. The 65-year-old made a century of appearances for the Carthage Eagles throughout his playing career, before hanging up his boots in 1990 after an international friendly with England. ALSO READ: More than 2,200 Afghan […]
Solskjaer set for talks with Pogba over Raiola’s Man Utd insults
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he will speak with Paul Pogba after his agent Mino Raiola made inflammatory comments about Manchester United earlier this week. “Pogba’s problem is Manchester: it is a club out of touch with reality, without a sporting project,” Raiola told La Repubblica in an interview published on New Year’s Day. “Today […]
Kaduna govt condoles with families of gas explosion victims
The Kaduna State Government on Saturday commiserated with the families of victims of a gas explosion in the state. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement issued in Kaduna, expressed sadness at the incident. He said: “Our thoughts are with them in this sad moment.” The incident occurred […]
Liverpool boss Klopp promises strong squad for Everton clash
Jurgen Klopp has promised Liverpool will treat their FA Cup clash with Everton with respect despite the Reds boss preparing to ring the changes for Sunday’s game and added that the house next door to him is free if opposite number Carlo Ancelotti is looking for new digs. The Premier League leaders welcome their neighbours […]
We ‘ll change the fundamentals of our sports development —Dare
Sunday Dare is just a few months in office as Minister of Youth and Sports Development but the few steps he has taken so far point to a new direction in the administration of sports in the country.
Police rescue three from kidnappers in Kogi
Police in Kogi State on Saturday rescued three kidnap victims from their abductors who held them in captivity for six days. The spokesman of the state Police Command, William Aya, said in a statement that the victims – Mr. Mohammed Salisu Cache, Mr. Abdulraq Mohammed, and Abdulraq Anataku – were rescued unhurt in the early […]
Nigeria, converting past failure to future success in 2020!
For some reason the year 2020, a leap year I am told, has come with a feel-good aura of hope. I like the symmetry – 20, 20.
Liverpool’s owners made the right choice with Klopp — Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his belief that Liverpool made the “right choice” in appointing Jurgen Klopp as their permanent manager over him four-and-a-half years ago, as he prepares to come up against them for the first time as Everton boss. Klopp was drafted in to succeed Brendan Rodgers in the Anfield hot seat in October […]
Chukwu clocks 69 today
“Nigeria legend, Christian Chukwu is one year older today and all road leads to his Enugu residence as friends, well wishers and fans have been trooping to his Enugu home to celebrate the special occasion with the 1980 AFCON winner.
