Guardiola confirms Phil Foden as David Silva’s replacement
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City won’t be signing a replacement for David Silva, because he has faith in Phil Foden to fill his boots. The legendary Spaniard is set to leave Manchester at the end of the 2019-20 season with 19-year-old Foden – known to some as the ‘Stockport Iniesta’ – finally set to get […]
A HARVEST OF PARADOXES: Missed lessons from the Nigeria Civil War – PAT UTOMI
War is a horrible experience. I have experienced it, watched it in movies and read about it in books. But not all wars involve guns and bombs. Some deploy only words, yet they can be as devastating. Our country is embroiled in one right now. It is on account of that I will crave your indulgence, to begin with a seemingly unrelated caveat.
No honour for kings who take alcohol in public – Alaafin
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi said on Monday any monarch who takes alcoholic drinks in public does not deserve respect. He stated this during the installation of the Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall as the Mayegun of Yorubaland. The monarch, who clarified his earlier statement, said he did […]
Hanan Buhari says, I can’t wait for another project
President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter Hanan, has on Monday tweeted that she can’t wait for another project despite criticisms and backlash from Nigerians for using Presidential jet for her personal use.
Rivers United in second crash in Uyo, Lose 2-1 to Dakkada
Dakkada FC of Uyo had to work their socks out to earn a 2-1 win over visiting Rivers United in a Matchday 14 fixture decided at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. In a game dominated by the home team in the first and the away team in the second half, Dakkada FC went […]
NPFL: Heartland defeats Abia Warrior in Owerri
Abiodun Thompson has scored in successive home matches and this time, his goal helped Heartland Football Club of Owerri record their first ever victory over neighbors, Abia Warriors of Umuahia. The MatchDay 14 clash of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Okigwe Township Stadium recorded a full house as the Naze Millionaires threw […]
