The Nigerian Premier League held its 6th Annual General Meeting at the Bayelsa state capital Yenagoa and resolutions were reached which have caused the fabric of the country’s league to shake.

President of the Nigerian Weightlifting Federation, NWF, Chimdi Ejiogu has disclosed the reasons behind the federation’s loss of its slots at the just concluded World Weightlifting Championship held in Paris, France.

Former Nigerian internationals Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Daniel Amokachi are among world stars that will file out today, to honour retired Black Stars’ defender, Sammy Osei Kuffour..

Chelsea are eager to sign Everton midfielder, Jack Rodwell to fortify their midfield department. And this could mean more competition for John Obi Mikel who earlier in the week voiced his frustration over his lack of playing time.

Former Enyimba head coach, Okey Emordi has declared his intention to coach Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, if he was offered the job.

Sunshine of Akure coach, Gbenga Ogunbote declared that main rivals Dolphins of Port Harcourt were lucky to have ran away with the 2011 league title, but things will be different next year.

West Brom striker, Osaze Peter Odemwingie has acknowledged that it was his coach’s criticism that helped him back to his feet.

Eagles’ striker, Ike Uche is under increasing pressure by Granada fans to perform in the Spanish League.

Nigeria’s preparations for the London Olympics Games got a boost yesterday as the Nigeria Olympic Committee and First Bank entered into an agreement that has made the bank an official partner of the body for the event holding next year.

Only two of the 32 players invited to camp were still being expected in the Super Eagles camp as at Thursday, according to Team Coordinator, Emmanuel Atta.

Coach Austin Eguaveon quietly resigned his position as coach of the national under-23 team, but he disclosed that he wouldn’t mind staging a comeback if he was offered another chance.

The Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Amaju Pinnick has explained the rationale behind the government’s release of the N25m training grant to Blessing Okagbare and other selected Delta State athletes to begin preparations for the London 2012 Olympics Games.

Decency in dressing is the order of the day, here in the camp of the Super Eagles, as Steve Keshi and his assistants started the rebuilding process of the national team on Monday.

Former Nigeria international, Finidi George believes 2013 will be even more difficult for the Super Eagles ‘unless we begin to do things in the right way’.

Nigeria Premier League (NPL) said yesterday that they are determined to end the 2012 season in a record seven months period.