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A relatively new breed Super Eagles team came close to bringing down Ukrainian counterparts at the Dnipro Arena on Tuesday before suffering the loss of concentration that saw Ukraine tie the game 2-2 with two goals in 45 seconds. Debutant Joseph Ayodele-Aribo of the Super Eagles put the seal on a frenetic beginning at theContinue reading “Despite 2-0 lead, Ukraine force ‘new’ Super Eagles to 2-2 draw”

Access Bank Plc has disclosed that it has rewarded loyal customers in its DiamondXtra scheme with over N5 billion its commencement. DiamondXtra is on its season 11 and has consistently held draws for 11 years. Speaking recently at the DiamondXtra quarterly cheque presentation ceremony held in Lagos, the Head Retail Products, Access Bank, Mr. RobContinue reading “Access Bank Disburses N5bn to DiamondXtra Customers”

Men of the Ogun State Police Command on Monday allegedly fired teargas at students and staff of the Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu in Ogun State, while protecting the Provost, Dr Lukman Kiadese, from being attacked Our correspondent gathered that a student sustained an injury during the melee, which disrupted academic activities on theContinue reading “Police teargas students, workers protecting TASCE provost”

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioners of Police in all the States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to put measures in place to avert any planned procession by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). The order follows a decision by the IMN to proceed on a yearly peaceful Ashura processionContinue reading “IGP Directs Police Commissioners To Avert Planned Shi’ites Procession”

Kelechi Nwakali, the Super Eagles midfielder, who plays for Spanish Segunda side, SC Huesca, has joined the national U23 side, Olympic Eagles, in preparation for the second leg of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The team is currently practicing at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The Nigerian sideContinue reading “Kelechi Nwakali Joins U23 Camp in Asaba”

Under high stakes and amid an intimidating atmosphere, a gutsy Nigeria’s D’Tigers yesterday qualified for the Olympics with a tenacious performance against China hoped to become a defining victory for the African nation. Nigeria overcame some nervous moments in the final quarter to record a decisive 86-73 victory, which saw them finish the FIBA BasketballContinue reading “D’Tigers beat China 86-73, qualify for 2020 Olympics”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office since the Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, allegedly admitted that the president was not in possession of the required certificate and begged Nigerians to pardon him. The opposition party gave the advice ahead of the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition TribunalContinue reading “Resign Now, says PDP to Buhari over alleged ‘no certificate’ plea”

Sixteen tertiary institutions will compete in the third edition of the football competition organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board which will kick off in Ilorin, Kwara State, on October 13, organisers have said. The Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Shuaib Akanbi, who disclosed this to newsmen atContinue reading “JAMB approves N25m for football tourney”

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Saturday said he was determined to replicate the legacy of continuity being experienced in Lagos, thereby making it difficult for opposition parties to contest future elections in the state. The governor stated this at the reception organised for him and his immediate predecessor and Minister of Interior, Mr RaufContinue reading “Never again will opposition party win election in Osun – Oyetola”

Ten persons have been killed in Ukwuagba in Mgbo Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following an attack by unknown gunmen. The attack was carried out on Saturday night. This is even as four persons traveling to Effium from Enugu state for burial have gone missing around the area. Chairman of theContinue reading “Gunmen kill 10 in Ebonyi community”