Show Of Shame: Victorious Super Falcons Seize Trophy, As NFF Fails To Meet Financial Obligations

It seems the usual fight over bonuses and match allowances is rearing its ugly head again as the victorious Super Falcons are engaged in a battle with the Nigeria Football Federation NFF over their entitlement. It got messier yesterday (Tuesday) as the players threatened to hold onto the African Women Cup of Nations trophy they won last Saturday.

$30B LOAN: Buhari To Make Some Adjustments [ See Details]

There are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari
will now break his proposed $30 billion foreign loan plan
into three tranches for easy accessibility and possible approval by the Senate.

Buhari Deceived The North With Islam- Juniad Mohammed

Junaid Mohammed

Second Republic member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, yesterday, said President Muhammadu
Buhari deceived the North with Islam.
The ex- member of the House of Representatives made this known while responding to a poser posed by Vanguard on the formation of a new mega political party to battle the All Preogeessive Congress APC in the 2019 Elections.

Ex- Cameroonian Footballer, Rigobert Song Recovers From Coma, Says I Feel Good Right Now

Song with a friend.

Former Cameroonian football jegend, who fell into a coma for two days and has been recovering quietly since. Wearing a Southport Under-21s training kit, ex- Liverpool star Song can be seen smiling as he sits down on a hospital bed with a friend.

Ibrahimovic Opens Up On Coleman's Injury, Says I Can Make Someone Sleep With Just A Kick

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he could kick someone in the head and put them to sleep if he wanted to as he denied deliberately making contact with Seamus Coleman.

Anyone Who Says They Would Not Sign Lionel Messi Is A Liar! - Caballero

Messi

Anyone that says they would not like to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is a liar, says Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

Ex- England International, John Fashanu Speaks On why Manchester City Starlet, Aderabioyo Will Choose Nigeria Over England

Former England international John Fashanu says Manchester City highly rated teen defender Tosin Adarabioyo could dump England for Nigeria, if the West African nation secures qualification for the next World Cup in Russia.

Why Yakubu, INEC'S Chairman Must Resign- PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has called
for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mammud Yakubu for his alleged complicity in the party’s loss at the November 26 governorship election in the state.

Ex- Finance Minister, Okonjo-Iweala Meets Pope Francis, Narrates Her Experience [Photo]

Mrs Iweala meeting with Pope Francis.

The immediate past Minister of Finance under ex- President Goodluck Jonathan, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been pictured at the Vatican city with Pope Francis and Fortune 500 CEOs, discussing globalization and inequality.

Why Presidency Banned Importation Of Vehicles Through Land Borders

President Buhari

The federal government of Nigeria Monday announced that the importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders have been banned.
According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, “The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles.

'I Never Took Orders From Abacha, Why Should I Take From You'- Wole Soyinka

Prof. Wole Soyinka, says of his intention to hold a private funeral on January 20 when the US President-elect, Donald Trump, will be inaugurated.

'When The Beating Was Too Much, I Grabbed His Manhood'

Ifeanyi Anuma, a 43-year old man,  was yesterday, arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly beating and biting his wife.

Arsene Wenger Explains Why Ozil, Sanchez Are Stalling On New Arsenal Contracts

Ozil and Sancez

Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has moved to deny suggestions that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are unwilling to sign new Arsenal contracts because of financial concerns.

Arsene Wenger: 'We Are Missing 20% Of Our Chances This Year'

Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger is confident there is more to come from his Arsenal side following their 5-1 battering of West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday.

Samuel Eto'o: 'Guardiola A Great Coach, Mourinho Has Changed Alot'

Eto'o

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o insists that Pep Guardiola is still the best coach in the world. Guardiola managed 10 wins from his first 10 matches with Manchester City but has since come under scrutiny following some inconsistent results.

Jose Mourinho Says There Are Double Standards In The Media

Manchester united manager Jose Mourinho says there are double standards when his Manchester United side are judged by the media.

Asisat Oshoala, Oparanozie Make CAF All Star Team

Oshoala

Arsenal Ladies and Super Falcons exciting forward Asisat Oshoala is one of five Super Falcons stars picked in the Official CAF All- Star team for this year’s women’s AFCON in Cameroon.

The others are striker Desire Oparanozie, who scored the championship-winning goal against Cameroon on Saturday in Yaounde, and defender Osinachi Ohale.

France-based Oparanozie was also the match winner in the semi-final against South Africa, while Oshoala was top scorer with six goals. Goalkeeper Alaba Jonathan and striker Francisca Ordega made the substitutes' bench. Hosts and beaten finalists Cameroon equally provided five players on the tournament squad with AWCON MVP Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene topping this list.

Why The Presidency Must Recognise Our Efforts- Super Falcons

The newly crowned Champions of Africa, Super Falcons of Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to recognise and host them as champions after winning the 10th edition of the African Women Cup of Nations.
The Falcons defeated hosts Cameroon 1-0 in the final played on Saturday to lift their eighth title and 10th overall including when the championship was still a knockout format.

Why The North May Not Support Buhari In 2019-Report

Buhari

With the jostle for power towards the election in 2019 already in top gear, the North has ruled out any blanket support for President Muhammadu Buhari if he decides to run for a second term in 2019. Already, top northern politicians and powerful political blocs have been shopping for Buhari’s replacement ahead of the next general elections.

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Set To Invite Anichebe, Speaks On His Role

Anichebe

Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr has concluded plans to invite Sunderland forward Victor Anichebe while expressing worry in the loss of form of Watford striker Odion Ighalo. Anichebe last played for Nigeria in 2012 after deciding to quit the Nigeria national team, but he later rescinded his decision in 2014 but since then he is yet to be called up by handlers of the team.

Sanusi Lamido Is Ignorant- Presidency

Sanusi and Buhari

The Presidency has reacted to the statement credited to the Emir of Kanu, Lamido Sanusi, saying he was not in possession of any
fact about the Central Consolidated Account domiciled in Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN and so, could not have spoken with precision on the over drawing made by government from the account.

Antonio Conte: I Wish I Had This One Player In Chelsea

Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says it is a pity Kevin De Bruyne will be on the opposing team in their crunch trip to take on Manchester City in the Premier League.

USAIN BOLT: My Only Regret

Bolt

Multiple Olympic gold medalist and sprint king, Usain Bolt admits running the 200 metres in under 19 seconds is the only remaining feat he wishes he had achieved during his illustrious career.

The Only Difference Between Ronaldo And Lionel Messi- Ex-Barcelona And Real Madrid Star

Ex Argentine international Javier Saviola believes Lionel Messi is better to watch than Cristiano Ronaldo as the two rivals prepare to do battle in El Clasico. Barcelona host Real Madrid on Saturday, the champions trailing Zinedine Zidane's side by six points at the top of the table.

Is Jose Mourinho Giving Up On EPL Title? See What He Has To Say

Manchester united Manager Jose Mourinho concedes winning the Premier League might be a step too far for Manchester United this season.
Last week's 1-1 draw at home to West Ham left United 11 points adrift of table-topping Chelsea in sixth position.

Why Odion Ighalo Won't Be Sold In January- Watford Boss

Watford manager, Walter Mazzarri, has said Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is still a key member of his team and won’t be sold in January transfer window.

CBN Is Illegally Funding Buhari's Government, Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Makes Shocking Revelation

Sanusi and Buhari 

In what has become his stock in trade,  the Emir of Kano and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has continued with his whistle-blowing job, this time saying that the apex bank is illegally lending to federal government.

EFCC Boss Ibrahim Magu Indicts Himself, Says There Is Corruption In EFCC

Magu

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu  has called for inter-agency collaboration to make the fight against corruption in the country succeed.

It Is Blood Galore As Edo Election Tribunal Commences Sitting

Obaseki

The commencement of Edo State Election Tribunal set up to look into the petition submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu challenging Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declaration of Mr Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as winner of the governorship election turned bloody outside the court room weekend.

Cossy Orjiakor Responds To Blogger, Says She Is Educated But Not Enlightened

Cossy

Nollywood actress and boobs Queen Cossy Orjiakor, has reacted to controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, over her recent social media rating on three Nigerian ladies who urgently need breast reduction. In a recent post on her social media page, Kemi Olunloyo, named Cossy Ojiakor, Bimbo Thomas and Eniola Badmus