Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke aka Davido, on Saturday announced that he and others survived what might have resulted in a plane crash. He is currently in US and posted the update from John F Kennedy International Airport. “Shaking for almost 14 hours. Thank God we arrived safe”, he said. The …
Read More »MC Galaxy: Nigerians react to nude video of Etinosa
Nigerians are reacting to Etinosa’s conduct on MC Galaxy’s live Instagram video. In a trending clip, Etinosa stripped naked while chatting with MC Galaxy. She could be heard saying: “It’s freaky Friday. If you cut it ( the video), I will cut you in life. Is it your body? It’s …
Read More »Zidane begins new Madrid era by dropping ‘keeper Courtois
Real Madrid’s French coach Zinedine Zidane smiles during a press conference at the Valdebebas training facilities in Madrid on March 15, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) Gareth Bale was also named in the starting line-up at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday as Madrid launched their new era under …
Read More »Davido hits 10 million followers on Instagram
Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido has hit 10 million followers on Instagram He is first Nigerian artist to achieve such feat. Davido celebrated on the social media platform and said that he would ”post every win for everyone to see.” The 26-year-old artist had set such record of firsts …
Read More »CAF Confederation Cup holders Raja Casablanca facing elimination
CAF Confederation Cup trophy-holders Raja Casablanca CAF Confederation Cup trophy-holders Raja Casablanca are facing elimination unless they win a tricky match in Congo Brazzaville and get help from fellow Moroccans Renaissance Berkane. Raja have drawn four games and lost one in Group A, leaving them bottom of the table ahead …
Read More »Former Ogun Governor Gbenga Daniel Quits PDP, Reveals Next Move
Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Gbenga Daniel Former Director General of Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organisation Gbenga Daniel has quit Nigeria’s main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Concise News learned that the former governor of Ogun state, according to a letter dated 14th March 2019, said that he was leaving the …
Read More »Lowly Fulham offer Liverpool chance to usurp Man City
Leicester City’s Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Fulham at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on March 9, 2019. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) Fresh from a momentous Champions League night, Liverpool can continue …
Read More »Nadal hopes to be ready for ‘special’ Federer clash
INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Karen Khachanov of Russia returns a shot to Rafael Nadal of Spain during the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2019 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP A hurting Rafael Nadal is “hopeful” he’ll …
Read More »Bauchi Election: PDP Warns INEC Against Poll Results Cancellation
PDP /Twitter National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, cautioned Independent National Electoral Commission against tampering with the declared results in 14 local government areas in the Bauchi governorship election. According to him, PDP is aware of alleged plots by …
Read More »Rivers election: INEC Recounts How Soldiers Intimidate Staff
INEc Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in a statement released on Friday night acknowledged that soldiers and armed gangs were used to intimidate and unlawfully arrest its staff during governorship election in Rivers State. The commission also expressed its resentment with the role played by soldiers and armed gangs in …
Read More »Kaduna Election: El-Rufai’s Victory Marred By Irregularities- Observers
El Rufai Groups of election observer have faulted the Kaduna State governorship election won by Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleged it was marred by irregularities. The groups led by Prof Banake Sambo of the Initiative for the Promotion of Civic Obligation and Sustainable Peace disclosed at a press conference on Friday in Kaduna that …
Read More »INEC Cancels Bauchi’s Supplementary Election
Inec Charman Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, released a statement that it has cancelled the earlier announced supplementary elections in Bauchi state. According to the body, it has approved the resumption, conclusion and announcement of the result of the Tafawa Balewa Local Government in relation to the …
Read More »United versus Barca: Heavyweight clash with an impressive memory
Photo by Ian KINGTON / AFP Manchester United were yesterday drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals, evoking memories of some wonderful European encounters. The two heavyweights first met in 1984 with an incredible two-legged tie in the Cup Winners’ Cup setting the benchmark for what was to follow. …
Read More »The pathetic plight of Nigerian sports heroes
Late Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi By the time you are reading this, my late friend, Taiwo Ogunjobi would have been finally laid to rest in the city of Ibadan. Taiye did very well for Nigerian sports, first as a football player and later as an astute football administrator. He captained …
Read More »Lobi Stars count losses as Asec come calling
Lobi Stars They started the season with so much promise, beating Memolodi Sundowns of South Africa in their opening game. The victory at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu made many Nigerian football lovers that at last another team, other than Enyimba, would give the country a good representation in the …
Read More »Nigeria in Pot 7 with Senegal, New Zealand, Angola
May Draw Argentina, Brazil, CanadaThe Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) has put Nigeria in Pot Seven alongside Senegal, New Zealand and Angola ahead of the Men’s World Cup draw coming up today at Shenzhen Bay Arena, China. The 32 teams that qualified for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup were …
Read More »Hendon College storms Loyola for invitational relays
The Hendon College, Abuja boys’ relay team comprising Treasure King, Raphael Cobham, Ibrahim Khalifa, Nuel Adeyemo and Joseph Ashigye, will feature in the Loyola College Invitational Relay…today. • Holds American International College In Female Friendly MatchAfter holding the American International School, Abuja girls to a goalless draw in a friendly …
Read More »Honesty House wins Victory Schools fourth inter-house competition
Members of Honesty House celebrating their success at the fourth edition of Victory Group of Schools biennial Inter-House Competition in Lagos…on Thursday. PHOTO: ONYINYECHUKWU AGWUBILO. Honesty House on Thursday won the Victory Group of Schools fourth unified biennial inter-house competition held at the schools sports ground in Ikeja, Lagos. The …
Read More »Kings, CMS, Queens College, others qualify for GTBank Masters Cup semifinals
King’s College, Lagos, CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Anwar-Ul-Islam Model College, Agege, and Whitesands School, Lekki, Queens College, Yaba all booked their places in the semi final stage of the Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) Season Eight Masters Cup played at the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos Island. Kings College defeated …
Read More »Atiku, Obasanjo Meet Behind Closed Doors
Atiku Abubakar and his former boss Obasanjo The presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence at the Olusegun Obasanjo. He met with the ex-president at the Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Advertise With Us Although details of the …
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