Scandal: Platini says World Cup 1998 draw was fixed for France to face Brazil in final
French legend and ex-head of Uefa, Mitchel Platini, says France 1998 schedule was rigged to ensure dream final – and claims other tournaments have been doctored too, reports The Sun…
Fashola approves N133m compensation for 5 Abia communities
May 18, 2018 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has approved the payment of N133 million compensation to Abia communities for land acquired for the construction…
Dickson Cup: Siasia hails bayelsa for commitment to grassroots football
May 18, 2018 A Former Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia, on Friday praised the Bayelsa Government on its grassroots football development initiative with the ongoing Gov. Seriake Dickson’s Football…
English insurance magnate offers $54m for Sunderland FC
English insurance entrepreneur Stewart Donald attempting to buy former Premier League club Sunderland. He’s offered 40 million pounds ($54 million) for Sunderland, a team with a big stadium and a…
Heavy security at Lagos APC secretariat ahead of state congress
May 18, 2018 Security has been beefed up around the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Lagos ahead of the chapter ‘s state congress on Saturday. The News Agency of…
Norway and Nigeria trade volume close to $40billion, says Kjemprud
May 18, 2018 Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Jen-Peter Kjemprud, says trade volume between Norway and Nigeria is between 30 and 40 billion dollars. Kjemprud, in an interview with the…
Museum Day: Stakeholders want attractive museums for tourists
May 18, 2018 Some stakeholders in the arts sector on Friday advised the Federal Government to establish museums fitted with modern facilities around the country for the benefit of local…
Interswitch, Slum2School donate STEM lab to pupils in slum
May 18, 2018 Interswitch Group in collaboration with Slum2School Africa has donated an innovation laboratory at a public school located in a slum in Lagos to bring technology education nearer…
Museum Day: Curator seeks public private partnership
May 18, 2018 The Curator of the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Dr Amos Olurunnipa, has called for public-private partnership in sustaining museums. Olurunnipa made the call on Friday at…
South Sudan rebels release 210 child soldiers, says UNICEF
May 18, 2018 About 210 child soldiers were released by rebel groups in South Sudan’s Pibor area, the UNICEF confirmed on Friday. Mahimbo Mdoe, UNICEF’s Representative in South Sudan said…