Monday, 4 January 2016

Real Madrid Sack Rafa Benitez, Appoint Zidane

Real Madrid have sacked head coach Rafael Benitez after just seven months in charge and appointed Zinedine Zidane as his successor.

Rustling: Kano State Government spends N10m on upkeep of recovered cattle

The Kano State government has said the committee set up by the state to return rustled cattle to their rightful owners has, so far, spent over N10 million on the feeding of the recovered animals.

Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran

Oil prices rose Monday on Middle East supply risks after Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran.

Four tips to help you survive January reggae and blues

Christmas is over and reality sets in as the toughest month of the year arrives. If you are saddled with worry over how to scale through this period, here are tips to help you overcome January challenges.

"I won't coach when I retire, I want to live like a king" - Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no desire to go into coaching when he retires from active football like former teammates Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs. 

We settle security agents with N500, 000 to transport stolen petrol – Suspected vandal

A suspected vandal, one Moshood Jibril, was weekend, arrested by the Lagos State police command.

Real Madrid draw at Valencia as pressure on Rafa Benitez mounts

Gary Neville’s Valencia twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw against 10-man Real Madrid in the Primera Division to turn up the heat on Rafael Benitez.

Hiddink praises Mikel Obi after win at Crystal Palace

Chelsea’s interim manager, Guus Hiddink, was full of praise for John Mikel Obi, after the midfielder put in a fine display, as the Blues beat Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday.

National News Headlines-4/1/2016


THE NATION

*RRS arrests suspected traffic robbers

*$2.1b arms contracts: EFCC detains top military officer

*Ambode: Lagos will grow despite bleak outlook

*Naira loses 10% value

*Banks to lose N100b revenue as zero COT begins

*Mixed reactions trail decision to avoid plea-bargain with treasury looters

Mum faces charges for tattooing ‘ride or die’ and lightning bolt on sons, 12 & 13

A Mum in America illegally tattooed her two young sons and is now facing serious charges, it has been reported.