Klitschko, Pacquiao may compete at Rio 2016

An extraordinary congress is set to be held by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in May to pass new rules that would allow top professional boxers like Wladimir Klitschko and Manny Pacquiao to compete in this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Naira strenghtens against the dollar

Nigeria’s naira firmed sharply on the parallel market on Wednesday as retail traders, having anticipated a cut in its official rate and stocked up on dollars, bought the local currency back after the government said it would not devalue.

National News Headlines - 25/2/2016

PM NEWS

*LASU suspends 11 over death of 200L student

*APC, FG plan to arrest Ekweremadu, Akpabio, says PDP

*Police detain 4 policemen over kidnap of Jonathan's uncle

*Buhari has appointed right persons to drive 'Change Agenda' ' Oyegun

*Boko Haram defeated, Chibok girls rescue underway, says Buratai

Police probe death of pregnant officer

The police have started investigating the death of a pregnant female Corporal who was hit by a motorist in Lagos.

Pensioner Dies From Hunger During Screening in Benin

A pensioner, identified as Sunday Oboite, slumped and died, yesterday, during screening of pensioners of Oredo Local Government in Edo State.

News Headlines - 24/2/2016

DAILY POST

*Naira now N364 to $1

*Ifeanyi Ubah threatens to name those behind forex crisis in Nigeria

*Army explains raid on home of ex-militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara

*Another witness reveals how NIMASA paid him N29m for no contract

*Nigerian Stock Exchange renews contract of CEO, Oscar Onyema

*Police arrest 13 with fake international passports

Ecobank sacks 50 top managers

Ecobank Nigeria Plc has sacked 50 top managers of the bank as it struggles to stay afloat in the midst of biting economic hardship in Nigeria.

Transfers: Chelsea to name Conte as manager, Arteta to Man City

Chelsea could appoint Antonio Conte as manager as early as next month – with the Italy boss then arriving after Euro 2016. (Daily Mirror)

Match report: Juventus 2-2 Bayern Munich

Juventus came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich.

Champions League match report: Arsenal 0-2 Barcelona

Lionel Messi scored twice with Barcelona's trio of magicians ultimately making the difference as they sealed a Champions League victory at Arsenal.