Thursday 24 March 2016

BREAKING: MIKEL NEW EAGLES SKIPPER, AHMED MUSA SURRENDERS POST

Chelsea star Mikel Obi is the new Nigeria captain after Ahmed Musa relinquished the position at a press briefing in Kaduna Thursday, saying this is to “right the wrong” previously done.

Benteke unhappy with lack of opportunities under Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke finds it hard to understand why manager Jurgen Klopp "ignores" him.

Man City winger out for six weeks with groin injury

Raheem Sterling is set to be out for six to eight weeks with his groin injury but Manchester City and England team-mate Joe Hart's calf problem is only likely to sideline him for around a fortnight.

2face Idibia To Annie Idibia – ”Thanks For Managing Me” 3rd Year Anniversary

Nigeria best Afro Beat, Reggae, Hip hop artiste to name but few, 2face Idibia has written a beautiful wedding anniversary message to his wife, Annie Idibia as they celebrate their 3rd Anniversary today.

Egypt Land in Kaduna,‎ Lodge At Pyramid Hotel

The Super Eagles opponents in Friday's 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier, the Pharoahs of Egypt have landed in Kaduna

NPFL: Kano Pillars End MFM’s Home Winning Streak

MFM FC and Kano Pillars battled to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Professional Football League match day eight fixture at the Agege Stadium on Wednesday evening.

News Roundup -24/3/2016


1. The Senate on Wednesday passed the 2016 budget. This followed a motion by Senator Danjuma Goje who said that the N6.07trillion be considered for fianl passage. The motion was seconded by Senator Andy Uba. After been satisfied with sectoral explanations which show that the nation stands to benefit from the proposal, the senate passed the budget into law.

Belgium names suicide bombers

Belgium held a minute’s silence at midday (11:00 GMT) yesterday.

UNILAG graduates 92 pharmacists

Ninety-two pharmacists have graduated from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with 10 of them bagging distinctions.

Asisat Oshoala scores on Arsenal debut

Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala scored early in the second half of her Arsenal debut, after Dominique Janssen had given them an interval lead.