Siasia thanks Nigerians after mother’s release

Nigeria U-23s coach Samson Siasia has expressed his joy following the release of his mother Mrs Ogere Siasia, who was kidnapped two weeks ago.

Premier League match report: Leicester 1-1 Man Utd

Jamie Vardy scored for a record-breaking eleventh game in a row as Leicester were held 1-1 at home to Manchester United.

Premier League match report: Man City 3-1 Southampton

Sergio Aguero limped off but Manchester City survived a Southampton fightback to get back to winning ways and the top of the table with a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.

Jamie Vardy breaks Premier League record

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has broken Ruud Van Nistelrooy's Premier League record by scoring for the eleventh match in row.

NSCDC warns staff against corruption

Commandant of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command, Alhaji Modu Bunu has urged officers tasked with the responsibility of prosecuting state offences not to compromise in their duties.

I won my election clean and clear – Mark reacts

Ex-Senate President, Senator David Mark has reacted to Saturday’s ruling of the Appeal Court which voided his election by declaring that he “won the elecition convincingly

FA dismisses talk of 18-team Premier League

The Football Association insists it has no plans to ask the Premier League to reduce the number of teams in its division to 18 despite reports that the 20-club top flight was in line for a shake-up.

Pellegrini refuses to discuss Man City and Messi rumours

Manuel Pellegrini has refused to discuss fresh rumours linking Manchester City with Lionel Messi.

INEC to use 8,000 adhoc staff for Bayelsa governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa has said that more than 8, 000 ad hoc staff would be engaged in the Dec.5 governorship election in the state.

Premier League team news: Liverpool v Swansea

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will wait until the last minute to assess the fitness of playmaker Philippe Coutinho ahead of Sunday's visit of Swansea.