Vardy emerges Chelsea's number one January transfer target

Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has identified Leicester City No.9 Jamie Vardy as his primary target in the January transfer window, according to the Daily Mirror.

Premier League team news:Stoke v Manchester United

Stoke remain without a handful of players for their home Boxing Day clash with Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League.

Premier League team news: Chelsea v Watford

Eden Hazard could be ready to face Watford at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea's first outing under new interim manager Guus Hiddink.

Christmas: Sultan prays for peace, understanding, faithfulness

As Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Sultan of Sokoto and president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the true teachings of their religions

Eid-El-Maulud/Christmas: PDP urges Nigerians not to insult Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party has urged Nigerians to use this year’s Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity and stability of the nation as well as recommit their individual and collective security and economic welfare into the hands of God.

Rooney:Players back Van Gaal

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United's players are fully behind Louis van Gaal and will fight hard to turn their season around.

NOUN gives hope to admission seekers

With 141 public and private conventional universities, comprising 40 Federal, 40 state-owned and 61 private universities, gaining admission is still a daunting challenge for youths. The universities have not been able to cater for their educational needs.

FG To Privatise Lagos, Abuja, PH, Kano Airports

The Federal Government has plans to concession the management of the Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano airports to private investors

National News Headlines-24/12/2015

THE NATION

*Fed Govt votes N47.5b for promotion, salary arrears

*War against Boko Haram largely won, says Fed Govt

*National transportation master plan coming, says Amaechi

*280 Nigerians died, 43 missing in 2015 Hajj

*Judge withdraws from Kanu's trial

*I can't win anti-graft war alone, says Magu

*Aloe vera, vitamins, others good for ulcer treatment

Christmas: Long queues at ATMs points in Badagry, Seme

Long queues were experienced on Wednesday at most Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) centres in the various parts of Badagry area of Lagos State due to the upcoming public holidays