DON’T MESS WITH THE POPE: Read Catholic group’s warning to Plateau State governor

A group, Concerned Catholics in Nigeria has cautioned Plateau State governor, and Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, Simon Lalong against dragging Pope Francis and the Catholic Church into local politics in Nigeria. The organisation was reacting to the comment made by Lalong on Wednesday, where the governor had said he was … Continue reading DON’T MESS WITH THE POPE: Read Catholic group’s warning to Plateau State governor

CAF launches new Super League to boost clubs

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday launched a new lucrative $100 million Super League aimed at injecting financial muscle to the cash-strapped clubs on the continent. Twenty-four clubs, yet to be decided, will take part in the first edition, which has the backing of world governing body FIFA and will be played between … Continue reading CAF launches new Super League to boost clubs

6 Players to watch in Serie A n

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku in action with Lecce's Zan Majer during the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Lecce, at San Siro, in Milan, Italy, at August 26, 2019. Photo: Reuters Another intriguing Serie A title race looks on the cards this season as Italy’s big boys have brought in some well-known names in … Continue reading 6 Players to watch in Serie A n

Commonwealth Games 2022: Nigerian athletes praised for breaking records

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes to the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham was yesterday, given a heroic welcome by the Federal Government on their return after a successful outing. Receiving the athletes and their officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, applauded … Continue reading Commonwealth Games 2022: Nigerian athletes praised for breaking records

Osun APC faction blames Oyetola, party chairman for guber loss

Aregbesola’s loyalists deny voting for Adeleke A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State loyal to the Minister of Interior and former governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, has refuted a report that aggrieved members of the party voted against Governor Gboyega Oyetola in the July 16 governorship election. Rather, the faction … Continue reading Osun APC faction blames Oyetola, party chairman for guber loss