President Tinubu appoints three Directors-General and one Special Adviser on public communication
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Public Communications and Media. The new appointees are: (1) Mr. Bukola Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission (2) Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (3) Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — […]
Peter Okoye reacts over Paul’s song theft allegation.
Peter Okoye, the renowned musician, has responded to the allegations of song theft levied by his twin brother and ex-P-Square collaborator, Paul Okoye. The drama unfolded after Peter revealed his new single, a track that Paul claims he originally wrote, igniting a fierce debate over authorship. This unfolding saga has led to a fiery back-and-forth […]
President-elect Donald Trump chose tech mogul Elon Musk to spearhead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency.
In a bold move, President-elect Donald Trump has selected tech mogul Elon Musk and conservative figure Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly established Department of Government Efficiency. This strategic appointment signals a commitment to reforming the way government operates, aiming to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Trump emphasized that this department will play a crucial […]
Real defender Militao to have surgery after tearing ACL
MADRID, – Real Madrid defender Eder Militao will undergo surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in their 4-0 LaLiga win over Osasuna on Saturday and is set to miss several months for the second consecutive season, the LaLiga club said. The Brazil centre back was injured when he hyperextended his knee trying […]
Brighton hire Niedzkowski as assistant head coach
LONDON, – Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed Daniel Niedzkowski as assistant head coach, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The 47-year-old German will leave his role as head of the German Football Association’s (DFB) coaches training programme and will begin at Brighton in January. “I am delighted to welcome Daniel to the club. […]
Galatasaray forward Icardi to have surgery after ACL injury
Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi will undergo surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in their 3-2 Europa League win, opens new tab over Tottenham Hotspur, the Turkish club said on Friday. Argentine Icardi, who has already missed games this season due to a separate muscle injury, was carried off the pitch on a stretcher […]
Wilson’s late brace gives Fulham 2-1 comeback win over Brentford
LONDON, – Fulham substitute Harry Wilson netted a late double to snatch a 2-1 win over Brentford at Craven Cottage in the West London derby on Monday, with his second coming in the seventh minute of stoppage time in their Premier League clash. Wilson came on in the 82nd minute and turned the game on […]
Spurs boss Postecoglou not focusing on Premier League table until end of season
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou is solely focused on the task at hand and not getting distracted by the Premier League table at this stage of the season, he said after his side came back from behind to crush Aston Villa 4-1 on Sunday. Two second-half goals from new signing Dominic Solanke and a […]
Sao Paulo GP qualifying postponed to Sunday due to rain
SAO PAULO, – Qualifying for Brazil’s Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix was rescheduled for 0730 local time (1030GMT) on Sunday with the race start brought forward by 90 minutes after rain and lightning made conditions unsafe on Saturday. The race will now start at 1230 local (1530GMT) instead of 1400 (1700GMT). After being delayed […]
FA aims for equal access to football for girls in 90% schools by 2028
The FA wants to achieve equal access to soccer for girls in 90% of schools by 2028 and boost the number of female coaches in the game as part of its new strategy to grow women’s football, England’s governing body said on Thursday. “We have identified challenges that need to be met head-on and opportunities […]