Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.

Zii Jia, who won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games two weeks ago, probably was tired as he went down to the 19-year-old player 18-21, 13-21 in 40…

Continue ReadingProfessional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.

Brentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

The Bees rejected a £35m bid for the 28-year-old from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli last week. Brentford left Toney out of the side which beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on…

Continue ReadingBrentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has died in the United States of America.

Omodewu succumbed to death after close to a year, receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the USA, where he was a citizen. The APC Publicity Secretary in the state,…

Continue ReadingThe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has died in the United States of America.

There is currently intense lobbying at the Nigeria Police Force in the race to succeed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun whose retirement draws near.

Egbetokun, appointed on June 19, last year, is due to bow out of service on September 4 when he will turn 60. However, there is uncertainty over whether he will…

Continue ReadingThere is currently intense lobbying at the Nigeria Police Force in the race to succeed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun whose retirement draws near.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last governorship election in Kogi State, Yakubu Muritala Ajaka.

Ajaka had urged the apex court to await the outcome of his request for a full panel to hear an issue raised in his appeal. Ajaka and his party, are…

Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last governorship election in Kogi State, Yakubu Muritala Ajaka.