One-cap Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwakaeme is to become the captain of Turkish side Trabzonspor, after three productive years with the Trabzon-based side, as per 61Saat.Trabzonspor are one of the most decorated clubs in Turkey, winning seven Süper Lig titles – the first non-Istanbul-based club to win the league. The Black Sea Storm have also…
Attacker Michael Olise said its a dream come true to sign for Crystal Palace and have opportunity to play in the premier league.Olise became first signing under new manager Patrick Vieira after joining from Reading on Thursday.Olise has signed a five-year contract, securing his service to the club until summer 2026 and has been offered…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has signed the bills granting financial autonomy to the state House of Assembly and judiciary. At a ceremony on Wednesday, Tambuwal said Nigerians had been misled to believe that governors were opposed to financial autonomy for the two arms of government. He said the governors are only against…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has detected a confirmed case of the SARS-CoV-2, known as the Delta variant in Nigeria. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. NAN reports that the deadly Delta variant is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a variant of…
The Biden administration confirmed Thursday that it recognised Claude Joseph as acting prime minister of Haiti and it would help the Haitian National Police investigate the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Administration officials emphasised the need for democratic elections this year. It has become clear that a power struggle was shaping up between Joseph and…
Former South African president Jacob Zuma lost a court bid on Friday to overturn his arrest for contempt, days after turning himself in for a 15-month jail term. “The application is dismissed,” the presiding judge said The constitutional court last week ordered Zuma jailed for refusing to give evidence at an inquiry into corruption during…
By Idongesit Onayemi and Taylor Temitayo The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele and other members of the 1981 set Alumni of Queens School Ibadan, have renovated the school computer room, donated sets of computers and furniture to their alma mata, to mark the 40th anniversary of the school. Engr. Salako-Oyedele, while handing over…
By Femi Onasanya and Goke Gbadamosi A call has gone to every adult to take necessary precautions and ensure management of hypertension, which is regarded as a leading non-communicable cardiovascular disease that causes untimely death on a global scale. The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker who made this known in Abeokuta, while…
By Elijah Udofia, The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sued for peace over the clash that occurred between the indigenes of Olokemeji and Fulani herdsmen in Odeda Local Government Area of the State. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, warned that the government would not condone…
