President Adama Barrow of Gambia has commended Nigeria’s commitment to the war against illicit drug trafficking and abuse, calling for more collaboration among anti-drug law enforcement agencies. Barrow gave the commendation when he received the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, at the State House, Banjul. According to a statement…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has welcomed a set of quadruplets from his fifth wife, Queen (Oloi) Aisosa Ewuare II into the Benin Royal Family. Oba Ewuare made the announcement at his palace on Friday in Benin amidst jubilation from guests. the Oba had in May 2020, welcomed his first infant prince after…
Access Bank Plc has equipped 74,000 Access Closa agents to provide financial services to customers across the country, to drive financial inclusion. Mr Robert Giles, Senior Banking Advisor, Retail, Access Bank, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He said the agents were empowered with POS, to deliver superior value to its…
The Kano State Government has declared Aug. 9, 2021, as work-free day to mark the Hijrah 1443 Islamic New Year The government announced this in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Muhammed Garba, on Friday in Kano. It said that Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje has urged all residents to utilise the day…
promoted Salernitana are the latest club to be interested in signing ‘Simy’ Nwankwo.According to Italian transfer specialist Alfredo Pedulla, Salernitana want to improve their firepower in a bid to stay up Serie A in the new season. Nwankwo, who netted 20 goals for relegated Crotone last season, is therefore ine of their prime targets.Should a…
Trabzonspor captain Anthony Nwakaeme and Aniekpeno of Finnish club KuPS were on target for their respective clubs in the UEFA Conference League third round qualifying matches. Nwakaeme opened scoring for his Turkish club after 15 minutes against Molde. The encounter against the Norwegian league leaders will end in a thrilling 3-3 draw.In Finland, Udoh opened…
Kwara United have threatened to pull out of the Nigeria Professional Football League if they are denied the opportunity to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.The Harmony Boys Media Officer Ibitoye Shittu made this disclosure in a short statement posted on social media this morning. Kwara United are fuming at the decision of…
Newly-promoted Italian Serie A club U.S. Salernitana 1919 are reportedly in the mix to sign Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo. According to Italian broadcaster Sportitalia via Insidefutbol, Salernitana have held talks with Chelsea over the signing of the former England youth international.Salernitana are in the market for a center forward and have put Ugbo on…
Silas Nwankwo finished on top of the 2020-2021 NPFL goal scorers chart after he found the back of the net for Nasarawa United against Abia Warriors in the final day of the season.Nwankwo scored a late header in their 3-1 defeat to Abia Warriors in Okigwe on Thursday to pip Akwa United forward Charles Atshimene…
