By Ayomide otitoju The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced the appointment of Dr Chinyere Almona as Director-General following the retirement of the erstwhile DG, Dr Muda Yusuf. The former LCCI boss bowed out on the expiration of his tenure of office, having served the Chamber for a total of 24 years…
Agency Report Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday revealed plans to lift most of England’s legal coronavirus restrictions, including face masks and social distancing from July 19, urging personal responsibility rather than government edict. Johnson had initially aimed for a full reopening on June 21, but was forced to push back the date because of…
Kayode Oyero and Daud Olatunji Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo says he is done with politics and he has no intention to form a new political party as reported by some media platforms This was contained in a statement on Monday, titled, ‘Obasanjo Not Forming Political Party’. It was signed by the ex-president’s Special Assistant on Media…
Retired Nigerian and Spartak Moscow forward Victor Moses rattled the net when his side faced Croatian side- HNK Sibenik on Monday.The former Chelsea man featured in his first game for the Russian side since his permanent move worth 5m Euros from Stamford Bridge.The 30-year-old showed his clinical ability as he scored the second goal for…
Sparta Rotterdam coach, Henk Fraser declared that he is banking on Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye for the new campaign.Okoye has been linked with a potential transfer to top European club, with the likes of Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis reportedly showing interest in the lad.The Nigerian international impressed in the 2020-2021 season, keeping ten…
Deji Ayeni insisted Sunshine Stars are gradually getting the result they deserved after beating Heartland FC in Owerri on Sunday.Deji Ayeni has now guided the Owena Whales to three victories since he ended the 17 game winless run last month.The three points has now moved the team out of drop zone to 16th , although…
New Nigeria international and goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi says he wants to be a regular face in the Super Eagles squad.“It was a long trip but I’m happy to be here and I’m looking forward to the game against Mexico,” he said on the Super Eagles Instagram handle.“Back in London, it was a proud moment for…
The German Football Association (DFB) on Monday announced a 19-man roster for the 2020 Olympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan, with two central defenders heavily courted by the Nigerian Federation making the cut.Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha BSC) and Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) are among the six players listed as defenders in the 19-man group.Uduokhai making…
German-Nigerian fullback Felix Agu is being linked with a departure from Werder Bremen before the summer transfer window closes for business.According to German newspaper Bild, it is becoming increasingly unlikely that the Germany U21 international would be a player of Werder Bremen in the forthcoming season.Werder Bremen were demoted from the German Bundesliga at the…
