NPF WARNS OFFICERS AGAINST LOBBYING FOR SPECIAL PROMOTION, DISPELS ONLINE FALSEHOODS
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to its personnel against lobbying for special promotions, stressing that...
ARSENAL FALL TO VILLARREAL IN EMIRATES CUP OPENER DESPITE SUMMER SIGNINGS’ DEBUTS
Agency Report Arsenal’s return to the Emirates Stadium for pre-season action ended in disappointment on Wednesday as the Gunners were beaten 3–2 by Spanish...
TENNIS: OSAKA TO FACE TAUSON IN SEMIFINAL OF WTA CANADIAN OPEN
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open on Tuesday with a comprhensive 6-2, 6-2 triumph over 10th...
DEBORAH ABIODUN “KANTÉ” GIFTS YOUNG FOOTBALLERS AT NATIONAL STADIUM IN SURPRISE VISIT
BY OWOLABI OLUWADARA In a heartwarming show of support for grassroots football, Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun, fondly known as “Kanté,” made a surprise visit...
SENEGAL EDGE NIGERIA 1–0 IN CHAN 2024 OPENER TO BEGIN TITLE DEFENSE STRONG
By Aishat Momoh. O. Defending champions Senegal kicked off their title defence at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 with a...
JOBE BELLINGHAM OPENS UP ON PRESSURE OF FOLLOWING BROTHER JUDE’S FOOTSTEPS AT DORTMUND
Agency Report Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has admitted to feeling “anxieties” about living up to the legacy of his older brother, Jude Bellingham,...
MAN UNITED MAKE €85M BID FOR LEIPZIG STRIKER SESKO — REPORT
Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle have both placed competing bids for in-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, German tabloid Bild reported Tuesday. The...
D’TIGRESS: THE WOMAN LEADING NIGERIA’S BASKETBALL REIGN
BY OWOLABI OLUWADARA Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have become a force to reckon with on the African continent, having dominated the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket...
SARAH OGOKE: THE FIERY CAPTAIN LEADING BY EXAMPLE
BY OWOLBI OLUWADARA For over a decade, Sarah Ogoke has been the heartbeat of D’Tigress. The veteran guard and team captain has led Nigeria...
EX-ARSENAL MIDFIELDER, PARTEY GRANTED BAIL ON RAPE, ASSAULT CHARGES
By: Sefiu Ajape Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, was granted conditional bail on Tuesday following his appearance at a London court over multiple rape and...