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Dalung summons AFN, FEAD staff over Rio ticket scandal

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has summoned the Secretary, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olumide Bamiduro, to explain the ticket scandal that rocked the social media at the weekend. A statement by the minster's Special Adviser on Media

Okagbare Crashes Out Of Rio Olympics 200m Final

Blessing Okagbare has failed to qualify for the women's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Okagbare, finished fifth in the heat one of the semifinals in 22.69secs, where she competed with Holland's Dafne Schippers, Jamaica's Elaine Thompson, Britain's

EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals favourite Nigerian player

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has named Wilfried Ndidi of Leicester City, as his favourite Nigerian footballer. Ferdinand revealed this while answering questions at the Guinness Night Football Pan African extravaganza tour in Lagos, Nigeria

UCL: Rio Ferdinand reacts to Arsenal's celebration

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has reacted to Arsenal's celebrations following their penalty shootout win over Porto Ferdinand was speaking on TNT Sports, following Arsenal's victory over Porto which took them to the quarter-final of the Champions

Reality TV star, Efe addresses alleged rift with BBNaija organizers

Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 2, Efe, popularly known as Efemoney, has made clarifications on the supposed rift with organizers of the reality show. There were reports that Efe was banned from attending BBNaija events for disrespecting the organizers

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Second Baby Name Revealed

The name "Riot Rose Mayers" is already sparking curiosity among fans and followers.

Mikel to captain Team Nigeria at Rio Olympics

Chelsea FC midfielder and Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has been named Captain of Team Nigeria to the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio in Brazil, which begins on August 5. A statement on Tuesday by Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media to Youths and Sports

Rio 2016: President Buhari Hails Victorious Dream Team

President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the indomitable spirit of the Nigerian soccer team to the Olympic Games, which saw them flying over Denmark to qualify for the semi-finals. The team defied all odds to defeat Denmark 2-0 and set up a semi-final clash

See Photos Of Mikel Obi And Onazi Playing Table Tennis Despite Rumored Rift

Despite reports of their rumoured rift over an undisclosed incident, photos of Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi and team mate, Ogenyi Onazi playing table tennis alongside others has surfaced. However from the new photos, it seems there is peace in the Super

Champions League: Pochettino speaks on rift with Messi, trouble in PSG dressing room

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has dismissed reports of a rift with forward, Lionel Messi. Pochettino also debunked reports of trouble in the PSG dressing room ahead of their Champions League clash with Club Brugge on Tuesday night. Reports

Rio Olympics: Brazil to give out 9 million condoms free

Brazil's government will hand out nine million condoms for free around Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics in August, a push meant to encourage safe sex and also defend the Amazon rainforest. Rio's local Olympic organising committee said about 450,000 of the

Transfer: Rio Ferdinand names four players Man United should sign

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has named the four players the club should sign this January. Ferdinand believes Napoli man Fabian Ruiz would be a good addition for United as Paul Pogba and Scot McTominay suffer different degrees of injury. The Red

Coronavirus: Rio Ferdinand reveals why Liverpool should not win title

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has called for this Premier League season to be voided, ESPN reports. That would mean Liverpool's 30-year wait for the trophy would continue. All games in English football have been put on hold, as the world

'Money root of evil', biggest lie by pastors - Timi Dakolo

Singer, Timi Dakolo has opined that the saying that 'money is the root of all evil' is one of the biggest lies told by pastors over the years. Dakolo made this known in a tweet on his Twitter page. He said people now see the drive to chase money as evil because

Manchester United's captaincy: Harry Maguire speaks on rift with Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, on Friday denied rumours that there is a rift between him and teammate Cristiano Ronaldo over the captain's armband at the club. Reports had earlier emerged that Maguire and Ronaldo are locked in a power struggle regarding

Nigeria's Jonathan Akinyemi Crashes Out of Rio Olympics

Jonathan Akinyemi failed to make a mark in slalom canoeing on Wednesday at the Rio Olympics after placing 20th in a field of 21. The UK-based 27-year-old Nigerian could only record a time of 104.59 in his second run in the men's kayak singles event. His time

EPL: Rio Ferdinand compares Chelsea under Tuchel, Lampard

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has compared Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea to the Frank Lampard era. Ferdinand said a change in ethos and a rebuilding of relationships with experienced players has been a big difference to Tuchel than Lampard’s reign during

Man United star settles rift with Jose Mourinho after Champions League opener

   Manchester United star Paul Pogba has applauded Jose Mourinho for handing him the responsibility of taking the club's penalties during matches. According to a UK Sun report, the 25-year-old Pogba was excited netting from the spot in Wednesday night's win