Roberto Carlos Denies Homelessness Rumors After Divorce
Former Real Madrid defender, Roberto Carlos, has refuted reports claiming he is homeless following an acrimonious split with his estranged wife. The reports claimed that the 51-year-old moved into Real Madrid’s training ground at Valdebabas, following a complicated divorce settlement between him and Mariana Lucon, his wife of 15 years. However, in a recent tweet, […]
West Ham Signs Graham Potter as Everton Sacks Manager Sean Dyche
West Ham United have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as new head coach of the London club, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The English manager will be supported by the newly appointed trio of Bruno, the assistant coach, with Billy Reid and NarcĂs Pèlach as first-team coaches. According to the club’s statement, 49-year-old Potter, who […]
Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
Chad’s capital N’Djamena remains calm, hours after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah said a 24-member commando, who seemed intoxicated and disorganised, were only armed with knives and machetes, and attacked the guards of the presidential palace before being swiftly stopped. Koulamallah, who is […]
President Tinubu Urges Boost in China-Nigeria Currency Swap
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China, to enhance trade between the two countries, speed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations. Receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, at […]
China Development Bank Approves $254.76m Loan for Kano-Kaduna Railway Project
The China Development Bank has announced approval of a $254.76m loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. According to information released on its website, the financial backing is expected to ensure the seamless continuation of the railway, which is a standard-gauge line stretching 203 kilometres that will link Kano State to the nation’s […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge
West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
UK Extends Travel Entry Scheme to US, Canada, Australia
Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect today Wednesday. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme — similar to the ESTA system in the United States aimed at tightening border security, requires visitors who […]
France Denies Plotting with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger
France has described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric SĂ©kou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali and coached clubs such as GS Consolat, […]
NYSC DG: N77,000 Allowance to Be Implemented Soon
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yush’au Ahmed, has assured NYSC members that their increased allowance will soon be effected. Ahmed, who gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration of a bus donated to the scheme by Capital Express Insurance Ltd, reiterated the scheme’s […]
