A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, on Saturday, warned the Rivers State chapter of the party against making unfounded claims and casting aspersions on the person of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Eze’s warning comes after the party’s caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, alleged that Amaechi plans to use the party to fight President Tinubu in 2027. Eze, a close ally of Amaechi, described Okocha’s claims as “smear campaigns” aimed at tarnishing Amaechi’s reputation. He stressed that Amaechi has never struggled for power and is not interested in fighting Tinubu. Eze…
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Rangers were held to a 0-0 draw by El-Kanemi Warriors in the opening game of the 2024/25 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Both teams created chances to score in the game but were let down by their poor finishing. Rangers had goalkeeper Japheth Opubo to thank for his impressive performance. The Flying Antelopes have recorded just one win in three competitive games this season. El-Kanemi Warriors make a big impression in their first game in the NPFL after a few years in the Nigeria National League, NNL. The remaining nine other matchday one matches will be played…
Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League table, thanks to a 3-1 win at West Ham in Saturday’s late kick-off. The Premier League champions are now the only team to have won their opening three fixtures. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half, before the hosts levelled after Jarrod Bowen’s cross deflected in via Ruben Dias. However, in the second half, Haaland scored twice as City took the game beyond the Hammers. Pep Guardiola’s men now have nine points, two more than Arsenal and Brighton, who played out a 1-1 draw at the Emirates earlier in…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (‘the JV’) has announced the completion of an Education Infrastructure project which saw the comprehensive rehabilitation of 6 schools in Bauchi State. Focusing on communities catering to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the project commenced in 2022 with a goal to improving learning conditions for pupils in disadvantaged communities of the State. Nigeria houses the third-largest population of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa, different forms of crisis have severely impacted many communities in the Northeastern region of the country. According…
Barcelona star Dani Olmo has named Real Madrid captain Luka Modric as the rival player he would like to have in his team. Barcelona bought back Olmo from RB Leipzig this summer for €62 million. The Spain international had first joined Barcelona at the age of nine. The 26-year-old, however, left the Blaugrana in 2018 for Dinamo Zagreb. However, when asked about his best rival and the player from a rival team he’d like to have his team, Olmo said picked Modric on both occasions. “Best rival?” Olmo said: “Modric” “A player from a rival team that you would like…
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka on Saturday equalled a record held by club’s legend Thierry Henry by recording an assist in their Premier League 1-1 draw against Brighton. Mikel Arteta’s side saw their hundred per cent start to the Premier League season brought to an end as they failed to beat Brighton at Emirates Stadium. Saka became the first Arsenal player to assist in three successive league games to start the season since Henry. The England international had assisted Kai Havertz in their first Premier League game this season against Wolves. He also assisted Thomas Partey last weekend against Aston Villa.…
The Nigeria Premier Football League have reaffirmed its commitment to driving the continuous growth of the top flight. NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye stated this in a chat with the media. Elegbeleye acknowledged the challenges that could have led to postponement of the 2024-25 season’s kick-off date. “There will always be issues,” Elegbeleye told Totsports. “But we must consistently find solutions because a lot is at stake, especially regarding our August start. “We moved mountains to ensure it doesn’t fail, particularly for the brand image and project we are building.” NPFL boss reaffirms commitment to top-flight development
The Premier League have explained why Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, was sent off during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton. The Gunners’ perfect start to the campaign ended in front of their fans. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the first half, finishing off a fine pass from Bukayo Saka. But the game turned on its head after Rice received his second booking in the second half. Having received a yellow card in the first half for clattering into Joel Veltman, Rice was dismissed just four minutes after the restart when he nudged the ball away from the same player as…
Wikki Tourist technical adviser Abdullahi Maikaba believed that with good character and strong mentality his team can secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. Maikaba expressed satisfaction with his players performance in preparation for the upcoming Nigeria National League season. DAILY POST reports that the Wikki Tourists recently wrapped up their pre-season camping in Jos. “We are barely two weeks together after the last season break before coming for this Championship and look at what they did,” Maikaba told the club’s media. “If the tempo, character and the mentality is maintained ,there is high hope on our quest to…
Sky Bet Championship club Sunderland have announced the signing of former Flying Eagles forward, Ahmed Abdullahi. Abdullahi joined Sunderland from Belgian Pro League outfit, KAA Gent for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old signed a four-year contract with option of an additional year. The Nigerian scored 21 goals in 28 league appearances for Gent’s B Team last season. Sunderland sporting director, Kristjaan Speakman has kind words for Abdullahi. “We are delighted to welcome Ahmed to Sunderland. He is a natural centre forward, who enjoys playing in central areas, in addition to being an excellent finisher,” Soeakman told the club’s official website.…