Aalesunds of Norway striker Solomon Okoronkwo has lashed out at critics who have questioned his inclusion in the Super Eagles.The former Hertha Berlin striker told MTNFootball.com he was disappointed that some people have forgotten so easily his contri...
Holder Rafa Nadal saved seven set points in the second set and battled back from two breaks down in the third to beat Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan 6-3 7-6 7-5 in his opening match at the US Open. Nadal was far from his best but raised his game at criti...
The Federal Government has described Dangote group as the highest private sector investor in the country, with an investment portfolio, running into billions of dollars. The group has also resolved to invest over N900 billion into the economy within th...
The South- East Economic Summit is expected to commence today at Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu.Eminent intellectuals, professionals, business and political leaders from the south-east are expected to attend the opening ceremony.A statement signed by the Enugu...
Neimeth International Pharmaceutical Plc has recorded a substantial growth for the financial year ended March 31, 2011, as its profit rose to N113.08 million.This is in contrast with loss after tax of N126.13 million posted in the comparative period of...
Contrary to the earlier speculation that late Nollywood actor, Sam Loco, may be buried in Lagos, his family yesterday said that late actor would be buried in Benin City, Edo State, on October 21, 2011, in accordance with tradition. The first son of the...
Beyoncé may enjoy a reputation as music's classiest broad, but she's also the canniest. Madame Z knows exactly how to play the media - not with the old-school Jolie-style thuggery, but in a more modern way, one that employs stealth and ...
Decades after drought devastated parts of North Africa claiming the lives of millions of Ethiopians, the horn of Africa finds itself yet again helpless in the face of two consecutive poor raining seasons which have resulted in the worst drought we have...
NFF technical committee chairman, Barrister Chris Green has revealed that the absence of Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion star, Osaze Odemwingie will be felt in the crucial game to be decided this Sunday in far away Madagascar. He, however, said t...
Roger Federer has started his US Open with a quick victory over Arthur Ashe Stadium. Third seed Federer, who turned 30 earlier this month, completed a clockwork 6-4 6-3 6-2 win over 56th-ranked Colombian Santiago Giraldo to the delight of the Flushing ...
All Africa Games defending champion, Damola Osayomi is not bothered about her inability to get into the final of the women sprint event at the 13th IAAF World Championships taking place in Daegu, South Korea. She placed 8th in the first semi final race...
Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo will join other members of the team in Madagascar in order to finalise his future with his present club since the transfer window closes today. Ike Uche also caught in club transfer decision will alongside Yobo join th...
Following the incessant bomb blasts and the recent kidnapping of the father of one of Super Eagles players Mikel Obi, security operatives are not taking chances with the safety of the players in the wake of the recent United Nations building bomb blast...
The acclaimed traditional durbar procession staged during the biennial sallah celebrations in Kano will not hold this year due to the uncertain health condition of the Emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero. Kano State government announced yesterday that the revered ...
An advocacy group, Access to Justice (AJ) has called on the acting in Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Dahiru Musdapher to review the decision taken to suspend Justice Ayo Salami as President, Court of Appeal (PCA). In a letter dated August 29, ...