President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday in Abuja that his administration would ensure equity and fairness in appointment to political offices and employment into the Federal Civil Service. The president gave the assurance at the swearing-in cerem...
Burkina Faso reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Tuesday as title-holders Zambia were eliminated. Burkina Faso drew 0-0 with Zambia in Nelspruit to top the Group C table on goal difference from Nigeria, whose midfielder Victor Mose...
The 2013 edition of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)’s annual sports festival kicks off on monday, February 4th at the Area 10 Old Parade Ground, Abuja. The game which is being bankroll by the Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc will feature 18 stat...
A brace of penalties late in the second half from Victor Moses saw Nigeria save their blushes and qualify for the knockout stages of the 2013 African Cup of Nations after beating Ethiopia 2-0 in their final Group C match at the Royal Bafokeng stadium i...
Recently, the media was awash with reports of a seeming disaffection between President Goodluck Jonathan and his deputy, Vice President Namadi Sambo, over the latter’s purported plot to unseat his boss in the 2015 presidential poll. In this piece...
The raging crisis in the Adamawa State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is taking its toll on several institutions. MOHAMMED ISMAIL writes that the media seems to be on trial as the people have begun to question its role in the who...
The federal government yesterday charged a man, Mr. Mustapha Umar alleged to have participated in the coordinated series of bomb attacks on the building housing three media organisations in Kaduna in 2012. However, the arraignment of the suspect ...
The Katsina State chapter of the opposition Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has dissolved its leadership at both wards and local government levels even as it dismissed the member representing Bakori/Danja constituency at the national assembly, Am...
Police in Asaba, Delta State yesterday arrested a female member of a kidnap syndicate and two others who have been responsible for the kidnap of high profile politicians and businessmen in the state in the last few years. Police spokesman in the state,...
Two goals from the penalty spot by Victor Moses sent the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the quarterfinals of the 2013 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola is the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Lagos State. In this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO, he speaks on his experience in the state as well as the plans of the commission...
Nigeria could miss defender Joseph Yobo and midfielder Victor Moses for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash with Ethiopia on Tuesday. Skipper Yobo has an ankle injury and Moses a hamstring problem ahead of a final-round fixture the Super Eagl...
MTNFootball.com has specially gathered that striker Ikechukwu Uche will start for Nigeria on Tuesday as they go for goals against Ethiopia. Nigeria are tied on two points apiece with Zambia, while Burkina Faso are the surprise leaders on four points. E...
Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi has hit at critics who call to berate him on his tactics and selection method, describing them as ‘those who know next to nothing in football’. He said the players must aim to win their matches so that...
Yet to be fielded Super Eagles midfielder, and Kano Pillars star Reuben Gabriel will make his Nations Cup debut today in the crucial must win encounter against Ethiopia. Gabriel, who is one of the home based Eagles players Stephen Keshi is banking on t...