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Atiku Vows to Continue 2027 Presidential Bid as Court Affirms Mark-Led ADC Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his determination to contest the 2027 presidential election after a Federal High Court in Abuja upheld the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark. The court dismissed a suit challenging... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, Sport

November 22, 2021

Men should take the lead against gender-based violence – Ramaphosa | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Covid in Kenya: Government gives 20 million a month to get vaccinated Kenyans will be barred from bars, restaurants and public transport from 21 December if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe says. – BBC... Read More

#Edo2020: 8 Months pregnant Gold medalist being under scrutiny raises many questions

A heavily pregnant Nigerian athlete, Aminat Idrees, has won Taekwondo gold medal following her victory at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Benin City tagged Edo 2020. In relation to the development, Nigerians have had mixed reactions that should have us asking, “For a people who deeply assert that women have nurturing on lock, how... Read More

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nigeria, patriarchy, pregnant woman, Sport, Taekwondo, women

August 27, 2016

I am done with Nigeria for now… – Coach Siasia declares

Coach of Nigeria’s bronze medal winning under-23 team at Rio 2016, Samson Siasia has lamented the poor treatment meted out to him and members of the team. Speaking to The Vanguard he said “I am done with Nigeria for now.” “You can’t keep going to a place where they don’t appreciate you. It’s not worth it. “Sometimes... Read More

football, rio olympics, samson siasia, solomon dalung, Sport

June 27, 2016

#Euro2016: England fall to dogged Iceland

Oh how the might have fallen… On Monday night, England were left with their hands on their head trying to make meaning of what had just happened as Iceland eliminated them from the Euros with a 2-1 defeat in the Round of 16 clash. Goals from Ragnar Sigurdsson and Kolbeinn Sigthorsson sealed one of the most famous... Read More

#Euro2016, england, football, Iceland, Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, Ragnar Sigurdsson, soccer, Sport

February 26, 2016

NFF to drag Oliseh before FIFA over ‘sudden resignation’

The Nigeria Football Federation, is reportedly looking for ways to indict Sunday Oliseh before FIFA and the Court of Arbitration following his sudden resignation on Thursday, February 25. The NFF, according to the Vanguard Newspaper, has instructed its lawyers to peruse Oliseh’s contract to find out possible aspects he breached with his resignation. Oliseh had... Read More

federation, nff, Oliseh, Sport

January 2, 2016

Aderonke Bello: Are Nigerian referees being maltreated?

Mr Basil Giwa left his house for a fitness test, probably bidded his wife a goodbye and the kids a promise to buy a gift on his way back but unfortunately he couldn’t make it home. He died during a fitness test for referees just a few days to Christmas. A similar event happened where... Read More

nff, nigeria, Sport, training

December 12, 2015

Court freezes Kanu Nwankwo’s asset over unpaid debt

A Federal High court sitting in Lagos has given a directive for all accounts belonging to former Super Eagles skipper Nwankwo Kanu and his company, the Hardley Apartments in a bid to recover a debt of N924,788,754.56. Ayoola Gam-Ikon, Director of Hardley Apartments is to be affected by the court order also. Asset Management Corporation... Read More

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November 2, 2014

Opinion: How money killed Mikel Obi’s career in 2006

by Mansur Abubakar Like most African players who go to Europe in search of greener pastures, the Plateau State-born player signed for Chelsea, which offered more money but altered his position to a defensive midfield role instead of going to Manchester United which would have played him in his natural position and allowed his career... Read More

champions league, chelsea, manchester united, mansour abubakar, mikel obi, opinion, Sport, ynaija

October 20, 2014

@Ademolasawyer: Thank you Keshi but it is good riddance to you!

by Ademola Sawyer When in January of 2013, “Big Boss”, Stephen O. Keshi led a bunch of relatively unknown local based players blended with a handful of our “best” foreign based professionals to the AFCON in South Africa, a vast majority of Nigerians (excluding myself) praised him to the high heavens. To them, this was... Read More

ademola sawyer, coach, opinion, Sport, stephen keshi, super eagles, ynaija

August 16, 2014

Opinion: #EplSpecial- My predictions for the new EPL season and Europe

by Ayo-Oluwa Obafemi The problem of a prolific center forward has been addressed with the purchase of Diego Costa. Chelsea is set to conquer England. The thirst of football fans around the globe is set to be quenched with the start of the 2014/2015 English Premier League season. The most watched league in the... Read More

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June 26, 2014

Opinion: Dear FIFA, please do not ban Luis Suarez

by Ogunsanwo Babajide Suarez’s brand marketing team knows that a ban from FIFA is on the way. This seems to be in line with their game plan. A band from FIFA would only make the name ‘Suarez’ more popular. Yes, maybe Suarez does not eat before coming to field. Some say its innate madness; others... Read More

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May 31, 2014

Jeremy Wilson: 5 things Arsene Wenger MUST do this summer

by Jeremy Wilson The first sign of this added wealth was evident in the £42 million purchase of Mesut Ozil but, if the club want to again win the Premier League, it is imperative that this excellent core of young players is supplemented with more established talent. 1. Be bold in the transfer market The... Read More

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May 20, 2014

John Brewin: Van Gaal is ready to bring the Dutch revolution to Manchester

by John Brewin Unlike Moyes, van Gaal has a proven track record and a clear philosophy. He has been at three of Europe’s great clubs before; United becomes his fourth, though it may be his toughest rebuilding job yet. The worst-kept secret in football is finally official. Manchester United are going Dutch. In employing one... Read More

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May 18, 2014

Opinion: We are Arsenal, and here is what we believe

by Chukwumerie Uduchukwu Aside winning the trophy, we remain the only club in the world that trains stars from their childhood, make them popular and thereby becoming an industry of football stars production. After nine years of struggle, confidence and trust, the trophy is here. We don’t believe in parking the bus, we don’t delight... Read More

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May 15, 2014

Opinion: Kissing the badge – Where does the loyalty lie?

by Ifeanyi David A few weeks after, we would witness a series of events that saw our very own involved in the most unlikely and controversial transfer sagas in recent times. A move that would see him from a place considered as home to an utterly disregarded destination, the home of the enemy, our eternal... Read More

football, Footballers, ifeanyi david, loyalty, managers, opinion, Rival, Sport, ynaija

January 24, 2014

Phil McNuilty: Can Juan Mata save Manchester United’s season?

by Phil McNuilty It looked more a case of whether United and Moyes could actually do without Mata rather than a question of whether they needed him in the first place. Manchester United’s club-record £37m move for Juan Mata has prompted questions about whether they need Chelsea’s gifted Spaniard and where manager David Moyes will... Read More

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December 9, 2013

Paul Bassey: How favourable is Nigeria’s World Cup group?

by Paul Bassey I was reminded by my son that four years ago, that is how I celebrated the draw that put Nigeria in the same group with Argentina, South Korea and Greece and concluded that Argentina and the Super Eagles were going to progress in that order, yet we ended up drawing only one... Read More

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October 28, 2013

Opinion: The resurrection of Torres

by Mike Awoyinfa Since Mourinho took over Chelsea, we have seen a new Torres. A born again Torres showing flashes of his old self. The old Torres is back again. My dearly beloved members of Press Clips Pentecostal Church (PCPC), thank you for your letters and testimonies expressing how blessed you were with last week’s sermon on “Death... Read More

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October 18, 2013

Opinion: The attacking options open to Arsene Wenger are slim

by Segun Ake With games coming thick and fast in both international and club football, December approaching in the English Premier League, Arsene Wenger will need to ensure he manages Oliver Giroud’s form and fitness and give Nicklas Bendtner chances to prove himself. After the long international break that was looking like it would not... Read More

arsenal, arsene wenger, nicklas bendtner, Olivier Giroud, Segun Ake, Sport, ynaija