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by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform the facility from its present deplorable condition to a world class sporting centre. Speaking after embarking on an extensive inspection tour of the facilities in... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian international Victor Moses has signed a new contract with English Football Club, Chelsea. The 26-year-old has established himself as a regular in the side this season, playing an integral role in its pursuit of silverware under manager, Antonio Conte. Upon signing the two-year extension to his deal, which will now run... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has addressed speculation about his future. There have been speculations that Rooney will be leaving the English giants for China. In a statement on Thursday, the club record goal scorer said he would remain at United. “Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for... Read More
As we keep an eye on Lagos state’s Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, here are some of the activities that he got on to this week. On Wednesday, the governor received the report of the Embedded Power Technical Committee constituted by the State Government with representatives from the public and private sector, at Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Ambode... Read More
by Dolapo Adelana Top Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has quit, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited has announced. The 41-year-old considered as one of the best referees in the world leaves English Football to take up a role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. Clattenburg, who took charge of the FA Cup final, Champions League final, and the... Read More
German side Bayern Munich showed their class as they destroyed English side Arsenal 5-1 in the first leg tie of the Round of 16 UEFA Champions League. Bayern took the lead at the Allianz Arena through a Arjen Robben solo goal in the 11th minute. Alexis Sanchez equalised for The Gunners in the 30th minute from a... Read More
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has joined Chinese club Dalian Quanjian. The African Women footballer of the Year, joined Quanjian from English side, Arsenal. Before joining Arsenal, Oshoala had played for another top British club, Liverpool. Oshoala is reportedly set to earn seven times her salary at Arsenal with her move to the Chinese Super League.... Read More
The New England Patriots lifted the Super Bowl LI title early Monday morning at the NRG Stadium in Houston. The Patriots’ clinched the title in historic fashion beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28. The Falcons led 28-3 midway into the third quarter of the game. A costly fumble by Falcon’s quarterback Matt Ryan with 8:31 left in the... Read More
Cameroon has won the 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions beat North Africans, the Pharaohs of Egypt 2-1 in the final held at the Stade de l’Amitie, Libreville, Gabon. Cameroon won the title for the fifth time in a keenly contested game. Egypt broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute through Arsenal... Read More
When you read about Zimbabwe on the news, you’d think the President, Robert Mugabe who recently announced he will run in the country’s presidential election in 2018 at age 94 and his wife who has declared herself President after her husband, are the only ones who are delusional or close to it. But the legislators... Read More
Real Madrid forward and World best player, Cristiano Ronaldo has said it is unfair to compare him with Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Ronaldo told reporters that players are not to be compared, while stating that they are both great players. He told a Chinese newspaper “For me, this fight doesn’t exist,” he said. “You can’t compare... Read More
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Budget presentation by the Executive arm of government before the Parliament has become an annual ritual in Nigeria. On the day set aside for this auspicious occasion, the President addresses the joint sitting of both chambers of the National Assembly, and is expected to explain the performance of the budget... Read More
by Simon Utsu I’m a bigger fan of boxing than I am of football. Can’t wait for the biggest fight of the year; Anthony Joshua vs Vladmir Klitschko. The fight comes up sometime around mid-year. Joshua is a young and exciting heavyweight champ no doubt but Klitschko is and old horse with close to... Read More
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday said its president, Issa Hayatou will be seeking another four-year term. Cameroonian Hayatou, 70, has been the organisation’s president since 1988. His candidacy will face a rare challenge this time around, after executive committee member Ahmad, from Madagascar, declared his candidacy for the election to be held... Read More
Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire in spite of the odds that appear to be stacked against them. These 50 people may not be household names yet, but you would do well to remember them now because this sure won’t be... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche After securing a historic mandate, President Muhammadu Buhari finally named his ministers in October of 2015, completing a five-month period in which he made Nigerians wait and squirm. The whole unnecessarily drawn out song and dance that trailed the President’s choice of policy drivers was considered an anti-climax once the long-awaited list... Read More
by Oghenechovwen Oghenekevwe I am almost at the end of my teenage life and I have never being actively involved in sports, asides from mind sports during free time. When it comes to sports, neither do I have a natural affinity for them nor some talent at participating in them. In short, some years... Read More
Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as the Club’s new Head Coach. Silva, 39, has agreed a deal until the end of the current season with the Portuguese set to take charge of the team for the first time for Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie with Swansea City at the... Read More
Premier League champions Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from Belgian side KRC Genk in a deal believed to be in the region of £15m. Ndidi, 20, has agreed personal terms, undergone a medical and will sign a contract to June 2022 once a work permit has officially been granted. He will... Read More
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the signing of German international Julian Draxler from VfL Wolfsburg until June 30, 2021. Draxler, 23 was part of the German team that won the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. The forward has played for two German clubs, accumulating a total of 153 Bundesliga matches and 47 European matches, including... Read More
A game between two Rwandan club sides, Mukura Victory and Rayon Sports was marred with controversy over the use of black magic. During the game, Sports’ striker, Moussa Camara whose team was down 1-0 missed a sitter. Moments later, he was seen planting what appeared to be a charm on the opponent’s goalpost and later scored the... Read More
The Nigeria Football Federation has denied a report on an African football website that it shortchanged players of the Super Eagles with regards to payment of their win bonus for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Algeria in Uyo in November 2016. Eagles’ Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor who spoke to the Federation’s... Read More
In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still, there is a lot to be thankful for. And so, in our special version of ’12 days of Christmas’, we’ll remind you – with the Good... Read More
by Emmanuel Ugwu Solomon Dalung is not a divisive public figure by any stretch of the imagination. There is near-unanimity of opinion about his utility as Nigeria’s minister of sports. The kooky man with a fetish for red beret and khaki is the mascot of President Buhari’s administration. He is the poster child of the shambolic game... Read More
Activities at the Taraba state government house was on Monday shut down by players of the state’s male and female football teams, Taraba FC and Taraba Queens. According to Premium Times, the players staged the protest over the non-payment of their salary arrears for 21 months’ salary by the Taraba State Government. Despite being tear-gassed by... Read More
The General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied claims by the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung that it misappropriated the FIFA grant and development fund. The Assembly on Sunday passed a vote of confidence on its President, Amaju Pinnick at its annual General Assembly in Lagos. “The Congress... Read More
by Tolulope Omoyeni We bring another edition of our weekly recap of the activities of Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. This week, the governor attended to sports, the arts and rounded up the week by receiving President Muhammadu Buhari in the state for the commissioning of Nigerian Navy ships. Read more: Gov. Ambode... Read More
by Joachim MacEbong Since 2013, I have run over 400 times and covered at least 3,500 kilometres in the process. In the beginning, I never knew that running would turn out to be the all-consuming passion it became. That’s the thing, isn’t it? You only understand events in hindsight. In that time, on my own... Read More
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