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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 19, 2016

Unpaid allowances: Taraba football teams shut down Government House

Activities at the Taraba state government house was on Monday shut down by players of the state’s male and female ...

AzeezDecember 19, 2016

We didn’t misappropriate FIFA grant – NFF

The General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied claims by the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, ...

ToluDecember 17, 2016

Eye on Ambode: Five film theatres to be built in Lagos before end of 2017, and more

by Tolulope Omoyeni We bring another edition of our weekly recap of the activities of Lagos state governor, ...

Op-ed EditorDecember 17, 2016

Joachim MacEbong: Nigeria vs. goals

by Joachim MacEbong Since 2013, I have run over 400 times and covered at least 3,500 kilometres in the process. ...

Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 16, 2016

FG releases N471.8m for payment of Eagles, Falcons allowances’ to NFF

The Federal Government has released the funds required to pay all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed the super Eagles and ...

Isime EseneDecember 15, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The shameful treatment of the Super Falcons

The Super Falcons made the nation proud once again by emerging champions at the recently concluded African Women Cup of ...

Op-ed EditorDecember 13, 2016

Opinion: Solomon Dalung and his unbeatable streak in misbehaviour

by Osuchukwu, Mark Anthony “When I heard that the super falcons won the tournament, I felt for them honestly. I ...

Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 12, 2016

Nigeria will no longer prepare late for Olympics – Dalung

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says the era of late preparation for the Olympics is over. Dalung ...

Op-ed EditorDecember 12, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Rethinking the definition of waste

by Simon Kolawole The middle-aged man sprinted in my direction, seized my suitcase and began towing me to his cab. ...

Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 8, 2016

We did not expect Falcons to win AWCON – Sports Minister

Minister for Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung says no one expected the Super Falcons to lift the 2016 African Women Championship ...

Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 2, 2016

Eagles hungry to qualify for World Cup – Rohr

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says the team is highly motivated to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. ...

Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 1, 2016

Harry Kane extends contract with Spurs till 2022

England striker Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The new contract sees the ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 30, 2016

AWCON: Buhari, Saraki hail Falcons qualification for final

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Super Falcons for qualifying for the final of the African Women Cup of Nations. ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 24, 2016

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard retires from international football

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from international football. The former Liverpool and England captain made the announcement ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 20, 2016

Oshoala scores 4, as Super Falcons beat Mali 6-0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their campaign at the African Women Championship on a high as they best Mali 6-0. Striker ...

Op-ed EditorNovember 9, 2016

Opinion: Just before Nigeria battles Algeria in Uyo

by Aderonke Bello Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has done well for himself since he took over the saddle – ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 7, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Madrid contract, to reportedly earn $710,000 weekly

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract extension with the Spanish giants. The signing was done in the ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 7, 2016

Ikhana re-appointed Kano Pillars coach

Kadiri Ikhana has be appointed coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Kano Pillars on a one-year-deal. Ikhana replaces Mohammed Babaganaru, ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 6, 2016

FC Ifeanyi Ubah wins Federation Cup

FC Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday won the Nigeria Federation Cup. Ifeanyi Ubah emerged victorious beating Nasarawa United 5-4 on penalties. ...

Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 6, 2016

Pacquiao wins WBO title

Manny Pacquiao secured victory via a unanimous decision to reclaim the WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday ...

Op-ed EditorNovember 5, 2016

Who deserves to win YNaija Person of the Year? | @ToyinO1 campaigns for the Paralympic team

In the spirit of campaign season, Lawyer and consultant, Toyin Olankanpo, is campaigning for another nominee to win the YNaija ...

Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 28, 2016

Why Mkhitaryan has been absent – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended the absence of Armenian midfielder Henrihk Mkhitaryan from his squad. The Armenian has not ...

Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 6, 2016

Too much sex affecting Ghanaian players – ex-Coach

Former Black Stars player and coach, Malik Jabir says Ghanaian players are not performing optimally because they engaged in sexual ...

Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 5, 2016

Dalung: FG to concession Abuja, Lagos stadiums

The Federal Government says it will go ahead with plans to concession the Lagos and Abuja stadiums, The Punch reports. Minister of ...

Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 29, 2016

We won’t miss WC qualifier against Zambia – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked claims in the online media that the Super Eagles will fail to honour ...

Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 24, 2016

Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out

Bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum over his unpaid salaries, The ...

Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 20, 2016

Yaya Toure’s agent replies Guardiola… but it’s not pleasant

Yaya Toure’s agent, Dmitri Seluk has replied Manchester City Pep Guardiola. Guardiola had said Toure would not feature in his ...