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BREAKING: INEC Declares Anambra Governorship Election Inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Anambra Governorship Election inconclusive.
Professor Florence Obi, the returning officer of the election, made the declaration at INEC head office in Awka,…
Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Oborududu makes history, wins Nigeria’s first silver
Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborududu has won the first silver medal for Nigeria in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Earlier, long jumper Ese Brume won the first bronze for Nigeria.
Oborududu lost 4-1 to her opponent USA’s Tamyra…
No official bid received from Chelsea for Haaland – Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund has denied reports that an offer was received from Chelsea for striker Erling Haaland.
There has been informal talks between both clubs where an offer was made in respect of a switch to London, however, Chelsea…
EURO 2020: ‘It’s going to be very tough against Italy’ ― Harry Kane
Harry Kane says for once it went England’s way after scoring the winner in extra time to book their place at the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
England won 2-1 over Denmark with Kane scoring a 104th-minute winner, firing home the…
Ex-Madrid Star, Sergio Ramos joins PSG on free transfer
Sergio Ramos has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after leaving Real Madrid.
The 35-year-old left Madrid on the expiration of his contract, having helped Los Blancos to five LaLiga titles and four Champions League…
Djokovic Reaches 10th Semifinal as Federer Crashes
World No 1 and five-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 10th Wimbledon semifinal and 41st at the Grand Slams.
Djokovic, chasing a record-equalling 20th major, defeated Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
He will face…
Euro 2020: England end 55-year wait, to face Italy at Wembley on Sunday
England's 55-year wait to reach a major men's final is over at last after victory against Denmark in the Euro 2020 last four, on a night of nerve-shredding tension then unconfined joy at Wembley.
Gareth Southgate's side were on…
Benfica president Vieira arrested for alleged fraud
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has been arrested for alleged fraud local media reported on Wednesday.
According to reports, Vieira’s home, office, as well as the Novo Banco bank, were searched as part of an investigation…
Nigerian-born footballer shot dead after killing neighbour in UK —Police
Police in the United Kingdom have said that a Nigerian-born footballer, Odichukumma Kelvin Igweani, after killing a neighbour.
UK-based newspapers, DailyMail and TheSUN quoted the police as alleging that the 24-year-old Nigerian…
Euro 2020: Switzerland Stun World Champions France as Mbappe misses crucial penalty in shootout
Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial kick as Switzerland beat France on penalties in the Euro 2020 last 16 after a classic European Championship game.
The Swiss had been seconds away from elimination during 90 minutes but go…