NIGERIA: Oyegun Set to Clinch APC Chairmanship
The odds now favour the former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odgie Oyegun, to emerge as the first substantive National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Indications of...
Kutigi: Some Delegates Have Been Planted to Cause Confusion, Subvert Conference
The Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Kutigi, yesterday flared up at the attitude of some delegates alleging that some of them were ‘planted’ in to disrupt the activities...
NIGERIA: Jonathan Meets Fayose, Omisore on Ekiti, Osun Governorship Polls
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday held a closed door meeting with the governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti and Osun States, Ayodele Fayose and Iyiola Omisore in...
Court Orders INEC to Recognise Rivers PDP Exco Loyal to Wike
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the executive committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State led by...
Eagles Land in Brazil, Happy with NFF’s Bonus Plan
Super Eagles players who were scheduled to arrive Sao Paolo at 9pm local time last night (3am Wednesday in Nigeria), Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, yesterday insisted that the players...
Mark Leads Presidential Delegation to World Cup
Senate President, David Mark, yesterday led a high powered federal government delegation to the kick-off of 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament in Brazil. Mark will represent President Goodluck Jonathan at...
Iran Dismisses Nigeria’s Threat
Assistant coach of Iran’s national team, Oceano Cruz, has predicted defeat for African champions, Nigeria when both nations square up in the second Group F game at the 2014 FIFA...
Nishimura to Officiate Brazil Vs Croatia Opening Match
Japan’s Yuichi Nishimura has been assigned as the referee for the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup between Brazil and Croatia tomorrow. He will be assisted by compatriots...
Modric Relishing Brazil Opener
Croatia ace, Luka Modric, is relishing facing hosts Brazil in the opening game of the World Cup tomorrow The Real Madrid man said: "I feel good, I'm healthy and most...
Diego Costa Excited with Reception in Rio
Brazil-born striker Diego Costa claims he has been granted a positive reception from his countrymen despite opting to represent Spain at the World Cup. Although he made two friendly appearances...