Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, has faulted the Federal Government’s proposed establishment of Ruga settlements for herdsmen in some states of the federation. He said establishing the settlement without ensuring a comprehensive inter-communal peace will lead to disaster. Buhari government had disclosed that it was working towards establishing Ruga settlements …

Waidi Akanni, an ex-international, on Thursday, urged the Super Eagles midfielders to create more scoring chances at the ongoing 2019 Egypt Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to enable the strikers to score more goals. Akanni, who gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

Manchester target, Wilfried Zaha is keen on a move to Arsenal, according to the BBC. The report, however, suggested that the Gunners cannot afford the Ivorian star. BBC Sport correspondent, David Ornstein reports that Crystal Palace wants around £80 million ($101.4m) for the 26-year-old. According to him, Arsenal simply cannot …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has finally confirmed that he will return to Barcelona sooner or later. The 48-year-old however explained that his return to Barcelona would be to live, not to become the club’s president. Guardiola has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp and more recently with …

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the application seeking the withdrawal of Hope Democratic Party, HDP, from the petition challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election. Justice Mohammed Garba, while delivering the ruling, held that HDP and Chief Ambrose Owuru, its presidential candidate in the Feb. 23 general election, remained consenting …

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) has expressed displeasure over the continuous appointment of medical practitioners as minister of health. This is also as the group kicked against the appointment of same medical practitioners as Chief Medical Directors of hospitals. It was reported that this formed part of …

Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to remark credited to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II that Nigeria was on the threshold of bankruptcy, following unfavourable economic policies by the Federal Government. Frank said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, …

Hollywood has expressed sadness over the loss an actor, Bryan Marshall, best known for his role in James Bond. The 81-year-old British actor played Commander Talbot in the 007 movie, The Spy Who Loved Me, and also starred in Australian daytime soap opera, “Neighbours”. Marshall’s agent, Esta Charkham broke the …

Versatile Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, has spoken about being used as a left fullback instead of his original right-back position. Aina also admitted that moving to Torino last season has helped improve his game. He said it is no problem with him playing on the right and left side …

Chelsea have made the transfer of Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid permanent for a fee around €50million, Marca reports. It is believed that the transfer has also been given the thumbs up from incoming Chelsea manager Frank Lampard. The Croatian midfielder spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge, so …