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Rio backs off plan to rename Maracana stadium for Pele
The Rio de Janeiro state legislature backed down Tuesday from plans to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium for football legend Pele, after the proposal triggered controversy. The post Rio backs
Man United, Arsenal set for Europa League quarters
Manchester United head to Spanish surprise package Granada while Arsenal take on Slavia Prague, but Ajax against Roma may be the tie of the round. The post Man United, Arsenal
Man City blame coronavirus for £126 million loss
Premier League leaders Manchester City blamed a £126 million ($175 million) net loss last season on a series of factors caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The post Man City blame
Anambra governorship race amid APGA’s divided house
As things stand, there are two factions of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the Edozie Njoku faction and that of Victor Oye. The post Anambra governorship race amid APGA’s
Dangote reiterates commitment to agric development
Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its commitment to partnering with various tiers of governments through investment to build a sustainable and inclusive economy The post Dangote reiterates commitment to agric
Stock market capitalisation plunges by N78 billion
Following losses by most blue-chip stocks, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) sustained a sliding profile at the opening of the week yesterday, leading to a fall in market capitalisation by
Okere wins Alukimba table tennis tournament
Uchechi Okere has emerged champion at the yearly Alukimba Table Tennis Tournament organised by Lagos-based sports club, El Marino Sports Club, clinching his sixth title. The post Okere wins Alukimba
Supreme Court judgments leave Ayade struggling to lead Cross River PDP
Two Supreme Court judgments recently delivered in favour of members of the National Assembly caucus of Cross River State and their factions may have changed the political equation in the
Excitement as ex-sports minister Suleiman becomes Dan Amar of Sokoto
It was thrill and glamour for the people of Sokoto State at the weekend, as former Sports Minister, Yusuf Suleiman, and 19 other prominent Nigerian citizens, were turbaned by the
Diri commends, rewards victorious female handball team
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has received the state’s Under-18 female handball team after emerging champions at a recent national tournament in Lagos. The post Diri commends, rewards victorious female
