Author: Olukayode Oke

A Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido has said River state governor, Nyesom Wike “the natural heir” to the Presidential seat after Atiku Abubakar, the party’s candidate in the 2023 general election. In an interview with VANGUARD, the former governor of Jigawa State said: “Wike is a huge treasure for the PDP and one of the best materials. If we win (in 2023), he is the natural heir to the throne because he has the quality, the aura, the charm, the charisma, and the age. I have been saying this: PDP is a family. “There was a primary…

As the 2022 Qatar World Cup draws near, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has announced the accreditation process is now open for media and non-rights holders. Deadline for submitting accreditation requests is August 15, 2022, FIFA said. “Access to the media accreditation form requires a unique control key. FIFA’s member associations have received a quota of written press and photographer accreditations for distribution to their national media organisations and representatives. Once a media representative has received a control key from your member association or media organisation, they will be able to apply for accreditation via the FIFA…

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has said his plan was to implement the 2014 National Conference report in his first two years in office if he had won the 2015 presidential election. On Tuesday, Jonathan made it known during a public presentation of a book on the 2014 National Conference titled: “The National Conversation”, written by Akpandem James and Sam Akpe, in Abuja. The former president noted that the 2014 confab made far-reaching recommendations on issues many Nigerians believed, had the potential of reducing, if not eliminating some of the socio-economic and security challenges currently being faced across the…

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company has appointed Olusola Peter Obabori as its Business and Corporate Services Executive Director. The company made the disclosure in an official statement signed by the company’s secretary, Bello A. Abdullahi, noting that the appointment effects from May 1, 2022. The statement read that “The Board of Directors of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (the Company) wishes to announce the appointment of Dr. Olusola Peter Obabori as the Executive Director Business and Corporate Services of the Company with effect from May 1, 2022. “He replaced Mr. Olumuyiwa Augustus Olumekun, who retired upon completion of his contract…

Leicester wants the service of Ndidi at all cost Manchester United bond Ndidi set to stay at King power stadium after a New contract is tabled in front of him. According to reports, The three Nigeria international players on the books of English Premier League side, Leicester City are facing contrasting future as they get set for the start of preseason training. Last season, Leicester City had the Nigerian trio of Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, with Lookman on loan from RB Leipzig with an option of signing him permanently at the end of his loan spell. For now,…

Henry Agrees Personal Terms With Turkish Super Lig Club Henry Onyekuru has moved a big step closer to a return to the Turkish Super Lig after he agreed personal terms with Besiktas. The transfer will now be completed when the Turkish giants agree a transfer fee with Greek champions Olympiacos, according to Fotomac. Onyekuru enjoyed some of his best career highlights with another Turkish club, Galatasaray, where he thrice featured on loan. Olympiacos bought Onyekuru last summer for 4.5 Million Euros from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco. He made 27 appearances and scored a goal for the Greek giants.

Sprinter Okagbare’s ban for doping violation Sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been given an additional one-year ban for doping violations on top of her existing 10-year suspension, a decision that rules Nigeria out of the sprint relay at the world championships. The Athletics Integrity Unit charged the 33-year-old with “evading sample collection, and tampering or attempted tampering with the doping control process”. In February, Okagbare was given her original ban for “multiple breaches of anti-doping rules”.She was suspended during last year’s Tokyo Olympics after failing a drug test. Six days after she had evaded sample collection on June 13, 2021, she…

Serena Williams shocked by Harmony Tan as Iga Swiatek goes into the record books Seven-time wimbledon champion Serena Williams suffers shock first-round defeat in a late night epic; top seek Iga Swiatek becomes the first women’s player in the 21st century to win 36 consecutive matches after she beats Croatia’s Jana Fett on center court. Serena Williams was unable to summon the old magic as her Wimbledon return ended in a first-round defeat to little-known Frenchwoman Harmony Tan on Centre Court. Stepping out on court to play singles for the first time since leaving the big stage prematurely and in…

England Forward set to Join the Blues Chelsea are confident they can sign Manchester City forward Sterling this summer, as long as a fee can be agreed with the Premier League champions for the player. Tuchel is a big admirer of Sterling, with the Blues boss believing the forward is better suited to Chelsea’s style of play than Romelu Lukaku, who is set to go out on loan back to former club Inter Milan. However, City are understood to value Sterling at up to £60m, even though the player only has one year left on his contract at the Etihad.

Chelsea in talks with Leeds over deal for Raphinha Chelsea’s capitalize on Arsenal sluggishness to be ahead of them in an advance talk to sign Raphina. Emirates stadium seems to be the destination of the Brazilian, but the Gunners are still considering the fee when Chelsea already table something huge for the player, as he’s considered as a versatile player. Stamford Bridge seems to be the likely destination for the Brazilian, with Champions League football guarantee, which serves as a huge advantage for Chelsea ahead of Arsenal. Arsenal are also keen on Brazil forward Raphinha; the Gunners’ opening bid did not…

Neymar told to leave Paris Paris Saint-Germain have informed Neymar he is not wanted at the club ahead of the forthcoming season. Paris Saint-Germain’s signing of Neymar from Barcelona in 2017 made a big statement. By activating the €222 million buyout clause in his Barca contract, PSG sent a message to their future rivals to make it clear that they were ready to disrupt Europe’s footballing landscape. Neymar not only became the most expensive player ever in 2017 but his jaw-dropping transfer more than doubled the previous world record. Although injuries restricted his game-time significantly, Neymar was unquestionably the main man…

The Nigerian Minister of State of State Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva met with the Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger to establish a multi-billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), alongside Algeria and Nigeria.  The announcement was made through an official press statement distributed by APO Group where the Minister of Petroleum for the Republic of Niger, H.E. Mahamane Sani Mahamadou was in a meeting with the Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria, H.E. Chief Timipre Sylva in Abuja to discuss the implementation process. Executive Chair of the…