FIFA president presides over renaming of Paris stadium
FIFA president presides over renaming of Paris stadium FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a surprise stopover in Paris on Saturday to rename a stadium in a working class neighbourhood of the city. Thank Boutroux Stadium is now called Stade Pele,…
Kenyan teenager becomes third-fastest man ever in 800m
Teenager, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, ran the fastest 800 metres since 2012 at the Kenyan Athletics Olympics Trials in Nairobi on Saturday, to qualify for the Paris games. Despite almost failing to qualify for the finals after he tripped and fell during…
Pope Francis urges action to end bloodshed
Pope Francis called on national and international authorities to take action to stop the bloodshed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following a week in which dozens were killed in the North Kivu province. At the end of his…
Tema Port saga: Sarkodie’s wife refused to study documents – NDC’s Beatrice Annan
A leading communicator of the opposition National Democratic Congress NDC, Beatrice Annan has taken a swipe at the wife of celebrated rapper, Sarkodie, Tracey Owusu Addo over her post on government alleged 15%. stake in the Tema Port. Her comment…
Stop Receiving Donation From Unexplained Sources – Osinbajo Tells Churches
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the church to question the wealth sources of politicians making donations to support evangelism. Osinbajo spoke on Saturday at the inaugural lecture in honour of the late senior pastor of Fountain Life Church…
Senator Mustapha Calls for Collective Efforts Contribute Foster National Devt
The Senator representing Kwara Central, Mallam Saliu Mustapha has called for collective prayers and efforts contribute to fostering national development. Senator Saliu Mustapha made this call in Sallah message issued by his Media Aide, Nasif Solagberu on Sunday. The Senator…
See Minimum Wage NLC Urges Tinubu to Accept
See Minimum Wage NLC Urges Tinubu to Accept The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to meet its demands for a new minimum wage, citing the current economic realities in the country. Naija News reports…
Nigerian Lady Shares Amusing Encounter with Shop Attendant in the UK
The Nigerian lady who recounted how some Brits have been marching around, chanting that immigrants have been taking their jobs, shared her experience at a shop. According to her, there was a drink promotion at the shop and one could…
FIFA ranking: Super Falcons remain best team in Africa, 36th in world
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have maintained their 36th position globally in the latest FIFA women’s ranking. The team, under the guidance of coach Randy Waldrum, also continues to hold the top spot in Africa. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana remain the second-highest…
West Ham contact Arsenal to discuss a £20million move for ‘powerful’ player
West Ham is one of a number of clubs interested in signing the winger this summer. Crystal Palace, Fulham and Nottingham Forest have also been linked with the 24-year-old. However West Ham being in London could give them the edge…