Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Iniesta retires aged 40
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup with an all-conquering Spain team, announced his retirement from football on Tuesday at the age of 40. “Being on the pitch is over,” a visibly…
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces his retirement
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time grand slam champion, on Thursday said he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old Spanish player said he would effectively end his career after the Davis Cup finals in November….
Speed Darlington released from police custody
Popular activist Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the release of singer and social media sensation Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, from the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria police. In a statement late Tuesday, Adeyanju tweeting as #adeyanjudeji, confirmed the release…
Partey Withdraws from Ghana’s Sudan Game
The Black Stars of Ghana have been handed a huge blow after captain Thomas Partey and three others withdrew from the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan. Joseph Paintsil, Osman Ibrahim, and Kingsley Schindler, who were…
Greece and Sheffield United Star George Baldock is Dead
Panathinaikos and Greece international George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said. Greece’s Super League…
Lagos govt vows to go tough on owners of buildings
Lagos State Government has vowed to go tough on owners of buildings in the state without approval, disclosing that less than 25 percent of buildings in the state have building approval. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development,…
Jurgen Klopp lands new job as he returns to football
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has a new role as head of football operations at Red Bull, which owns the RB Leipzig, Salzburg and New York clubs, the company said Wednesday. Klopp left Liverpool at the end of last season…
Hardship: Spend your money wisely, cleric tells Nigerians
The Executive Director of the Kukah Centre, Rev. Fr. Attah Barkindo, has asked Nigerians to spend their money wisely in the face of the current economic hardship. He said despite the complaints of economic hardship in the country, people…
NNPC Unveils New Petrol Price List Across All States, FCT (FULL LIST)
NNPC Unveils New Petrol Price List Across All States, FCT (FULL LIST) On October 9, NNPCL informed marketers that the new ex-depot prices for petrol are as follows: NNPC has unveiled a new petrol price list across all states and…
Independent marketers adjust PMS to Dangote Refinery’s price, sells petrol for N1,200
Independent marketers adjust PMS to Dangote Refinery’s price, sells petrol for N1,200 Independent oil marketers on Wednesday adjusted the pump price of petrol in the Federal Capital Territory, reflecting the purchase price from Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company. Checks revealed…