Chelsea's Edouard Mendy is now the first African goalkeeper to win Champions League

Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy became the first African goalkeeper to win a Champions League title in its current form after Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1 - 0 on Satuday night.

 

Delta Police Command warns against hoisting and carrying of Biafra flag in any part of the state

 The Delta State Police Command has warned against hoisting and carrying of Biafra flag in any part of the state.

 

President Buhari's administration is the healthiest since 1999. We respect citizens’ rights - Garba Shehu

 Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says no administration since 1999 has performed better than that of President Buhari in terms of respecting the rights of citizens.

 

Neymar hits back at Nike as he denies sexual assault allegations he tried to force the company's employee to perform oral sex on him

 Neymar has hit out at Nike for claiming he was dropped for 'refusing to cooperate' in an internal sexual assault investigation involving himself and an employee. 

French president Emmanuel Macron seeks forgiveness for France's role in Rwanda genocide, but refuses to apologize

 French President, Emmanuel Macron has publicly acknowledged France's role in the 1994 genocide of Rwandans but stopped short of apologizing.

Minister of Youths and Sports dismisses reports that NYSC scheme will be scrapped

 The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has dismissed reports claiming the NYSC scheme is set to be scrapped.

 

UEFA opens Super League proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus; could hand the clubs two-year Champions League ban

 UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over their attempts to launch a breakaway Super League.

 

Bandits should drop their arms and embrace Anchor Borrowers’ Programme - Emefiele says as he reveals FG is expecting 12 fighter jets

 Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has asked bandits in the country to drop their arms and embrace its Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP), aimed at boosting food production in the country.

 

Iraq says $150 billion of its oil money has been stolen from the country since the US invasion in 2003

 Iraqi President Barham Salih has said that an estimated $150 billion of stolen oil money has been smuggled out of Iraq in corrupt deals since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Harry Kane wins the Premier League Golden Boot matching Alan Shearer's record

 Harry Kane has won the Premier League Golden Boot for the third time in his career, after the Tottenham striker scored 23 goals for the season.

Manchester City icon, Sergio Agüero agrees to join Barcelona on two-year contract

 Manchester City icon, Sergio Aguero has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona on a two-year contract.

 

Asisat Oshoala tipped to leave Barcelona in the summer transfer window with Manchester United interested in buying her

 

Nigeria international, Asisat Oshoala is being tipped to depart Barcelona in this summer transfer window.

Nigerian Army confirms death of its Chief of Army Staff and 10 other officers in military plane crash

 The Nigerian army has confirmed the death of Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru.

 

Germany World Cup winner, Sami Khedira announces retirement from football at 34

 World Cup-winning Germany midfielder, Sami Khedira has announced his retirement from football at the end of the 2020-21 season. 

 

''We'll continue to honour her''- President Buhari mourns composer of National pledge, Professor Adebola Adedoyin

 President Buhari has paid a heartfelt tribute to Professor Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, a renowned professor of Education and composer of the National Pledge.

 

Aston Villa teenage sensation Chukwuemeka makes Premier League debut in Tottenham Hotspur win

 Anglo-Nigerian teenage sensation, Carney Chwukuemeka made his Premier League debut in Aston Villa's 2-1 comeback victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Karim Benzema handed shock recall by France for Euro 2020 having been exiled from international duty since 2015

 France coach, Didier Deschamps has recalled Karim Benzema in his Euro 2020 squad despite the striker facing trial for alleged sex-tape blackmail. 

 

Harry Kane reportedly tells Tottenham he wants to leave club this summer with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea to battle to sign him

 Tottenham striker, Harry Kane has reportedly told the club that he wants to leave this summer.

 

"My lower body was detached from the upper body" - Nigerian woman marks 15 years since she survived ghastly motor accident

 A Nigerian woman, Mmanti Umoh, has marked 15 years since she survived a ghastly motor accident in Kano state. 

 

Iheanacho and Ndidi win their first FA Cup with Leicester City after 1 - 0 victory against Chelsea

 Nigerian footballers, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have claimed their first silverware with Leicester City after the Foxes defeated Chelsea 1 - 0 to win their first ever FA Cup.

 

Belgian midfielder, Youri Tielemans’ thunderbolt strike in the 63rd minutes sealed the win for Leicester City at Wembley on Saturday night, May 15.

 

 

Former Leicester full-back, Ben Chilwell saw a last-gasp effort for Chelsea ruled out for offside after a video assistant referee review. 

 

After the match, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, presented the trophy to Leicester captain Kasper Schmeichel following their win.

 

 

Iheanacho and Ndidi are the latest Nigerian footballers to win the FA CUP after John Mikel Obi, Kanu Nwankwo, Victor Moses, John Utaka, Daniel Amokachi, and Celestine Babayaro.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates are reportedly angry with the preferential treatment he gets after he skipped training to collect new £1.4M Ferrari

 Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates at Juventus are reportedly angry with him and he has been 'isolated' in the Juventus dressing-room with team-mates believing the Portuguese star has too much freedom. 

Marcelo is axed from the Real Madrid squad 'after a bust-up with boss Zinedine Zidane

 Marcelo has reportedly been axed from Real Madrid's squad following an argument with boss Zinedine Zidane over his tactics and team selections. 

 

'His mental and physical condition cannot be ignored': More than 120 retired military generals write open letter questioning Joe Biden's mental health

 A group of more than 120 retired military officers have written President Joe Biden a letter to tell him his election was illegitimate while raising questions about his mental acuity. 

 

Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea moved to Portugal from Turkey

 The Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City will now be played in Portugal after the UK government and UEFA could not reach an agreement over quarantine exemptions for more than 2,000 VIPs, staff, and media for the match to be played at Wembley. 

 

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon 43 confirms he'll leave Juventus at the end of the season

 Italian goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed he will leave Juventus for the second time in his career, saying he has reached "the end of a cycle".

Queen Elizabeth announces plan to ban LGBTQ conversion therapy in her first major event since Philip's death

 UK monarch, Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, May 11, carried out her first major engagement since the funeral of her husband Prince Philip, confirming the UK government's plans to ban LGBTQ conversion therapy in a formal ceremony at the Houses of Parliament.

El-Rufai is a sycophant, ethnic champion and religious bigot who hates anyone who does not share the same faith with him - Ortom fires back

 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has fired back at Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state after the latter described him as a failure and someone he doesn't take seriously. 

 

People who are in power are the ones who have ordered a coup against the Nigerian people - Pat Utomi counters Presidency

 Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi has countered the presidency's claim of “disgruntled religious and past political leaders” working with “external forces” to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

Supreme Court affirms INEC’s power to deregister political parties

 The Supreme Court has affirmed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) power to deregister political parties.

 

"Please be aware" OAP, Mannie Essien, warns that someone was kidnapped on Admiralty Way and another on Falomo Road in Lagos

 Cool FM OAP,  Mannie Essien, has warned Lagosians as he claims two women were kidnapped in Lagos and were only released after ransom was paid.

 

Stop the rhetorics, deal with Nigeria’s problems - Northern Elders Forum tells Buhari

 The Presidency has been accused by the Northern Elders Forum of scaring Nigerians with the rhetoric of subversion with its continous claim of an alleged attempt to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari. 

 

Arsenal striker Aubameyang calls malaria the worst sickness he's ever had as he opens up on his health battle

 Arsenal and Gabon striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has opened up on his battle with malaria, admitting the disease  gave him the worst feeling he has ever felt in his life.

Donald Trump blasts Facebook for extending ban, calls it a crime against free speech

 Former US President Donald Trump has blasted Facebook’s decision to extend his ban as they plan to review his case for another six months to determine a defined penalty.

 

Governor Akeredolu imposes curfew in Ikare Akoko

 Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ikare Akoko in Akoko North East local government area of Ondo state, over violence that rocked the community since Monday May 3 over the Olokoja chieftaincy title.

 

Bill and Melinda Gates announce the end of their marriage after 27 years

 Bill and Melinda Gates have announced that they are ending their marriage after 27 years.

 

Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo reveals how Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed him when he attempted to exchange jerseys with him

 Super Eagles of Nigeria and Crotone of Italy striker, Simy Nwankwo has revealed his post-match encounter with super star footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

UFC 261 salaries revealed: Kamaru Usman bags $1.5million payday for knocking out Jorge Masvidal

 Nigerian UFC champion, Kamaru Usman was paid a whopping $1.5million (£1.1m) for his recent victorious fight which saw him retain UFC welterweight title at UFC 261. 

 

State of emergency can’t stop insecurity - Governor Masari

 The governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, says the declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity will not solve the problem in the country.