By Ubong Usoro English Premier League giants Chelsea FC are set to face Brazilian champions Fluminense in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The highly anticipated clash pits Europe’s tactical discipline against South America’s attacking flair, as both sides aim for a …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has endorsed the newly launched Enugu Air, urging its operators to uphold professionalism, maintain strict discipline, and embrace strong private sector participation for sustainable growth. Speaking at the formal unveiling of the airline in Enugu, Keyamo confirmed that the project has received backing from several government …
By Ubong Usoro The football world has been shaken by heartbreaking losses. In mourning, several clubs have honoured their fallen players by retiring their shirt numbers, an emblem of respect and remembrance. Federico Pisani Club: Atalanta BC, Serie A (Italy) Position: Forward Number: #14 Federico Pisani was an Italian player who tragically died in a car …
By Ubong Usoro Enugu State is set to launch Enugu Air on Monday, July 7, marking a major step in Governor Peter Mbah’s plan to make Enugu a key aviation hub in Nigeria. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Obi Ozor, announced the launch in a statement on Thursday. He said the airline supports the …
By Ubong Usoro Peter Rufai, the iconic former goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 61. He passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigerian football history. Nicknamed Dodomayana, Rufai enjoyed a successful two-decade career playing professionally in Europe. He …
By: Ubong Usoro The Nigerian government recently issued a directive to all foreigners who have overstayed their visas until August 1, 2025, to either regularise their stay or leave the country. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the announcement, said the ministry has opened a window for compliance, adding that anyone who fails …
By Ubong Usoro Former Nigeria U-23 coach Samson Siasia has claimed that John Obi Mikel’s agent attempted to bribe him with €50,000 to include the Chelsea midfielder in Nigeria’s squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, uploaded to YouTube on Monday, Siasia said Mikel was absent during …
By Ubong Usoro The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation to Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, to run programmes in law, agriculture and others during its recently concluded accreditation and resource inspection exercise. The Board also approved the introduction of several new National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. These …
By Ubong Usoro Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has once again voiced his disapproval of the Club World Cup, calling it “the worst idea ever implemented in football.” Now serving as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, Klopp expressed his concern about the physical and mental toll the competition and football's congested calendar more broadly …
By Ubong Usoro Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has delivered on a long-forgotten promise by granting land to members of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) squad that clinched national and continental titles in 1998. The gesture, which honours a commitment made nearly three decades ago, was announced over the weekend, marking a moment …
