• PHOTOSPEAK: David Beckham bids farewell to football in tears
• Calling Achebe the father of African literature is literary ignorance or momentary exuberance – Soyinka
• Hull City sacks Olofijana
• Tito Vilanova off to New York next week for cancer treatment
• NAMA cancels its planned closure of airspace
• Rooney’s future is not my business – Ferguson
• Herdsmen’s invasion: Benue communities seek marine surveillance
• Boko Haram owns anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns – Military
• “This was the worst season of my career” – Mourinho declares after Copa del Rey loss
• Emergency rule: National Assembly saved governors from sack

All posts by Ifreke Inyang

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  “I slept for 10 hours for the first time in my life” – Alex Ferguson skips work this week

  Outgoing Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has revealed that he skipped work on Tuesday, for the first time in his life this week. The 71-year-old has built a reputation over the years, thanks to his incredible...

  • Posted May 17, 2013
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  REVEALED: Boko Haram was planning to declare their own country

  National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur on Wednesday revealed that the terrorists behind the unending crises in the Northern parts of the country had concluded plans to secede and declare their...

  • Posted May 16, 2013
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  President Jonathan promises to give Mali N320million for their elections

  Nigeria on Wednesday pledged a donation of two million U.S. dollars (about N320m) in support of agricultural development and conduct of free and fair elections in Mali. Vice-President Namadi Sambo made the pledge in Brussels at the...

  • Posted May 16, 2013
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  “I decided to retire when Messi was running past me” – Beckham

  David Beckham first hit the spotlight, as a trendy footballer with Manchester United. The former England captain, who announced his decision to retire this summer, played on the right of midfield, ahead of Gary Neville. Neville, who...

  • Posted May 16, 2013
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  End it like Beckham! 10 footballers who should retire this summer

  On Thursday, David Beckham confirmed he will retire at the end of the season. The former England skipper, has had a fulfilling 20-year career in football, winning major honours with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and...

  • Posted May 16, 2013
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  David Beckham announces retirement from football

  Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, David Beckham, has revealed that he will be retiring from football when this season ends. The former England skipper, who won 115 caps and wore the armband for six years, said in a statement released...

  • Posted May 16, 2013
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  “Everybody knows it was my dream to stay” – Lampard signs new Chelsea deal

  Frank Lampard has finally put pen to paper, on a one-year contract extension, to stay at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea confirmed the news on their official website, putting to rest the speculations linking the midfielder with moves to...

  • Posted May 16, 2013
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  I told Manchester United I’d retire in March – Ferguson

  Retiring Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has revealed that he told the club about his decision to step down in March, as his team began to build a sizeable lead in the Premier League. The 71-year-old...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Chelsea defeat Benfica to lift Europa League

  Branislav Ivanovic scored a late, late winner, as Chelsea won their second European cup in two years. The Portuguese side dominated the opening half of the game, passing the ball around with confidence and having majority of...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Governor Orji dissolves state executive council

  Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji has dissolved the state executive council.The sack which is with immediate effect, affects all political appointees including Commissioners and Special Advisers. Our source says the dissolution caught many members of the cabinet...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  QPR striker Loic Remy arrested on suspicion of rape

  Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The former Marseille player, was picked up with two other men, 23 and 22, in connection with the incident at a Fulham address on...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Swaziland aviation authorities warn witches against flying too high

  Swaziland has launched a crackdown on high-flying witches after banning them from hovering above 150metres. It has been a long time since witches were burnt at the stake in Europe but the accusation remains a serious one...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Keshi releases list of 25 players for May 31 friendly against Mexico

  Coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Keshi, has unveiled his 25-man squad for the international match against Mexico on May 31, at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game is part of the Eagles preparation for...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Arsenal may face Chelsea in Wembley play-off to decide third place in EPL

  The Premier League has confirmed that Chelsea’s double over Arsenal this season, will not be considered as a tie-breaker, if both teams cannot be seperated by points and goal difference. Arsenal whitewashed Wigan Athletic 4-1 on Tuesday,...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  BlackBerry Messenger to be available on iPhone and Android

  Research In Motion unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets on Tuesday, and said it will offer its once-popular BlackBerry Messenger service on iPhones and devices running Google’s Android software. CEO Thorsten Heins said...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Jibrin Ibrahim: Jonathan’s State of Emergency: A preliminary assessment

  Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, on the 14th May 2013 declared a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. He explained that he was responding to the incessant terrorist attacks and other security challenges that have recently...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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  Eagles striker Ikechukwu Uche donates drugs to police clinic

  The footballer asked that the drugs should be administered to patients free of charge. Super Eagles striker, Ike Uche, on Tuesday donated drugs and children clothing to the Police Mobile Force Squadron 55 (PMF 55) maternity/clinic at...

  • Posted May 15, 2013
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