President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed the immediate dismissal of Abdulrasheed Maina, a civil servant who went missing for years after being declared wanted for corruption, but was recently reinstated to a higher post.
NEWS UPDATE - President Buhari orders immediate disengagement of Maina from service
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed the immediate dismissal of Abdulrasheed Maina, a civil servant who went missing for years after being declared wanted for corruption, but was recently reinstated to a higher post.
SPORT UPDATE - Ghana thrash Nigeria 4-1 to win WAFU cup.
The Super Eagles team B on Sunday was thrashed by the Black stars of Ghana.
Ghana defeated Nigeria 4-1 to win the WAFU cup.
SPORT UPDATE - BREAKING: Wayne Rooney retires from international football
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney announced on Wednesday he is retiring from international football with immediate effect, despite England manager Gareth Southgate telling him he had earned a recall.
The 31-year-old — scorer of 53 goals in 119 appearances for his country — told Southgate of his decision during a phone conversation.
SPORT UPDATE - Afrobasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigress humiliate Guinea 106-33
Nigeria’s D’Tigress on Tuesday continued their impressive performance in the ongoing 2017 Mali Afrobasket Women’s Basketball Championship with 106-33 emphatic victory over the Guinean national team.
With the victory, Nigeria has won all its games and is looking forward to land in the final of the competition.
SPORT UPDATE - Usain Bolt Collapses In Final Relay Race
Usain Bolt was ramping into warp speed when suddenly, stunningly, the sprint turned into a somersault.
Fifteen steps into the final homestretch of his final race, something gave in Bolt's left hamstring. The World's Fastest Man skittered to a stop, hopping, skipping, jumping and finally dropping to the ground and tumbling forward before coming to a rest.
SPORT UPDATE - Neymar, Ronaldo & Messi included as UEFA release 40 man shortlist for team of the year
European football's governing body- UEFA, as released their 40 man shortlist for their team of the year. Expectedly, some players from EURO 2016 cup winners, Portugal, were included- while players from Champions league winners Real Madrid were also nominated.
SPORT UPDATE - Rafa Benitez sacked by Real Madrid
Rafa Benitez has been sacked as coach of Real Madrid, according to reports in the Spanish press. The Spaniard only took charge of the club at the start of the season, but his position has been called into question ever since the 4-0 home defeat to Barcelona in November. Sunday's 2-2 draw with Valencia has proved to be the final straw for club president Florentino Perez. Real Madrid Castilla head coach Zinedine Zidane will replace Benitez, according to the Spanish newspapers.
SPORT UPDATE - PACQUIAO Could Face Disciplinary Action For Hide Shoulder Injury
