Different tales for different stars
•Iwobi survives EPL relegation with Everton •Iheanacho, Ndidi go down with Leicester •Osimhen hits 30th goal in 100th Napoli game •Ajibade wins Copa de la Reina in Spain It was another eventful weekend for Nigerian footballers across Europe as some capped off their season with goals, titles and promotions while others were relegated. ABIODUN ADEWALE […]
Buhari years revive ghost of military dictatorship, disobedience to court orders
ONOZURE DANIA X-rays the performance of the outgoing regime of the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in the justice sector and scores the regime low There were a lot of expectations on the part of Nigerians when the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), assumed office on May 29, 2015. He came on board at a […]
Lawmakers lament as Plateau Assembly closure enters eighth week
Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have expressed worry over the continued closure of the state legislature by the police. The lawmakers, who spoke with The PUNCH in Jos in separate interviews, said the development was begining to take a toll on the state and its people. The PUNCH reports that for more […]
Makinde declares assets, says I’m 12 per cent poorer
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, announced that he had become poorer by 12 percent since the last four years. Makinde, who spoke with newsmen, further announced that he had submitted his assets declaration form at the Code of Conduct Bureau office in Ibadan, on Friday. The PUNCH had reported that Makinde was […]
EPL: Iwobi survives, Ndidi, Iheanacho relegated
It was a dramatic final day of the 2022/23 English Premier League season for Nigerian stars as Alex Iwobi survived relegation with Everton at the expense of compatriots Kelechi Ihenacho and Wilfred Ndidi, who went down with 2016 champions Leicester City. Everton finished two points above Leicester with 36 points from 38 games. Iwobi played […]
EPL: Top Premier League goal scorers of the season
This season of the Premier League campaign finally ended on Sunday, below are the top scorers in the English-top flight league. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland clinched the Golden Boot for the top scorer of the Premier League with 36 goals to his name. Haaland is ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, who finished the season […]
Don’t pity me, Tinubu tells Nigerians
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday night, asked Nigerians not to pity him over the enormous task of nation building before him. While alluding to challenges bedevelling the country, Tinubu said he was well aware of the task he set out for and do not expect pity from Nigerians. Tinubu, a former Lagos State governor, […]
Buhari confers national honour on transport minister
Hours before the end of his tenure, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, approved the conferment of a Special Award on the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo. Sambo was conferred with “Commander of the Order of the Niger” for his contributions to the country’s transportation sector, a statement signed by the minister […]
EPL: Lampard reveals plans after Chelsea’s last game
Chelsea’s interim manager, Frank Lampard, has said he will take a break after his short-term deal with the club expires. The former Chelsea player, who was sacked in his first coaching stint at Stamford Bridge, was recalled on a temporary basis after Graham Potter was fired from the role. However, the Blues struggled under the […]
Erdogan calls for unity after presidential poll victory
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called for “unity and solidarity” after narrowly winning a historic election runoff that extended his two-decade rule until 2028. “We should come together in unity and solidarity,” Erdogan told a sea of supporters outside his presidential palace in Ankara. “We call for this with all our heart.” Erdogan’s […]