Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has published the matchups for the President Federation Cup Round-of-16 following the conclusion of the Round-of-32. The latest round was released via the official website of the football authority, and is scheduled to be played on neutral stadias across the country, with no club boasting “home advantage”. MEN’S ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES Wikki Tourists (Bauchi) Vs EFCC FC (FCT) Kebbi United (Kebbi) Vs Akwa United (Akwa Ibom) El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) Vs Shooting Stars (Oyo) Ikorodu City (Lagos) Vs Inter Lagos (Lagos) Kwara United (Kwara) Vs Abia Warriors (Abia) Sokoto United (Sokoto) Vs Enyimba (Abia) Sunshine Stars…

Plans have been set for welcoming the new leader of Kano, Alhaji Muhamamdu Sanusi, at a gathering in Government House, Kano. Sanusi was put back in place by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday, after dismissing the five leaders of the state. Join our WhatsApp community via https://t.ly/16Hkn for instant and latest news updates. Photo Credit – Daily Trust

Barcelona is preparing for a managerial change this summer after reaching a verbal agreement with Hansi Flick. This follows a meeting between Deco and the German coach in London. Xavi’s future at Barcelona has been uncertain for months. After initially planning to step down, he reversed his decision following a meeting with Laporta. However, his recent comments about financial constraints and competing with Real Madrid reportedly angered Laporta, who is now determined to replace him. He is now expected to leave after their last League match of the season against Sevilla on Sunday. Flick has an outstanding coaching history, guiding…

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State has approved the recruitment of 338 individuals into the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority. He made the approval on Thursday and it was revealed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. The OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (retd), stated during the screening exercise held at the OYRTMA operational headquarters in Sanyo, Ibadan, that 2,450 applications were received from qualified candidates. He emphasized that the screening exercise reflected Governor Makinde’s responsive governance, who approved the addition of 338 officers to OYRTMA. The chairman noted that this was part of a…

The reinstated Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, arrived at the Kano Government House to officially receive his appointment letter and resume his position as the sole first-class Emir of the state. The Emir arrived in Kano late Thursday, and a modest homecoming reception was organized for him due to security considerations, according to a Daily Trust, a Northern Nigeria based newspaper. He is expected to be at the Africa House in Kano Government House for a mini-durbar ceremony by 10am, from where he would proceed to the Nassarawa Emir’s palace. The Emir will then lead the Muslim Jumat prayers…

U.S. President Joe Biden has designated Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, making it the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to get this status. Mr. Biden announced the decision during Kenyan President William Ruto’s three-day visit to Washington, the first by an African leader in over 15 years. This comes as Russia and China have increased their influence in Africa, and several Sahel and West African governments have been overthrown by military coups, ending cooperation with Western nations. The major non-NATO ally status will enable Nairobi to enhance security cooperation with Washington and access more advanced U.S. weapons. “This is…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has claimed that it knows nothing about Dangote’s importation of fuel from the United States of America (USA). Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates as part of activities to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office. He said the nation is blessed with enough crude to supply all the refineries in the country, not excluding the modular ones. “I’m not aware that Dangote Refinery has started importing crude oil from the US. That’s the reason why we’re talking…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has issued an order stopping the Kano State Government from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as the ruler of the ancient city of Kano. The directive stops the State Government from enforcing the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law. The order was granted in favor of an application by Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of the Kano Emirate by Justice Mohammed Liman. The judge ruled, “That parties are hereby ordered to maintain status quo ante the passage and assent of the bill into law pending the hearing of the…

The wingtips of two Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger planes collided at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Thursday morning, according to local media reports. JAL reported that the incident occurred at around 7:30 a.m. local time. Both aircraft sustained damage, but no injuries were reported, according to public broadcaster NHK. JAL Flight 503, headed for Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport, was reversing out of its parking spot when it collided with a plane moving forward into an adjacent parking spot. Flight 503, which had 328 people on board, was cancelled as a result of the incident. The other aircraft, which had no passengers…

Real Madrid has been named the world’s most valuable football team by Forbes. The UCL record winner is valued at $6.6 billion. Real Madrid, who won the LaLiga title and will now face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on June 1 at Wembley, are ahead of Premier League giants Manchester United. Real Madrid’s long-time rivals, Barcelona, who have been in the news for significant debts and financial instability, are the third most valuable football club at $5.6 billion, according to Forbes. Ten Most Value Football Teams 1. $6.6 billion – Real Madrid 2. $6.55 billion – Manchester United…