The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, celebrated the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, on the latter’s 61st birthday. In an Instagram post, the former Vice President described Obi as his “good friend,” wishing him many years in good health. Sharing a picture of the former Anambra governor,…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has issued a disclaimer debunking a purported meeting between its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. Several news platforms (not The PUNCH) had reported that the revered cleric met with Tinubu on Sunday at the Redemption Camp in Ogun…
Hertha Berlin defender Jordan Torunarigha is set for a return to KAA Gent as the former Belgian champions are close to completing a permanent move for the German youth international.After spending almost sixteen years at Hertha BSC, the club he joined as a six-year-old, Torunarigha left for the first time in January on a loan…
French Ligue 1 side Nantes are preparing for the Spanish Super Cup game against PSG while also searching for options to boost their striking department following the departure of two senior players at the end of last season.Malian international Kalifa Coulibaly left following the expiration of his deal at the club same as young French…
Italian Serie A side Salernitana have stepped up their plans to beef up their squad for the new season by holding talks with players who can improve their squad after finishing 17th last season.They achieved their main aim for the season which was to remain in the Serie A following promotion to the top division…
English Premeir League side Leicester City have started the process of getting a replacement for Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after his injury setback.Ndidi has not played for City since March, when a 50-50 challenge against Rennes left him needing surgery on his knee. The injury and recovery time from the operation ruled him out…
The eleventh edition of the African Armwrestling Federation Championship, will begin in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday 19th July, 2022 with 12 African countries participating. The countries include host and former African Champions, Nigeria. Others are Cameroon, Ghana, Madagascar, Togo, Niger, Egypt, Guinea Conakry, and Senegal.Others are; Somalia and Benin Republic. The Madagascar arrive Sunday morning…
Determined to achieve a sub 2 hours:10 minutes in the inaugural edition of the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) slated for December 17, 2022, Unicentral Resources Generation Limited, the FCTA-approved organizer of the race is at an advanced discussion with 11 male gold labelled runners, nine gold labelled female runners and three pacers to make the…
• Says corporate organisations interested in sponsoring state’s clubs The government of Bayelsa State has challenged its football team, Bayelsa United, to double their efforts to qualify for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the charge at the weekend when he hosted the players and technical crew of the…
