President Macky Sall’s decision earlier this month to postpone the February 25 poll plunged Senegal into its worst crisis in decades, sparking widespread outcry and prompting deadly protests. Parliament later approved the delay until December 15, but only after security forces stormed the building and removed some opposition lawmakers who opposed the bill. The vote…
Police authorities in the North-West state said sophisticated weapons including a General Purpose Machine gun and three AK-47 rifles and large caches of ammunition were recovered from the suspects. While parading the suspects at the Command Headquarters on Thursday, the Sokoto State Police Commissioner Hayatu Kaigama said the neutralised bandit was killed during a gun…
Chelsea and City drew a memorable game 4-4 at Stamford Bridge in November, with former City player Cole Palmer scoring a penalty in stoppage time for the hosts to snatch a point. Chelsea have endured mixed fortunes since, losing half of their 12 league fixtures, though they could climb to a season-high seventh place with…
The governor announced this on Friday during the commissioning of the 12.5km Challenge – Odo Ona – Elewe-Elebu –Apata dualized road project. In October, the Oyo State Government approved the payment of extra N25,000 to workers and N15,000 for pensioners as wage award in the state for the next six months. Although the six months…
Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow are preparing to bid farewell to 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the Super Eagles, Victor Moses.The retired Nigeria international has entered the final four months of his contract with the Muscovites and negotiations on a new deal have not gotten off the ground, meaning he could be…
In the aftermath of Nigeria’s loss in the African Cup of Nations final, veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo has reaffirmed his commitment to the national team, dispelling any rumors of retirement. Despite the bitter disappointment of missing out on the AFCON title, Omeruo remains steadfast in his dedication to representing his country.The CB, who played a…
Following the sacking of the former manager Rui Victoria, the Egyptian Football Association has announced a new head coach for the Pharaoh, BSNSports.com.ng reports.Victoria was sacked after the Pharaoh crashed out of the African Cup of Nations without winning a single match.The Egypt FA last week announced former player Hossam Hassan as the new manager…
Former Nigerian CB, Taribo West has blamed Jose Peseiro and his coaching team for the defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations final.In the group stage, Nigeria defeated Cote d’Ivoire, but failed to repeat the feat when they met in Sunday’s final.Despite initially taking the lead through William Troost-Ekong, Nigeria succumbed to…
Kwara United has announced the signings of 10 new players in the NPFL mid-season transfer window, BSNSports.com.ng reports.According to a statement from the club media team, the new players includeIbrahim Dehinde Ibrahim, Gbadamosi Jimoh Olamilekan, Odobu Obi Benard, Sanni Nurudeen Omolaja, Daniel Isaac Enemona and Oladipo Kolawale Ridwan, a goalkeeper.Others include Adeniji Kabiru Adewole, Alalade…