'There's never been a man/woman more qualified than Clinton to serve as US President'-Read Obama's full speech at DNC

It was a busy night at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, as the party's leading lights like Barack Obama, Joe Biden and others made their case for Hillary Clinton.

Obama blasted Trump as a man who did business with people and left his workers feeling used and also praised Hillary Clinton, saying she was even more qualified for the presidency than him, or even her husband- Bill Clinton. Read the full transcript of President Obama's speech after the cut...

Barcelona unveil Andre Gomes

Barcelona paraded Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes at the Camp Nou on Wednesday after his 55-million-euro capture from Valencia on a five-year deal.

Speech: Michelle Obama steals show at Democratic convention

When her husband first ran for president in 2008, Michelle Obama cautiously entered the political arena, fully supportive of his candidacy yet wary of the country’s partisan battles.

Pogba not worth world record fee, says Scholes

Former Manchester United player Paul Scholes on Sunday questioned whether the club should pay a world record fee for Juventus FC and France forward Paul Pogba.

Hillary Clinton Selects Tim Kaine, a Popular Senator From a Swing State, as Running Mate

Hillary Clinton on Friday tapped Tim Kaine, a popular Spanish-speaking senator from the swing state of Virginia, to be her running mate in the White House showdown against Donald Trump.

Mourinho backs Allardyce for England job

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho Thursday backed Sam Allardyce’s impending appointment as England manager saying he was a “good choice” for the job.

“I think it’s the right person for that job,” Mourinho told a news conference in Shanghai on the eve of the International Champions Cup match against Borussia Dortmund.

Iheanacho makes City’s tour

Kelechi Iheanacho has been included in Manchester City’s squad for their pre-season tour of China.

There were suggestions the 19-year-old Nigeria striker would not be able to travel due to visa issues.

Guterres leads race to become UN secretary general

Portugal’s former prime minister who was the UN’s refugee chief for 10 years, Antonio Guterres, took the lead in the first straw poll vote on Thursday to pick the next UN secretary-general, diplomats said.

Slovenia’s former president Danilo Turk came second in the secret vote by the UN Security Council to choose a successor to Ban Ki-moon.

Economy will pick up in 2017, says FG

The Federal Government on Thursday assessed the nation’s economy and returned a verdict that 2016 has so far been a difficult year for Nigeria.

It said things are expected to start picking up for the nation by next year.

I’ll reposition economy with technology, agriculture – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday promised that his administration will continue to welcome innovative ideas in the gas, technology and agricultural sectors as ways of repositioning the nation’s economy.

NFF names Le Guen Super Eagles Technical Adviser

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday named named Frenchman Paul Le Guen as Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser.

Le Guen will be assisted by Nigerian Salisu Yusuf, who takes the role of Chief Coach.

Ronaldo, Bale on UEFA best player shortlist

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale headlined a 10-man shortlist announced on Monday for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

World football legend, Pele set to visit Nigeria on August 11th

Brazil’s football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimentor, popularly known as “Pele’’ will be the country in August for a two-day programme on youth development and empowerment.

Chelsea signs France midfielder Kante from Leicester City for £30m

N'Golo Kante, one of the instrumental players in Leicester City's Premier League title win has been signed by Chelsea for £30m on a 5 year deal. The 25 year old France midfielder follows the arrival of Michy Batshuayi from Marseille.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the special footballer of his generation- Sir Alex Ferguson says

Legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, labeling the Real Madrid striker as the special footballer of his generation and also said he's been at the top for over 10years .

NFF to receive N212million annually from FIFA

World football governing body, FIFA, has agreed to dole out some much needed cash the way of the Nigeria Football Federation to help with sports development in the country.

Ubi Franklin clarifies controversy about Iyanya's exit from his record label

So after Iyanya announced that he was going to start his own record label, rumours were rife that he had a fight with Ubi Franklin and his wife Lillian Esoro. Early this morning, Iyanya denied any fight with either of them, adding that he loved the couple. Then Ubi Franklin took to his IG page to clarify the whole situation. He posted the photo above and wrote:

Theresa May becomes British PM as Cameron resigns

Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain’s new Prime Minister after David Cameron gave an emotional farewell address, hugging his wife, Samantha, and children, Elwen, Florence and Nancy, on the steps of 10, Downing Street.

Dino Melaye denies instigating impeachment proceedings against Pres. Buhari

Dino Melaye has released a statement denying media reports that he is instigating impeachment proceedings against President Buhari. Read the statement below.

Alleged forgery: Senate threatens to order arrest of AGF, Abubakar Malami

The senate has threatened to order the arrest of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, if his fails to honor their invitation to explain the trial of senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu, on allegations of forgery of the senate standing order.

Antoine Griezmann, C.Ronaldo & Renato Sanches win the awards at Euro 2016 (Full List)

Euro 2016 finished on Sunday with Portugal emerging as winners but Portugal's heroics diverted attention from the awards given at the end of the tournament. Here's a list of awards at the just concluded Euro 2016 Championship in France.

Sentors loyal to Bukola Saraki allegedly threaten to impeach President Buhari

Senators said to be loyal to Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu, have reportedly threatened to impeach President Buhari over their trial for alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Rules 2015. 

According to a report by The Nation, the Pro-Saraki senators at the senate's plenary yesterday made their position known after the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, David Umar, gave a feedback on the last meeting they were supposed to have with the Attorney General of the Federation and Chief Justice of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who failed to honor their invitation. The Pro-Saraki senators felt it was a slap on their faces.

Over N60m from missing bullion van recovered in a supermarket in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command, reportedly recovered N60 million out of the N100 million in a bullion van that went missing on Friday on its way from Aba in Abia State to Rivers State.
The command said the money, which belonged to Zenith and Stanbic Bank in the state was recovered on Monday after it was abandoned in a taxi in the premises of a popular supermarket in GRA, Port Harcourt.

Nigerian universities fail to make list of world’s top 1,000

The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) has just released its 2016 ranking of universities across the world.
Sadly, no university in Nigeria made the list of the world’s top 1,000.

Theresa May to become Britain’s next PM Wednesday

London, United Kingdom -Theresa May on Wednesday will become the prime minister who leads Britain into talks to quit the European Union, after her last rival in the bid to succeed David Cameron pulled out.

Osinbajo to lead Nigeria’s delegation to AU summit

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 27th Ordinary Session of the African Union from Saturday to July 18, in Kigali, Rwanda.

All Progressives Congress calls for Ayade’s impeachment

The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State on Monday called for the impeachment of Governor Ben Ayade for numerous constitutional breaches.

Third time is the charm! Football legend Pele set to tie the knot for the third time at age 75

Legendary footballer Pele is set to marry for the third time at the age of 75 to a 42-year-old businesswoman named, Marcia Cibele Aoki. The three-time world champion will be marrying his girlfriend of six years on Tuesday, July 12, in a small ceremony in Sao Paulo according to reports.

Five top moments in crazy Euro 2016 final

Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in the Euro 2016 final on Sunday night thanks to substitute Eder’s dramatic strike in extra-time at the Stade de France. Here are  five moments from an incident-filled match, according to AFP Sport:

BREAKING: Portugal win Euro 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off in tears but an extra-time goal by Eder saw Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in Sunday’s Euro 2016 final to win their first major tournament.

The victim of a heavy challenge by Dimitri Payet, Ronaldo went off in the first half, but returned to the touchline to see Lille striker Eder settle the game with a low 25-yard strike at Stade de France.

Ex-FIFA President, Blatter undergoes surgery for skin cancer

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with skin cancer and has been released from hospital, his spokesman and a report said Sunday.

NFF still owes me — Eguavoen

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Austin Eguavoen in this interview with ’TANA AIYEJINA talks on the issue of mafia in the national team, how he’s being owed by the NFF years after quitting as coach and more

FG to phase out mud houses

The Federal Government said it had begun developing a draft action for the phasing out of mud houses across the country.

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, disclosed this on Saturday during a visit to the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, Nnewi, Anambra state.

I'm a better coach because of Jose Mourinho's rivalry - Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has given his first press conference as Manchester City boss. While speaking to the press, the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona coach admitted that his rivalry with Jose Mourinho while the pair were at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively has made him a better manager. 

I have no problem with Alex Iwobi – Siasia

National  Under-23 team  coach Samson Siasia says he understands why Arsenal have blocked Alex Iwobi from playing for his country at the Rio Olympics.

The 20-year-old was named in the 35-man provisional squad last week having expressed his desire to play in Brazil.

Manchester United signs Bundesliga Player of the Season Henrikh Mkhitaryan for £26m (photos)

Armenia's all time goalscorer Henrikh Mkhitaryan has now officially joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

Euro: Ronaldo equals Michel Platini’s record

Cristiano Ronaldo equalled French legend Michel Platini’s record of nine goals in the European Championship finals with a bullet header to give Portugal the lead over Wales in their Euro 2016 semi-final.

Maradona seeks return as Argentina coach amid crisis

Argentine football was in crisis Wednesday after the national coach followed star striker Lionel Messi in quitting weeks before the Olympics, with legend Diego Maradona eyeing a return to a role with the squad.

Euro: Russian players punished for €250,000 champagne party

Two Russian national team players have been punished by their clubs after video of them at a champagne-fuelled party in Monaco following the squad’s dismal exit from Euro 2016 sparked outrage.

Lionel Messi and father sentenced to 21 months in jail over tax charges

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and his father have been sentenced to 21 months in jail on tax charges.

Justice Masipa's full statement explaining why she sentenced Oscar Pistorius to 6 years imprisonment

This morning, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Thokozile Masipa, the judge who pronounced the judgement this morning was the same judge who presided over his original trial and gave him a light sentence back in September 2014. Is she the highest judge in South Africa?

Read her full court statement explaining reasons for her judgement after the cut...

Drake makes history by tying major chart record held by Micheal Jackson

Drake makes history as only the second male ever to have the No. 1 song and album in the country for seven weeks. He has been holding the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot 200 charts with "One Dance" and Views for seven weeks straight .

Read President Buhari's Eid el fitr message to Nigerians

Read it below... 

I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Fitr, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast. I congratulate Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of this month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the Divine Command. 

Jose Mourinho officially unveiled at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium (photo)

Jose Mourinho was this morning, for the first time, unveiled as the manager of the World's most popular football team Manchester United.
The Portuguese wasted no time in suggesting Man United had lost sight of their stature and says he wants to win the Premier League title.

Ibe Kachikwu removed as Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Group Managing Director, now chairman as Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation gets new Board of Directors

President Buhari has removed Ibe Kachikwu as Group Managing Director of the NNPC, according to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina. Kachikwu has now been made chairman of the Corporation and also remains as the Minister of State for Petroleum. The new NNPC GMD is Maikanti Kacalla Baru. Read the statement after the cut...

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha orders payment of workers salaries

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has directed that the salaries for the months of April, May and June,2016 be paid before Friday, July 8, 2016.

He also directed the directors of Accounts in the Ministries and Local Governments to meet with the Accountant-General of the State  to work out the salaries of council workers up to the month of June.

Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester United after 29 years, releases statement explaining why

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs left his role as assistant Manchester United  coach on Saturday after spending 29 years at the club- first as a player since the age of 14, then the last three years as an assistant coach under David Moyes and then Louis Van Gaal.

Manchester United signs Zlatan Ibrahimović

Manchester United hs unveiled Zlatan Ibrahimovic as its new signing this evening. The Swedish striker had confirmed he'll be moving to Man U on Instagram and Twitter on Thursday and today the club confirmed the move.

Moment crazy Cristiano Ronaldo fan runs into pitch to hug him (Photos/Video)

 A fan shocked a football stadium in Marseille last night as he sprinted into the football field aiming for Cristiano Ronaldo during the Euro 2016 quarter final game against Poland. Moments later around a dozen security guards rush after the fan, tackling him down to the ground and handcuffing him. 

I’m joining Manchester United – Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday that he is joining Manchester United, ending intense speculation about where the 34-year-old Swedish superstar forward will be playing next season.

Rapper The Game shares a loving & emotional message to his first son, who turns 13-yr-old

The Game just expressed his love for his first child on his 13th Birthday today, via Social Media. The rapper shared a throwback photo of them both and promised to stand with him to conquer anything that comes their way. He wrote,

Sports minister Dalung rules out Nigeria Football Federation's decision to appoint a foreign coach for Super Eagles

Nigeria's Minister of Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has ruled out the Nigeria Football Federation's decision to appoint a foreign coach for the Super Eagles to help qualify the country's senior national team to Russia 2018 World Cup, because the football body cannot even pay it's home grown coaches.