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MTN Nigeria Communications Limited unveiled its collaboration with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to distribute vital weather and climate data to farmers across Nigeria. This strategic partnership, announced by NiMet, follows the formalization of a Memorandum of Understanding in February 2024 between NiMet and Tomorrow.io, a prominent weather intelligence firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA,…

In a pre-match press conference before Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final fixture against Newcastle United, manager Pep Guardiola hailed Real Madrid as an ‘exceptional’ force in the Champions League. Guardiola emphasized the formidable challenge posed by the La Liga leaders, acknowledging their seasoned experience in the competition. As both teams gear up to clash in…

Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, eight teams have secured spots in the quarter-finals, with the draw scheduled to take place on Friday. The teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals include PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Arsenal. The draw for the 2023-2024 Champions League quarter-finals…

Manchester United’s midfielder, Mason Mount, resurfaced in training on Tuesday, marking his comeback after a four-month hiatus due to a calf injury. Since his substantial £60 million ($76 million) transfer from Chelsea at the season’s onset, Mount has seen limited action, tallying only 12 appearances across various competitions. The midfielder’s last on-field involvement was as…

In a gripping Greco-Roman spectacle at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana, Nworie Emmanuel of Nigeria emerged victorious on Saturday, securing a coveted bronze medal in the fiercely contested 77kg category. Executing a flawless performance, Nworie dominated his South African opponent, Hattingh Johannes, with an impressive 11-0 score, following what proved to be a…

In response to Anthony Joshua’s decisive victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury delivers his verdict from ringside. Displaying formidable prowess, Joshua swiftly took down the former UFC heavyweight champion with a relentless right hand in the opening round. Despite Ngannou’s attempts to recover, Joshua’s relentless assault sent him to the canvas twice…

In the aftermath of Jose Peseiro’s contract expiration at the end of February, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially declared the coveted position of the Super Eagles head coach vacant. Amid swirling speculations about the appointment of an interim coach, the NFF clarified on Friday that it has commenced the search for Peseiro’s successor,…

Edited by Afolabi Hannah Nigeria’s male and female table tennis teams are making great strides in their pursuit of more medals at the African Games as they smoothly advanced to the next round of the team event.The men’s team progressed to the quarter-finals of the team competition, while the women’s team swiftly reached the semi-finals…

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been handed with a two-match suspension in LaLiga following a red card incident during the clash against Valencia. The disciplinary action was imposed after the 20-year-old midfielder vehemently confronted referee Jesus Gil Manzano, who controversially signaled the end of the match just moments before Bellingham’s potential game-winning header. The Spanish…

In the ongoing transfer saga, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have surged ahead as the primary contenders vying for the prized signature of Victor Osimhen, as per exclusive reports from The Independent. The high-profile Nigerian international has not only drawn interest from the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal but has now become the focal point…

After Napoli’s Serie A clash against Cagliari, interim manager Francesco Calzona remains optimistic about Victor Osimhen’s swift return to peak performance, as per DAILY POST. Having netted for the second consecutive game, Osimhen’s resilience shone through in Napoli’s 1-1 stalemate against Cagliari on Sunday night. After a month-long international stint, the 25-year-old made a recent…

Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gundogan, lauded Victor Osimhen and Robert Lewandowski as elite strikers on the global stage following their standout performances in the recent UEFA Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona. In a riveting encounter, Lewandowski initiated Barcelona’s scoring spree, notching a goal precisely on the hour mark. Osimhen, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess,…

Former Liverpool luminary, John Barnes, expressed bewilderment at the content emblazoned on Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi’s undergarment T-shirt following his goal in the Premier League clash against West Ham United on Saturday. Awoniyi played a pivotal role in Nottingham Forest’s triumph, securing a 2-0 victory against West Ham at the City Ground and restoring…

Manchester City’s Rodri, expressing his lack of surprise at not securing a top-three spot in the Ballon d’Or rankings, alleges that the prestigious award leans heavily towards financial considerations and advertising prominence. Despite his notable contributions, Rodri found himself in fifth place behind teammate Kevin De Bruyne. In an interview with The Mirror, he remarked,…