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Kwara win as NPFL resumes after nine-month break ’Tosin Oluwalowo The Nigeria Professional Football League returned to action for the first time after a nine-month break with matches in six venues across the country. The league had been on break after the 2019/20 season was suspended in March and subsequently cancelled in August following the outbreak of COVID-19. Kwara United recorded the week’s only away victory, defeating last season’s league leaders, Plateau United, 2-0 at the New Jos Stadium. The Afonja Warriors scored two quick second half goals through Jide Fatokun and Michael Oh...

Fatokun, Ohanu inspire Kwara United to famous win in Jos On Kindly Share This Story: Two second-half goals were all visiting Kwara United required to secure maximum points against a lacklustre Plateau team in Jos. In spite of near-perfect ball possession by the home team, it was the visitors that exhibited good composure and resilience in converting chances to inflict defeat on Plateau United. Kwara keeper, Abdulateef Ishola point-blank saves gingered the Afonja Warriors to pick the points on the road. Plateau will have to blame their approach which was not impressive in the attack and the d...

ON THE GO Many Nigerians ‘unaware’ they can demand accountability from their reps Yemi Adamolekun, executive director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, says many Nigerians haven’t realised that they can contact their representatives in the national assembly, let alone demand accountability. Advertisement Adamolekun... Lawan: Drug abuse has become a hazard we can’t ignore Senate President Ahmad Lawan says there is a need to improve on the fight against drug abuse in Nigeria, as it has become a hazard that can no longer be... American detained over death of Nigerian ...

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III The drums will roll out on Thursday January 14 on the golden anniversary of the coronation of the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Igba Keji Orisa, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (82). I am sure the Iya Ilu- the traditional drum and the Shekere will be sounded on that day. If his empire has not disintegrated, there will be celebrations on that day in Awe, Moniya, Igboho, Iponri, Fiditi, Ayete, Ado Awoye, Jabele, Shaki, Shapetin, Ikoyi, Ede, Ejigbo, Abugaga, Ipapo. Ajuwa, Igbeti, Igbo Ora, Ajegunle, Lanlate, Offa Meta, Kosobo, Ogbomoso, Iwo and...

Be patient, goodies will come, Makinde tells angry Oyo PDP members Be patient, goodies will come, Makinde tells angry Oyo PDP members Share Just over 48 hours after the report of the Dr Saka Balogun-led reconciliation committee got into the public space, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for patience from leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that are still angry that they are yet to get the goodies they expect from him and his government. The final report of the Elders Steering Committee of the PDP in Oyo State had revealed grievances of party members against...