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The House of Representatives has resolved to acquire Toyota Camry 2020 model for members as official cars, otherwise called utility vehicles. The resolution was reached at an executive (closed-door) session held on February 5, 2020, The PUNCH reliably learnt on Friday. A source in the chamber, who spoke on condition …
Read More »Senate Propose Mandatory Health Insurance For All Nigerians
The Senate yesterday called for mandatory health insurance for all Nigerians irrespective of their social status. Chairman, Senate Committee on Heath, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, made the call in Abuja at a public hearing on a bill for an Act to repeal the National Health Insurance Scheme Act 2004 and to …
Read More »There won’t be jamboree in Tokyo, minister insists
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has declared that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games will be devoid of the usual jamboree as only sports and athletes with medal prospects will represent the country. He made this known yesterday when he met with the Ministerial Advisory Committee and …
Read More »Liverpool look to extend lead as top-four battle recommences
Premier League title at bottom-of-the-table Norwich, while behind the runaway Liverpool are expected to take another step towards clinching a long-awaited leaders the battle for Champions League places takes centre stage this weekend. The Reds can extend their mammoth 22-point lead over Manchester City at Carrow Road on Saturday as …
Read More »Four arrests during clash between Hausa and Yoruba in Ogun
Two people were reportedly stabbed in a clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders at the Lafenwa market in Abeokuta, the state capital of Ogun. State police public relations officer Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the incident on Thursday, but said there were no deaths in the crisis. The violence was allegedly caused …
Read More »GB fail to qualify for Tokyo 2020
Great Britain’s women missed out on a basketball place at Tokyo 2020 after faltering in the final qualification tournament. GB needed to beat Spain in their last match in Belgrade to reach the Games but fell 79-69 to the European champions. They also lost to China and South Korea, with all three …
Read More »Lobi Stars back on top with narrow 2-1 win over Wikki
The ding-dong affair at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football continued yesterday as Lobi Stars narrowly defeated Wikki Tourists 2-1 to return to the top of the table. Two first-half goals by Utibe Archibong and Austin Ogunye had propelled Lobi to a 2-0 lead but Nasir Jibrin’s injury-time goal …
Read More »Emmanuel Petit warns City against signing Messi
Emmanuel Petit has warned Manchester City off signing Lionel Messi, claiming the Barcelona star does not have the physical capabilities to deal with the Premier League. Messi’s future at the Nou Camp looks uncertain following a row with sporting director Eric Abidal, and he could be available on a free …
Read More »NBBF hails Buhari, Dare after D’Tigress Olympic qualification
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has traced the qualification of D’Tigress to the immense support of the President, Major Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, and millions of Nigerian basketball lovers all over the world. Following the senior women’s national team’s return to the Olympics after …
Read More »Zidane surpasses Mourinho in most La Liga wins as Real Madrid coach
Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Osasuna on Sunday saw Zinedine Zidane further cement his legendary place in the club’s history. The victory was his 88th in La Liga taking him above Jose Mourinho into third all-time for the most wins in the Spanish top flight as Madrid boss. Only Miguel …
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