More foreign airlines threaten to close shops over exchange rate, delayed concession

The Association of Foreign Airlines’ Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN), on Wednesday warned the Federal government that more of its member airlines operating in the country could close shops if the current exchange rate which is not favourable to them persists. It also said its members had yet to benefit from the concession granted to them to access foreign exchange at the inter-bank foreign exchange market. The AFARN President, Mr Kingsley Nwokoma, told newsmen in Lagos that the present exchange rate was seriously affecting their operations.

Ikeme to miss Algeria clash

Carl Ikeme

With just ten days to go for the fiery clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Desert Foxes of Algeria, Carl Ikeme, Eagles safest hands has been ruled out. Ikeme who suffered a hip injury while on club duty with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Championship against Blackburn Rovers, wrote to the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday to inform reveal that he will not recover in time for the Algeria game.

Pep Guardiola says Man City's Champions League win over Barcelona is key

Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side's 3-1 Champions League victory over Barcelona is a landmark win for the club, but admits they did not do it playing the way he favours.

Egypt announce squad for Ghana clash

Egypt's Mohamed Salah (right) celebrates a goal with Ramadan Sobhi

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has named a 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana on 13 November.

TRUE LIFE STORY: Don’t fall for this white handkerchief trick by Kidnappers

Dear readers, please take your time to read this carefully. This is a TRUE LIFE STORY that happened to one of my co-staff last week in Ilorin, Kwara State. If you are in a taxi and a stranger is trying to open a bottle water and the water mistakenly spill on you, do not allow the person use either white handkerchief or any kind of cloth to clean your body.

Manchester City and Barcelona

Manchester City's Champions League group game at home to Barcelona needs to be treated like a final, says manager Pep Guardiola.

US election 2016: Clinton camp blasts FBI 'double standards'

The Clinton campaign has blasted FBI Director James Comey for "blatant double standards" over the new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use.