By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The federal government had established  a Federal Gold Reserve Scheme, in pursuance of its economic diversification programme. Disclosing this yesterday at the on-going National Economic Summit, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udoma, said the move was part of the implementationContinue Reading

JOSE Mourinho has confirmed Alexis Sanchez will miss Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Juventus today. Sanchez Sanchez did not train with the United squad on Monday, after which Mourinho confirmed he would play no part at Old Trafford. Man Utd fined, Mourinho warned by UEFA over late Valencia kick-offContinue Reading

By Aniedi Uko AKWA  IBOM State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has always been one  that can correctly be described as a true son of the state and patriot. His interest in matters that affect the state goes back long before he began the journey that would end with him steering theContinue Reading

FORMER Nigerian league champions Enyimba will welcome back injured duo of goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai and experienced defender Isiaka Oladuntoye when they face Moroccan side Raja Casablanca in their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final second leg tie tomorrow. File: Enyimba Enyimba have a mountain to climb if they hope to reach nextContinue Reading

Cristiano Ronaldo  will return to Old Trafford as the starring sub-plot of a mouth-watering  Champions Leagueclash between  Manchester United  and  Juventus tonight. Ronaldo Juve lead the way in Group H with two wins from two, whereas United are two points further back after drawing with Valencia in their last EuropeanContinue Reading

CHELSEA coach Marco Ianni has been charged by the FA for his conduct against Manchester United on Saturday. United boss Jose Mourinho has been formally reminded of his responsibilities while both clubs have received similar official reminders in terms of the behaviour expected of their staff and players. Mourinho IanniContinue Reading

Julen Lopetegui’s fate has been decided by  Florentino Perez  and the  Real Madrid  board, with the coach set to be sacked after the next defeat. Only a phenomenal turnaround in form, something akin to five consecutive victories, would see him save his long-term future. He is only going to beContinue Reading