Arsenal Announce £242.8m Turnover

AFP– Arsenal on Monday reported a rise in turnover to £242.8 million ($389 million, 288 million euros) as the Gunners claimed their improved finances was a significant factor in the club record signing of Mesut Ozil.Despite reduced profits due to a drop in income from player sales and an increase in players’ wages, Arsenal saw overall turnover rise in the year ending May 31 2013 from £235.3 million the previous year.

Racism Allegation: Keshi Responds To FIFA Query

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, in collaboration with his employers the Nigeria Football Federation, has responded to the query the world football governing body, FIFA issued him. The query is over his alleged racist remark targeted at Malawi technical adviser Tom Sainfiet.

Manchester United Announce Record £363.2m Turnover

AFP– English football giants Manchester United announced record financial results on Wednesday after a year of rapid commercial expansion. Having added a glut of new sponsors to their portfolio over the past 12 months, the 20-time English champions saw revenues rise 29.7 % to £152.5 million ($243.5 million, 182.4 million euros) for the year ending June 30, 2013.

2014 CHAN: Nigeria Draws Mali

Nigeria has been drawn alongside Mali, South Africa and Mozambique in the Orange African Nations Championship billed for South Africa in January 2014.The draw held in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday also pitched Zimbabwe, Uganda, Burkina Faso and Morocco together in group B.

Dani Alves Offered Me His Liver – Eric Abidal

Abidal and Alves built up a special friendship during their time at Camp Nou and the Brazilian has ditched his usual shirt number to Abidal’s old number 22 this season, as a mark of loyalty to his close companion.But the Frenchman brought to light just how deep their friendship is when he disclosed the touching gesture made by Alves during his treatment.

S.Africa’s Famous Brands Buys Into UAC

AFP – South African dining and fast-food giant Famous Brands has secured a deal to buy a 49-percent stake in the restaurant subsidiary of Nigerian conglomerate UAC, it announced Monday.The deal with UAC Restaurants will boost Famous Brands’ presence in Africa’s most populous nation, where it has operated under franchise agreements for the past 11 years.

Mayweather Defeats Alvarez To Remain Unbeaten

American Floyd Mayweather produced a masterclass as he outboxed Saul Canelo Alvarez to take the Mexican’s WBA and WBC super welterweight titles by majority decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night.The previously unbeaten Alvarez began by attempting to slow down Mayweather with stiff jabs and hooks to the body, but in response Mayweather (45-0, 26 KOs) snapped back his head with jabs of his own.

World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria Draws Ethiopia

Super Eagles of Nigeria would meet the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in the final round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier for African zone.In the draws held on Monday morning in Cairo, Egypt, Ivory Coast was paired with Senegal, while Ghana would square up with seven-time African champions Egypt.

Nasarawa Boils Again As Eggon, Alago Youths Clash

Panic-stricken residents of Obi, headquarters of Obi local government area of Nasarawa State, yesterday fled their homes as Eggon and Alago natives clashed.Trouble allegedly started when some Eggon youths were apprehended on their way to an undisclosed mission in Awe local government area by security operatives in collaboration with some youths of Alago extraction.

Three-storey building collapses in Enugu

A three storey building with a pent house on Saturday collapsed in Enugu.
The State government through its commissioners for lands and the Enugu Capital Development Authority, Dr. Emeka Ujam and Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede announced the revocation of the land when they visited the site.The building said to be owned by a Southern African based businessman, caved in at about 6.40 am.
Work on the collapsed building situated at plot 16 Nnobi street, Uwani Enugu was said to have been stopped since early last year for an undisclosed reason.

IG Of Police Weds Zarha, Former FCT Minister’s Daughter

(NAN) – The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, on Saturday married, Zarha, the daughter of a one-time FCT Minister, Mr Ibrahim Bunu.

The wedding “fatiha’’, which took place at the National Mosque, Abuja, was conducted by the Chief Imam of the mosque, Ustaz Musa Mohammed, who prayed for the success of the marriage.

Premier League: Wins for Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Newcastle [Match Reports]

Olivier Giroud: Celebrates opening the scoring for Arsenal
Mesut Ozil set Arsenal on the way to victory at Sunderland on his debut, Tottenham Hotspur eased past Norwich City and David Moyes enjoyed his first home win as Manchester United manager on Saturday.
Newcastle United got the better of Aston Villa, while Mark Hughes picked up a point against his former club as Stoke City drew with Manchester City.

President Jonathan To Meet Key Investors In New York

President Goodluck Jonathan will meet with key investors in agriculture, power and infrastructure during an event at the New York Stock Exchange on September 23.

The Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Prof. Ade Adefuye, stated this in a statement made available to the North America Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

President Jonathan Rewards Silver Medalist Blessing Okagbare With N3m

President Goodluck Jonathan has rewarded African Queen of the track, Blessing Okagbare with the sum of N3 million for her heroic performance at the recently concluded 2013 IAAF World Athletics Championship in Moscow.Okagbare won silver medal in the long jump with a leap of 6.99 metres and also finished third in the Women’s 200m race to put Nigeria on the medal table.

Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa's family attacked by armed men

Eleven armed men stormed the family home of Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, in Jos yesterday Wednesday September 4th. Fortunately he wasn't home as he is currently camped in Calabar with other team mates ahead of the Nigeria-Malawi encounter for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Nigeria Vs Malawi: Eagles Promise Victory

Super Eagles have promised to pick up the full points against the Flames of Malawi when they meet on Saturday. The team stand-in captain, Vincent Enyeama, who spoke on behalf of his teammates on Wednesday, said that the stake was too high to be toyed with. He said, “The camp is amazing and I thank God for that. The first training we had here was great with 12 players and I am optimistic that come Saturday we will win. Almost everybody is in camp now.”

Victor Moses Joins Liverpool On Loan

English Premier League side, Liverpool, are likely to get more Nigerian fans in the days ahead as reports coming from England suggests that the Reds have sealed a season long loan-deal for Chelsea and Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses.The deal for Moses is coming on the eve of the transfer deadline as Coach Brendan Rodgers attempts to dot the I’s and cross the t’s for Liverpool who are gunning for at least a top four finish this season having missed out in recent times.

Gareth Bale Completes His Move To Real Madrid For A World Record Fee Of €100m

Tottenham and Real Madrid have confirmed that a deal has been completed for the transfer of Gareth Bale to the Spanish side for a world record fee. Madrid say the 24-year-old Welsh winger will sign a six-year contract, pending the completion of a medical, and it is believed he will cost them 100m euros (£85.3m).He will be presented as a Real player at noon UK time on Monday, in front of 80,000 fans at the Club’s Bernabeu Stadium.

Samuel Eto’o Joins Chelsea

Chelsea are to sign Samuel Eto’o on a stunning £7million one-year deal on Thursday after admitting defeat in their pursuit of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. According to Daily Mail, Eto’o, the 32-year-old Cameroon forward, is taking a huge pay cut from the £17m a year that made him the world’s best paid footballer at Anzhi Makhachkala and will sign on a free transfer.

Ribery Beats Messi, Ronaldo To Win UEFA 2012-13 Best Player In Europe Award

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for 2012/13 ahead of the usual contenders Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.It was recognition for his part in Bayern’s unprecedented Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble.