Written by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he rejected a move to have a former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor. Obasanjo, who spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, revealed that the former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, had recommended El-Rufai as his successor, but he brushed it aside. The … Continue reading “Why I rejected El-Rufai As My Successor — Obasanjo”
US sports leagues rushed to get in on the multi-billion dollar bonanza of legalized betting, but the arrest of an NBA coach and player in two sprawling federal investigations show the potential cost of partnering with the gambling industry. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a former Detroit Pistons star and an NBA Hall … Continue reading “Gambling Scandal Shows Dangers Of NBA’s Embrace Of Betting”
The Lagos State Government has rescued a mentally challenged woman accused of disturbing residents in a community in the Agege area of the state. The state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, confirmed the development in a post via his verified X handle. According to him, officials from the ministry’s Rescue Team … Continue reading “Lagos Rescues Mentally Challenged Woman Accused Of Terrorising Ogba Community”
The Federal Government has raised healthcare insurance enrollment to cover about 20 million Nigerians, and is working to reach 44 million citizens by 2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, noting that the development reflects President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope … Continue reading “FG Raises Health Insurance Enrollment To 20m, Targets 44m By 2030”
Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has approved a cabinet reshuffle involving commissioners and the appointment of two additional special advisers. The Governor expressed confidence that the reshuffle will enhance coordination, deepen sectoral expertise, and accelerate the delivery of critical programmes across education, health, agriculture, youth development, women empowerment, and social welfare. The reshuffle, … Continue reading “Gov Radda Reshuffles Cabinet”
The Seattle Storm are turning a new leaf; after five years with Noelle Quinn at the helm, they’ve selected New York Liberty assistant coach Sonia Raman to be their next head coach, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Raman will lead the Storm after accruing a breadth of experience as an assistant in women’s college basketball, the … Continue reading “Former players praise Seattle Storm head coach hire: “She deserved it””
Here at Oliver Fox Sports Analytics Incorporated, we like to be on the cutting edge of statistical analysis and research. That’s why, when charged with ranking the top 11 players in the upcoming 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, we’ve decided to debut our new, game-changing model: Vibes-based … Continue reading “World Series’ 11 best players in Dodgers-Blue Jays showdown, ranked”
It’s playoff time in Major League Soccer and one of the most-anticipated matchups is Friday’s Round One, Best-of-three series between No. 3 Inter Miami and No. 6 Nashville SC (8 p.m., Apple TV, FS1). It’s fair to say that this one is less about the pairing of the two teams but one question: Can Miami’s star … Continue reading “Inter Miami and Nashville SC kick off round one of the MLS playoffs. Here’s how they match up”
As the 2025 Formula 1 season draws to a close, there is plenty of drama coursing through the paddock. Max Verstappen’s late-season charge up the Drivers’ Championship standings, pulling the Red Bull driver within striking distance of Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and a potential fifth title, has dominated the sport in recent weeks. Yet, as … Continue reading “F1 cost cap rumors hang over the Mexico City Grand Prix”
The illegal gambling scandal that rocked the NBA on Thursday is only just beginning. Heat guard Terry Rozier and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were arrested by the FBI for playing a role in a mammoth illegal poker ring, which allegedly collaborated with New York crime families to fix poker games. It’s easy to forget that … Continue reading “Brian Windhorst alleges NBA helped cover up Terry Rozier’s gambling”