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Nigeria to meet France today in the ongoing Brazil 2014 world cup, Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama says “We fear nobody,” the 31-year-old with magnetic gloves said. “We have a culture for football. It’s our way of life. To be honest, we have great confidence in ourselves. We respect the French team but we are not afraid of any team in this competition”, he sounded. "Lets give France the shock of their life"  Joseph Yobo who guns for his 10oth cap for Nigeria was as emphatic as Enyeama when he told his team mates that they have nothing to fear when they play France today. “We’ve just played against the best forward in the world(Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Aguero), so we’re ready to measure ourselves against anybody. I don’t see what we should be afraid of. I believe in this team, and I think we can do it”.

At the end of Ekiti election the Returning Officer for the 2014 governorship elections and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Professor Isaac Azuzu announced the results of the governorship elections in Ekiti State declaring the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Ayodele Fayose, who was governor of Ekiti State from 29 May 2003 to 16 October 2006, winner of the contest. Mr Fayose had a total of 203,090 votes to defeat other candidates who participated in the exercise. APC candidate and incumbent governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi had 120,433 votes. Fayose also defeated  Labour Party’s Opeyemi  Bamidele who  had  18, 135 votes. The Returning Officer, before announcing the results, called on the agents of the various political parties that participated in the elections to sign for the results sheet which indicates that they agree to the process and the election result. Professor Azuzu said ” I wish to announce that Dr Tope Aluko of the PDP and Mr Dele of

Gov Oshiomhole and Amaechi, denied access to Ekiti, if you ask me, why is the rally now, ok on the other side why were they stop from entering Ekiti? i think these guys should stop heating up politics in the country. "The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed how ever said the helicopter that was to ferry Governor Oshiomhole from Benin to Ado-Ekiti was refused permission to take off from the Benin Airport. According to the APC, while the plane carrying Governor Amaechi actually landed in Akure, his convoy was stopped at the border between Ondo and Ekiti States and ordered to turn back, because he would not be allowed to reach Ado-Ekiti. The party said while Governor Amaechi’s convoy was being detained in order to force him to turn back, the convoys of the Ministers of Defence and Police Affairs came and were allowed to pass. “These acts are illegal and definitely not in line with the Electoral Act, which stipulates that campaign for the election will only en

  Result/Time   Date/Venue   Result/Time    12th June Brazil v Croatia Sao Paolo   17.00   13th June Mexico v Cameroon Natal   13.00    13th June Spain v Netherlands Salvador   16.00   13th June Chile v Australia Cuiaba   19.00    14th June Colombia v Greece Belo Horizonte   13.00   14th June Ivory Coast v Japan Recife   22.00    14th June Uruguay v Costa Rica Fortaleza   16.00   14th June England v Italy Manaus   19.00    15

All Progressives Congress National (APC) Convention In Abuja All road leading to the eagle square in heavy traffic, with several fleets and convoys of cars occupied by well dressed men and women in blue

For as long as anyone can remember, Dutch teams have played 4-3-3. But Louis van Gaal, the man who helped to create both the modern Dutch blueprint and the modern Spanish blueprint, ripped them up and started afresh For Spain's defeat by the Dutch was not normal

Tracy Morgan is in critical condition after being injured in a six-vehicle car accident in Cranbury, New Jersey on Saturday, June 7, The 30 Rock alum, 45, was traveling in a limo bus that overturned north Exit 7A at around 1 a.m. State Police say two tractor trailers, two cars, and one SUV were involved. Morgan was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, N.J. and is in intensive care. Authorities confirm one person aboard the limo has died, three others are in critical condition, and one passenger is in fair condition. The accident occurred following the comedian's stand-up gig at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover, Delaware Friday night. His Turn It Funny show scheduled for The Fillmore Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday has been cancelled.

Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, former Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and former minister of Information,  is  dead, Her looks in the ongoing CANFAB showed she just passed through a serious ailment she was later taken to india from CONFAB for further treatment when her health deteriorated. According to a family source,  Isaac Umunna, Media Advisor to Prof. Dora Akunyili confirmed that Akunyili died in an India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. She was aged 59.

University of Lagos has been shut down following the protest by students over tuition hike. We learnt the Students blocked entrances to the school this morning, preventing vehicle from moving in and outside of the campus in protest against the hike.

Emir of Kano Ado Abdullahi Bayero, has passed away at age 83 Bayero became the Emir in 1963 at age of 33, and was one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers . He died earlier today, and will be buried today in Kano according to Islamic rites.

Nigeria vs Greece friendly FIFA match on Tuesday ended 0-0. The game with lots of spectators was played at the Philadelphia Union Stadium in Pennsylvania. Although Both sides had fairly good shots on goal, but missed the target. That included a shot from Odemwinigie in the 14th minute and Onazi in the final five minutes. “The game was more or less balanced in the first half before the Super Eagles took matters on their hands in the second half but failed to score against a very resilient Greece team,” added Star Africa. The game also included an injury–to Elderson. The extent isn’t clear at the moment. Nigeria will face the USA on June 7 before taking their World Cup first match on June 16 against Iran. They’ll also be playing Bosnia on June 21 and Argentina on June 25. Greece will take on Bolivia on June 6 before starting World Cup play on June 14 against Colombia. Greece will also in the World Cup be taking on Japan on June 19 and the Ivory Coast on June 24.