BPL: Watford Boss Quique Flores Admits Odion Ighalo Could Leave In £20million Deal

Ighalo has netted 15 Premier League goals for Watford this season Getty Images

Quique Flores hinted he could lose hitman Odion Ighalo. Watford managed to hold on to the Nigerian star during last month’s transfer window but Arsenal are among the clubs reported to be lining up a £20million offer this summer.

Training Exercise Off W. Africa Becomes Real-Life Navy Drama

In this Monday Feb. 22, 2016 photo, Nigeria Naval officers walk along with arrested pirates that hijacked the Panama-flagged Maximus vessel after it was rescued. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

It was supposed to be a U.S.-led naval training maneuver off the coast of West Africa when real-life drama intervened, with pirates taking over an oil tanker and turning the exercise into a rescue mission.

Presidency Unveils Buhari’s Economic Team

President Muhammadu Buhari

The Presidency has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has an economic management team. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande, disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent last light.

Buhari Heeds Soyinka’s Advice, Convenes Conference

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the convocation of a national economic conference aimed at rallying the country together to offer solutions to the current economic challenges facing Nigeria.

Four Killed In Accidental Explosion At Police Anti-Bomb Squad Office

IN RUINS: The scene of an explosion at the Adamawa Police Command’s Anti-Bomb Squad and Motor Traffic Department in Jimeta, Yola…yesterday. PHOTO: NAN1168/25/2/2016/AMA/BJO/NAN

Bombs retrieved from Boko Haram exploded accidentally yesterday at the Police Anti-bomb Squad Office in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State capital. Four people died while scores of policemen were injured. School children were cut by shattered glass.

EUROPA LEAGUE: Rookie Rashford To Man United's Rescue

United’s Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring during the Europa League round of 32 second leg soccer match between Manchester United and FC Midtjylland in Manchester, England, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 . (AP Photo/Jon Super)

It took an 18-year-old local academy graduate making his professional debut as a late injury replacement to spare Manchester United from potential humiliation in the Europa League on Thursday.

Edo State Governorship Poll Holds Sept 10

INEC Chairman, Prof Yakubu (c) speaking

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Edo State governorship election for September 10.

Africa 'Will Back Bahrain Candidate For FIFA President'

Kwesi Nyantakyi said Africa's candidate wasn't strong enough AFP

Kwesi Nyantakyi, head of the Ghana Football Association, has told the BBC's Alex Capstick that the majority of African delegates will support Bahrain's Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa to become FIFA's new president in tomorrow's elections.

Kenyatta: Kenyans Experienced At Stealing

President Kenyatta visited the Holocaust memorial museum in Jerusalem earlier this week EPA

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has lambasted his own citizens about endemic corruption in Kenya while on a state visit to Israel.

Post-Ebola Survivors Hit By Brain Health Issues — Study

Pauline Cafferkey has been admitted to hospital for the third time since contracting Ebola

A majority of Ebola survivors suffer some form of long-term brain health problems, according to a new study.

Supreme Court: We Didn’t Sack Andy Uba, Oduah, Others

Senators Andy Uba and Stella Oduah

The Supreme Court yesterday explained its January 29 judgment in relation to the leadership dispute in the Anambra chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Budget ‘Padding’ Embarrassing, Says Buhari

•President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari spoke yesterday for the first time on the “padding” of Budget 2016, saying it was “embarrassing and disappointing”. Buhari, who spoke while addressing Nigerians in Saudi Arabia, vowed to punish those involved.

Ex-Burkina Faso President Gains Côte d'Ivoire Citizenship

Mr Compaoré was in power for 27 years AFP

Côte d'Ivoire has given Burkina Faso's ousted ruler Blaise Compaoré citizenship, reports the BBC. 

NLC Petitions Minister On Togo’s Rejection Of ECOWAS Travel Certificate

The Togolese government may have given orders to airlines flying into the country not to carry Nigerian passengers holding the ECOWAS Travel Certificate, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba has said.

Fed Govt To Revoke Dormant Mining, Exploration Licences

Fayemi: Solid Minerals growth, a great deal of work ahead of us; Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Kayode Fayemi (C) speaking

• Illegal mining to be formalized

Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said the Federal Government will revoke mining and exploration licences that are dormant.

TUC To Fed Govt: Increase Minimum Wage, Reverse Sale Of DISCOs

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday demanded upward review of the current ₦18,000 minimum wage from the Federal Government.

FOR THE RECORD: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Commit To Raising Oil Price; OPEC Doubts It Can 'Live' With US Shale

President Muhammadu Buhari and King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz Photo: BBC

Leaders of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed commitment to a “stable oil market” and a “rebound of oil price.”

Kenya Has Until April 5 To Fall In Line With Doping Rules

IAAF Ethics Board suspended Athletics Kenya CEO Mwangi - Sportstarlive

Kenya has until April 5 to fall in line with global anti-doping rules or face being declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency, a step toward a possible ban from the Olympics for its track and field athletes.

Maritime To Contribute 25% Of Budget, Can Generate ₦500bn Annually, Says Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi

• Sets ₦500b revenue for agencies

The Federal Government has said it expects the maritime sector to contribute at least one quarter, or 25 per cent of the total funding of the national budget next year.

Electricity Tariff: Court Refuses NERC’s Bid To Halt Case

• Awards cost against commission

The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday dismissed an application by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) seeking to stay proceedings in the suit on electricity tariff hike.