Van Nistelrooy
29 Nov
Leicester named Ruud van Nistelrooy as the club's new manager on Friday, just weeks after his departure from Manchester United. The Dutchman left United earlier this month after a short spell as interim boss and previously serving as assistant to Erik ten Hag. Leicester sacked Steve Cooper on Sunday after just 12 Premier League games…
15 Nov
Ruud van Nistelrooy said Friday he would "cherish the memories" of his time at Manchester United in an emotional farewell message days after he left the Premier League club. The Dutchman was put in temporary charge after the sacking of Erik ten Hag late last month. He oversaw three wins and a draw in his…
10 Nov
Ruud van Nistelrooy said his four games as interim manager of Manchester United was a "short but amazing period" after ending his run unbeaten with a 3-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday. The Dutchman, who remains a legend at Old Trafford for his goal return during a glorious playing career, also oversaw victories over Leicester…
6 Nov
Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy says he has not yet spoken with incoming manager Ruben Amorim over his future at the club as he seeks to kickstart their Europa League campaign. Former star striker Van Nistelrooy, put in temporary charge at Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag was sacked last week, has overseen…
2 Nov
Ruud van Nistelrooy says he wants to give Manchester United's fans the "joy of winning games" again as he prepares for his second game as interim manager, against Chelsea on Sunday. Struggling United take on high-flying Chelsea after a turbulent week at Old Trafford during which Erik ten Hag was sacked, before the club announced…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has sworn-in five new permanent secretaries into the civil service. Yahaya, who spoke at the swearing-in ceremony in Gombe on Thursday, said his administration was committed to enhance service delivery and strengthen good governance through sustain civil service reforms. He described the appointment of the permanent secretaries…
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The police on Thursday arraigned a 42-year-old man, Ogundare Anuoluwapo in Ado-Ekiti for sexually harassing his neighbour’s wife. Anuoluwapo, whose address was not provided, was charged with sexual harassment before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the change. The prosecutor, Sgt. Alice Ojo, told the court that the defendant committed…
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The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Nigeria's burgeoning business landscape, successfully concluded the third edition of its GET Accelerated programme. This annual accelerator programme targets early-stage startups, providing them with critical resources to thrive without sacrificing equity. Since its inception in 2020, GET has fostered the growth of over 50…
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A security scholar at the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Olawale Albert, and another security lecturer at the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oladayo Ayoola, on Thursday, faulted the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa's call on the United Nations (UN) to investigate Boko Haram financing and training. Musa,…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday intervened in a devastating accident that occurred along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, after Okegun/Seaport, inward Epe. The incident involved a Toyota Highlander Jeep (GGE 432 JC) and an empty Sino tipper truck. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Toyota Highlander Jeep, traveling inward Ajah, lost control while in…
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Senior officials of the University of Abuja, including Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, and Directors of Centers, have expressed their support for Professor Aisha Maikudi's appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university. During a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor on Thursday in Abuja, the university officials applauded the appointment of 41-year-old Professor Maikudi,…
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BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability, said it has observed certain legacy issues with the 2025 Federal Government proposed budget. It called on the National Assembly to proactively address the irregularities, exercise its "Powers of the Purse" responsibly, allow robust public participation in the budget review process, and ensure that the approved…
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has approved a foreign training tour in India for Nigeria's U19 Women's Cricket Team. The team is gearing up to represent the country at the ICC U19 Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, scheduled for Malaysia from January 18, 2025. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, revealed…
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Veteran Musician, Stella Monye, says in spite of her long break from the music scene, she still has a lot to give to the world. Monye, known for her hit song “Okomi Ye”, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday, said she still has her “groove on.” She expressed…