World Cup- Russia Beat Saudi Arabia 5-0

     Russia launched the World Cup party in spectacular style when they thrashed a feeble Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match to give their Group A aspirations a huge boost. Thursday's win gave the hosts the lift they desperately needed after a nine-month winless run. Substitute Denis Cheryshev scored two brilliant goals after Yuri Gazinsky had headed home the tournament's first after 12 minutes.

Eagles Mentally & Physically Ready For Tomorrow's Match- Rohr

 

    The Super Eagles are in a good mental and physical shape for tomorrow’s match against Croatia, Coach Gernot Rohr said yesterday. Nigeria’s match against Croatia tomorrow is one of the two Group D clashes, as Argentina and Iceland play the other game.

Ambode At 55: 3,000 Epe People Pray For Him

  Over 3,000 persons from Epe Division of Lagos State have held a special prayer and thanksgiving for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on his 55th birthday. The event, the third in its series, took place yesterday in Epe.

Police Speaks On Murder Of Enugu Monarch, Igwe Nwatu

 

   The Enugu Police Command on Thursday called on the Nigerians for information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect, one Chijioke Okenwa and his cohorts alleged to be involved in the murder of a monarch. According to report, the traditional ruler of Ogbozine Akpugo, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Nwatu was murdered on Monday by gunmen.

Women’s Basketball Icon, Anne Donovan Dies At 56

 

  Women’s basketball icon Anne Donovan, who won two Olympic gold medals and was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995, died Wednesday of heart failure. She was 56.