I am rich and famous,forget about the face people-Bance
By Niyi Tabiti Aristide Bance the popular player for Burkina Faso national team has responded to those calling him ugly. He captioned his latest photo “Rich and Famous.Forget about the face people” In the picture, Bance was standing right in front of a classy BMW jeep and wearing designer clothes. It would be recalled that [...]
Nigerian super eagles arrive Nigeria-See photos
Nigeria’s Super Eagles arrived back home here on Tuesday, after winning the country’s first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in nearly two decades and were welcomed by adoring crowds ahead of meeting the president,AFP report. Hundreds welcomed the team back at the airport in the capital of Abuja before an ceremony later in the afternoon [...]
Six Nigerian Governors to Watch Nigeria-Mali match in SA
Six governors are warming up! Don’t think far, they won’t be part of the Nigerian squard against Mali in the semi-finals of AFCON.Yes, they are not in the line up but latest news in Nigeria indicates that six of them will be in South Africa to cheer the Nigerian Super Eagles to victory. This is [...]
Van Persie debut for Everton on Monday
LONDON (AFP) – Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will complete his move to Old Trafford in time to make his debut in the club’s opening match of the Premier League season at Everton. United have agreed a fee of around £22 million ($34 million, 28 million euros) to sign van Persie [...]
London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony in pictures
The closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic games is been awesome just like the game itself. It is time to say good bye to visitors and thank those who made the event a glowing success. Many would not forget the exploits of Usain Bolts and others, just like we would not forget countries like [...]
Usain Bolt:Why I don’t have respect for Carl Lewis
LONDON (AFP) – Sprint king Usain Bolt said he had lost all respect for Carl Lewis after the US sprint legend restated his concerns over the toughness of Jamaica’s drug-testing policy. Speaking after winning the 200m at the London Olympics to seal a second consecutive sprint double, Bolt said he held sprint icon Jesse Owens [...]
Kenya says it would bid for 2024 Olympics
LONDON (Reuters) – Kenya’s capital Nairobi is planning to bid for the 2024 Olympics and become the first African city to host the Games, the prime minister said on Wednesday. “Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, speaking at the Kenya National House today, announced that the Republic of Kenya will be starting the process of [...]
Nigerian footballer Henry Chinonso Ihelewere dies today in Romania
A 21 year old Nigeria footballer Henry Chinonso Ihelewere playing football in Romania died today (Sunday) while on the pitch. Ihelewere plays for CS Delta Tulcea,Romania second division club.His team was playing against a local team known as FC Balotești when the incident happened. How did the footballer died? Gistmaster News gathered that Chinoso was [...]
Blessing Okagbare qualifies for final,Nigerians hope for Gold in the 2012 London Olympics
Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare qualified for finals at the London 2012 Olympics following her brilliant performance this evening at the semi finals of the 100 metre race in a round of 10.90 seconds.Nigerians are hopeful that Okagbare will do the nation proud by winning gold medal.Gistmaster News is wishing her all the best. Okagbare is one [...]
London 2012 Olympic update:Serena Williams breaks record
Serena Williams becomes the first woman to win all four Grand Slams and a gold medal in both singles and doubles in the history of olympic.The lawn tennis player proudly did it for USA her country.She beat an amazing player,Maria Shaporova of Russia to complete her golden record. At the moment, she is the biggest [...]