Category: EDITORIAL
Unconvincing Win: ‘The Sign Of Champions’ Or Reasons To Worry For Arsenal?
Arsenal have started their season with three points and a win at Old Trafford, but their performance has led to a discussion about what their season could hold. Mikel Arteta accepted his side were not at their best and it is only the first game of the campaign, with new players settling in – but…
FULL EPL FIXTURES: Arsenal Face Revamped Man United, Liverpool Battle Bournemouth
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. Hifoxnews looks at the key talking points…
Hey Hey Premier Is Back As Liverpool Splash Out To Secure Status
Fresh from storming to a record-equalling 19th English top-flight title, Liverpool have not held back in transforming Arne Slot’s squad in pursuit of an era of Premier League dominance. On top of retaining veteran stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to new contracts, the Reds have splashed out £260 million ($350 million) and are…
Man Utd In ‘No Man’s Land’ Due To Lack Of Plan, Says Rashford
Marcus Rashford decried Manchester United’s lack of strategy as leaving the English giants in “no man’s land” after joining Barcelona on loan. The 27-year-old, who played 426 times for United after coming through the club’s academy, left Old Trafford in January for a loan spell at Aston Villa after falling out of favour with new…
Federal Government Orders Withdrawal Of Case Against Ibom Airline Passenger
The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of the case against Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025. The development came after Emmason was remanded in prison following the incident. A statement by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, said the move was necessitated following consultation…
ASUU Warns of Looming Crisis, Calls On Government To Act Now
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning to the Federal and State Governments, urging them to address long-standing issues to avert an impending industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. In a press release signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, the union expressed growing frustration among its members, citing poor welfare, inadequate…
Retrospect: Review Of Major Sporting Events That Made Headlines
It’s been raining rewards and accolades for the Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a week that saw the Nigerian girls tour the country, their basketball counterparts, the D’Tigress, are also on the verge of making history in Cote d’Ivoire. As the football season nears kickoff,…
Senate To Hold Special Session In Honour Of Buhari
The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session on Wednesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The tribute session will reflect on his legacies and contributions to national development following his recent passing. Last week, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held a special session in honour of the former president. At the…
Senate Denies Snubbing Reps Bills, Says No Garbage In, Garbage Out
The Senate has rejected allegations by the House of Representatives that it has been stalling legislative progress by delaying concurrence on bills passed by the lower chamber. During the plenary on Tuesday, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, clarified the Senate’s position, underpinning that the upper chamber has…
From Joy To Tears: Things To Know About Diogo Jota
Liverpool forward and Portugal international Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, popularly known as Diogo Jota, passed away at the age of 28. His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life. The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the…