Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has admitted that he hoped Lionel Messi would agree to “play for free”. Messi left the club as a free agent to Paris Saint-Germain, once it became clear that Barca could not afford a lucrative contract extension. Both parties had agreed to fresh terms, but financial mismanagement at the Nou Camp…
The Zamfara State Police Command has said that it rescued one Mudassiru Malan from kidnappers den, saying that the ongoing fight against the terrorists in the state is yielding positive results as they are gradually leaving the state. According to a press statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu, the Police Tactical Operatives…
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Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu has broken his silence on his arrest by the Nigerian Army for wearing Biafran regalia. The actor was arrested by troops for wearing Biafra clothing at Upper Iweka Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Public Relations confirming his arrest said the veteran actor was apprehended for…
France Football editors are set to release the initial 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon D’Or prize. Once that list has been compiled, a selection of international journalists, national team coaches and captains will then vote to decide the winner. They will each be asked to choose their top five players from the 30. The…
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, are set to postpone the Club World Cup until next year (2022). Chelsea were due to play in the prestigious tournament from December 9 to December 19 this year, having won the UEFA Champions League back in May. But the competition is set to be delayed after original…
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is being blackmailed over a sex tape she did with the guy she’s currently dating. The Afro Beats singer said this during an interview with power105.1 host, Angie Martins in New York. According to her, her road manager sent her the sex tape which the supposed…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has reacted to the arrest of veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu. The actor was arrested by Nigerian Army troops for wearing Biafra clothing. He was reportedly sharing food to the less privileged persons wearing a Biafran regalia when government forces stopped him at upper Iweka road, Onitsha. Agu was approached by…
A US federal magistrate judge in Nevada, Danie Albregts, has said a rape lawsuit brought against Cristiano Ronaldo, should be dismissed. The case was instituted by Kathryn Mayorga, a model who sued for more than the $375,000 in hush money she received in 2010, claiming Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas. Albregts has blamed Mayorga’s…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an incidence response facility aimed at addressing incidences of cybercrimes, protecting telecoms infrastructure and encouraging increased participation in the nation’s digital economy. The NCC Center for Computer Security Incident Response is the Commission’s industry-specific intervention, whose objectives are aligned to the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) published…
Niger State Government said efforts are on to secure the release of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Transport, Ibrahim Musa Garba 02 08 21. The Permanent Secretary was abducted alongside one of his children at Zungeru the headquarters of Wushishi local government council on the 2nd of October,2021 Commissioner for Information and Strategy…
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has rescued six kidnap victims, along Barde/Keffi Road in Kafanchan Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna, NAN reports. Jalige said that operatives of the command, on receipt of the…
Roma striker, Tammy Abraham, has opened up on how Jose Mourinho convinced him to leave Chelsea this summer. According to the 24-year-old, Mourinho advised him not to take the “easy option” of staying at Stamford Bridge. Abraham stated this while speaking at St George’s Park on Thursday. The player has been recalled to England’s squad…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) management has reacted to rape allegations against one of its lecturers, Dr Steve Ekundayo. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire on Thursday in Benin, the university referred cases of alleged rape and unlawful detention against Dr Steve Ekundayo to the police for investigation. The decision was…
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Mr. Chris Isiguzo, on Thursday, tasked all security agencies to unite against terrorism and other related insecurity that is ravaging all parts of the country, especially now the 2023 general election is fast approaching. Isiguzo made this known while addressing journalists from the 36 states…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday depart Nigeria for London. Osinbajo will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the United Nations, UN, High-Level event on the Energy Transition in Africa agenda, focusing on Nigeria. The event scheduled to hold on Friday at the Imperial College will feature meetings organized by UN-Energy ahead of the UN…
Winner of Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye edition, Whitemoney, has said that his goal before coming for the show was to stay in the house for just four weeks. Whitemoeny said this in an interview with the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on Wednesday. According to him, he already decided that one month would be…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, command in Edo has said it arrested 90 suspected illicit drugs dealers in the state. Mr Buba Wakawa, NDLEA commander, made this known during an interview with newsmen on Thursday, NAN reports. Wakawa, who said that the suspects were arrested between July and September, stated that they included…
Winner of the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye edition Whitemoney has made clarifications on cooking being his strategy while at the house. Whitemoney during an interview with the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, revealed that cooking was his strategy but also his lifestyle. According to him, being in the kitchen started as part of his…
Ahead of Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic, Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr complained about the late arrival of some players. “Everybody believes that it will be an easy victory, it’s not an easy match. “When players are arriving late like this, it is not helping us when we say we have to…
Residents of Jajere town in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State has called on Governor Mai Mala Buni to rehabilitate the 45-kilometer road from Tikau to Jajere. Speaking to newsmen in Jajere, the village head of Jajere, Alhaji Adamu Wakili Ilu said the call became imperative because the road was now a death trap….
