Manchester United reportedly decided against signing Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar in a swap deal with former midfielder Paul Pogba back in 2019, Express UK reports. Neymar has continued to be linked with a departure from PSG this summer as he’s irked by comments made by the club’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Al-Khelaifi had recently said: “A…
Two suspects were paraded on Thursday in Ilorin by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for allegedly bearing illegal arms. They are Alhaji Abdullahi, (19) and John Inyeka, both of Agbede village in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. One other suspect identified as Ifeanyi Chukwu (26),…
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy President, and his wife, Beatrice on Thursday appeared before the Uxbridge Magistrate Court in the United Kingdom over organ harvesting charges. Recall that Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, were recently arrested by the Specialist Crime Team of the Metropolitan Police in London for alleged conspiracy to harvest the organ of…
The House of Representatives has moved to increase the retirement age of persons living with disabilities by five years. The bill, sponsored by Babajimi Benson from Lagos, seeks to increase the retirement age from 65 to 70 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. The bill is also seeking to ensure that the…
Chelsea made a late attempt to hijack Richarlison’s move from Everton to Tottenham Hotspur. This was revealed by Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Thursday. According to him, the Blues failed in a bid to sign Richarlison ahead of their London rivals. The Brazil forward is now set to join Spurs in a £60m transfer….
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, is interested in rejoining the club to replace the outgoing Dean Henderson because he feels he has unfinished business at the Red Devils. Henderson will join Nottingham Forest on loan this week, with new manager Erik ten Hag making it clear to the England goalkeeper that David De Gea…
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Kano Pillars have announced the appointment of Ibrahim Galadima as their new acting chairman. The four-time NPFL champions confirmed Galadima’s appointment on their official Twitter handle. “Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima is now our new Chairman after the approval of his appointment on an interim basis by the Kano state Governor, @GovUmarGanduje…
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot has granted amnesty to six inmates of Ikot Abasi Correctional Centre who have been awaiting trial for over two years. The six inmates are a 51-year-old father of three, Ufot Sam Udo, a native of Esa Ekpo, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, who was convicted…
The United States said it did not convey to Russia its plans to bolster its force posture in Europe. “There has been no communication with Moscow about these changes nor is there a requirement to do that,” said the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, John Kirby. This was after Joe Biden…
The United Kingdom has announced further sanctions against Russian citizens and companies on Wednesday. The sanction included some individuals described as being in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “inner circle.” Among those sanctioned is Vladimir Potanin, described by the United Kingdom as Russia’s second-richest man. He is said to have an estimated net worth of nearly…
Nantes are demanding €15m for their Nigerian winger, Moses Simon, who is expected to leave the club this summer. Simon is a subject of interest from OGC Nice, Leeds United, and Brighton & Hove Albion. There were reports that OGC Nice had agreed personal terms with the former Nantes player. Nice are also willing to…
Villarreal have lined up Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq as a replacement for Arnaut Danjuma. According to transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, Danjuma is set to join Premier League club, West Ham United for about €45m. “West Ham are progressing in talks with Villarreal to sign Danjuma. Work in progress for bit less than €45m, West…
Thirteen persons including seven mobile policemen and six civilians have been killed at a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The mobile policemen were attached to the mining site to provide security cover for the expatriates who were working at the mining site owned and managed by…
Former Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, believes new Bayern Munich signing Sadio Mane will win the Ballon d’Or. The 30-year-old enjoyed a good 2021/2022 season with Liverpool and Senegal. At club level, Mane netted 21 goals in 48 matches across all competitions. During that period, the Premier League side won the League and FA cups,…
A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Damien Okeke Okene, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is interested in keeping Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, incarcerated. Okene, who is Ohanaeze’s National Vice Chairman, said Buhari is aware that the Southeast would continue to wallow in insecurity with…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, has said that his troops did not launch the attack that killed many at a shopping centre in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine. Addressing the press on Wednesday, Putin denied that Moscow was behind the strike. “The Russian army does not attack any civilian site. We don’t have the need for this,” he…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar’s preferred move has been revealed amid reports linking him with a move away from the French Ligue 1 champions. Neymar prefers a return to Barcelona or a move to the English Premier League, where clubs are said to be interested in him. This was disclosed by Brazilian journalist, Raisa Simplicio, in…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has started the demolition of over 100 buildings constructed on waterways at Dutse Makaranta, a populated suburb in Bwari Area Council. Mr Ikharo Attah, the Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement, led the demolition team to the area on Wednesday. Attah said the demolition…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal, gave assurances of a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure that the Commission delivers peaceful, transparent, free, fair, and credible elections next year. This was disclosed in a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant…
Nigerian music star, Fireboy DML on Wednesday night broke down in tears over his latest global achievement. The singer shed some tears after performing on stage with Grammy award winner, Ed Sheeran to their hit song ‘Peru’ The performance held at Wembley Stadium, London, which has about 90,000 capacity, and will have Ed Sheeran perform…
