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Transfer: EPL will be too fast for him – Liverpool warned against signing Real Madrid star
Former Liverpool defender, Glen Johnson, has warned his former side against signing Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. Johnson said the Premier League would be too fast for Asensio, adding that the 26-year-old is not good enough for Liverpool. Asensio has been linked with a move away from the LaLiga champions…
Read More »EPL: Zidane gets new contract at Man United
Manchester United teenager, Zidane Iqbal, has signed a new and improved deal at the club. The Manchester born player also has Iraqi and Pakistani heritage. He made his debut for Manchester United in December 2021 Champions League match against Young Boys. He signed a deal until June 2025, with the…
Read More »Transfer: Thiago Silva welcomes Neymar to Chelsea
Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, has welcomed Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar to join the Blues. Silva and Neymar are international teammates with the Brazil national team. Neymar is contracted with PSG till 2025, but the 30-year-old has been linked with a move away from the French Ligue 1 champions. It was…
Read More »Nigeria’s insecurity: Yorubas must prepare physically, spiritually – Ataoja of Osogbo
Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun wants Yorubas in Nigeria to prepare themselves physically and spiritually against terrorists. The monarch spoke at a meeting with the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams. The Aare paid a visit to palace of Oba Olanipekun on Tuesday. The Oba condemned the spate…
Read More »2023 presidency: NLC, TUC declare support for Peter Obi
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have thrown their weight behind Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. NLC and TUC made the pledge in separate addresses on Tuesday in Abuja. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, speaking during the 10th Memorial Lecture in…
Read More »EPL: Chelsea agree £60m deal with Leeds to beat Arsenal to Raphinha deal
Chelsea and Leeds have reached “full agreement” for the transfer of Raphinha. This is according to Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano claims the official bid accepted is between £60m-£65m with add-ons included. He tweeted: “Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add…
Read More »Dare hosts Golden Eaglets, charges team to win AFCON title
Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, hosted the victorious Golden Eaglets team that won the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Abuja on Tuesday. The Golden Eaglets defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in the final of the competition last Friday at the Cape Coast Stadium. Nduka Ugbade’s charges have also secured a ticket to…
Read More »Insecurity: If only Obasanjo was still in power – Fani-Kayode says days of good leadership gone
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has lamented the inability of the present government to tackle the security challenges rocking the nation. In a series of tweets on Tuesday night, the human rights lawyer recalled the administration of the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo which fought criminal elements and ensured peace in…
Read More »Stop treating journalists as endangered species – IPC tells security operatives
The International Press Centre(IPC), has again condemned the recent harassment and molestation of the publisher of WikkiTimes online newspaper, Haruna Mohammed. Mohammed and one of the reporters, Idris Kamal, were alleged to have been recently harassed and molested by the Police in Bauchi State. The ordeal of the two journalists…
Read More »Okonjo-Iweala’s son, Uzodinma suggests Nigeria’s dissolution months to 2023 elections
Beasts of No Nation writer, Uzodinma Iweala, has stated that Nigeria needs another independence and should be dissolved. Uzodinma made the declaration in his article,’Nigeria’s Second Independence: Why the Giant of Africa Needs to Start Over’, published in Foreign Affairs. The American magazine of international relations and United States foreign…
Read More »Kemi Afolabi speaks on dumping Islam to seek healing in church over battle with Lupus
Popular Yoruba actress, Kemi Afolabi has denied reports that she dumped Islam to seek healing in church. Recall that Kemi who opened up on her battle with Lupus said her doctor informed her that she has five years left to live. Afolabi said that the illness has cost her a…
Read More »I don’t want to go missing – ChaCha Eke’s marriage crashes
Chacha Eke, Nollywood actress, has announced the end of her marriage with Austin Faani. Chacha made this known in a post on her Instagram page. The movie star said she was moving on with her life, adding that she does not want to die or go “missing” while living in…
Read More »‘Nigeria is bad’- Nollywood actor, Okunnu curses leaders [VIDEO]
Nollywood actor, Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has called out Nigerian leaders over the state of the nation. Okunnu, in an Instagram post, laid generational curses on Nigerian leaders who have contributed to the worsening state of the nation. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Okunnu wondered…
Read More »EPL: He may come back to bite you – Given speaks on Sterling’s move to join Chelsea
Former Manchester City goalkeeper, Shay Given, has given his verdict on reports linking Raheem Sterling with a move to Chelsea. Reports in England suggest that Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £50million bid for the England international and manager Pep Guardiola is prepared to let him leave. He told talkSPORT: “He’s…
Read More »Gov Wike jets out for holiday in Turkey
After a grueling political engagements, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and former presidential aspirant of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has left the shores of the country for a holiday in Turkey. Wike Tuesday shared some pictures of his vacation on his official Twitter handle where posed with…
Read More »Northerners who dislike Peter Obi are bigots – Igbo group hails Baba-Ahmed
The South East Revival Group (SERG) has hailed the “rare patriotic view” of Hakeem Baba-Ahmed on Labour Party (LP) presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi Baba-Ahmed, a former permanent secretary, served as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) secretary. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) spokesman recently met Obi whom he commended for…
Read More »Moghalu kicks as Buhari confers GCON award on ex-CJN, Tanko Muhammad
Former African Democratic Party (ADC) presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu, has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari for conferring the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the immediate past Chief Justices of Nigeria, CJN, Ibrahim Tanko. Buhari had during the swearing-in of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Judge…
Read More »Transfer: Real Madrid takes decision on signing Salah from Liverpool
Real Madrid will not explore any possibility of signing Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, according to Defensa Central. Los Blancos have already missed out on Kylian Mbappe, who decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain this summer. After missing out on Mbappe, Madrid has been searching for a new superstar signing to…
Read More »EPL: Man Utd ‘trying to hijack’ Tyrell Malacia deal after talks with De Jong’s agent
Manchester United have launched a last-gasp bid to hijack Lyon’s bid to sign Tyrell Malacia. The Red Devils have joined the race to land the Feyenoord left-back, who has the same agent as another of their target Frenkie de Jong. Lyon was the first club to reach a full agreement…
Read More »Court grants Farah Dagogo N20 million bail
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted bail to governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo. Dagogo was granted bail after spending about 62 days in police custody. He was arrested in Port Harcourt on April 27 on the eve of…
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