Former Italy international, Angelo di Livio has revealed Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club. Di Livio claimed that Ronaldo will leave Manchester United this summer to join Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma. According to him, Roma will announce Ronaldo’s signing on July 7. Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a move away from Man United…
The Commandant, National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Ayodele Adeleke, has warned that the global climate change issues could be the cause of challenges such as drought, loss of farmland, desert encroachment, food insecurity and migration in Nigeria. The NISS boss made the assertion on Thursday, during a workshop on Global Climate Challenges, its Prospects…
The Osun State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) has called on the Osun State Government to create a sexual offenders register for rape and other sexual assault perpetrators. It said this was to curb the menace of sexual assault and related vices against women and children, particularly the girl-child. It also…
President Joe Biden of the United States of America has said that the war in Ukraine has already taken a toll on Russia. “Look at the impact that the war on Ukraine has had on Russia. They’ve had to renege on their national debt for the first time since the beginning, almost well over 100…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Gus Poyet has warned the Blues not to sign Brazilian star, Neymar, this summer. Poyet believes the Paris Saint-Germain forward will not adapt quickly to the physicality of English football if Chelsea eventually signs him. Neymar has been linked with a move away from PSG this summer. The former Barcelona star has…
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has appealed to residents to obtain their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs). Obasa gave this advice on Thursday at the 8th Annual Constituency Meeting organized simultaneously by the State lawmakers. Addressing stakeholders in Agege Constituency 1, Obasa lamented that over 20 million PVCs remain uncollected. The Speaker said…
NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg has said that it was clear Russia underestimated Ukraine’s resistance. According to him, President Vladimir Putin of Russia also underestimated the unity of the NATO military alliance, adding that Putin has made a big mistake. “He [Putin] has made a big mistake; he totally underestimated the strength of Ukrainian armed forces,”…
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the killing of 43 people and the abduction of four Chinese in Shiroro area of Niger State. He said the terrorists should be arrested and prosecuted. In a tweet, Fani-Kayode wrote: “I condemn the murder of 43 people & the abduction of 4 Chinese in Shiroro, Niger State…
Former super-middleweight champion, Carl Froch has said Anthony Joshua needs a “brain transplant” before his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua is looking to become a three-time heavyweight world champion by beating the Ukrainian. Froch has questioned the Briton’s mentality ahead of the rematch in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 20. Usyk won the initial fight…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag will not sell two players, including Anthony Martial before judging them for himself in pre-season, although seven others won’t be so lucky, according to Goal. Five first-teamers have already left Old Trafford as free agents. They are Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani. Ten…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Thursday warned the courts to “stop imposing politicians on Nigerians”. According to Falana, “the involvement of the courts in the electoral process has not been favourable to the country’s democracy.” He made the call while speaking on “The Role of the Courts in the Electoral Process and the…
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has restated the commitment of his administration to prioritize the welfare of traditional rulers in the State. Governor Ortom spoke on Thursday, during the coronation and installation of the new Och’Idoma 5th, His Royal Majesty, John Elaigwu Odogbo held at Och’Idoma Square, Otukpo. The Governor acknowledged that the traditional institution…
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has denied mocking the separation of Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her husband, JJC Skillz. The break up was disclosed yesterday in a statement by JJC Skillz. Shortly after the news of the separation surfaced online, Apostle Suleman had tweeted about “break up.” Apostle Suleman had tweeted: “Stop…
Former Scotland international, Craig Burley, has urged Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic to leave Chelsea and join Premier League rivals West Ham United at once this summer if he has a brain in his head. Burley believes Pulisic should leave Chelsea for West Ham because the 2022 FIFA World Cup is drawing closer and the US…
The amount of money manager Mauricio Pochettino will receive after agreeing to leave Paris Saint-Germain has been revealed. Pochettino and his coaching staff have come to an agreement with PSG and will now be consigned to the club’s history books. According to L’Equipe, Pochettino, who had failed to reach an agreement regarding the termination of…
Arsenal legend, Charlie Nicholas has predicted that striker Gabriel Jesus will score at least 20 goals in the Premier League next season for the Gunners. Jesus is all set to join Arsenal from Manchester City, having undergone his medical earlier this week. The Brazilian international is expected to wear the No. 9 shirt at Mikel…
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has revealed that the surveillance helicopter belonging to Osun State is currently grounded but undergoing mechanical repairs. Governor Oyetola made this disclosure as he featured in the BBC Yoruba gubernatorial debate in Osogbo on Thursday. The governor, who explained that the helicopter was undergoing technical overhaul, added that the…
Sweden said on Thursday that it will be donating anti-tank weapons and demining equipment to Ukraine to help wage war against Russia. Sweden, one of the two countries that have just joined NATO, will be sending weapons worth 500 million Swedish Krona ($49 million) to Ukraine. According to the country’s defense ministry spokesperson, Toni Eriksson,…
The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, Vadym Liakh, has urged residents of the city to run for their lives. The mayor warned residents to vacate as Russian troops approach the city, according to CNN. Russian forces hit the city on Thursday, wounding six people with two of them in “serious condition.” “Today at…
Residents of Ikorodu, Lagos State have appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to relocate its Ikorodu office for easy processing and collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC). They made the appeal at a constituency stakeholders meeting on Thursday themed: “2023 General Election: The Imperative of Permanent Voters Cards” Speaking at the programme, Mr…
