Villarreal star and Manchester United target, Arnaut Danjuma, has revealed what Red Devils forward Cristiano Ronaldo told him following a UEFA Champions League clash between the two teams last season. Danjuma enjoyed a fine season for Villarreal, scoring 16 goals in 34 appearances for the LaLiga club. The 25-year-old was part of Unai Emery’s side…
Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo has expressed delight after winning his first career league title. Ighalo bagged a brace as Al Hilal defeated relegated Al-Faisaly 2-1 on Monday night to win the Saudi Arabia Professional League title. It was the 18th time Ramon Diaz’s side will be clinching the title. It was a double honour for…
US President Joe Biden has announced a significant strengthening of US force posture in Europe, vowing that NATO will meet every threat from Russia from the air, sea or land. He said this as he began a two-day NATO summit in Madrid, Spain. Speaking alongside the NATO secretary general, Biden listed new troop movements, equipment…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has highlighted reasons he could not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference report. Jonathan explained that the political climate did not warrant his then government to implement the 2014 National Conference report. He noted that Nigeria was on the verge of the 2015 general election; hence it was impossible…
Ahead of the 2023 general election, Minister of works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has told Nigerians to vote for candidates based on their track records. Fashola stated this at the sixth edition of the annual ‘BRF GABFEST’ in Lagos, adding that emotions should not be the primary drive for making choices of quality leaders in…
Los Angeles FC captain, Carlos Vela has warned his new teammate Gareth Bale that the Major League Soccer (MLS) is not easy and he would have to work hard. Bale has agreed a 12-month deal to move to Los Angeles after his contract with Real Madrid expired. The Wales captain is determined to remain fit…
South-East Christian youths have called on Ndigbo and Nigerians in general to devise means of securing themselves against all manners of criminals. This formed part of the communique issued by the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, YOWICAN, after their meeting in Enugu. The communique was signed by Revd. Oluchukwu Onuigwe, Chairman…
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has stated that Nigeria is suffering from bad leadership, and there might be a crisis in the country soon. Obi stated this on Tuesday during a visit to the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. The former Anambra governor…
The ongoing communal war between two Cross River State communities, Nko in Yakurr LGA and Onyadama in Abi federal LGA has thrown up no fewer than 10,000 refugees. This was disclosed by the paramount ruler of Yakurr LGA and Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ofem Ubana. He said most of the Internally Displaced Persons…
Austin Faani, the husband to Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke-Faani has denied allegations that he abused her. DAILY POST reported that ChaCha on Tuesday announced that her marriage to Austin crashed. The actress said she had to leave the marriage because she does not want to die or go “missing” while living in her paradise. Responding,…
Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, has said he is happy to be back in Inter Milan, as he prepares to seal a one-year loan deal. Lukaku only left Inter to return to Stamford Bridge last summer in a £97m transfer. However, the Belgium striker has endured a tough year back with the Blues and was keen…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has insisted that he was left “quite shocked” by Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly’s decision to let Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech leave Stamford Bridge. Boehly recently paid tributes to Granovskaia and Cech after the duo resigned as Chelsea director and Technical and Performance Advisor, respectively. The American billionaire bought Chelsea from…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed new set of aides who will work with him. Makinde announced the appointment of the new aides on Tuesday. One of the newly appointed aides is an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Alhaji Olalomi Amole. Amole is an indigene of Ona Ara Local Government Area in Oyo Central Senatorial district….
Arsenal midfielder, Lucas Torreira has said that he has suffered a lot, insisting that he doesn’t want to stay at the club anymore this summer. Torreira spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Fiorentina. Despite there being some talk of the Uruguayan international returning to Italy on a permanent move, his Fiorentina transfer fell through…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has invited Organised Labour in the State to a meeting, today, Wednesday to resolve the industrial action embarked upon by government workers. The meeting is expected to discuss all issues contained in the list of grievances raised by the workers for embarking on the indefinite strike action. A statement…
The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, denied a report alleging that some serving officers are planning to storm Abuja, to protest unpaid emoluments and poor working conditions. Onyema Nwachukwu, Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations in a statement described the reports as baseless, unsubstantiated and an attempt by some faceless enemies to dent the image of…
Arsenal are set to lose out in their bid to land Raphinha from Leeds United because they wasted time haggling over his player. This is according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy. Reddy tweeted: “Leeds were confident of getting their valuation of £55m+ for Raphinha given the interest in him. Arsenal had a head start, but…
A medical doctor identified as Dr. Mansur Mohammed and many other people have been abducted by the notorious bandits operating in Zamfara State. The State’s chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the attack, urging the Federal and the State governments to rise up to the security challenges. Dr. Mansur, who is the…
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has expressed concern over the arrest, detention and arraignment of publisher of WikkiTimes online newspaper, Mr. Haruna Mohammed and a reporter, Mr. Idris Kamal in Bauchi State by the State’s police command. A statement by the Secretary, IPI Nigeria, Ahmed I. Shekarau, said the two journalists were recently arraigned…
PSG have told one of the superstars, Neymar Jr. that he can leave the club this summer. According to RMC Sport, the club’s biggest boy, Kylian Mbappe wants a new structure in the squad. And Neymar’s father has been told by the Ligue 1 champions that they will work to find a loan deal or…
