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Ugarte Left Out of PSG Squad for Le Havre Clash Amid Manchester United Transfer Talks
< 1 mn read Manuel Ugarte’s absence from Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre has fueled speculation about his future. The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined PSG from Sporting Lisbon for approximately £51 million ($66 million), is reportedly close to a move to Manchester United. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with United yet […]
EPL: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Removes 15 Players from First Team Squad
< 1 mn read Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said only 28 players out of the 43 on the club’s books are training with the first team. Maresca, speaking to the media on Friday, said an oversized squad is “not good”. Some of the players currently not working with the main team include Conor Gallagher, Romelu Lukaku and Kepa […]
Ten Hag Omits Sancho from Manchester United’s Squad for Fulham Clash
< 1 mn read Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dropped Jadon Sancho from his squad to face Fulham in the Premier League opening fixture on Friday night. Sancho is not even included among the substitutes, prompting questions about his future at Old Trafford. No immediate reason has been given for his absence from tonight’s game. Sancho came […]
Shehu Sani Reveals Harsh Prison Conditions: ‘We Bathed in Open Spaces’
< 1 mn read Shehu Sani, the former senator for Kaduna Central, recently shared a harrowing memory from his time in prison during the 1990s. In a post on his verified Facebook page, Sani described one of his most challenging experiences behind bars: Sani recounted that prisoners were required to bathe in an open space, which was a particularly […]
Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Educational Reforms to Propel Africa’s Development
2 mn read Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s recent advocacy for educational reforms in Africa: Meeting with Burundian Ambassador to Nigeria, Edouard Nduwimana State House, Abuja on Thursd, They dicussed on several key points as follows; 1. For Africa to fully utilize its abundant natural resources and make significant progress in human development, the continent must look inward […]
Peter Obi Media Team Dismisses 2027 Presidential Campaign Poster as “Figment of Imagination”
< 1 mn read The Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, on Friday, dismissed the 2027 presidential campaign poster involving the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate. POMR said the presidential poster involving Obi and former Senate President Bukola Saraki was a figment of people’s imagination. POMR spokesman, Yunusa Tanko said: ” People’s imagination. No hint but we are working for […]
“Nigerian University Launches Career Services Unit, Partners with Global Experts to Enhance Graduate Employability”
< 1 mn read Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recent developments at Al-Muhibbah Open University in Abuja: Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja Launch of Career Services Unit Thursday Ahmad Garba Global Professor of Law at Notre Dame University, Extraordinary Professor of Law at the University of Pretoria, and Cardiff University. – Central European University University of Ghana 1.The university […]
“Court Orders Substituted Service on IGP and AGF in Rivers Local Government Dispute”
2 mn read Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recent court decision regarding the Rivers Local Government dispute: Federal High Court, Port Harcourt Friday Justice Muhammed Turaki Initiative for Transparency, Strategy and Good Leadership, indigene of Rivers State (Joshua Rufus), and 21 former local government chairmen. – The court has granted an ex parte application allowing the service […]
“Chinese Firm Releases One of Three Seized Nigerian Presidential Jets”
< 1 mn read A Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company, has announced the release of one of the three Nigerian presidential jets that were seized by order of a French court. The announcement was made on Friday through a company spokesperson. The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was among three jets seized by Zhongshan following a court order. […]
“INTERVIEW: Governor Abiodun Explains Why Ogun’s CNG Initiative is a Game Changer”
2 mn read INTERVIEW: Why Ogun’s CNG Initiative is a Game Changer – Gov. Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has elaborated on why the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a transformative move for Ogun State and Nigeria. In an interview with journalists, Abiodun discussed how the conversion of state buses to CNG and the introduction […]
“WAEC Announces Procedures for Accessing 2024 Examination Results”
< 1 mn read “WAEC Reveals How to Check 2024 WASSCE Results Online and via SMS” To check the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) results online: 1. Visit the WAEC official results checker website: [WAEC Result Checker](https://waecdirect.org). 2. Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number. 3. Input the 4-digit Examination Year (e.g., 2024). 4. Select the Type […]
“CIHP Calls for Action as Adolescents Face High Rates of HIV and Infectious Diseases”
< 1 mn read CIHP Highlights Adolescent Health Crisis and Calls for Action The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) has highlighted the significant health challenges faced by adolescents in Nigeria. The organization reports high rates of HIV and other infectious diseases among this age group, along with issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and limited access to […]
“COVID-19: WHO Reports 775 Million Confirmed Cases Since Inception”
< 1 mn read WHO Reports 775 Million Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Rising Death Toll As of July 21, 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported over 775 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than seven million deaths worldwide since the pandemic began. The WHO noted a significant increase in new cases and deaths over a recent 28-day period […]
“Transfer: Chelsea Knows What I Need – Maresca Talks Osimhen and Joao Felix”
< 1 mn read “Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca on Transfer Targets: ‘The Club Knows What I Need” Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has indicated that the club is fully aware of his transfer needs as they approach the end of the transfer window. He highlighted that discussions about specific players are ongoing, but he refrained from commenting on individuals who […]
“Super Falcons Retain 36th Position in Latest FIFA Rankings”
< 1 mn read “Super Falcons Retain 36th Spot in Latest FIFA Rankings, Maintain Top Position in Africa” Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking, which was released on Friday. The Super Falcons continue to hold the top position in Africa, reinforcing their status as the leading women’s football team on […]
“Jaap Stam: Manchester United Star Is ‘Not Good Enough'”
< 1 mn read Jaap Stam’s Critique of Antony and Manchester United’s Transfer Strategy Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has voiced strong criticism of Antony, the Brazilian winger signed from Ajax. Stam believes Antony is “not good enough” for Manchester United, especially given the expectations that come with his high transfer fee. Antony, who joined Manchester United with […]
“Pep Guardiola Confirms Manchester City Midfielder’s Decision to Leave”
< 1 mn read Kalvin Phillips’ Loan Move to Ipswich Town Confirmed by Pep Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will be joining Ipswich Town on a season-long loan. This move will see Phillips play for the newly-promoted Championship side for the 2024/25 season. Phillips opted for Ipswich Town over other Premier League clubs […]
“Details Emerge of Pep Guardiola’s Clash with Raheem Sterling”
< 1 mn read Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola clashed with Raheem Sterling while he was at the Premier League club in 2021. This was disclosed by author Marti Perarnau, a confidant of Guardiola, in his new book ‘The Pep Revolution’. According to him, both men had a bust-up in March 2021 in Guardiola’s office, before Sterling walked out […]
“Paul Merson Urges Arsenal and Chelsea to ‘Break the Bank’ for Top Striker”
< 1 mn read Paul Merson’s Advice on Signing Alexander Isak Paul Merson has advised both Arsenal and Chelsea to make a substantial financial commitment to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. He believes that acquiring the 24-year-old striker would significantly benefit either club. Alexander Isak, a highly-rated forward, was previously linked with a move away from Newcastle United. […]
“Paul Scholes Hails Manchester United Midfielder as ‘Closest to Zidane’ in the Premier League”
< 1 mn read Paul Scholes’ Praise for Kobbie Mainoo Paul Scholes, a Manchester United legend, has praised young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, likening his abilities to those of former French captain Zinedine Zidane. Scholes highlights Mainoo’s exceptional skill in controlling and advancing the ball with ease. At just 19 years old, Mainoo made a significant impact by breaking into […]