Raheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for the Europa Conference League play-off against Servette, marking his second consecutive absence from a matchday squad. He was also omitted from Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City. Sterling’s representatives have asked for some clarity on his future at Chelsea, which has been thrown into…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer have taken home the top honors at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards. Foden, 24, was named the PFA men’s Player of the Year, while Palmer, 22, took home the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Foden had an incredible season, scoring 19 goals in 35…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) withdrew from the upcoming local government election in Anambra State to avoid defeat. According to Chinedu Obigwe, National Coordinator of the APGA Media Forum, the APC’s withdrawal indicates a lack of confidence in winning the election. Obigwe stated, “Anambra APC is…
Traditional worshippers in Ondo State, Nigeria, are advocating for the recognition of traditional oath-taking for public officers, citing its potency and efficacy in ensuring accountability and integrity. They argue that traditional oath-taking would restore sanity and decency to public offices, as the consequences of violating such oaths are well understood in Yorubaland. Proponents of traditional…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said that there may a revolution in Nigeria, warning of an impending storm. In a video clip, he lamented the country’s bad leadership and urged citizens to unite against corrupt leaders. Farotimi stated, “There is a coming deluge; ignore it at your own peril.” He referenced the…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees that he is not leaving the party, contrary to speculation. He made this clarification during a visit from the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, at Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara expressed his gratitude…
The burial committee has announced the funeral rites for Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the former governor of old Abia State, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 73. The burial is scheduled to take place on November 8, 2024, in Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State. The funeral rites will begin with a…
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government (BRGIE) has announced December 2, 2024, as the date for presenting its 40 United States of Biafra Map and issuing a declaration. Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of BRGIE, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. According to Ekpa, this move aims to further consolidate the actualization of Biafra’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2,629,025 voters will participate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. This was revealed by INEC’s Supervising National Commissioner for Edo, Delta, and Cross River States, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, during the presentation of voter registers to political parties in Benin. Gumus emphasized the need for a…
Adewale Oseni, a commercial bus driver, is seeking justice after he was allegedly brutalized by a police officer identified as Supol Akeem (aka Spider) attached to Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos. Oseni claims he was accosted by the officer while returning from a food vendor at 10 pm on July 14, and despite showing…
