Four-time winners Nottingham Forest have been drawn at home to Newcastle in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The match at the City Ground is one of two all-Premier League ties with West Ham United also facing top-flight opposition in the shape of Bournemouth. There are four ties which will see teams from the…
Renowned Austrian billionaire and socialite, Richard Lugner, passed away on Monday at his villa in Vienna, weeks after marrying his sixth wife, Simone. The 91-year-old construction tycoon had been dealing with various health issues prior to his death. Lugner, affectionately known as “Mr. Concrete,” was celebrated for his extravagant lifestyle, multiple marriages, and high-profile companions….
The Anambra State Government has taken a proactive step to enhance security within the state by releasing dedicated emergency contact numbers for reporting kidnappers and other criminal activities in the State. This is coming amid the rising concerns over the recent surge of insecurity, especially kidnapping and other violent crimes, in the state. According to…
Wayne Rooney secured his first win as Plymouth Argyle head coach as his side beat Cheltenham Town 3-0 in the Carabao Cup first round at Home Park. Argyle had the better share of the first-half chances as Ryan Hardie and Freddie Issaka went close, while Ethon Archer hit the Plymouth post with a low drive…
European champions Real Madrid defeated Europa League winners Atalanta 2-0 to lift the UEFA Super Cup. The victory marked a perfect start to the season for Los Blancos, with new signing Kylian Mbappé making a dream debut. The match got off to a cautious start, with both teams feeling each other out in the early…
The One Youth Two Skills initiative of the Anambra State government has been described as a visionary and impactful program that has consistently met its objectives since its inception. This affirmation was made by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Aghamba, during an interaction with newsmen on Tuesday at his office in Awka,…
The House of Representatives Tribunal has nullified the election of Simon Atigwe, the member representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency. The tribunal declared Dennis Nnamdi Agbo of the Labour Party (LP) the rightful winner of the Igbo Eze North/Udenu Federal constituency rerun election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had previously declared Atigwe of the Peoples…
Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027, with the option for a further year. The Portuguese midfielder has been a crucial player for the team since joining in January 2020, scoring 79 goals and contributing 67 assists in his 234…
Chidimma Adetshina, a talented and resilient beauty pageant contestant, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Beauty Pageant. This comes after she was forced to withdraw from the Miss South Africa 2024 competition due to a barrage of social media attacks targeting her Nigerian heritage. Born in Soweto, South Africa,…
Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbass, has withdrawn the controversial counter subversion bill. In a statement from Musa Abdullahi Krishi, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday, Abass said, “In response to the voices and concerns of the people, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D.,…
