The authorities in the Italian city of Bologna have sealed off a medieval towerover fears that it may collapse. They have since started constructing a 5m (16ft) high barrier around the 12th Century Tower to contain debris in the event that it falls. The 47m (154ft) tower tilts at a four-degree angle, and monitoring has…
There are indications that Spanish giants Barcelona could terminate Robert Lewandowski’s contract at the end of the season, because of a clause tied to his contract There is a break clause in Lewandowski’s deal with the LaLiga champions. The clause states that if the Poland international does not start or feature for over 45 minutes…
There seems to be a new twist in the transfer situation of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Club president, Aurelio De Laurentiis was quoted to have said that the Nigerian international is close to signing a new two-year contract at the club. De Laurentiis told reporters at a ceremony that talks with Osimhen over a new contract…
Germany have been crowned winners of the FIFA Under 17 World cup after beaten France on penalties in the final on Saturday The game had ended 2-2, with France coming from two goals down to draw the game but fell short during the shootout with Germany winning 4-3. The win is Germany’s first at the…
Tragedy struck Orire Local Government Area of Oyo state with the death of three traditional rulers from the LGA in a motor accident on Friday. Nine other persons were also said to have been injured in a separate accident on the same day. According to reports, the affected monarchs lost their lives in a road…
THE number of aspirants jostling for the governorship position in Edo State increased by one yesterday as the spokesman of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), Prince Kassim Afegbua declared his interest to run for governor of Edo state. Declaring his interest, Afegbua said infrastructural decay, leadership deficiency, amongst others, as presently experienced in…
Two pro- Hezbollah fighters have been killed by Israeli air strikes The strikes targeted sites belonging to the Iran-backed group near Damascus early on Saturday The strikes near Damascus came less than 24 hours after the end of a Gaza truce between Hezbollah ally Hamas and Israel. Two Syrian fighters working for Hezbollah were killed…
A Coalition of anti-corruption groups have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to investigate a leaked audio where some politicians in Delta State were allegedly heard discussing how they secured tribunal judgement through the back door in favour of the candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). The group made the call…
The Minister of Labour and Employment for State, Nkiru Onyejiosha, on Friday, ordered the shutdown of Metal Manufacturing Company, in Sagamu Local Government for exposing its workers to health hazards. According to reports the company situated at Gbara, near Sotubo, also manufactures batteries but has refused to provide protective gear for its workers despite several…
The first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor died aged 93. She died on Friday morning in Phoenix, Arizona due to complications related to dementia and a respiratory illness, a statement by the US Supreme Court said. A moderate conservative, Justice O’Connor was appointed to America’s highest court by former…
