Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is working to strengthen specific positions in the team, with the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori imminent. While Arteta wouldn’t comment on the progress of the deal, sources suggest that talks are advancing well and a £34m transfer is expected to be finalized soon. Arteta…
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the conviction of Mutiu Ogundare, the former Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Lagos State, for faking his own kidnapping. Ogundare was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, but he appealed the decision. On Monday, the Court of Appeal affirmed…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take a proactive step towards addressing the grievances of Nigerians by engaging in dialogue with the leaders of the planned nationwide protest. With inflation soaring at 34.19% and prices of food and electricity skyrocketing, the NLC emphasizes the need for the President to listen…
“In a significant move, former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has thrown her weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsing her as the Democratic presidential candidate. Pelosi’s endorsement comes as she urges Democrats to unite and defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Taking to X, Pelosi wrote, “Today, I’m proud to offer…
“Professor Pat Utomi, a prominent political economist and Labour Party chieftain, has slapped President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, with a N500 billion lawsuit threat. The legal action follows Onanuga’s controversial allegation that Utomi and other supporters of Peter Obi are planning nationwide protests against hunger, economic hardship, and naira devaluation. Utomi vehemently denies the…
The Enugu State Security Council has issued a strong warning to those planning to enforce a sit-at-home order in the state asking them to desist or be ready to face the consequences. The council, led by Governor Peter Mbah, declared that sit-at-home orders are illegal and have no place in Enugu State. The warning comes…
Nigerian workers, under the umbrella of the All Workers Convergence (AWC), have issued a stern warning to those opposing the planned protest against hunger and bad governance in the country. The workers’ group has declared that anyone who attempts to thwart the protest is an enemy of the people. In a statement signed by the…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed the nomination of Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Lamido in the suit marked CA/ABJ/CV/642/2024, the appellate court on Monday threw out an appeal brought by Philip Shaibu. Recall that…
Meet Babajide Isreal Adebanjo, the Nigerian man who’s got the moves and the determination to make history! Babajide just set a new Guinness World Record for the longest twerking duration, busting a move for an impressive 3 hours and 30 minutes in Lagos. Adebanjo’s achievement is more than just a fun feat – it’s also…
Manchester United’s pursuit of top talent has paid off, as highly sought-after defender Leny Yoro has joined the club in a £52m deal from Lille. The 18-year-old centre-back was courted by European powerhouses like Real Madrid, but a personal touch from United legend Rio Ferdinand helped seal the deal. Ferdinand, a former England defender, reached…
