Napoli manager Antonio Conte apologized to fans after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Verona in his first game in charge. The defeat marked a poor start to the season for the 2022-23 champions, who struggled with consistency last season under three different managers. Conte, who replaced Francesco Calzona in the summer, took full responsibility for…
The Abia State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating online that its officers were involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a civilian around the Alaoji Flyover area in Aba. In a statement released by ASP Maureen Chinaka, spokesperson for the Abia State Police Command, the police clarified that their officers…
Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), has criticized APC Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanters, for his remarks on the reinstatement of Emeka Beke as Rivers state’s party chairman. Eze described Fuanters’ comments as “discourteous ululation” and accused the Ganduje-led National Working Committee of the APC of…
Raheem Sterling’s future at Chelsea is uncertain after a public dispute over his role at the club. Sterling’s representatives released a statement expressing discontent over his omission from the starting lineup against Manchester City, sparking criticism from former players and pundits. Chelsea’s bloated squad, with 42 players according to their club website, has led to…
President Bola Tinubu will depart for France on Monday, August 19, 2024, according to a statement from the presidency. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the trip on Sunday, but did not disclose the purpose of the visit. This trip comes just two days after President Tinubu returned from…
Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has advocated for the resolution of all election petitions before the swearing-in of elected officials to strengthen and improve Nigeria’s electoral process. Chidoka made this recommendation on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics while reviewing the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. He emphasized the need for a thorough…
Kylian Mbappe made his highly anticipated La Liga debut for Real Madrid on Sunday, but the defending champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca. Mbappe, who scored on his debut for the club in Wednesday’s 2-0 Uefa Super Cup win over Atalanta, failed to find the back of the net in domestic football….
Nigerian activist Michael Adaramoye, also known as Michael Lenin, is set to be arraigned in court on Monday on trumped up charges alongside other activists, according to the Take-It-Back movement. Lenin was arrested on August 5 by the Department of State Services (DSS) during a raid on activist Babatunde Oluajo’s residence. He has been held…
A concerned citizen has called on traditional rulers to maintain their neutrality in the face of growing political tensions in the country. In an open letter to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the citizen expressed concern over the involvement of traditional rulers in the politics…
Reactions have continued to trail the death of gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, who passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Shortly after her death, there had been different reasons adduced for her death, with some claiming that she died from complications arising from a fibroid surgery, while others say her…
