Ikorodu City FC will be without their key forward, Chilaka ThankGod, for their upcoming NPFL match against Nasarawa United due to illness. The Lagos-based club will face Nasarawa United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan today at 3 p.m. Ikorodu City is still searching for their first win of the season after managing only […]
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Pep Guardiola Declares “War” on Arsenal After Intense Draw
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has escalated the rivalry with Arsenal following their dramatic 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium last weekend. After City players John Stones and Kyle Walker accused Arsenal of using “dark arts” to defend their 2-1 lead during the match, Arsenal defender Gabriel vowed that his team would be ready for […]
Finidi George Predicts Tough Clash Against Former Team Enyimba
Rivers United coach, Finidi George, is gearing up for a challenging encounter as his team faces Enyimba in one of the high-profile fixtures of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season on Saturday. The match, a South-South derby, also sees Finidi taking on his former assistant, Yemi Olanrewaju, in what has been dubbed a “master […]
President Tinubu Submits Nine Appointments for North West Development Commission Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated nine individuals for the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC). Their names were submitted to the Senate for confirmation, as revealed in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. This development follows Tinubu’s signing of the North West […]
FIFA Suspends Argentina Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for Two Matches Due to Misconduct
Argentinian football star Emiliano Martinez has been handed a two-match suspension by FIFA for unsportsmanlike behavior. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed that the 32-year-old Aston Villa goalkeeper faced disciplinary action for violating fair play rules in two separate incidents. Martinez first came under scrutiny after displaying a replica of the Copa America trophy in […]
Access Holdings Donates ₦1 Billion for Maiduguri Flood Relief and Infrastructure Restoration
Access Holdings Plc has announced a donation of over ₦1 billion to aid relief and recovery efforts in Maiduguri following devastating floods. The donation, made through Access Bank Plc, includes ₦500 million in cash for the Borno State government’s immediate response and another ₦500 million for restoring critical infrastructure damaged by the flood. The announcement […]
Germany and Turkey Dispute Alleged Migrant Deportation Agreement
Germany announced on Friday that it had reached a plan with Turkey to expedite the deportation of failed Turkish asylum seekers. According to German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, this agreement would allow for faster deportations, with Turkey accepting its citizens who are not permitted to remain in Germany. However, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry swiftly denied the […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Hits ₦1700 on September 28, 2024
The Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market, saw a slight increase on Friday, September 27, 2024. According to sources from Bureau De Change operators in Lagos, the dollar was being bought at ₦1690 and sold at ₦1700. Despite the official rates set by the Central Bank […]
Premier League Delays Rollout of Semi-Automated VAR Offside Technology Until 2025
The Premier League has decided to postpone the introduction of the semi-automated Video Assistant Referee (VAR) offside technology (SAOT) until 2025, citing the need for further system testing. Initially, Premier League clubs had unanimously agreed to implement SAOT ahead of the 2024-2025 season. SAOT is designed to expedite offside checks, potentially reducing the average time […]
Adebayo Shittu Cautions Tinubu Against Relying on Cabinet Recommendations
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has warned President Bola Tinubu to be cautious about the ministerial recommendations made by his close associates ahead of the planned cabinet reshuffle. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Shittu emphasized that even trusted advisors may have vested interests and could push for candidates who may […]