Former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has distanced himself from the moves to install him as the next President-General of the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Ohakim said he has no interest in Ohanaeze’s presidency at this point in time. In a statement he signed, the former governor said he’s focused on the burial of the late President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The former governor said he’s committed to ensuring that Iwuanyanwu receives a befitting farewell and not on the issue of succession. Ohakim urged those behind the falsehood to desist from circulating such information. According to Ohakim: “My attention has…
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Manchester United striker, Joshua Zirkzee, is already open to leaving the Premier League club in January, according to Calciomercato. The 23-year-old only joined the Red Devils in a £36.5million from Bologna last summer. But it is being claimed that Zirkzee wants to return to Italy, having snubbed several Serie A clubs to sign for United. While AC Milan are not interested in the Dutchman, Juventus are one of the clubs that could make a move. Juve believe Zirkzee fits the profile of the type of forward they are looking for. An approach for a potential loan deal could be made…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has said that the Tinubu administration recognizes the mental and emotional well-being of judicial officers. She said the administration has in mind the fact that the mental and emotional health of judicial officers is directly tied to their living conditions. She made this statement on Monday during the flag-off of the design and construction of 40 housing units for Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Kekere-Ekun performed the groundbreaking exercise in the presence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister of State, Dr.…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Monday narrated how he revoked the certificate of occupancy (C of O) of some plots of land allocated to Julius Berger, in the Katampe District of Abuja. Wike was addressing the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the official Flag-Off Ceremony of the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters at the nation’s capital. The President of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem was also in attendance at the event. The former Rivers State Governor said that he revoked the land even after…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is expected to announce its decision on the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group D between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15, this Wednesday. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, CAF will rule on the players’ ordeal during the first leg in Nigeria which ended 1-0 in favour of the Super Eagles and the reverse fixture that was eventually delisted. The Libyan Football Federation, LFF, has already submitted all the necessary documents to CAF. Nigeria’s delegation saw their flight diverted to Al Abraq Airport, which is…
Juventus on Monday confirmed that one of their social media accounts was hacked after appearing to confirm the signing of Real Madrid star Arda Guler. Fans of both Juventus and Real Madrid were taken by surprise when the Serie A club’s English X account appeared to confirm the signing of the Turkey international on Monday afternoon. “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Guler! The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family,” the post read, featuring a picture of Guler walking on a runway. However, Juventus moved quickly to debunked the rumours. The Old Lady clarified that their account…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has slammed former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, for declaring support for the re-election of the incumbent governor of the state, Biodun Oyebanji, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, George said that there is something wrong somewhere if Fayose truly declared support for Oyebanji. According to him, the PDP will start probing the ex-governor from his ward to know if he will be sanctioned for anti-party activities. “If it is true that Governor Fayose openly rejected the party…
Former Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey has singled out Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli for criticism following the Gunners’ Premier League 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend. Ramsey believes the duo lacked awareness during the encounter at the Vitality Stadium. The Welshman noted that Havertz and Martinelli could have done more to stop Ryan Christie’s first goal for Bournemouth. Ramsey, analyzing Arsenal’s performance on Monday Night Football, said: “The only issue is the two Arsenal players against their two on the edge [of the box]. “Martinelli’s position needed to be altered a bit. “The [space] is too big. It invites…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has revealed that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has really impressed him with his performance in the Red Devils’ Europa League 3-3 draw against Porto this season. Carragher believes the Denmark international is finally ‘starting to look a player’ after his £72million move to the Premier League club last year. Recall that Hojlund scored in Man United’s Europa League draw against Porto this month, and then netted a goal in their Premier League 2-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday. Speaking about the attacker, Carragher told Sky Sports: “Hojlund, I think he’s starting to look a player.…
Al Hilal forward, Neymar has hailed Chelsea’s Estêvão Willian after he broke his 15-year long record in the Brazilian Serie A. Neymar congratulated Willian and told the 17-year-old to continue to shine in his career. Willian has been in good form in South America ahead of his switch to England next year. He reached 18 goal contributions this season over the weekend, which is a new record in the Brazilian top-flight across a single campaign for a player under the age of 18. Neymar held the previous record with 16 goals, which he did during his time at his childhood…