Former Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, has said that he rejected three English clubs as he was intent on joining Manchester United. Ferguson said that before he moved to Old Trafford, the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers were all interested in taking him. Ferguson was the manager of Aberdeen, guiding them to three league titles, among other numerous honors. He said it was Aberdeen chairman Dick Donald that asked him to only leave the club for United. The legendary tactician said this in a recent interview on TNT Sports. “I said [to Aberdeen chairman Dick Donald]…
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Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma, has claimed that the the entertainment industry is controlled by women. He made the claim while featuring on TVC programme, ‘Your View’, recently. He noted that women sometimes complain of inequality even in industries where they are already dominating because they are used to demanding for equality. “Women need to understand that in areas where they are fighting for equality, sometimes, they may have conquered but because they are used to fighting [for equality], they don’t know that they’ve won,” Ugboma said. “You talk about the entertainment industry and how can it help women. But…
ASR Africa has conferred the prestigious “Abdul Samad Rabiu Achievers Award” on 40 mentees from its mentorship program in Al-Qalam University, Katsina state, Nigeria. The 3-month mentorship program organized for students of the Al-Qalam University ended with a closeout ceremony in the University. This program, which focused on 3 thematic areas including career, personal, and entrepreneurial development, brought together female mentors from different walks of life, including the United Nations committee members, global experts from the Middle East, business professionals, media experts, and the ASR Africa subject matter specialists. These mentors provided insights to the mentees through real life training…
The Federal Government has announced that it would implement the cashless tolling system for the Abuja-Keffi expressway. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known while inaugurating a committee for the project, as well as the dualization of the Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Road. Umahi said the cashless tolling system was a strategic programme under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) aimed at promoting a strong and sustainable transportation ecosystem. “This is one of the cardinal strategies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards realising the desires of our people in the road sector development,” Umahi said. Recall that a point of…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he is sure the Premier League club has “options” if he decides to leave. Guardiola’s future at The Etihad remains uncertain as he is into the final months of his current contract. Ahead of their trip to Wolves this weekend, the Spaniard was asked what will influence on his decision to remain with City. He replied: “The factor to decide my future at Man City? The weather! I’m waiting for it to change, and after I will take a decision. “To be honest, the club never put me any pressure to decide. Never…
Forbes has published the list of highest paid footballers at the moment. Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, led the list. Despite that Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are in the last days of their careers, they still enjoy superb financial benefits from the round-leather game. Both players are widely regarded as the two greatest footballers in the history of the game. Ronaldo is at the top of Forbes latest list, earning a whopping $285m per year. The 39-year-old earns $220m per-year in wages from Al-Nassr, while the rest comes from sponsorship. Messi, on the other…
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore on Friday described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a sadistic government. Sowore was reacting to the planned arraignment of 75 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters by the Federal Government. DAILY POST reported that the Nigerian government is set to arraign the protesters, who are minors, before Justice Egwuatu of the Abuja Federal High Court on November 1, 2024. Sowore said most of the protesters had spent 80 days in detention. Posting on X, Sowore wrote: “The sadistic regime of @officialABAT is set to prosecute 75 individuals affiliated with the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement on treason charges before Justice Egwuatu on November…
Nigerian champions, Edo Queens have been drawn in Group B of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, DAILY POST reports. Moses Aduku’s side will face holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, CBE FC of Ethiopia and Egypt’s Tutankhamun in the group. Hosts AS FAR of Morocco, TP Mazembe of Congo Democratic Republic, Aigles de la Medina of Senegal and South Africa’s University of the Western Cape are drawn in Group A. Edo Queens will face Ethiopia’s CBE FC in their opening fixture of the competition on Saturday November 10, 2024. The Benin City club will be making their maiden appearance…
Two operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, have dragged the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for allegedly making false allegations against them. Besides seeking a public apology, the security agents are demanding the sum of N5 billion as damages suffered as a result of SERAP’s alleged false publication. In the suit marked CV/4547/2024 and filed on October 17 by their team of lawyers led by Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, the operatives alleged that SERAP had, in a post on its X (Twitter) handle brought them and the DSS…
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna Command, CC Nuhu BM Dansadau, has ordered immediate deployment of 1,500 personnel across the state ahead of Saturday’s local government elections across the 23 LGAs of Kaduna State. Dansadau, while deploying the personnel after the muster parade at the NSCDC Kaduna State Headquarters, warned against accidental discharge and unruly behavior. The commandant charged all Divisional Officers to ensure all staff posted to their divisions carry out their duties effectively. He further advised personnel to adhere to strictly to the dressing code and ensure full protection of lives and property, including…