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Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed has admitted that it wasn’t an easy task playing against Enyimba. The Ikon Allah Boys held Enyimba to a 1-1 draw at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba on Wednesday. Mohammed said that he was satisfied with the outcome of the game. “It is not always easy playing against a team of Enyimba’s calibre, parading experienced players and managed by a professional, ” Mohammed stated in a post-match interview. “Enyimba are the only surviving Nigeria team on the continent, so we knew what we were going to face. “We prepared adequately for the game, so…

Inter Miami co-owner, David Beckham, has revealed that he has imposed a strict fashion ban on the club’s players. It comes as a surprise, as Beckham has always been a trailblazer when it comes to fashion. But the former England midfielder has banned members of the Inter Miami squad from sharing their pre-match outfits on social media. In a chat on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, both men spoke about the trend of athletes, particularly in U.S. sports like basketball, flaunting their fashion choices before games. It was then Beckham revealed that he enforced something similar at Inter Miami. “Yeah, funnily…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is more likely to extend his contract with the Premier League club if they are severely punished over their 115 financial charges, according to The Athletic. It is believed that City will know their fate before the end of 2024. There has been speculation that the English champions could be hit with a massive points deduction. The worst-case scenario could see Guardiola’s men even relegated, leading to questions over the future of the Spaniard. Guardiola’s current deal expires at the end of this season and he will face a huge decision if the club are…

The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has discovered the remains of two young girls in the bush of Aramoko-Ekiti during its combings, recently. This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Head of Communications Department for the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Officer Adeleye Abiodun Adewale. The release confirmed that the diseased girls were murdered in the bush by a 29-year-old named Ogunnike Philip, an Ogun State born. The release partly read: “The remains of Taiwo (age withheld) were found inside the bush at Egbewa street, behind an uncompleted building in Aramoko-Ekiti, while the corpse of an 18-year-old Fatoki Seun…

The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, has confirmed that Hamas terror chief, Yahya Sinwar was killed by its strikes on Thursday in the Gaza Strip. Fox News reports that the IDF had in a statement earlier said it was “checking the possibility that one of the terrorists killed after its strikes in Gaza on Thursday was Yahya Sinwar.” According to IDF, the soldiers had spotted suspected terrorists in Gaza and opened fire before the individuals fled into a building. However, later in a post on its official X handle, IDF confirmed Sinwar’s death, saying he had been eliminated. Sinwar, 61, was…

The former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has warned that there are bizarre court judgments on political cases that may be threatening Nigeria’s democracy if the tide is not checked as quickly as possible. The former President took time to address the gathering of lawyers who are members of the Bar and the Bench at a function in Abuja on Thursday, expressing concerns that Nigeria was the only country in the African continent and beyond struggling with the miscarriage of justice in their democratic journey. According to him, there was a Supreme Court judgment that was harming the nation’s…

Psychologists have raised alarm over the growing factors contributing to mental health challenges in Nigerian workplaces. They spoke at a virtual meeting on Thursday in commemoration of this year’s World Mental Health. DAILY POST reports that the meeting was organised by the North East Regional Coordinator of the Young African Leaders Initiative RLC Alumni Association, Nigeria, Dr Peter Ajanson. A clinical psychologist, Dr Yetunde Awobode, who spoke at the meeting, urged employers to pay attention to the mental health of their employees. Dr Awobode noted that many workers are experiencing mental health issues due to factors such as job insecurity,…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has initiated an investigation into the activities of the Universal Basic Education Board, FCT UBEB due to dissatisfaction with its management. Wike made this announcement during a visit from Dr Hamid Boboyi, Executive Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, in Abuja on Thursday. The minister expressed concerns about the lack of comprehensive briefings on the board’s activities and the need for transparency. He emphasised the importance of renovating schools, stating, “You cannot talk about quality education when the schools are in bad shape.” Wike also highlighted the issue of…

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development has reiterated that the government is taking decisive measures to address the recent challenges faced by the Super Eagles during their international engagement in Libya. The Minister stressed that this administration is committed to safeguarding the interests of Nigeria’s athletes and ensuring that such incidents do not repeat themselves. This was disclosed in a statement by Enoh’s spokesperson, Diana Mary Nsan, on Wednesday. Speaking on the matter, the Sports Minister said, “The Federal Government is fully aware of the situation that unfolded with our Super Eagles in Libya. ‘”We want to assure Nigerians that…

Former England attacker, Emile Heskey has named Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as the best striker in the Premier League after Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Heskey insisted that Watkins ‘could be even better’ than Haaland at the moment in terms of his all-round game. “I think Aston Villa have got the best striker in the Premier League after Erling Haaland in Ollie Watkins,” Heskey told 10bet (via Metro UK). “There’s an argument to be made that Watkins could be on par or even better than Haaland at this moment in time because of his all-round game and what he gives Aston…