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Real Madrid star, Arda Guler has dismissed rumours of any problems with manager Carlo Ancelotti regarding his playing time for the Los Blancos this season. Despite not being a regular starter for Real Madrid this season, the Turkish midfielder has addressed the concerns surrounding his position in Ancelotti’s side. The 19-year-old has mostly been utilised as a substitute under Ancelotti. Speaking at a press conference, Guler, however, insisted that he wants to play every game for the Los Blancos. “There is no problems between me and Carlo Ancelotti, at all. I’m getting more minutes this year,” Guler said (via Fabrizio…

France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or awards, are set to implement a new rule from this year. With over two weeks left before the ceremony takes place on October 28, there have been whispers about who will take the prize home. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is widely expected to be named winner ahead of names like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Rodri. Vinicius was outstanding as Los Blancos won the LaLiga and Champions League titles last season. But according to The Athletic correspondent, Mario Cortegana, the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or will not be interviewed by France…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as its new Acting National Chairman amid the ongoing crisis in the party. This decision comes after the faction suspended acting national chairman, Amb. Illiya Damagum. DAILY POST reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of the party. However, regardless of the court injunction, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announced Mohammed’s appointment in a statement on…

As November 12, 2024 draws nearer for the swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State, a group under the aegis of Edo Muslim for Equity and Good Governance (EMEGG) has demanded the position of Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff for Muslims. DAILY POST reports that the group made the demand in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. The statement signed by the General Coordinator of the group, Shiekh Sirajudeen Muhammad and Abdullah Umar, Secretary, respectively, noted that it was the time for Muslims who represent 40 percent population of…

After nearly four decades, Bauchi State is set to revive the Maladumba Lake Fishing and Cultural Festival, aiming to boost tourism and showcase the state’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Bauchi on Friday, General Manager of the State Tourism Corporation, Dr. Muhammad Nasiru Yusuf, emphasised the ecological and economic importance of Maladumba Lake, located in the Misau Local Government Area. According to him, the shallow, natural lake is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, including migratory birds such as the Grey Heron, white-necked stork, and green fruit pigeons. He…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has declared that corruption is the root of all criminal activities, urging all Nigerians to combat it collectively. The ICPC chairman said this in Abuja on Friday, stressing that corruption poses a severe threat to national security by undermining a nation’s stability, prosperity and sovereignty. Represented by the ICPC Deputy Director, Dr. Oluwasina Babasola, he said, “Under Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu’s leadership, the ICPC has made significant strides in just a few months, earning respect and securing critical partnerships across Nigeria.” He…

Amid ongoing economic challenges, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has urged graduating Corps members to embrace entrepreneurship, reiterating the need to leverage skills acquired through its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program to navigate financial hardships. The Bauchi NYSC Coordinator, Rifkatu Yakubu, gave the advise at the presentation of certificates to a total of 1,393 Corps members from the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream I, who were awarded Certificates of National Service upon the successful completion of their mandatory one-year service to the nation. The coordinator, while reiterating the importance of entrepreneurship for the departing Corps members, said, “This…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Amb. Ilya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of the party. The court ordered that no other person must be recognized as PDP national chairman other than Damagum until the national convention of the party scheduled for December next year. Justice Peter Lifu issued the restraining order against PDP NEC, BoT and others while delivering judgment in a suit instituted against them by Senator Umar El-Gash Maina. The judge held that in line…

England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley has given update on Bukayo Saka’s injury. Saka sustained an injury during England’s UEFA Nations League 2-1 defeat to Greece on Thursday. The Arsenal star limped out during the encounter at Wembley Stadium just minutes after the Three Lions fell 1-0 behind. Saka was treated by medics, before being replaced by Chelsea’s Noni Madueke. Speaking about Saka’s injury, Carsley said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano: “He’s being assessed. “Obviously in the build up to the first goal, you could see he felt something in his leg.” Nations League: England coach gives update on Saka’s injury

The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, (KOSIEC) says it is fully ready for the local government election slated for 19th October 2024. The Chairman of the Commission, Mamman Nda Eri, stated this when he received in audience the Kogi State Executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in his office in Lokoja. Eri assured all political parties participating in the local government election of an equal, fair and just playing field for all contestants. He said the Commission’s mandate is to make sure that the outcome of the election represents the wishes of Kogites irrespective of political affiliations. “All that…