Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka has heaped praises on Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber for their performances for the Gunners this season. Saka said Mikel Arteta’s side are so happy that the duo are showing their impressive display for the Gunners. Both Havertz and Timber joined the Premier League North London club in the summer of 2023 from Chelsea and Ajax, respectively. “I have always thought Kai’s an unbelievable player,” Saka told CBS Sports. “Everyone in the dressing room did too. We are so happy that he is showing that. “This season he has come out with even more confidence, I…
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The Senator representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, Mohammed Ndume, has said that the Nigerian military is ill-equipped and lacks the wherewithal to end insurgency and banditry. Ndume said this as he also refuted reports making the rounds on social media that his convoy was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The former chairman of the Senate Committee on Army spoke at his Maiduguri residence after returning from a condolence visit to families of those recently killed by terrorists in Ngoshe, Kirawa, Ashigashiya, and other communities in Gwoza local government area. “On Tuesday, my humble self and other concerned stakeholders, with…
Former Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp has announced his new role at RedBull. DAILY POST reports that Klopp will be returning to football but not as a manager. Klopp is set to take over as RedBull’s Head of Global Soccer from January 1, 2025. The German took to Instagram, posting a video, to explain his decision. He said, “Hi, some of you might have heard already, some of you won’t. From 1st of January 2025, I will be head of global soccer at RedBull.” Klopp said that RedBull gives him the perfect platform to return to work, adding that he wants…
The Lagos State Government has pleaded with the youths to enrol in the military. The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made the appeal on Wednesday during the quarterly meetings with the Chairman and members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, in Ikeja. Salu-Hundeyin said that security of a nation was everybody’s business and being in the military was a service to the state and the nation at large. According to her, it was disheartening to know that indigenous youths of the state were not enrolling into the military, as seen during the last recruitment. She added…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, has expressed its concern over the recent increase in petrol pump prices. The National President of the association, Mr Dele Oye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Oye said that the prices, which had reached N998 and N1,030 per litre respectively, were placing a strain on businesses and households across the country. He spoke on the potential economic consequences of the price hike, warning that the increase could lead to higher transportation costs, exacerbate inflation and severely impact small and medium-sized businesses. According to…
Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha believes the presence of Christian Eriksen and Kobbie Mainoo as a midfield pairing is not helping captain, Bruno Fernandes. According to Saha, both Eriksen and Mainoo are too far away from Fernandes in the midfield. Fernandes is yet to score a goal for Erik ten Hag’s side in 11 appearances this season. The Portuguese was sent off in two of his last three games for the Red Devil. Speaking about Fernandes, Saha told Paddy Power: “He doesn’t seem to be as confident, but also Manchester United’s tactics are a part of it. He hasn’t…
Sokoto United head coach, Peter Ajeni says he is confident in the team’s ability to finish strong in the upcoming season. Ajeni’s side are drawn in Northern Conference Group D for 2024-25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Sokoto United will compete with Wikki Tourists, Zamfara United, Ijele United, Mailantarki Care, Mighty Jets, Gombe United, Adamawa United and Barau FC in their group. “We are aware of the challenges posed by our group opponents, but we are confident in our team’s ability to compete and secure a strong position in the league,” Ajeni told Sokoto United’s media. “We are excited to…
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender, William Gallas, has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo could end up signing for League 1 outfit Wrexham. Ronaldo is currently lacing his boots for Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr. The veteran Portuguese attacker is 39-year-old but has shown no sign of hanging his boots yet. Ronaldo gained global prominence at Manchester United before joining Real Madrid where he had a legendary run that saw him bag 451 goals. With over 900 career goals, Ronaldo is now the most prolific goalscorer in the history of the sport. And Frenchman Gallas the 39-year-old could make a move…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thundery weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday forecast morning thunderstorms in the northern region on Thursday. The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna states and over parts of Zamfara, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and Kebbi states later in the day. Then in the North central region, morning thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara and Benue States, while later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over most parts of the region.…
Enugu State Police Command has arrested one Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba, 52, of Ezimo-Agu community in Udenu Local Government Area over alleged child trafficking and forgery. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the Command’s operatives serving in the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad apprehended the suspect on September 28, 2024. According to the PPRO, the suspect’s arrest followed the interception of a public notice on an abandoned child he made and endorsed in the name of the Enugu State Ministry of Gender and Social Development as the director…