The Enugu State Government has shut down some schools in the state capital, over alleged substandard and illegal operation. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, made this known on Saturday during the enforcement of government’s policy on ways to boost and enhance the quality of education in the state. Mbah said that the exercise was meant to rid the state of poor education quality and skill deficiency. According to the commissioner, some of the affected schools were Evangel School, Ivory Education Centre, located on Owerri Road, Asata and Eastview Nursery and Primary School at Railway Quarters, Njemanze. Others included…
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Victor Osimhen has revealed the reason for his substitution in Galatasaray’s 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa. The Nigeria international scored twice in the first half of the thrilling encounter. Osimhen was, however, replaced by Dries Mertens after the break. There were fears the striker sustained an injury which could keep him on the sidelines for a while. The 25-year-old disclosed he had little discomfort during the game. “I do not have a serious injury. I felt a little discomfort. I thought I should tell my coach. If I reduced the team, it would be bad. I did not want my…
Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars won on the road in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Saturday. At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Kabiru Dogo’s Nasarawa United beat hard-fighting Ikorodu City 2-1. Anas Yusuf gave the visitors the lead one minute before the break. The hosts equalised through Chilaka Thankgod three minutes after the break. Kabiru Balogun, however, scored the winning goal for Nasarawa United in the 65th minute. The win was Nasarawa United’s first in the NPFL this season. Ikorodu City are winless after four matches in their maiden campaign in the NPFL. In Uyo, Chinedu Nwosu and…
Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface has picked Neymar as the Greatest player Of All Time (GOAT) on the planet, snubbing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Nigerian also named Neymar as his idol, insisting that both Messi and Ronaldo are not from this planet. Speaking recently to Sporty TV, Boniface said: “Neymar is my football idol and G.O.A.T. “Ronaldo and Messi are from different planets. On this planet, Neymar is my G.O.A.T.” Neymar currently plays for the Saudi Arabia club, Al-Hilal. The Brazilian moved to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 but has endured an injury-ravaged spell at the club.…
The Kwara State Government has urged citizens to embrace tourism as a means to foster peace and further acquire knowledge to pave the way for a brighter future and boost the internally generated revenue of the state. State Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, made this call in Ilorin Saturday at a rally organized by the Ministry in commemoration of the United Nations World Tourism Day, which ended at the premises of the ministry’s headquarters. The Commissioner who was represented at the event by her Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Yahaya Muhammed, appealed to members of the public, to use tourism…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has heaped praises on Chelsea’s ‘special player’ Cole Palmer. Shearer said Palmer is a great character, adding that nothing fazes the England international. He spoke after the 22-year-old guided Chelsea to beat Brighton 4-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. Recall that Palmer scored all four goals as Enzo Maresca’s side defeated Brighton at Stamford Bridge. “Four goals eh? Unbelievable, special player. “Great character, nothing fazes him. Incredible ability,” Shearer told the Premier League website (via The Chelsea Chronicle). EPL: Great character, nothing fazes him – Alan Shearer hails Chelsea’s special player
The 2024-25 Nigeria National League, NNL season will kick off on Saturday, November 30, DAILY POST reports. The kick-off date was agreed at the Annual General Meeting(AGM) in Bauchi. The new season will be played in an abridged format of four conferences of A, B, C and D. The conferences will consist of an equal number of teams. All the 36 teams participating in the league converged for the meeting. Beyond Limits won the NNL title last season. NNL 2024/25 season to kick off November 30
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted he asked Carney Chukwuemeka to leave the Premier League club in the summer. The 20-year-old winger signed for the Blues in 2022. But he has struggled for minutes under Maresca this season. Chukwuemeka has made only one appearance for Chelsea this season which came against Barrow in the Carabao Cup. Maresca, speaking after the 4-2 win over Brighton on Saturday, confessed he wanted the youngster to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. He said: “I will say exactly the same thing I have said many times: Carney is a very good player, but for…
Enyimba midfielder, Elijah Akanni is expecting a tough battle against Rivers United, DAILY POST reports. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions will take on Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday. Akanni expressed his admiration for Rivers United’s technical crew headed by his former coach, Yemi Olanrewaju. “I know it’s going to be an interesting one,” Akanni told BSN Sports. “We’ll be playing against a well-managed side that is still unbeaten. “We’ve also not started badly. I’m looking forward to an intriguing encounter.” Rivers United’s clash will be difficult – Enyimba midfielder Akanni
Liverpool will be top of the Premier League ahead of the next set of fixtures, following their narrow 2-1 win at Wolves on Saturday evening. Arne Slot’s men came into the game knowing three points would take them to the summit. Manchester City had played out a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United, while Arsenal beat Leicester City 4-2. The results saw City and Arsenal go joint top on 14 points. But Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty ensured Liverpool now has 15 points after Rayan Ait-Nouri cancelled out Ibrahima Konate’s opener. Chelsea are currently in fourth place with 13 points. EPL: Liverpool…