Enyimba head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju has praised his players for their resilience in the victory over Lobi Stars. Olanrewaju’s side claimed a 2-1 victory over Lobi Stars in the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. Ufere Chinedu opened scoring on his home debut in the 13th minute with a stunning strike, while captain Eze Ekwutoziam doubled the lead from the penalty spot three minutes later. Lobi Stars’ Waheed Adebayo pulled one back with a 37th-minute volley. “We’re happy to get the three points; that’s what matters,” Olarenwaju told the club’s official website. “The league is a marathon, and every game…
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Three prominent figures including the Commander of the Benin Republic Presidential Guard have been arrested for plotting an attempted coup d’etat against President Patrice Talon. Disclosing this on Wednesday, Benin prosecutors said the two others involved in plotting the coup are a former Sports Minister and a businessman with close ties to Talon. Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor at Benin’s court for financial crimes and terrorism, said they planned to execute the coup on Friday. “It appears the Republican Guard commander in charge of the president’s security was engaged by the minister Oswald Homeky and Olivier Boko to carry…
American rapper Cardi B has said she regrets knowing her estranged husband, Offset. DAILY POST reports that Cardi B and Offset’s divorce recently got messy shortly after they welcomed their third child together. Offset took to Cardi B’s Instagram live session comment section on Wednesday night to accuse her of sleeping with another man while pregnant with their child. Cardi B revealed during the session that Offset was threatening her with a legal battle. She said the Migos star doesn’t deserve her. She, however, said she does not regret having her three kids with Offset. Cardi B said, “Thank you…
As part of efforts to ensure the effective handling of Gender-Based Violence, GBV, cases, the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, has held a retreat for the Sexual Assault Referral Centre, SARC service providers in the state. Commissioner in the Ministry, Adijat Adeleye, during a retreat held in Abeokuta on Wednesday, said the gathering was an avenue to brainstorm ways to enhance service delivery in SARC, improve survivors’ experience and work towards creating a safer and more supportive environment. Adeleye stated that SARC service providers were frontlines in…
Former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Solomon Okoduwa, has described the state’s Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo as God-sent. Okoduwa said Okpebholo’s emergence as governor was a victory for all Edo people. In a statement he issued, Okoduwa said Okpebholo’s victory was God’s punishment to the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Okoduwa said God wanted to punish Obaseki for his wickedness, vendetta, and high-handedness. He said: “Okpebholo from his background is God-sent. The way he addressed issues and relates to people you will never see arrogance in him. “That is why the entire returnees protested against him and…
Rangers goalkeeper, Lucky Abdullahi says the victory over Ikorodu City is a good way to make up for the CAF Champions League elimination. The Flying Antelopes defeated Ikorodu City 1-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, on Wednesday. Chinemerem Ugwueze grabbed the lone goal in the game. Abdullahi believed that the eight-time NPFL champions were capable of lifting the title again. “The victory over Ikorodu City meant a lot to us because we lost our continental game and we came to Lagos to fight for the maximum points,” Abdullahi stated in a post-match interview. “I believe we have the capability of…
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Raphael Varane after the Frenchman recently announced his retirement from football. Ronaldo and Varane were former team-mates at Real Madrid and Manchester United. Varane had, on Wednesday, announced his retirement from football. He decided to hang his boots after an injury-plagued stint at newly promoted Serie A side Como. Varane took to Instagram to announce his retirement. However, replying to Varane’s post announcing his retirement, Ronaldo said: “A great career and a football legend! Congratulations for everything brother, hope to see you soon.” Football Legend – Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Varane…
About 11 (eleven) persons comprising men, women and children have lost their lives following cholera outbreak in Ndibokote village of Ezza Inyimagu in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. The cholera outbreak which was said to have started on Monday 23rd September, 2024, equally claimed the life of a nursing mother who left behind a 9-month-old baby. Speaking during the rapid response at Iziogo health centre, the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma confirmed the cholera outbreak and disclosed that about 9 to 10 deaths have been recorded while about 20 affected persons were responding to treatment. He enumerated…
A Federal high court sitting in Kano on Wednesday rejected the All Progressive Congress (APC) application to stop the State Independent Electoral Commission from conducting the local government election. In a motion ex parte filed on 20th September before Justice Simon Amobeda, by the APC and one Hon. Aminu Aliyu Tiga against the state electoral umpire, Kano State House of Assembly, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and 11 other defendants, the plaintiffs urged the court to grant interim injunction to stop the conduct of the council election across the 44 LGAs. The plaintiffs also sought the leave of the…
Germany legend, Lothar Matthaus has insisted that Manchester City’s Rodri deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid Vinicius Junior. According to Matthaus, the Spain international is a leader, who behind the reason for this country to winning the Euro 2024 and Man City winning the Premier League. The 2024 Ballon d’Or will be announced in October and both Vinicius and Rodri are among top contenders for the award. Speaking about the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Matthaus said (as per Bild): “It is the case in this election that those who score goals are always more in the…