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The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, and the convener of Revolution Now, Omoyele Sowore, has raised the alarm over his missing bag. Sowore alarmed the public a few hours after his release from immigration’s detention at the Lagos state international airport on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that the activist was detained upon his return to Nigeria from the US. Speaking after his release in a viral interview on Arise TV on Sunday evening, Sowore stated that one of his bags was still missing. In a now trending video on social media, he said “After they gave…

Enyimba have arrived in Nigeria following their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso. The People’s Elephant held the Burkinabes to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the second preliminary round tie. Enyimba landed at the international wings of Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, on Sunday. Yemi Olanrewaju’s side arrived in the country at exactly 5 pm and are expected to connect a local flight to Aba to begin preparations for the return leg. The second leg is billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, September 22. The winner of the encounter will…

Ademola Lookman is in buoyant mood after helping Atalanta beat Fiorentina 3-2 at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday. Lookman scored the winning goal for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side on his first Serie A start of the season. The pacy winger also grabbed an assist in the thrilling encounter. The 26-year-old shared his thoughts with DAZN after the game. “Happy to be back in front of our fans and play football here. Enjoying it, we’ve got a strong squad this season and happy to play, so we go on.” La Dea will be competing in the UEFA Champions League this season…

The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to support victims of the recent floods in Borno State. The cheque for the N100 million donation was presented to the Governor of Borno State by representatives of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, including the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Eradication, Hajiya Amina Sani and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Social Development, Danyaro Yakasai, during a sympathy visit on Sunday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed deep sympathy for the victims, describing the humanitarian crisis as catastrophic and calling for…

Heerenveen manager, Robin van Persie, has shared his thoughts after watching his side lose 9-1 to AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. Van Persie has one won only one of four matches since he replaced Kees van Wonderen in May. Speaking on the heavy thrashing, the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker admitted that it was “a very big bump”. He said: “This is tough. You´ll encounter a number of bumps in your career. This was a very big bump. “We learned a few more lessons from this match than we normally would. This is part of football. I have not been…

Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has opened up on his departure from the team. Peseiro left the Super Eagles coaching job in February following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese was appointed head coach of the three-time African champions on May 15, 2022. The 64-year-old guided the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire early this year. Peseiro said he would still have quit his role even the Super Eagles had won the tournament. ‘I decided that when I finish the AFCON, I will leave. I had put too…

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has criticized Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke when he missed a good opportunity to score for Spurs against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Neville spoke while on commentary duty for Sky Sports. During the encounter, Solanke missed a glorious chance to score for Ange Postecoglou’s side in the first and Neville was not pleased with the 27-year-old. “He has got to do better than that. Solanke had about six or seven metres to himself and he takes so much time,” Neville was quoted as saying by The BBC. “You just don’t get that…

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted that he does not know why Bukayo Saka needed to be substituted during their 1-0 win to Tottenham on Sunday. Saka asked to be taken off before the end of the game and was subbed off in the 86th minute. Arteta replaced the England winger with youngster Ethan Nwaneri. With Martin Odegaard also out injured, Arsenal will be hoping that Saka’s injury is merely trivial. The 23-year-old has provided an assist in every Premier League fixture he has played this campaign and has one goal to his name. The Gunners are away to champions…

Former President Obasanjo on Sunday, visited former President, Ibrahim Babangida and the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion in Benin, Edo state and Minna, Niger State respectively, to felicitate their birthdays with them. The Esama of Benin was 90 years old on Sunday, while the former military president clocked 83 last month. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday, said the former President first port of call was in Benin, where he joined the family, friends, and well wishers at a Thanksgiving mass celebration by the Catholic Archbishop of Benin Diocese. In his private…

The Donald Trump campaign on Sunday disclosed that gun shots were fired at the vicinity of the former president and presidential candidate of the Republican. Despite the shots fired, Trump’s campaign said the former president is safe. The shots were fired in Trump’s vicinity on his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. However, a statement by the campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung said, “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.” Also, the United States, US, Secret Service said the investigation into the incident was ongoing. “The Secret Service, in conjunction with the…