The Osun Masterminds, TOM, an Osun-based Civil Societies Organisation has accused the Osun State House of Assembly of not responding to petitions written against it. TOM made allegation during its State of the State address in Osogbo on Saturday. Addressing journalists, the TOM Executive Director, Prof Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli urged the Assembly to be alive to its duties and know that it remained an integral part of its responsibilities to respond to letters and petitions written to it. He also expressed worries over the Assembl’s refusal to respond to demands for accountability. “We bemoan and condemn in very strong terms the…
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Napoli sporting director, Giovanni Manna has revealed Victor Osimhen made it clear he does not want to play for the club again. Osimhen failed to secure a move away from the Partenopei on transfer deadline day. Chelsea and Saudi Pro League club, Al-Ahli made strong effort to sign him but the move collapsed. Napoli on Saturday excluded the Nigeria international from their Serie A squad and stripped him of the number nine shirt. “The situation is very clear, it has been since the end of last season. “Victor expressed his absolute desire to not stay at Napoli, to not play…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has said he is worried for manager Erik ten Hag as the Red Devils host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday at Old Trafford. Neville said this while urging Ten Hag to change his team for Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool and give a start to summer signing, Joshua Zirkzee. Asked by Liverpool legend and fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher if he would take a point on Sunday, Neville said: “No, I wouldn’t. “I think Erik ten Hag has a knack for just sort of finding the right result at…
Arsenal legend , Ray Parlour, has hit out at referee, Chris Kavanagh for his decision to send midfielder, Declan Rice off during the Gunners’ Premier League 1-1 draw against Brighton. The match was played at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the first half for Mikel Arteta’s side, finishing off a fine pass from Bukayo Saka. But the game turned on its head after Rice received his second booking in the second half as Joao Pedro equalized for the Seagulls. Reacting, Parlour took to X after the referee’s decision to voiced the feelings of…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the youths against getting involved in illicit drugs, saying it is dangerous and inimical to human survival. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday at the end of a two-day sensitisation on the elimination of drug and substance abuse for young boys and girls in the southern zone of the country. Ibrahim, represented by a Director in the ministry, Alhaji Alu Mohammed, said that the government would leave no stone unturned in eradicating the menace of hard drugs in the country. “This event…
Napoli have refused to reintegrate Victor Osimhen back into manager Antonio Conte’s squad. According to football transfer expert, the management of the Serie A club confirmed the decision on Saturday night. This follows after his move to Chelsea failed as the transfer window closed on Friday night. “Napoli confirm they have NO plans to reintegrate Victor Osimhen in the squad. “Decision shared by Antonio Conte and the management, as both confirmed tonight,” Romano wrote on X. Meanwhile, Napoli have since replaced Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku, who joined from Chelsea. Serie A: Napoli refuse to reintegrate Osimhen in Conte’s squad after…
The stage is set for two old rivals, Manchester United and Liverpool, to clash in the Premier League Northwest Derby on Sunday evening at Old Trafford. Man United head to the game following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in their last game and a 1-0 against Fulham in their first Premier League game of the new campaign. The Red Devils have plenty of new players, including Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte. Man United manager Erik ten Hag had already confirmed in his pre+match press conference that the likes of Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund will not take part of the…
The behaviour of Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta during their 1-1 draw with Brighton did not sit well with former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand. The football pundit took a shot at Arteta after the Gunners’ 1-1 home draw with Brighton on Saturday. The Gunners finished with 10 men, with midfielder Declan Rice getting sent off. Quoting a clip from the game, Ferdinand pointed out that the Spanish manager was outside his technical area. He implied a penalty for the Gunners manager. Ferdinand’s tweet came after the Arsenal boss had slammed the match officials for Rice’s controversial red card in the…
Manchester United winger, Jadon Sancho has revealed who convinced him to join Chelsea on loan in the just concluded transfer window. The England international made a deadline day loan move to Chelsea with the option of a permanent deal. He said that Blues’ boss, manager, Enzo Maresca was the reason for his move to Stamford Bridge. After completing his loan move for the 2024-25 campaign, Sancho, who will wear no.19 at Stamford Bridge, also expressed how delighted he is over the move. “Enzo Maresca really drew me to the project. I knew him from his time with Pep Guardiola in…
Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit does not like the idea of Raheem Sterling moving to the Emirates Stadium this summer. The Gunners hero says he disagrees with Mikel Arteta’s decision to bring the England winger from Chelsea. Sterling joined Arsenal on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The Englishman was left with no option than to leave Stamford Bridge after new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca told him he was not in his plans. The player was offered the opportunity to join the north London club minutes away from the deadline. Sterling has scored 123 goals in 379…