British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has given his verdict on Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice’s red card against Brighton. Arsenal dropped their first points in the Premier League this season after playing a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday afternoon. Mikel Arteta’s side came into the game on the back of back-to-back victories against Wolves and Aston Villa. However, they failed to beat Brighton at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal in the first half following an assist from Bukayo Saka. The visitors then equalized in the second half, thanks to Joao Pedro’s strike after Rice was sent off for…
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Nigeria, with its growing economy, is a land full of potential. As the country continues to evolve, its institutions must also adopt to the changing environment. Among these institutions, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, is making efforts to address the issue associated with corruption, and also, to enhance transparency. We can categorize Dr. Zacch’s approach as a blend of attentiveness and genuine empathy, reflecting his vision to revitalize the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). From the moment he stepped into office, he has distinguished himself by actively listening to…
Former Manchester United star, Nemanja Matic has told the club that they have made a mistake selling Scottish midfielder, Scott McTominay to Napoli. DAILY POST reports that McTominay left Manchester United to join the Serie A giants in a £25.7 million deal and signed a four-year deal at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on transfer deadline day. Matic, a Serbia international, played alongside McTominay for five years at Old Trafford before leaving for AS Roma in July 2022. According to UtdDistrict, via sportskeeda.com, the veteran Serbian defensive midfielder was asked about the transfer window that ended last night. The former…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has hit out at the inconsistency of match officials after his team was held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton on Saturday. Kai Havertz’s goal was cancelled out by Joao Pedro after Declan Rice was sent off for a second booking. Rice saw red after he kicked the ball away during a Brighton restart. Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports, said: “We started the game really well. We scored the goal, 1-0. “We started the second half really good but then there is the decision that changes the game completely.” When asked about Rice’s red card, Arteta…
The North Central All Progressive Congress, APC Forum, has condemned the endorsement of the embattled national chairman of the party Abdullahi Ganduje, by the Chairman of the North Central Governors’ Forum and Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule. It also said the courtesy visit Sule paid to the party secretariat in Abuja on Friday to pledge his support for Ganduje was for selfish and personal interest and not the interest of the North Central region, the APC or President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Chairman of the Forum, Saleh Zazzaga, stated this to journalists in Jos the Plateau State Capital on Saturday. He…
Augsburg Sporting Director, Marinko Jurendic claimed the arrival of Frank Onyeka has made the team stronger. Onyeka joined the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan deal from Premier League outfit, Brentford on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old left Brentford in search of regular playing time. Jurendic said the opportunity to sign the Nigeria international was one they were not willing to let go. ”The opportunity to bring Frank Onyeka to FCA was a chance we wanted to take,” he told the club’s official website. “With his international experience, athletic ability and robustness, he brings a strong presence to the pitch.…
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Saturday, called for the release of Journalist Muktar Dahiru following a face-off with the Kano State Governor, Yusuf Abba. Adeyanju said the use of criminal defamation laws to stifle dissenting voices is unacceptable and undermines Nigeria’s democratic principles. Dahiru was said to have been arrested and imprisoned after he insulted the Kano State Governor on Facebook. However, Adeyanju condemned the arrest and imprisonment of Dahiru over an insult. In a chat with DAILY POST, Adeyanju said: “I strongly condemn the arrest and remand of journalist Muktar Dahiru for exercising his right to free speech on…
Kogi Citizens have been called upon to come under one platform to advocate for transformative governance in Kogi State and Nigeria in general. The Civil Society Co-Convener, Campaign for Transformative Governance, CFTG, Tijani Abdulkareem made the call on Saturday at a state multi-stakeholder strategic dialogue/town hall meeting with the theme, deepening state engagement and mobilizing stakeholders for transformative governance held in Lokoja. Addulkareem, who is also the Executive Director, Socio-Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDEC) said the advocacy will go a long way in making the government accountable for driving development in the country. He said “The Kogi State Charter…
Arsenal have dropped their first points in the 2024/2025 after drawing 1-1 with Brighton in Saturday’s early kick-off. The Gunners came into the game on the back of two back-to-back wins against Wolves and Aston Villa. And Mikel Arteta’s men took the lead in the first half, after Bukayo Saka lofted a ball into Kai Havertz’s path. The German produced a classy finish over Bart Verbruggen. However, the game turned on its head, after Declan Rice received his second booking of the game. Brighton were level within nine minutes, as Joao Pedro reacted quickest inside the box to squeeze the…
The Al Ja’afary Shi’ite Muslim Community in Nigeria has condemned in strong terms the excessive pressure and restrictions imposed by security forces on its members during the recent religious festivals. A statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the religious group, Abdullahi Hassan, Shazy on Saturday, in Kaduna said they were still mourning the loss of four Shia lives and the injury inflicted on over 50 others. The group also condemned the arrest of over a hundred innocent Shia civilians in the month of August. According to the statement, “We also strongly condemn the forceful removal of Muslim…