New Zealander-Nigerian mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has claimed that the majority of Lagos women are “runs girls” (local parlance for call girls). He said that they like showing off but their lifestyles are being financed by proceeds of prostitutes. The former UFC welterweight champion stated this in a video message shared via his X handle on Monday. He urged them to be nice and friendly instead of showing off. Speaking in a mixture of English and Yoruba, Adesanya said, “Lagos women love showing off. Most of you are runs girls, kobo kobo, ashewo. “You keep posing and showing off.…
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court I in Abuja, which ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to allow the participation of 381 ad-hoc delegates in the February 22, 2024, primary election. The already-conducted primary election had produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. A three-member panel of the appellate court on Monday set aside the judgment of Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo delivered on July 4, on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit of the aggrieved…
Roberto Calenda, the agent to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, on Monday released a statement over the player’s future. This follows news that Al-Ahli have made a proposal worth €70m to the Italian club for the striker. However, Calenda’s statement appears to rule out the idea of a move to Saudi Arabia. “Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction,” the statement reads. “He made history and when there were major offers (also this year) we always accepted the club’s decisions. “As I said, he is not a package to be shipped far away to make room…
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, will only move to Saudi Arabia as a last resort. Al-Ahli made an offer worth €70m to the former Serie A champions for the 25-year-old. However, there is no agreement with Osimhen, who has been frozen out by Antonio Conte. According to Sky Sports, Osimhen wants to wait until transfer deadline day, to see if Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain come in with an offer. If not, the Super Eagles star will then consider the Saudi offer. The window in Saudi Arabia closes on October 6. It is also believed Napoli would prefer him to to go…
Como head coach, Cesc Fabregas, has hailed the club’s latest signing of midfielder Nico Paz. The Serie A side signed Paz from Real Madrid on a four-year deal. Reacting, Fabregas described the 19-year-old as an exciting talent. “There has been a lot of interest in Nico from other clubs and not surprisingly,” Fabregas told the club’s website. “Every minute he was given on the pitch last season with some of the best players in the world he took advantage of to show what he could do and made an impact. “He’s an exciting talent, left-footed, great on the wing and…
Victor Osimhen is waiting for Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Chelsea despite interest from Saudi club, Al Ahli. According to Sky Sport Italia, Al Ahli have made an offer for Victor Osimhen worth €70m, which Napoli could be open to consider. The Nigeria international has a release clause of €130m in his contract, but no club has gone anywhere close to it. Osimhen is willing to wait for a late proposal from the European giants. His presence at Napoli is blocking the club’s transfer strategy and both parties are eager to find a solution. Belgium international Romelu Lukaku is set to…
Brentford’s Ivan Toney has agreed on a personal terms to join Saudi Arabia club Al Ahli. Toney’s Saudi move is at an ‘advanced’ stage, according to football transfer insider Ben Jacobs. Saudi Pro League chief Saad Al-Lazez and sporting director Michael Emenalo are in London trying to finalise a deal. Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad that lost 2-0 against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. The England international has been linked with a move from Brentford this summer. The 28-year-old had attracted interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United in the past. Transfer: Ivan Toney agrees terms…
Manchester City defender, Joao Cancelo’s move to Barcelona has been called off. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Blaugrana want to pay less than Manchester City’s £21million asking price for the Portugal international. However, Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal are also in the mix for Cancelo’s signature. Cancelo is expected to leave Man City before the summer transfer deadline day. The 30-year-old spent loans at Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the past. Transfer: Cancelo’s move to Barcelona called off
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has rekindled her relationship with Shaun after initially declaring she was breaking up with him. DAILY POST reports that Wanni announced that she was breaking up with Shaun after Ebuka’s exposition of Shaun’s comment about her not being his first choice heightened the tension between the embattled couple. In a twist, Wanni went to Shaun late Sunday night to apologise for how she handled the issue between her, Shaun and her twin sister, Handi. She said, “I’m genuinely sorry. I have no argument to make. I shouldn’t have shoved you or even…
West Ham United are looking in to the possibility of bringing former Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League this summer transfer window. The England international currently plays in Italy with AS Roma. But according to Italian football journalist, Filippo Biafora, the Hammers are keen to make a late swoop for Abraham before transfer deadline day. However, Abraham’s wages could be a stumbling block. Meanwhile, in another development, Ipswich Town announced the signing of Irish centre back, Dara O’Shea. In a post on their X account on Sunday, the Premier League club said, O’Shea signed a five-year deal…