Chelsea playmaker, Cole Palmer, is hopeful that he has avoided injury after feeling a muscle issue following their 2-0 victory over Servette in the UEFA Conference League play-off. Palmer came on in the second half of the game, as the Blues secured a win in the first leg of the tie. However, the result was somewhat soured as Palmer could be seen clutching what appeared to be his hamstring as he left the field at full time. The recently crowned PFA Young Player of the Year was locked in dialogue with Chelsea’s physios. But as he left Stamford Bridge, Palmer…
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A 40-year-old woman, (name withheld) has set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa. DSP Lawan Shiisu, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse, on Friday. Shiisu said the woman, who resides in Garin Mallam village, allegedly used petrol to set herself on fire. “On Thursday at about 0740hrs, the command received a heartbreaking and pitiful incident from Guri LGA that a woman, aged 40 of Garin Mallam village, poured petrol on her body, set herself ablaze and got burnt beyond recognition…
One of Victor Osimhen’s former Nigeria team-mates, John Ogu, has hinted the Napoli striker has already chosen his next club. Osimhen’s future this summer remains uncertain as he continues to be linked with a move away. The 25-year-old has been linked with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal. Paris Saint-Germain as well as Saudi Arabian clubs are monitoring his situation. It is however believed that Chelsea are the frontrunners to land Osimhen, as they are in talks to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli. Ogu has now hinted a move to Stamford Bridge could be close. He simply wrote on X…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has arrested a Federal Capital Territory, Abuja-based -billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, that Nwokocha was arrested on Wednesday. He said Nkwocha was arrested in Ever Green Estate Lugbe, Abuja, over his suspected involvement in internet fraud. Oyewale revealed that the commission recovered $2,200, cars, and other items from the suspect. “Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. “Items recovered…
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has alleged that the Nigerian government has concluded plans to sever diplomatic ties with the government of Finland. Ekpa made the claims in a statement on his official X handle on Thursday. His claim is coming a few days after the Finnish government spoke on legal proceedings involving Ekpa. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, who spoke after a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the foreign ministers of Sweden, Finland, Iceland, as well as representatives from Norway and Denmark, said Ekpa’s case was being handled through…
Akudo Esther Ogbonna has linked up with Swedish club, IFK Kalmar, DAILY POST reports. Ogbonna joined IFK Kalmar from Nigeria Women Football League outfit, Remo Stars Ladies. The former Nigeria junior international signed a one-year contract with the Elitettan side. The defensive midfielder will be plying her trade in Europe for the first time. Ogbonna will wear jersey number 18 at her club. She will be introduced to her new teammates on Friday (today). Transfer: Ogbonna completes move to Swedish club, IFK Palmar
Ivan Toney’s agent wants the Brentford striker to complete a move to Arsenal this summer transfer window. This was revealed by former Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew. Toney has been linked with a move away from Brentford. The 28-year-old has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and even Saudi Arabia. Speaking about Toney, Pardew said on talkSPORT: “Let me tell you. I know Toney’s agent personally and I think he would like the boy to go to Arsenal. There you go, there’s a bit of insight. “I know that he thought that might be a good fit for the…
Football transfer insider, Ben Jacobs has revealed that one of the few options for Victor Oshimen could be to remain at Napoli disappointed and unhappy this season. This is following the revelation that Chelsea are the only side showing interest in signing the Nigerian attacker at the moment. Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca is expected to push for a new No. 9 before the end of the transfer window and Osimhen is reportedly his preferred choice. Osimhen signed a new contract with the Italian last December but has agreed with the club to leave this summer. The player reportedly has a…
Troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with other security agencies, arrested several criminals and terrorists in various local government areas of Taraba State. Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade, Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement, said on August 18, 2024, troops acting on credible intelligence raided criminals’ enclave in Takum LGA of Taraba State, during which a suspected kidnapper named David Musa was arrested. According to the statement, in the same vein, on August 20, 2024, troops arrested suspected gunrunners identified as James Nuhu and Dan-Asabe Ango in Wukari Local Government…
Senator Barau Jibrin has said that 23,644 (25kg) bags of rice allocated to Kano State will be judiciously distributed to the needy. Senator Barau Jibrin, who doubles as Chairman of the federal government palliatives committee for Kano State, disclosed this on Thursday During an interview with newsmen after a meeting of the committee. The federal lawmaker, however, said only residents with national identity card, driver’s license, voter’s card, or international passport were qualified to benefit from the palliatives. He said, “We just held a meeting in respect of a committee set up by Mr. President on how to distribute palliatives…