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Mbappe disrupts Haaland’s ‘dream move’ to Real Madrid

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2024March 26, 20240

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, still dreams of joining Real Madrid one day, according to AS. However, any potential move will be delayed by Kylian Mbappe’s imminent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Los Blancos as a free agent. It is believed Haaland originally aimed to join the Spanish giants in...

Man City receive big injury boost ahead of Arsenal clash

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2024March 26, 20240

Manchester City have received a major boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal, with defender Kyle Walker’s injury considered “not too serious”. Walker pulled up during the first half of England’s friendly with Brazil on Saturday. The full-back was forced off after just 20 minutes with an apparent...

Bauchi Governor appoint new management team for Wikki Tourists

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2024March 26, 20240

The Bauchi State government has confirmed the appointment of Auwal Musa Gotel as the Chairman of Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourists. Gotel was formerly overseeing the affairs of the Bauchi Elephants on an interim capacity. Other members of the newly appointed management committee’s are Umar Saidu, Dauda M. Chiroma,...

You need painkillers to go through Aba-Port Harcourt Road

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2024March 26, 20240

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented the state of the federal road connecting Port Harcourt and Aba. Umahi directed contractors working on federal roads in the South-East and South-South to accelerate work while ensuring compliance with contract specifications. He further stated that the federal government managed to save more...

Four friends arraigned over alleged threat to cleric’s life

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Four friends were on Monday docked in a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan for allegedly threatening the life of Pastor Charles Gold. The police charged Olatunji Musibau, 44, Abiodun Folarin, 50, Kazeem Oluremi, 60 and Yusuf Sodiq, 23, with conspiracy and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. Earlier,...

‘He’s a fighter’- Wenger names Premier League’s best left-back ever

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has identified the club’s former player Ashley Cole as the Premier League’s best left-back ever.Wenger also described the former England international as a ‘fighter’. The Frenchman said this while hailing Cole after the former Chelsea star became the 22nd Premier League Hall of Fame inductee...

Waldrum unveils squad for Super Falcons vs South Africa

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has listed 22 players for his team’s 2024 Olympic Games final-round qualifying tie against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa. Waldrum named regulars like goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, Osinachi Ohale and Rasheedat Ajibade in his squad. Top stars like Halimat Ayinde,...

Tuberculosis killed 1,869 in Kwara in 2023 –Commissioner

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, says Tuberculosis claimed about 1,869 lives in Kwara in 2023. El-Imam revealed this on Monday in Ilorin while delivering a speech at the commemoration of the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day, explaining that the disease continues to claim over 4,000 lives daily...

Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting. The meeting is taking place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation,...

Teamwork key to Bayelsa United’s draw against Lobi Stars

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Bayelsa United forward, Kehinde Malik believes that teamwork was key to his team’s 1-1 away draw against Lobi Stars. Malik admitted that the game against the Pride of Benue wasn’t easy. He said the team will build on the performance to move out of the relegation zone. Malik scored the...