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Chelsea, Napoli meet to seal Lukaku deal with Osimhen solution pending

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Napoli have scheduled a meeting with Chelsea for Thursday where they will negotiate a deal for Romelu Lukaku face to face. The Serie A club sent an official bid for Lukaku on Monday, but according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, it was not accepted. However, the offer is being...

Paul Merson names four players that should lead Chelsea’s attack under Maresca

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named four players that should lead the Blues’ attack under manager, Enzo Maresca. The players are Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix and Nicolas Jackson. Merson said this while reacting to Chelsea’s capture of Felix, who arrived from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Recall that Felix...

Tacha reveals pair she’s backing to win N100m prize

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Former Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem housemate, Natacha Akide, AKA Tacha, has revealed her favourite pair this season. Tacha said twin duo, Wanni X Handi are her favourites this season and she’s supporting them to win the grand prize. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session with fans, Tacha said,...

I would’ve been a footballer if not for music

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation, Wizkid, says football would have been his alternate career if music hadn’t worked out. The Nigerian superstar shared his passion for the sport and his admiration for the discipline required to succeed in football. Wizkid, who played on his school’s football team, acknowledged that his impatience and...

Osun police arrest two suspects for armed robbery, cultism

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Osun State Police Command has paraded Olugbode Joshua and Akinleye Ayodeji for alleged armed robbery, membership of unlawful society and cultism. Making the arrest public during suspects parade at the police headquarters on Wednesday in Osogbo, the command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said the duo were arrested in different areas of...

ANSIEC begins recruitment of adhoc staff for LG elections

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has started process for the conduct of the September 28 local government election in the state. The commission in a press statement signed by the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, announced that it has begun recruitment of adhoc staff...

Benue APC rejects dissolution of SWC

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the purported dissolution of the State Working Committee, SWC, of the party is illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Daniel Ihomum. Ihomum said, “We are...

‘You killed 27 innocent Biafrans in Enugu’ – Simon Ekpa faults police

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has debunked the claim by the Nigeria Police Force that 27 alleged criminals, including Ekpa’s supporters were killed in Enugu State. According to reports, that no fewer than 27 kidnappers, including Ekpa’s members were said to have been gunned down in shoot-outs with...

Plateau gov, Mutfwang reshuffles cabinet

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has given the nod for a minor resufflement of his cabinet to improve quality service delivery and productivity. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Mr Gyang Bere, on Tuesday in Jos. Bere quoted the...

Chelsea star refuses to leave Enzo’s team

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling does not want to leave the club despite reportedly being declared surplus for requirement. He has no desire to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, according to Givemesport. According to reports, the player released a statement shortly before Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City on Sunday,...