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Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, has hailed goalkeeper David De Gea after the Spaniard claimed the Premier League Golden Glove for this season. De Gea helped Manchester United win the Carabao Cup, they are also in next season’s Champions League and will play the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday. Maguire heaped praise on the Spaniard for his impressive performance during the just-concluded 2022-23 campaign. De Gea won the Golden Glove award after he registered the highest number of clean sheets during the season. “He makes big saves. He’s had an amazing season and It’s one I’m sure…
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed he is speaking to Lionel Messi about a possible return to the club. Xavi claims that Messi’s return “makes sense” and he has a “tactical plan” that involves the 35-year-old. He told SPORT: “I told the president that Messi’s return makes sense. No doubt at all, he is perfect for our system and ideas. “I’ve the tactical plan in mind with Leo. It’s up to Leo. I think he has to decide, it’s up to him… I’m speaking with Leo, yes.” Messi is widely expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his current deal expires…
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his swearing-in as president of Nigeria. Tinubu took over the baton from Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 29. The inauguration ceremony, which took place at the Eagles Square in Abuja, had African leaders and global organisations in attendance. Although Biden did not attend the inauguration, he sent a nine-member delegation to represent him at the ceremony. The delegation was led by the US secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia L. Fudge. However, in a statement released by the White House, Biden congratulated Tinubu…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his grief over the death of media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi. Lawan described the death of the founder of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM Radio, as a great loss to the Nigerian polity and media industry in the light of his immense contributions to politics and the evolution of private media in Nigeria and Africa. The senate president said it is to the credit of Dokpesi that he established the first private television network in Nigeria, Africa’s first private satellite television and first privately owned radio station in Nigeria. “I…
Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, took over the baton of leadership from Samuel Ortom as the Governor of Benue State. Alia in his inaugural speech informed the people of Benue that he has no “magic wand” to actualise all the many beautiful plans he has for the Food Basket State. He, however, stressed that their cooperation can make every plan become a reality. Below is the full text of his speech: My fellow citizens of Benue State, Today marks a new beginning in the history of our beloved state as I take office as your governor. I stand before…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has tipped Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho to go to another level next season. The Red Devils came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 on the final day of the 2022-23 season and secure third place finish. Manchester United improved under new manager Ten Hag, securing Champions League football and winning the League Cup and also made it to the final of the FA Cup, where they will play Manchester City. Wright hailed Ten Hag for overseeing United’s promising campaign and insists he can “only see good things happening” at Old Trafford going forward. The former…
Alex Iwobi became the second Nigerian to start and feature in all 38 Premier League games for Everton in a season following the Toffees 1-0 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday. Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo was the first Nigerian to achieve the feat. Yobo achieved the feat with the Merseysiders during the 2006/07 season. The former defender scored two goals during that campaign. Iwobi scored twice and recorded seven assists in the just-concluded season. Sean Dyche’s men escaped relegation following the win on the final day of the season.
Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a man identified as Kinikanwo Ojindah, popularly called Agala, in Ogbakiri community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Ojindah, an indigene of Rumuokani village in Ogbakiri community, was reportedly shot on Sunday night in his apartment by men who introduced themselves as “government”. The Secretary to Rumuokani Council of Chiefs, Godspower Kamalu and the youth president, Ezebunwo Ike, in an interview with newsmen, described the deceased as a peaceful person. They called on the government at all levels to ensure that those behind the death of Ojindah, are arrested and made to face…
A female police officer slumped on the pitch of Umuahia Township Stadium during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Abia State governor, Alex Otti. The young policewoman slumped on the field while participating in the special police march organised by the Abia State Police Command. The parade was in full swing when the officer slumped the first time. She rejoined the march, slumped again, and lost consciousness. She was taken to a corner of the stadium for medical attention. After she regained consciousness 10 minutes later, she was taken away on a stretcher to an undisclosed hospital in Umuahia by…
Veteran Nigerian Emcee and Hip Hop Act, M I (Mr Incredible) Abaga has released a new single that comes with powerful messages, See “Plan B” Lyrics below. PLAN B LYRICS (song by M I Abaga) I hope you come my way I hope you come my way… If I get Presido wey love me Shey na so everything go ugly? No be say I dey try insult him But trust me, things are rough in the country If I get Presido wey sabi Shey na so general go steal from army? Take money for weapon give him family Him soldier…