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Euro 2024 breakout star Nico Williams is being courted by Chelsea teammate Marc Cucurella, who revealed he’s making daily pitches to the young winger to join the Blues. Speaking to The Athletic, Cucurella joked about his persistent efforts, saying: “I tell him every day he should come to Chelsea, he would help us a lot! He is more than welcome and he knows that [laughs].” Williams, 21, has impressed at Euro 2024, sparking interest from Chelsea and Barcelona, with a release clause of €58 million. Cucurella emphasized the importance of comfort and value, saying: “These sorts of players need to…

The Plateau State Government has issued an urgent appeal to citizens to donate blood to save the lives of pupils rescued from the collapsed school building in Jos. In a statement released on Friday evening, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Musa Ashom, urged all able-bodied individuals to come forward and donate blood at Plateau Specialists Hospital and other major government hospitals in the city. The appeal, which is being broadcast on state-owned radio and television stations, reads: “As a result of the immense casualties from the collapse of a school building in the Busa Buji area of Jos North…

Tragedy struck on the Ikorodu-Ogijo Sagamu Expressway on Friday evening, as a road accident claimed the lives of two persons. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Saturday. According to the Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, the accident involved a Toyota Camry and a Mercedes Benz Truck, which occurred around 5:30 pm. Three male adults were involved, with two fatalities and one survivor. The corpses were released to the families of the deceased. The FRSC attributed the accident to loss of control due to speeding. The Sector Commander, CC Anthony…

Afrobeats sensation Rema has performed at the highly publicized wedding of Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant. The event, which took place on July 12 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, featured Rema performing his hit song “Calm Down”. According to his record label, MAVIN, the singer charged $3 million for his performance. Other global stars like Justin Bieber and Rihanna also graced the stage, with Bieber reportedly earning $10 million. The four-day wedding extravaganza in Mumbai City was the final stop in a string…

In a shocking moment, President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to his predecessor, Donald Trump, as “Vice President” during a solo press conference on Thursday. The blunder occurred when Biden responded to the opening question, mistaking Vice President Kamala Harris for Trump. When a reporter pointed out the error in the final question, Biden simply smiled and said, “Listen to him,” before exiting the stage. The gaffe drew mockery from Trump and raised further concerns about Biden’s fitness for office. The press conference was seen as an opportunity for Biden to prove his mettle under pressure, but the mistake has only…

As of July 11, 2024, the dollar exchange rate in the black market, also known as the parallel market, stood at N1555 for buying and N1565 for selling, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC). This fluctuation may impact individuals seeking to exchange dollars for naira. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed individuals seeking to engage in Forex transactions to approach their respective banks, as it does not recognize the parallel market. However, the black market remains a popular destination for many Nigerians. Here are the current exchange rates: – Black Market Rate (July 11, 2024) -…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the sanctions imposed on Niger following the July 2023 military coup. The court, presided over by Justices Edward Asante, Dupe Atoki, and Sengu Koroma, ruled that the matter was moot since ECOWAS had already lifted the sanctions. The suit, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa, Professor Bola Akinterinwa, and lawyer Nuhu Dantani, sought relief against the sanctions, which included electricity cuts and movement restrictions. However, the applicants’ counsel, Ifunanya Okeke, moved for discontinuation, citing that the issues had been overtaken by events, notably the restoration of…

The stage is set for an epic battle as England and Spain face off in the 2024 European Championship final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday, July 14. This highly anticipated encounter promises to be a historic moment for either side, with England seeking to break their 58-year trophy drought and Spain aiming to secure their fourth Euro Championship title. UEFA’s Prize Money Distribution In December 2023, the UEFA Executive Committee approved the prize money distribution system for the tournament, totaling €331 million, same as UEFA EURO 2020. The breakdown is as follows: – Participating fee: €9.25m – Match bonus: €1.0m…

A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has appealed to the Federal High Court in Abuja for additional time to complete the refund of allegedly looted public funds. Nwabuoku and his co-defendant, Felix Nweke, face 11 counts of money laundering totaling ₦1.6 billion, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The defendants, accused of committing the fraud while Nwabuoku served as Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence (2019-2021), requested a delay in their arraignment to finalize the refund. Nweke’s lawyer, Emeka Onyeaka, informed the court that his client had made significant refunds…

England has secured a spot in the Euro 2024 final after a thrilling match against the Netherlands in Dortmund. Ollie Watkins, a substitute player, scored a decisive goal in the 80th minute, sending the Three Lions to their second consecutive Euros final. England dominated the first half, confining the Dutch to their own final third. Despite their efforts, they only managed a 1-1 draw at halftime, with Harry Kane scoring a penalty awarded by VAR. The Netherlands’ Xavi Simons had earlier scored a stunning goal. The second half was less eventful, with Bukayo Saka’s disallowed goal being the most notable…