Author: Ugochukwu Oha-Ema

Chelsea’s rising star, Cole Palmer, has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi in the enduring Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate, snubbing Cristiano Ronaldo. During a quickfire Q&A session with Goal at the PFA Awards, Palmer was asked to choose between the two football legends. His response was concise: “Messi.” Palmer’s endorsement of Messi comes on the heels of his impressive breakthrough season with Chelsea, which earned him the PFA Young Player of the Year award. The 22-year-old England international enjoyed a remarkable campaign, scoring 22 Premier League goals and providing 11 assists. Palmer’s opinion adds a fresh perspective to…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of conniving with the police to harass and arrest its members. In a statement, APC Publicity Secretary Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie described the claims as baseless and aimed at distracting from the PDP’s own involvement in violence. Uwadiae-Igbinigie revealed that the police had arrested individuals, including a young man found with a gun, who confessed to being procured by the Chairman of Esan North Local Government Area to attack APC members. He commended the police for their efforts in ensuring security in the…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made some surprising changes to his squad ahead of their UEFA Conference League match against Servette on Thursday. Four players have been dropped from the team, including Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, and Tosin Adarabioyo. Notably, Sterling and Chilwell were also absent from the squad that faced Manchester City in the Premier League opener on Sunday. The two England players are rumored to be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, sparking speculation about their future at the club. Meanwhile, Adarabioyo, who joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Fulham this summer, was an unused substitute…

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun the sale of nomination forms for the upcoming local government council elections. According to the party’s publicity secretary, Oryina Orvaa, the chairmanship form costs N100,000, with an additional N50,000 for the Expression of Interest form. Councillorship aspirants will pay N70,000 for the nomination form and N20,000 for the Expression of Interest form. Female aspirants for both positions are exempt from paying for the nomination forms, but will still pay for the Expression of Interest forms. The sale and submission of forms will close on August 24, 2024. Screening…

A devastating incident has occurred in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, where six family members lost their lives after consuming a suspected contaminated local delicacy, Danwake. The victims, including a widow, Alhakatu Abdulkarim, and her five children, were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead by doctors. The tragic incident has left the community in shock. The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. Spokesman Abdullahi Haruna stated, “We are still waiting for the medical report from the hospital to ascertain the cause of the death of the six persons.”…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 20 Local Government chairmanship seats in Bauchi State’s Saturday elections, but the All Progressive Congress (APC) has rejected the results, calling them “robbery” and a “mockery of democracy”. APC’s legal adviser, Barrister Rabiu Garba, alleged numerous irregularities, including inadequate materials, withheld result sheets, and allocated votes. The APC demanded the resignation of Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission Chairman, Ahmed Makama, and called for the cancellation of the elections and the reconstitution of a new electoral team. Despite the controversy, some opposition parties won councillor seats, including the Young Progressive Party and African…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sounded the alarm on the escalating insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria, calling for a united front to tackle the challenges. Obi, in a statement on (link unavailable), decried the recent spate of kidnappings, including the abduction of medical students in Benue and a state commissioner and his wife in Edo. He emphasized the need for bold action and collective resolve to address the issues. The former Anambra State Governor cited the kidnapping of over 20 medical and dental students in Benue, as well as the abduction of the Anambra State Commissioner…

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on its members to conduct themselves peacefully during the upcoming primary elections. In a statement signed by the state chairman, Sunday Bisi, the party urged aspirants and their supporters to cooperate with electoral officers and security operatives. The primary elections for councillor positions will hold on Saturday, August 17, across 332 wards, while the chairmanship primary election will take place on Monday, August 19, in all 30 local government headquarters. Bisi warned that the party will not tolerate any act of violence during or after the primaries, stating…

In a significant move, the National Judicial Council (NJC) is set to send Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun’s name to President Bola Tinubu for approval as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This follows her recommendation by the NJC during its 106th meeting, presided over by the outgoing CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. If approved, Justice Kekere-Ekun will become the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, after Justice Mariam Mukhtar. Her appointment is seen as a milestone in the country’s judiciary. The NJC also recommended 27 candidates for appointment as judges of state high courts and one Kadi of the Sharia Court…

The United States has recorded a 2.9% increase in all-items inflation for July 2024, according to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, with shelter inflation accounting for nearly 90% of the monthly increase. Food inflation also rose by 0.2% in July, with the food away from home index increasing by 0.2% and the food at home index rising by 0.1%. The energy index remained flat in July, after declining in the previous two months. As the US inflation data is released, Nigeria is expected…