Author: Yusuf Lawal

Manchester United have completed the signing of Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for a fee of £36.5m (€42.5m). The 23-year-old forward has signed a five-year contract with the option of a further year and becomes Erik ten Hag’s first major signing of the summer. Zirkzee expressed his excitement about joining the iconic club, saying, “I know how exciting the future is going to be here, and I cannot wait to play my part in achieving success for Manchester United.” He added, “I’m ready to take my career to another level, win more trophies, and make an impact straight away.”…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and the Ministry of Information to disclose the details of the agreement between the Federal Government and Twitter. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba gave the order in May 2024, following a Freedom of Information suit filed by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). According to the judgment, the agreement must be disclosed to assess its impact on Nigerians’ human rights online. Justice Dimgba held that the disclosure is in the public interest and does not affect Twitter’s business interests or Nigeria’s sovereignty and national security.…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to begin their campaign against neighboring Benin Republic. The match, scheduled for September, will see the Super Eagles face off against a Benin Republic team managed by former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr. The Super Eagles will then travel to Kigali for a matchday two encounter with Rwanda’s Amavubi. In October, Nigeria will face Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in a double-header, before wrapping up their qualifying campaign with an away fixture against Benin Republic and a home clash…

A devastating incident has occurred at Saint Academy, a two-storey school building in the Busa Buji community, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State leaving numerous students and teachers trapped and feared dead. The catastrophic event occurred on Friday morning around 8:30 am, when classes were in session. The collapse of the building sent shockwaves through the community, with distraught parents and residents rushing to the scene to search for their loved ones. Emergency workers and security personnel are currently at the site, working tirelessly to rescue survivors from the rubble. The atmosphere is tense, with wailing residents and parents…

Mumbai, India, is abuzz with the wedding of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant, to Radhika Merchant. The three-day extravaganza has attracted a long list of global celebrities, including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Boris Johnson, and Tony Blair. The wedding celebrations have been ongoing for months, with earlier events featuring a European cruise, a purpose-built Hindu temple, and performances by Rihanna and Justin Bieber. The Kardashians, who arrived on Friday, shared their experience on social media, showing their warm welcome at the luxury hotel. This week’s celebrations promise to be even grander, with Hillary Clinton, Mike Tyson, and John…

In a shocking turn of events, Ángel Di Maria is set to bid farewell to the Argentina national team next week, according to renowned football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano took to X to announce that the former Real Madrid and Manchester United winger has agreed to a one-year deal with Portuguese giants, Benfica. “Ángel Di Maria will stay at Benfica for one more season, agreement sealed today,” Romano confirmed. The transfer expert revealed that both parties have agreed to the proposal, with Benfica eager to retain Di Maria’s services and the player accepting the offer. “Decision confirmed on both…

Senator Masaud Doguwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Friday, Doguwa cited feelings of underutilization and the party’s implementation of anti-people policies as reasons for his departure. According to the statement, Doguwa and his numerous supporters were rarely involved in party forums, despite their wealth of experience in politics. “In politics, if you fail to engage highly experienced politicians by providing them with political assignments, you are making them politically redundant, and giving them room to struggle and engage themselves elsewhere,” the…

A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Organised Labour on the minimum wage issue has ended without a resolution, Naija News reports. The meeting, called by the President, failed to yield a conclusive agreement. According to Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the positions of both parties remain unchanged. Labour is still demanding a minimum wage of N250,000, while the Federal Government is offering N62,000. Ajaero told journalists after the meeting that consultations with the Presidency will continue next week. He also stated that Labour leaders need to report back to their organs and discuss the President’s proposals…

Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth, has revealed the reason behind his controversial shade at Wizkid during Davido’s wedding. In a recent interview on Backstage Banter with Isi Ijewere, Basketmouth explained that his comment was a deliberate marketing technique to ruffle some feathers and generate buzz for his Canadian tour. “I knew it was going to be edgy. I knew it was going to hit people. I knew they were going to get upset, and they did exactly what I wanted them to do. It worked,” he said, acknowledging that his shade was a tactical move to get attention.…

In a shocking move, Democratic Senator Peter Welch of Vermont has publicly urged US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns over his age and fitness. This makes Welch the first Democratic senator to openly call for Biden to ditch his reelection bid. In an opinion piece published in the Washington Post on Wednesday, Welch stated, “For the good of the country, I’m calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race.” Welch’s bold statement has sparked intense debate and discussion among political circles, with many wondering if other Democrats will follow suit. The call…