Author: Yusuf Lawal

In a shocking turn of events, Gareth Southgate has resigned from his position as head coach of the England national team, effective immediately. Renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news on X on Tuesday. Southgate, who has been at the helm since 2016, expressed his gratitude and pride in serving the team. “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. I’m leaving my role,”…

A recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals a concerning trend in global childhood immunization coverage. Despite efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates have stalled, leaving 2.7 million more children under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. According to the report, the number of children who received three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) stalled at 84% in 2023, with 14.5 million children not receiving a single dose. Moreover, 6.5 million children did not complete their third dose of the DTP vaccine, which is…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen to 34.19% in June 2024, indicating a 0.24% increase from the previous month’s headline inflation rate of 33.95%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS revealed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for June 2024, which measures the average change in prices of goods and services consumed by individuals for daily living. The increase surpasses projections by Meristem Research analysts at 34.01% but falls short of Cowry Assets Management Research’s prediction of 34.25%. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate rose by 11.40% points compared to June…

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…