ARTETA expressed his “sadness” after Arsenal confirmed the £34m departure of Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham.

The Gunners midfielder, 24, ends a 14-year spell with the North Londoners – becoming the most expensive academy-grown departure in the club’s history. Smith Rowe joins the Cottagers on a…

Continue ReadingARTETA expressed his “sadness” after Arsenal confirmed the £34m departure of Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that a Senator is involved in sponsoring the anti-government protests in Abuja.

The Minister’s revelation came after a closed-door meeting with heads of security agencies and Area Council Chairmen late Thursday evening. Wike revealed that intelligence reports have linked a Senator to…

Continue ReadingMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that a Senator is involved in sponsoring the anti-government protests in Abuja.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a strong rebuke against the recent social media call for a protest under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, which demands the removal of Igbo people from Lagos and the Southwest region of Nigeria.

The governor’s reaction comes five days after the campaign was started by a pro-Lagos X account, @lagospedia and hours after former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar condemned the move. Social media…

Continue ReadingLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a strong rebuke against the recent social media call for a protest under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, which demands the removal of Igbo people from Lagos and the Southwest region of Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has strongly condemned the recent social media campaign under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, which demands the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku stated that such divisive rhetoric poses to national unity and security. A pro-Lagos X account, @lagospedia have been promoting the hashtag…

Continue ReadingAtiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has strongly condemned the recent social media campaign under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, which demands the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states.

Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a heartbreaking defeat to China’s world No. 1 Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

World No. 3 Aaron-Wooi Yik fought their hearts out but it was not enough as they narrowly went down 19-21, 21-15, 17-21 to Weikeng-Wang Chang in a pulsating 68-minute clash…

Continue ReadingMen’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a heartbreaking defeat to China’s world No. 1 Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

AC Milan say they have become the first club in Europe to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant in the final year of their deals.

Players at the Italian club will also receive help with childcare and expenses for their children and a companion. The move comes amid a push for improved rights for players…

Continue ReadingAC Milan say they have become the first club in Europe to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant in the final year of their deals.

Rarely will you hear a Premier League head coach tell a journalist he is jealous of him, but halfway through this conversation with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca in Atlanta, we find the 44-year-old Italian staring at the head full of hair in front of him.

9‘My wife, she would love that,’ he says before directing our attention to his bald scalp and stylish beard. ‘Unfortunately, I am like this, so everyone is thinking…’ That you’re…

Continue ReadingRarely will you hear a Premier League head coach tell a journalist he is jealous of him, but halfway through this conversation with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca in Atlanta, we find the 44-year-old Italian staring at the head full of hair in front of him.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti names his pick to win 2024 Ballon d’OrLater this year, the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be handed out by France Football. It’s expected that a new face will be the winner, with the dominant era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo now at its end.

Real Madrid have a very good chance of having the winner on their books. Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are considered to be the favourites, with Toni Kroos and Dani…

Continue ReadingReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti names his pick to win 2024 Ballon d’OrLater this year, the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be handed out by France Football. It’s expected that a new face will be the winner, with the dominant era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo now at its end.