Dangote Speaks on Fuel Prices, Predicts Sales of Petrol in 48 hours
“Your vehicles will last longer. You will not be having engine issues”–Aliko Dangote message to Nigerians as his refinery begins the production of its initial petroleum products. In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Refinery has officially launched its inaugural batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, from […]
“I’m not the one”: Senator Ishaku Abbo denies leaked viral sex video
A former Nigerian lawmaker, who represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Ishaku Abbo has denied an allegation of sexual scandal with a married woman. The viral video clip that captured a light-skinned man having sexual intercourse with an alleged married woman surfaced on the Internet last week. Another video clip that emerged on X […]
2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Working on possible merger – PDP Reveals
The Deputy National Spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, has said the three leading opposition figures in Nigeria are discussing the possibility of a merger to salvage Nigerians from hunger and widespread insecurity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Abdullahi made this statement while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday According to him, […]
Joshua Kimmich will succeed Ilkay Gundogan as Germany’s new captain after the Manchester City midfielder retired from international football, the national team’s coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.
The 33-year-old Gundogan, who featured in all five games for Germany at Euro 2024 with his last appearance coming in their quarter-final defeat by eventual champions Spain, retired from internationals after winning 82 caps last month. Having made his debut for Germany in 2016, 29-year-old Kimmich has made 91 appearances for the national team. Kimmich, […]
A record 11,000 international transfers were registered globally during the 2024 close-season transfer window, a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year, a report from world soccer governing body FIFA said.
Clubs spent more than $6.40 billion on transfer fees, the second-highest ever, though down 13.06% from last year. Around $5.58 billion was spent in Europe alone where English clubs dominated, spending more than $1.6 billion on transfer fees in the mid-year window. England’s spending has fallen by 15.5% from $2 billion last year, a more […]
Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel, who never played a competitive match for Chelsea, has join Saudi Pro-League side Al-Nassr from the Blues for £19.1m.
The 19-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge for £13m in July 2023 from Santos and spent last season on loan at Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg, making 24 appearances. In October 2020, aged 15 years and 308 days, he became the youngest player in the history of the Brazilian top flight when he made his Santos debut […]
World number one Jannik Sinner produced some of his best tennis of the US Open so far to beat Tommy Paul and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev.
Italy’s Sinner beat home hope Paul 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 in front of a rowdy New York crowd in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Russia’s Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, sent an emphatic statement earlier on Monday with a 6-0 6-1 6-3 win over Nuno Borges of Portugal. The pair are the […]
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football.
The 37-year-old fought back tears as he confirmed Uruguay’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Saturday (00:30 BST) will be his last appearance for his country. The former Liverpool and Barcelona forward is Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearances, having made his debut for Uruguay against Colombia in February 2007. “I’ve […]
Galatasaray have confirmed they are in talks with Napoli to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen on loan.
The 25-year-old had been a target for Premier League Chelsea before the English transfer window closed on Friday and also Saudi club Al-Ahli – but he looks set to move to Istanbul instead. Osimhen has scored 76 goals in 133 games for Napoli and played a key role in their 2022-23 Serie A title win […]
Shuttler Cheah Liek Hou is unstoppable.
Liek Hou brought much joy to the Malaysian contingent when he captured the country’s first gold in the Paris Paralympics by defending his gold medal in the men’s singles SU5 (upper body impairment) on Monday (Sept 2). Liek Hou celebrated wildly with his coach Nova Armada after securing a commanding 21-13, 21-15 win over Indonesia’s […]