Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

James Strikes Late To Secure Point For Chelsea In Bournemouth Clash. Chelsea captain Reece James marked his return from injury with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser against Bournemouth, securing a vital point for the Blues in the Premier League. James, who has been sidelined for much of the season due to hamstring injuries, has only featured in five Premier League matches this campaign. His last league appearance was a brief eight-minute stint against Arsenal in November, making his impact in this match all the more remarkable. The 25-year-old, known for his prowess both defensively and offensively, was introduced in the…

Glimmer Of Hope For Peace In Gaza As Ceasefire Deal Nears. After a gruelling 15 months of conflict that has left countless lives in turmoil, both Palestinians and Israelis are cautiously optimistic about an imminent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, alongside the release of hostages held there. From the heart of Gaza City, 17-year-old Sanabel expressed her disbelief and hope in a voice note, stating, “I can’t believe that I am still alive to witness this moment. We’ve been waiting for this with bated breath since the first month of last year.” Her sentiments echo a collective longing for…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Over Insurrection Charges. Seoul – In an unprecedented move, South Korean authorities have arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection linked to his attempt to impose martial law. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time in South Korea’s history that a sitting president has been taken into custody. Yoon Suk Yeol was taken to the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) for interrogation after a dramatic standoff at his residence. The arrest came after authorities managed to bypass elaborate security measures, including buses barricading the compound and barbed…

Trump Would Have Been Convicted If Not Elected, DOJ Report Reveals. President-elect Donald Trump faced an investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith Donald Trump would have been convicted of illegally attempting to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election, which he lost, had he not been re-elected in 2024, according to a report by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The evidence against the former president was “sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” Smith wrote in his partially released report. However, Trump dismissed the findings, labelling Smith as “deranged” and the report’s contents as “fake.”…

Premier League Clubs Clear PSR Hurdles For 2023-24 Season. Interesting information from financial arm of  English football, the Premier League has announced that no clubs will face charges for breaching its Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the 2023-24 season. This marks a clean slate for all 20 clubs in the top flight, who submitted their financial accounts by the deadline of 31 December. Under the PSR, clubs are permitted a maximum loss of £105 million over a three-year period. The league’s rigorous financial checks have concluded that all clubs have adhered to these regulations, ensuring the financial health…

Nasarawa United Hit With Heavy Sanctions After Matchday Violence. In a stern move to uphold discipline within the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the league board has imposed significant penalties on Nasarawa United following violent scenes during their matchday 18 clash against Rivers United. The bottom-placed team in the league standings, Nasarawa United, has been slapped with a three-point deduction and a three-goal reduction from their tally, alongside a hefty fine of N3 million. This decision comes after the club failed to control the conduct of their team and supporters, leading to an assault on visiting players and the…

San Diego Wave FC Welcomes Nigerian Striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu. San Diego Wave FC has bolstered their attacking line with the signing of 19-year-old Nigerian striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu from Rivers Angels FC of the Nigerian Women’s Premier League, the club announced on Monday. Chiamaka has inked a one-year deal for the upcoming 2025 season, marking another strategic addition to the Wave’s squad. “We are very pleased to welcome Chiamaka to the Wave family,” stated Camille Ashton, Sporting Director and General Manager of San Diego Wave FC. “Her signing is the latest example of our intention to add promising young…

Nigerian Track Star Joshua Caleb Shatters Records In The US. Joshua Caleb, the young Nigerian sprinter and sophomore at the University of Alaska Anchorage, has set the athletics world alight by breaking two records within a week in the United States. Caleb has been named the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Men’s Division II Athlete of the Week, becoming the first male athlete from his university to earn the title of M-F Athletic National Athlete of the Week during the indoor season. Hailing from Okrika, Nigeria, Caleb made headlines at the Silver &…

NFF Officially Unveils Newly Appointed Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Chelle. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially introduced Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. In an event at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in the early hours of today.The unveiling marks a significant development in Nigerian football, heralding a new era for one of Africa’s most celebrated national teams. Chelle, a 47-year-old Franco-Malian, was appointed following a thorough recommendation by the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee, which was then ratified by the federation’s Executive Committee. His unveiling took place at 11 AM in the…

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Impeached Amidst Allegations Of Misconduct. In a dramatic turn of events early this morning, the Lagos State House of Assembly took the unprecedented step of impeaching its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The decision was made following an emergency session of the Assembly, where a majority of the lawmakers voted in favour of the impeachment. Obasa, who has held the position since 2015, faced mounting allegations that had been under public and judicial scrutiny for years. These allegations included financial mismanagement, misuse of public funds, and other forms of…

Makinde Presents Certificate, Staff Of Office To Oba Abimbola Owoade As Alaafin Of Oyo. IBADAN, OYO STATE – In a significant ceremony held at the Oyo State Government House in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital, Governor Seyi Makinde has officially presented the certificate and staff of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. The event took place on Monday, marking a formal acknowledgment of Prince Owoade’s selection as the successor to the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 44th Alaafin of Oyo, who passed away two years ago. The announcement of Prince Owoade as the Alaafin-elect…

Oyo State High Court Grants N10m Bail To Three Defendants. In a new development concerning the recent Oyo stampede, an Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road has granted a N10 million bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdullahi Fasasi. The ruling was delivered by Justice K. B Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, on Monday, following a bail application filed by the counsels of the trio. The court had set Monday for the ruling after the lawyers for Silekunola, Hazmat, and Fasasi presented their bail application on January 7. Justice Olawoyin outlined five conditions for the…