Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he “trusts in the car but it is the driver that is the problem” amid the ongoing debate around the use of video assistant referee technology. Liverpool were wrongly denied a goal against Tottenham last weekend because of “a significant human error”. Pochettino says he is in favour of the technology but would like to see its use during matches simplified. “We understand people make mistakes, it is not easy,” Pochettino said. “I think when the referee makes mistakes, we can all accept [it]. When it happens with technology it is difficult to understand.” He added:…

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba’s failed drugs test has been confirmed after his B sample tested positive. Pogba, 30, was provisionally suspended last month after his initial sample found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. The France international was selected for random testing after Juve’s 3-0 win at Udinese on 20 August, when he had been an unused substitute. If found guilty of doping, he could be banned for between two and four years. After Pogba’s initial suspension in September, Nado Italia said he had violated anti-doping rules when it found the prohibited substance “non-endogenous testosterone metabolites” and the results were…

The Lagos State Police Command has blamed the nurse, who treated Nigerian Singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad for his death and has declared her a “prime suspect .” The Command stated this during a press briefing in Lagos State on Friday while updating Nigerians on the findings of the investigation team constituted to unravel the circumstance that led to the Singer’s death. The Lagos Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa disclosed that although the result of the autopsy conducted on the deceased is still awaited, the investigation team had covered more grounds to come to a significant conclusion. The command…

The Abia State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has dismissed the three-ground suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Chief Okey Ahiwe, seeking the sack of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgement, the three-member panel led by justice H.T.D. Gwadah, on Friday, dismissed the petition for lacking merit and affirmed Otti as the winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. While delivering the judgement, Justice Gwadah held that on the issue of whether Dr. Otti was qualified to contest the election, the arguments of…

US star Jason Derulo has been accused of sexual harassment in a legal case launched by a singer who was signed to his record label. Emaza Gibson, who was offered a recording contract with Derulo’s imprint, is now suing him, alleging he ended their working relationship after she denied his sexual advances. Ms Gibson said she has been left “traumatized” by the experience. Derulo has denied the claims, calling them “completely false and hurtful”. Ms Gibson, 25, filed her complaint against Derulo, 34, on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, saying he “maliciously” promised her success, then denied her the opportunity.…

Manchester City are ready to start negotiations with Erling Haaland over a contract extension, according to ESPN. Haaland still has three-and-a-half years left on the deal he signed when he moved to the Etihad Stadium from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, but the club are keen to reward an incredible first season which saw the Norwegian scored 52 goals in 53 games. No formal negotiations have yet taken place but they expected to start over the next couple of months. City are conscious that Haaland has ambitions to play for Real Madrid at some stage during his career, but the club believe the 23-year-old is…

Renowned Norwegian author Jon Olav Fosse has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 Nobel Prize for Literature. His remarkable body of work, known for its sparse Nordic prose, has earned him this accolade for “writing that gives voice to the unsayable.” Fosse, born in 1959 on Norway’s west coast into a family practicing a strict form of Lutheranism, has led a life marked by creativity and personal growth. Despite experiencing the complexities of three marriages and fathering six children, he overcame personal challenges, including alcoholism, following hospital treatment. His journey as a writer commenced during childhood, and he achieved literary…

The Federal Government says it targets to reduce poverty rate to 0.6% and unemployment rate to 6.3% by 2030 and 2050 agenda. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, said this at a news briefing for the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit (#NES29) in Abuja on Thursday. The theme of the #NES29 scheduled for Oct. 23 to Oct. 24 at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja is “Pathways to Sustainable Economic Transformation and Inclusion”. Bagudu said that the theme was chosen to discuss the imperatives for transforming the nation’s economy while ensuring inclusivity. He said that the discussions around the theme…

The leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has unanimously appointed Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the acting South West chairman of the union. The union leadership appointed Akinsanya as the acting chairman of South West on Thursday during the Zonal Conference held at Zone 2 Council Secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The leadership of the union announced Akinsanya as acting chairman of the zone pending the time when the election would be held later this month. The union pleaded with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and…

Nigeria’s table tennis legend and African champion Aruna Quadri has joined the bandwagon of sportspeople to move to Saudi Arabia, as he has joined Saudi club Al-Khaleej. Veteran player Quadri was last attached to Fakel-Gazprom Orenburg in Russia, having joined the club in January. He has, however, chosen to leave shortly after defending his senior African title at the ITTF Africa Cup against Egyptian star Ahmed Saleh. The 35-year-old, who has fallen to 16th place in the world rankings, joins Al-Khaleej, where he will hope to feature prominently over the next two years. This adds Saudi Arabia to his impressive CV that…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, stated his government’s firm decision to abstain from borrowing funds from any financial institution to fuel the state’s development. Speaking at the inaugural edition of “Ipade Imole,” a quarterly interactive public engagement forum held in Osogbo on Thursday, October 05, 2023, Governor Adeleke confidently outlined his innovative strategies for generating internal revenue. Governor Adeleke disclosed his administration’s commitment to utilising the ₦2 billion palliative fund from the federal government for pivotal projects. These initiatives include renovating existing infrastructure and procuring additional buses to enhance affordable transportation. Additionally, health facilities across the state will undergo significant rehabilitation.…

Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero for Boca Juniors in their Copa Libertadores semi-final penalty shootout victory over Palmeiras. Edinson Cavani gave Argentine club Boca a first-half lead but, after defender Marcos Rojo was sent off, Joaquin Piquerez equalised in Sao Paulo. Romero, formerly of Manchester United, produced two saves in the shootout as Boca prevailed 4-2. They will face Brazilian club Fluminense in the final on 4 November. Boca have now won three successive penalty shootouts to reach the final, beating compatriots Racing Club and Uruguayan outfit Nacional in the two previous rounds. “I’m 36 years old – an…