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Barcelona continued their dominant show in La Liga with a 5-1 victory against Sevilla over the weekend. Striker Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace alongside Pablo Torre who came on as a substitute. It was a much-needed confidence boost ahead of difficult fixtures against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.Barca dominated much of the proceedings right from the kickoff throughout the entire game. Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 24th minute from the spot after Raphinha had been fouled in the penalty box. Pedri doubled Barca’s lead after just four minutes with a powerful shot from the edge of the box into…

The Nigerian Army has officially refuted rumors regarding the death of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, which circulated widely on social media over the weekend. The rumors originated from a post by a Nigerian journalist, who claimed that Lagbaja had succumbed to stage three cancer in an undisclosed hospital overseas. The journalist’s report, which gained traction on social media, stated that the army chief had died 48 hours prior and suggested that the news was being suppressed due to internal lobbying among senior military officers vying for his position. Lt Gen Lagbaja, born on February 28,…

La Liga champions Real Madrid picked up three crucial points at Celta Vigo over the weekend in a narrow 2-1 victory. One of the highlights of the game was a moment of frustration for English midfielder Jude Bellingham when his teammate Vinicius Jr denied him a pass when he was in a better shooting position.The midfielder’s reaction, kicking at the turf and storming off, has sparked speculations about the state of his relationship with Vinicius Jr. However Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti does not think much of it and has dismissed the speculations making rounds. He was impressed with Bellingham’s courage,…

Kayode Akinwumi It was an unfortunate outing for Wolves against Manchester City on Sunday as a dramatic VAR decision cost them a valuable point and City scraped a late win. In response, Wolves manager Gary O‘Neil has claimed officials in the Premier League may have a subconscious bias for top teams, especially Manchester City.Wolves had held City to a 1-1 scoreline for most of the game before a controversial decision in added time gave a 2-1 win to the champions. John Stones scored a header in the fourth minute of added time which was initially ruled out as Bernardo Silva…

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League after Week 8 with an important victory against Chelsea. Curtis Jones was the hero, bagging the winner in the 51st minute, minutes after Nicolas Jackson’s 48th-minute equalizer restored the Blues’ hopes at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men needed the win after rivals Manchester City won in a heated contest with Wolves and was temporarily top of the league table.The win was their 10th from 11 encounters this season, and arguably their toughest so far. Slot himself admitted his team had had an easy schedule before the fixture with Chelsea. But the win against Chelsea…

It took a John Stones header at the death, and a controversial VAR call for Manchester City to earn all three points against Wolves. Jorgen Strand Larsen had opened the scoresheet for the hosts early in the first half before Josko Gvardiol scored an equalizer for Pep Guardiola’s men, who looked for the most part as if they would not take the chance to overtake Arsenal on the standings. However, Stone rose high to snatch victory from the jaws of disappointment in the fourth minute of added time, and met Phil Foden’s corner to put the ball at the back…

In a significant move to halt the occurrence of jungle justice in Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to those engaging in this unlawful practice, stating that it is criminal, illogical, and unjustifiable. The Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Sunday that jungle justice destroys the criminal justice system, undermines the rule of law, and damages Nigeria’s global reputation. He further emphasized that this heinous act is a betrayal of justice, as it erodes the rule of law, fundamental human rights, and the principles of justice. Adejobi also noted…

In an era defined by uncertainty and rapid change, resilience has emerged as a fundamental necessity for navigating the complexities of modern life. It’s the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to the unexpected, and ultimately thrive despite challenges. Experts across various fields, from psychology to business, are recognizing that resilience isn’t a passive trait, but an active process we can cultivate through conscious effort and practice. It’s about more than just enduring hardship; it’s about developing the capacity to not only survive adversity but to grow stronger in its wake. At the heart of resilience lies the power…

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has lost relevance in politics. NewDailyPrime reports that Atiku, a former Vice President, had commended the resilient people of Rivers State for their steadfastness in the face of adversity, courageously ensuring that the election unfolded with peace and integrity. In a statement on his X account, Atiku also lauded the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his unwavering commitment to the interests of the people, safeguarding the sanctity of the local government elections even amidst provocative…