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Kayode Akinwumi A lot was at stake as Manchester United marched out at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon to face Brentford, who were three places above them on the Premier League table. Erik ten Hag’s men went behind before a second-half comeback earned them all three points. Brentford had taken the lead on the stroke of half-time when Ethan Pinnock’s header beat Andre Onana at goal.Ten Hag’s men went for the halftime break behind by a goal before rallying in the second half and getting an equalizer via an Alejandro Garnacho goal in the 47th minute. The Red Devils went…

Nottingham Forest’s disciplinary woes continue as the FA handed a five-match stadium ban to Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis as a sanction for misconduct. Recall that the Greek billionaire and investor was charged by the FA for improperly conducting himself around the tunnel area following his club’s one-nil loss to Fulham on September 28 and has been found guilty by an independent regulatory commission.In the same vein, Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has been handed a three-match touchline ban and a fine of £55,000 for misconduct in a different game. The manager’s charge was for misconduct in the club’s 2-2…

Former France international Raphael Varane has joined the Board of Directors of Italian club Como 1907. His appointment was announced on the club’s website on Saturday just weeks after the former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender announced his retirement.His role within Como will centre around the club’s youth programs, focusing on development and educational projects. This will require him to work closely with the Head of Development at the club Osian Roberts and the educational program manager Juliette Martin. With his experience as a top player, he will aim to help players in Como’s youth setup to achieve growth…

Former legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be absent from the stands this afternoon as Manchester United face Brentford in the Premier League. This is following the decision by INEOS to end his ambassadorship contract reportedly worth £2 million annually as they seek to cut costs. The decision will take effect from the end of this season, reducing the 82-year-old’s role at the club he managed until 2013.This decision has reportedly not affected the amicable relationship the old Scottish manager has with INEOS and its head Sir Jim Ratcliffe. He remains a distinguished figure at the club with a stand…

Nigerian music stars Davido and Wizkid ignored each other after being spotted at the same London nightclub. Videos showed Davido already inside when Wizkid and his team arrived. Despite their near proximity, they did not exchange pleasantries, and Wizkid left shortly thereafter. Their encounter has created a stir on social media, fuelling rumours about their strained relationship. Later on Wizkid took to his X page to brag about their encounter, “Everybody Dey find Big Wizzy”. Prior to their last meeting, Wizkid had attacked his competitor, Davido on X, with a series of tweets claiming that the “Unavailable” crooner is untalented…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, as he celebrates his 71st birthday today, coinciding with the eighth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Oba’s reign as the 40th monarch of Benin, highlighting the new era of peace, understanding, and civility that has emerged under his leadership since his coronation in 2016. The President acknowledged Oba Ewuare II’s distinguished career in diplomacy, noting that his previous roles as Nigeria’s Ambassador to several countries including Angola, Sweden, Norway,…

As General Yakubu Gowon marks his 90th birthday today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid heartfelt tribute to the former head of state, lauding his remarkable contributions to Nigeria and his enduring legacy as a leader. General Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1966 to 1975, is celebrated as one of the country’s longest-serving leaders. Trained at the prestigious Sandhurst military academy, he assumed leadership at the young age of 32, a journey that has inspired many Nigerians. In his tribute, President Tinubu described Gowon as a “gentleman extraordinaire,” acknowledging his significant role in nation-building and development. He…

According to data from the national grid website, the grid has collapsed for the third time in just seven days The latest outage occurred earlier today, leaving millions without power and raising urgent questions about the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. Reports of widespread blackouts are coming in from various regions, including major urban centers and remote areas. Emergency response teams are mobilizing to assess the situation and restore power as quickly as possible. This latest failure follows two previous outages that have already caused significant disruptions and prompted discussions about the grid’s reliability. Citizens and officials alike are…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has voiced strong opposition to a recent initiative by the House of Representatives aimed at amending the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act to permit its personnel to carry firearms. NAUS argues that this proposal is a serious threat to the safety and rights of Nigerian citizens, particularly students and young people. The organization emphasizes that the FRSC’s primary role is to promote road safety and not to act as an armed enforcement agency. “We are appalled by this decision, which undermines the fundamental rights of citizens,” “Arming FRSC personnel will likely result…

Nigerian rapper Falz disclosed that, contrary to popular belief, he was not ‘pressured’ to study law because of his father’s success in the industry. During an interview with Chude Jideonwo for the With Chude podcast, he revealed that growing up, he was inspired by the individuals his father, Femi Falana SAN, touched and fought for. He said, “I won’t say it was pressure but when I was super young, it was like, ‘These people have to be something’ because I was already getting that reaction everywhere I went. And if I ever mentioned my name, people would be like, ‘Which…