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Earlier on Friday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola held his pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s fixture with Wolves this weekend. The Spaniard had a dramatic reaction after he was questioned multiple times on links with the England manager role and whether he had been offered the job by the FA. Guardiola was one of the names being floated as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate who quit the job as England coach after the Euro 2024 campaign that saw the Three Lions lose to Spain in the final.The former Barcelona manager’s deal with City runs out at the…

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has revealed the reasons behind Don Jazzy’s generous donation of ₦100 million to his newly established Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). In an Instagram post on October 16, 2024, VDM expressed gratitude for the contribution, explaining that Don Jazzy, the founder of Mavin Records, was moved to support his initiative because it focuses on enhancing education for public school children. “Let it be known that this man named Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, donated 100 million to give public school kids advanced education with the aim to provide them a strong…

The Libyan Football Federation is panicking after being asked by CAF to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria after the latter refused to play the match after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and held hostage for 18 hours without food and water. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Secretary-General and person in charge of running the body, Nasser Al-Suwaie, confirmed in a special statement to Libya Al-Ahrar that CAF has given the Libyan and Nigerian associations until the 20th of this month to submit the documents related to this…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna transmission lines 1 and 2 have been vandalised, resulting in damage to parts of both transmission lines. As a result, some areas of Kano and Kaduna states are experiencing blackouts. The company received a report of the damage from its Shiroro Regional Office on Friday. A statement signed by the company’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, indicated that arrangements are underway to deploy the newly acquired “emergency restoration system” to the site, pending the reconstruction of the damaged towers. Although the company did not…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has proposed a 25% tax on individuals earning 1.5 million Naira and above annually. This initiative aims to bolster federal revenue and address the nation’s economic challenges. During a recent press briefing, Wike highlighted the importance of equitable taxation, arguing that wealthier citizens should contribute their fair share to support national development. “In a country where the rich continue to thrive, it is only just that they bear a larger burden of taxation to support the less fortunate and fund essential services,” he stated. The former RIvers governor’s proposal reflects a growing sentiment among some policymakers…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as he celebrates his 90th birthday. In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President commended Gowon’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Buhari highlighted Gowon’s far-sighted approach to governance, stating, “We honor his invaluable contributions to our nation’s continued existence as one, and the progress that has come with that. “Today we pay a humble tribute to a distinguished statesman and a soldier, who had all the qualities of a…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised alarms over perceived weaknesses in Nigeria’s judicial system, particularly regarding rulings on electoral matters. Speaking at the 67th birthday celebration of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, Jonathan likened the state of democracy in Nigeria to “a cone being turned upside down,” warning that the integrity of the judiciary is crucial for democratic stability. Jonathan emphasised the importance of maintaining independence within the judiciary, urging both lawyers and judges to resist political pressures that could compromise their judgments. “If our democracy will endure, people at the Bar and the Bench should not be…

La Liga action returns this weekend after the international break with a series of interesting fixtures. Real Madrid is set to meet Celta Vigo on Saturday, with hopes of continuing with their form before the break. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti addressed a pre-match press conference ahead of this fixture, highlighting important updates as his team prepares for a chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of the league table.When the question came up about potential transfer deals for the team ahead of the winter window, he hammered strongly on his team’s strength, mentioning defender David Alaba’s impending return. He said,…

Liverpool are easing well into life after Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds topping the Premier League table after seven games. Arne Slot has led his men to six victories out of their first seven Premier League games this season, staying above rivals Manchester City and Arsenal on the standings. However, the Dutch manager is convinced that his side has had a relatively easy fixtures schedule so far, and would only get their real test in the next four weeks.The Reds are set to host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, with a visit to RB Leipzig next in the Champions League,…

Kwara State Police Command has announced that three dismissed police officers have been remanded to prison for alleged criminal offences. The force spokesperson and Deputy Supretendant of Police (DSP), Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi made this declaration on Friday through their social media handle. According to the force spokesperson, Ejire-Adeyemi, he said the three officers were charged on October 16 for an alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in connection with the death of Qoyum Ishola. “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the three dismissed officers, Mr Abiodun Kayode, Mr James Emmanuel, and Mr Oni Philip, have been…