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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…

Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager was one of the most rumoured topics during the international break. However, the Dutchman is set to lead the Red Devils to another Premier League game against Brentford this weekend. In his pre-match conference earlier today, he was critical of reports speculating about his continued stay at United, insisting that he and the club’s decision-makers are on the same page.The manager described suggestions that he might be relieved of his role at United as fairytales and lies, reiterating his determination to bring the club back to the top of English and European…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), a monumental facility designed to bolster the country’s aviation industry. With an impressive storage capacity of 150 million liters of Jet A1 fuel, JUHI-2 stands as the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, highlighted the facility’s potential to revolutionize jet fuel supply to airlines. Capable of delivering 150 million liters of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) monthly, JUHI-2 is set to account for 20% of Nigeria’s annual jet fuel sales, significantly alleviating…