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Barcelona have agreed to a deal with Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as their new goalkeeper. The emergency deal was necessitated by the Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury which may have likely ended the German’s season. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news of the deal earlier today, confirming an end to Barca’s search for a suitable temporary replacement for ter Stegen. Szczesny was Juventus goalkeeper until recently when he announced his retirement. However, Szczesny agreed to come out of his retirement to cover Barca’s deficit in the goalkeeping department. While he has not completed his medical, he is expected to sign…

In a recent Leadership Podcast interview, Ali Baba revealed that he and his wife, Mary, had intended to have one more son, motivated by Mary’s yearning for another child after their children left to study overseas. The couple explored adoption but ultimately decided to undergo in vitro Fertilization (IVF) to fertilize two eggs. However, fate had other intentions, and one egg split into two, resulting in triplets. Ali Baba recounted Mary’s convincing argument that affected his decision. He said: “Madam had always wanted to have a son. She had two daughters and we talked about it. “So, I told her…

Updates coming from Manchester City indicate that Spanish midfielder Rodri sustained a ligament injury during Sunday’s rivalry game against Arsenal. According to a report, it is not yet clear how serious the injury is and the midfielder may have the option to avoid surgery. It was earlier reported that the ACL tear suffered by the 28-year-old may rule him out for the rest of the season.However, his recovery window may be between five to eight months depending on what his doctors decide. The club seems to be receiving varying medical opinions at the moment, as pointed out by the manager…

The Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, has reassured the citizens of his commitment to delivering the future he promised during his campaign. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Mr. Okpebholo the winner of Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday, the governor-elect expressed his gratitude for the people’s trust and support, vowing not to take it for granted. “Edo State, we will not let you down”, he affirmed. The statement read: “Victory is Ours! Over the weekend, we made history together. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who believed in our…

The Nigerian Senate has officially commenced the screening process for Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, nominated to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. This moment in Nigeria’s judicial landscape follows her recent nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking her as a key figure in the country’s legal system. Senators gathered today to evaluate Kekere-Ekun’s qualifications, experience, and vision for the judiciary. As the second woman nominated for this position, her appointment is being closely watched by legal experts, political analysts, and advocates for gender equality in Nigeria. Kekere-Ekun, who has held various judicial roles, including that of a Justice at the…

The TikTok account of African Stream, a media organization associated with journalist David Hundeyin, has reportedly been suspended. This development follows allegations made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who claimed that African Stream is promoting a Russian agenda in Africa. The organization has strongly denied these accusations, which surfaced in a viral video last week. In response to the suspension, Hundeyin took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to suggest that American investors with interests in TikTok acquisitions may have influenced the decision. He implied that external pressures could be affecting the platform’s management decisions regarding content creators.…

Real Madrid may have cause to worry ahead of their upcoming derby against Atletico Madrid after star signing Kylian Mbappe left their home win over Deportivo Alaves with thigh discomfort. Mbappe was Madrid’s biggest signing of the summer and he has been living up to the billing, with seven goals in his first nine appearances.Mbappe netted Madrid’s second goal against Alaves as the Los Blancos went three-nil up. However, Alaves reduced the deficit with two successive goals in the 85th and 86th minute. An Alaves equalizer wasn’t Madrid’s only scare for the night. Mbappe had to be subbed off in…

A group of monkeys reportedly stopped a man from raping a six-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat, India.The child was playing outside her house when the man lured her into an abandoned building.However, monkeys attacked the man, forcing him to flee.According to The Times of India, the incident took place on Saturday.The reports stated that the victim, a kindergarten pupil, narrated the incident to her family, telling them how the monkeys saved her.According to the victim’s father, she was playing outside their house when the accused took her to an abandoned house.He then took off her clothes and attempted to…

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil’s future on the job is under a great threat as the West Midlands side sit at the bottom of the Premier League table. O’Neil has led the Old Gold to four defeats this season, including an embarrassing 6-2 loss to Chelsea. The team’s only point this season is from the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest back in August. With such a disastrous start to the season, the 41-year-old manager is beginning to come under intense pressure.The former Bolton midfielder took over the reins at Wolves in 2023 and led the club to a 14th-place finish in…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag may be running out of goodwill among the top management of the club, reports have suggested. The reason is not far-fetched as the Dutch coach hasn’t been able to consistently field a balanced and confident United team.Despite beating rivals Manchester City to lift the FA Cup last season, the Red Devils had their worst defensive showing in Premier League history, ending the season on a negative goal difference. However, with the arrival of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui during the summer transfer window, United’s defensive form has improved this season, conceding only five…