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Brazil has won another Olympic gold medal in men’s football event with a scintillating win over Spain in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday. It was all thanks to Malcolm who scored an extra-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Spain. After the game ended 1-1 in normal time, Malcom raced onto a diagonal ball from Antony and got the better of Jesus Vallejo before driving the winner into the far corner in the 108th minute to ensure Brazil repeated their Rio 2016 triumph. “This was the most important goal of my life,” a beaming Malcom told reporters, “It is such a…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has changed the nomenclature of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The change of name was announced by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Dr Ogbannaya said that the change was necessary to redirect the ministry towards innovation and to catalyse economic growth in Nigeria. “This change of name will help meet the needs of other sectors of the Nigerian economy and all stakeholders, by supporting the generation and application of knowledge and innovation to…

It was a sour day for Everton’s new manager, Rafael Benitez as Manchester United thrashed the Toffees 4-0 on Saturday at Old Trafford in their preseason match. The former Liverpool manager who lacks the favour of Everton fans was mocked in a video as a result of his controversial appointment. Mason Greenwood’s opener was particularly alarming for Everton as England keeper Jordan Pickford spilled a headed backpass from Lucas Digne straight at the feet of the United striker. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were missing new signings Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane but still had too much for Everton, with Harry…

Chelsea are edging closer to sealing a deal that will bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge for £97.5m. The Belgian international had earlier said he was not interested in joining the Champions League winners. However, in a recent turn of events, Lukaku has agreed to a club-record move from Inter Milan, adding that he was ready to go if the right offer was made by the blues Some details are still to be resolved, but provided there are no unexpected problems, the 28-year-old striker will return to the club where he spent three seasons from 2011, although two of…

Gunmen have reportedly killed a yet-to-be identified man in Ekiti state and abducted his wife and daughter. According to reports, the man who was travelling with his family in a Lexus 330 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) was ambushed between Ewu-Ayetoro-Ekiti road in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State. It was gathered that the victims were on their way back from an event when unfortunate incident occurred. An eyewitness said: “The man and the family were returning to their base when they were waylaid. The victim was shot in the head and chest. “They didn’t take the vehicle, they only…

Britain has issued a warning to all UK nationals in Afghanistan to exit the country as soon as possible due to the worsening security situation. This comes just after the Taliban captured a second major city in Afghanistan less than 24 hours after capturing the first one on Friday. Several top government officials have been killed by the insurgents as they wreak havoc throughout the country. The Islamic extremists also opened up prisons in cities where they captured. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Friday updated its website to advise against all travel to Afghanistan. “All British nationals in…

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II has welcomed a set of quadrulets to his household. The children were given birth to by his fifth and youngest wife, Princess (Oloi) Esosa. The first class traditional ruler announced the arrival of his children on Friday after the reception of the leadership of Immaculate Conception College (ICC) old students. The Ewuare II thanked God and his ancestors for the blessing. Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, the Priest of Holy Aruosa Church offered prayers for the babies. Benin royal museum, rightful place to return stolen artefacts – Oba of Benin In…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 653 deaths out of 27,186 confirmed cases of Cholera as at July 25, 2021. Although the fatality rate is a little more than 1%, it is worthy of note that these cases have been reported from twenty-two states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The affected states include: Benue, Delta, Zamfara, Gombe, Bayelsa, Kogi, Sokoto, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Kebbi, Cross River, Nasarawa, Niger, Jigawa, Yobe, Kwara, Adamawa, Enugu, Katsina and Borno. From July 19 – 25, 2021, NCDC reported 650 suspected cases; Bauchi (280), Jigawa (201), Kano…

By Lateef Adewole Let me use this opportunity to express my appreciation to many people who reached out to me through visitations, calls and text messages, while I recuperate from my bedrest. Your empathy was heart-warming. It lifted my spirit and catalysed my recovery more quickly. It’s evident that love health when shared. I feel loved. Thank you all. God bless you. May we continue to be hale and hearty. Even in my state, the news of some important things going on in the country couldn’t pass me by, as much as I avoided them deliberately in these past weeks.…

Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced a 21-year-old student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, Omotosho Olorunyomi Samuel, and two others over offences bordering on cybercrime. The two others are Abass Lawal, a student of the Kwara State University, KWASU, Molete and one Olajide Taofeek Adegoke. The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, August 5, 2021 arraigned the trio on separate two counts charges each, to which they pleaded guilty. Following the guilty plea by the defendants, the prosecution reviewed the facts of…