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Manchester United are “watching developments closely” as Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has reportedly rejected the club’s latest contract offer, a deal worth around £200K a week. (Football 365) Liverpool will hold new talks with Fulham this month over a deal for 19-year-old winger Fabio Carvalho as they look to strike an agreement well before the summer. (Football Insider) However, AC Milan are hoping to hijack Liverpool’s bid to sign Carvalho with the Italian club making contact with Carvalho’s representatives (Calciomercato – in Italian) Liverpool are monitoring Le Havre’s 17-year-old Andy Elysee Logbo who has been compared to Chelsea striker Romelu…

Ademola Bayonle, a 35-year old medical doctor, has joined the race for the July 16 Osun governorship election, under the platform of Young Progressives Party (YPP). Bayonle said this when he spoke with newsmen shortly after receiving his nomination form at the YPP’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Saturday. He said that youths were in a better position to change the narrative of Nigerian politics through active participation. “Osun election is giving the youth an opportunity to set the pace for Ekiti election, ahead of the 2023 general elections. “We need to take the bull by the horn to ensure…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday confirmed the release of the Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, who was detained over alleged fraud. Spokesperson for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, told NAN in Abuja that Okechukwu was released on January 31. Okechukwu was detained over an alleged case of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds. N1.3bn: EFCC detains VON DG Osita Okechukwu He arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Jan. 29, around 1:30 pm, following an invitation by the Commission. He was reportedly questioned by the antigraft agency and…

Senegal and Egypt meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, pitting two Liverpool stars up against one another. Mohamed Salah is looking to lead the North Africans to a record-extending eighth continental triumph, while Reds team-mate Sadio Mane hopes to play a part in Senegal’s first ever Nations Cup victory. The Teranga Lions have lost both finals they have played, in 2002 and 2019, while Egypt are looking to lift the trophy for the first time since 2010. While the spotlight will fall on two stars of the Premier League, the two sides have had contrasting paths…

Drums support for Kwara state governor and senators for re-election Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is in a hurry to develop Nigeria. Lawan made the remarks on Saturday while on a visit to Kwara State to witness the launch of the 2022 Empowerment Programme of Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar who is representing Kwara North. The event which was also witnessed by the State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq held at the Kwara State Polytechnic. The Senate President said there were infrastructural projects going on in virtually all parts of the country stressing that the…

Olivier Giroud scored twice as AC Milan came from behind to beat Inter Milan and move to within a point of their rivals at the top of Serie A. Ivan Perisic side-footed a volley into the bottom corner from Hakan Calhanoglu’s corner and defending champions Inter looked in control. But Giroud slid in a loose ball after Brahim Diaz’s shot was deflected. The ex-Arsenal man, 35, then sealed the win with a brilliant turn and finish from Davide Calabria’s pass. TRANSFERS: Dele Alli close to AC Milan move, Chelsea make Raphinha bid AC Milan had Theo Hernandez sent off in…

Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Friday convicted and sentenced Oyelowo Mayowa Fawas, 20, from Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State to 12 months imprisonment for offences bordering on cybercrime and possession of fraudulent funds. The defendant was prosecuted on two counts by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Oyelowo, among others things, disguised as ‘a white female professional prostitute’, practicing in the United States of America, to swindle his unsuspecting victims of various sums before the long arm of the law caught up with him. Count…

Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Manchester City fought back from a goal down to see off Championship leaders Fulham and book their place in the FA Cup fifth round. City, who are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League and have not lost in domestic competition since October, were given an early fright when Fabio Carvalho turned in Harry Wilson’s cross. Fulham’s lead lasted barely 90 seconds, however, before Mahrez set up Ilkay Gundogan for an assured first-time finish to settle the nerves of the home fans at a sold-out Etihad Stadium. John Stones put City in…

Everton’s new manager Frank Lampard made the perfect start as Brentford were beaten 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round at Goodison Park. Lampard, who succeeded the unpopular Rafael Benitez on Monday, was afforded a rapturous welcome before kick-off and Everton made it a winning opening with a convincing and confident performance. Everton led after 31 minutes – the first time they have gone ahead in a game since 23 October – when substitute Yerry Mina, on for the injured Ben Godfrey, powered home Demarai Gray’s corner. The excellent Richarlison doubled Everton’s advantage three minutes after the interval when he…

Plymouth’s Ryan Hardie missed a penalty late in extra time as Chelsea survived a huge scare to beat the League One side in the FA Cup fourth round. Macaulay Gillesphey’s early header from Jordan Houghton’s cross sent the 6,000 travelling Argyle fans into delirium. Chelsea deservedly restored parity through Cesar Azpilicueta’s delightful flick late in the first half. Marcos Alonso put the Blues ahead in extra time before Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Hardie’s tame spot-kick. After registering 41 shots and 20 corners, Chelsea were worthy victors but were pushed all the way by a resilient and hard-working Plymouth. Chelsea manager Thomas…