Author: David Great

Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly will be available for their next three games after the Football Association (FA) rescinded the red card he had received in Saturday’s 1-0 win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Referee Michael Oliver sent off Lewis-Skelly for tripping Matt Doherty on the edge of the Wolves box as the home side attempted a counterattack just before halftime. The decision was also upheld by the video assistant referee but Arsenal appealed and an independent commission upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal and removed his three-match suspension. The Premier League had said the red card was checked and confirmed by VAR…

Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface missed training on Tuesday amid reports from German media linking the striker to a transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that negotiations for the player’s transfer are still in progress. Boniface, 24, made his return from injury on Saturday, yet remained on the bench during Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Prior to his injury in November, Boniface had netted eight goals in 15 matches across all competitions. In the previous season, he scored 14 goals in 23 league matches, becoming the team’s leading scorer and playing a crucial…

Adenigba Lillian Modebaireoluwa, a vibrant young girl diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia—a critical congenital heart defect—desperately needs help. Tricuspid Atresia, which leaves a hole in her heart, can only be corrected through an urgent open-heart surgery. The cost of this life-saving procedure is ₦7.5 million, a sum that her family cannot afford alone. The surgery will not only close the defect but also give her a chance at a normal, healthy life. The public is being called upon to help save the 6-year-old girl. Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings her closer to receiving the care she urgently needs. Account…

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe  was hounded by his own fans as he left Craven Cottage on Sunday night as ticket prices continue to cause frustration this season. The club’s decision to raise matchday ticket prices midseason to £66 per game, with no concessions for children or pensioners, has created tension amongst supporters and mass protests at Old Trafford with hundreds turning up to show their displeasure. Sir Jim responded to the protests days later by doubling down on his decision to raise prices despite many fans already being priced out of seeing their own club in person. “I…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected criminals in Oyigbo Local Government Area following a targeted operation. The suspects were apprehended during a raid on Blessing Street in Kom-Kom, Oyigbo. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, in Port Harcourt. According to the statement, the suspects were found with one live ammunition and containers filled with substances suspected to be hard drugs. They allegedly confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate involved in acts of terror in Oyigbo and surrounding areas. The statement reads: “The…

The current global village allows students seeking further and higher education to look abroad in increasingly numbers for educational pathways that promise academic and professional career enhancement. On this note, navigation through international education may turn into a maze that is tough to handle. This is where 3AG Education Fairs comes in. Participating in the fair will prove to be a golden opportunity for students, educationists, and parents seeking higher studies abroad. Among the emphatic qualities of the 3AG Education Fair is the chance to meet university representatives from highly accredited universities of Canada, the UK, the USA, Australia, and…

Popular Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has refuted claims by a Kenyan woman, Helen, who alleges he is the father of her child. Cubana Chief Priest described the accusations as a deliberate attempt to ruin his marriage. Helen has accused the businessman of abandoning her and their alleged son, claims that Cubana Chief Priest has consistently denied. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a programme on Channels Television, on Sunday, he maintained that he does not know the woman and that the child is not his. “Children are gift from God regardless of how they come, and…

Juventus manager Thiago Motta expressed disappointment following his team’s first Serie A defeat of the season, a 2-1 loss to league leaders Napoli on Saturday. Motta highlighted the advantage Napoli had in preparation time, as they are not participating in European competitions this season. Antonio Conte’s Napoli staged an impressive second-half comeback, with goals from Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa and Romelu Lukaku securing the victory. The result leaves Napoli at the top of the table with 53 points, six ahead of Inter Milan, who have two games in hand. Juventus now sit in fifth place with 37 points. “I’m disappointed…

Kylian Mbappé’s sensational hat-trick propelled Real Madrid to a dominant 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga, widening their lead at the top of the table to four points. The result also marked Madrid’s seventh consecutive win against Valladolid without conceding, while title rivals Atlético Madrid stumbled for a second straight game. Despite their status as underdogs, Valladolid started brightly and nearly stunned the visitors in the opening minutes. David Torres’ close-range header was brilliantly saved by Thibaut Courtois, who also tipped Mamadou Sylla’s effort wide shortly after. At the other end, Antonio Rüdiger’s long-range strike forced Karl Hein…

Arsenal secured their eighth consecutive Premier League win with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, in a chaotic match that saw both teams reduced to 10 men. The game began with an early opportunity for Wolves, as Nelson Semedo surged down the flank and delivered a pinpoint cross to Pablo Sarabia, who narrowly missed the target with his volley in the 10th minute. Arsenal came close to breaking the deadlock through Kai Havertz, who missed two golden chances in the first half. The German’s first header, set up by a brilliant Leandro Trossard cross, went just wide,…