Author: David Great

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the federal government as well the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including the provisions on collateral.” SERAP urged them to “provide details of the repayment obligations regarding any Chinese loans, liabilities and other external borrowing obtained and guaranteed by the Federal Government, the interest rates on the loans, and any defaults, debt restructurings, and debt exposure to China…

Chelsea are considering Everton’s England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, as a cheaper option than Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, 25, because of the Nigeria striker’s wage demands. (Sun) Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli hit the rocks after the striker had a fight at a nightclub in Naples. (Chronicle NG) Real Sociedad are in advanced talks to sign former Germany defender Mats Hummels, who is as a free agent after the 35-year-old left Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season. (Athletic – subscription required) Everton forward Neal Maupay, 28, is keen on a move back to his native France with Ligue 1 side Nice. (Nice-Matin via Get Football News France) Brentford are close to signing Brazilian…

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick heaped praise on striker Robert Lewandowski after the Poland captain scored a second-half winner to earn a hard-fought 2-1 LaLiga victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. It was Lewandowski’s third goal in two games following his double that gave Barca a 2-1 fightback win at Valencia last weekend. “I know Robert (Lewandowski) really well and I don’t think he has returned to form because that’s how I have always seen him as a player,” Flick told DAZN. Under Flick’s management at Bayern Munich in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, Lewandowski scored 83 goals in 71 matches,…

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was reportedly detained at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, according to French news outlets TF1 and BFM TV. Durov, who was travelling on his private jet from Azerbaijan, was arrested under a French warrant related to a preliminary police investigation into Telegram’s alleged role in facilitating criminal activities, reports Reuters. Telegram did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The French Interior Ministry and police had no comment. TF1 said Durov had been travelling from Azerbaijan and was arrested at around 20:00 (18:00 GMT). In separate…

Leandro Trossard came off the bench to inspire Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa – a major boost for the Gunners after suffering two Premier League defeats against the Villans last term. There was a delay to kick-off due to communication issues for the match officials, and there were further pauses in play so that Amadou Onana and Matty Cash could receive treatment, with the latter being forced off just 14 minutes into proceedings. The Gunners almost made the most of their temporary man advantage between the right-back going off and being replaced by Kosta Nedeljković, as Bukayo…

Troops of Joint Task Force, codenamed Operation Delta Safe, has paraded two suspects who specialised in the printing of fake documents to facilitate the sale of stolen crude oil in the Niger Delta region. JTF Commander John Okeke, told journalists on Saturday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, that Magaji Musa and Umar Musa were arrested when troops stormed their Port Harcourt residence early on Tuesday. Okeke said, “This syndicate specialised in printing fake documents for stolen crude oil in the Operation Delta Safe Joint Operation Area. This syndicate is responsible for procuring fake documents to provide…

The Anambra State Government has banned all social events, weddings, shows and entertainment on public school premises. The State’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, made this known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Dr Ifeoma Agbaizu, in Awka on Saturday. Chuma-Udeh said the move was to protect school premises and infrastructure from being messed up. “This is a warning to all principals and head teachers to desist from using school premises as commercial venture. Building Collapse: Anambra to demolish houses erected by quacks, non-certified developers “Henceforth, any principal or primary school head…

João Pedro’s 95th-minute header secured all three points for Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium as they prevailed 2-1, a result which sees them record a fifth victory in six meetings. Both of these teams kicked off the campaign with victories last weekend, although Brighton’s 3-0 dismantling of Everton was more impressive than United’s late triumph over Fulham. It was the hosts who started the better on South Coast, too, with João Pedro’s admittedly tame shot from outside the area around the 10-minute mark the first attempt from either side. The Red Devils were solid if unspectacular, but…

Atletico Madrid and Spain forward Samu Omorodion has signed a five-year deal with Portuguese club FC Porto to end his transfer saga this summer. The imposing forward was close to joining Chelsea before the transfer fell through but in a shock move, he joined Porto and was unveiled on Friday. Omorodio joins Porto for initial €15 million that covers 50 percent of the player’s rights. Porto can purchase an additional 15 percent of Omorodion’s rights in 2025 and a further 15 percent in 2026 for €5 million each, raising Atlético earnings on the striker to €25 million. “It’s an honor…

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandoned his campaign on Friday and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, ending a run that he began as a Democrat trading on one of the most famous names in American politics. Hours after announcing the endorsement in a press conference, Kennedy joined Trump at a campaign event in Arizona, where the crowd cheered the independent loudly. “His candidacy has inspired millions and millions of Americans, raised critical issues that have been too long ignored in this country,” Trump said of Kennedy Jr. Strategists said it was unclear whether Kennedy’s endorsement would help Trump, who…