Author: David Great

England’s Phil Foden acknowledged that the players must take responsibility for the team’s underwhelming performances at EURO 2024. Expressing sympathy for manager Gareth Southgate, who has faced significant criticism, Foden emphasized that the blame should not rest solely on the coach. England has struggled through their four matches in Germany, narrowly avoiding elimination thanks to Jude Bellingham’s last-minute bicycle kick and Harry Kane’s extra-time header against Slovakia. Commenting on the criticism aimed at Southgate, especially regarding the team’s tendency to sit back rather than press, the Manchester City player expressed his regret, stating he feels sorry for the manager. “The…

Operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers in connection with an abduction in the Gwagwa area of the FCT on June 12, 2024. The suspects allegedly kidnapped a resident, collected a ransom of N12 million from the victim’s family, and killed two others. According to a statement by the FCT Command Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the arrests took place in the Gwagwa and Dei-Dei areas of the FCT. “In a continuous effort to rid the nation’s capital of criminality, the operatives of the FCT police command from the Utako division, in a two-day…

President Joe Biden is “absolutely not” pulling out of the US presidential race, his spokeswoman said Wednesday, as pressure mounted following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. Panic has gripped his Democratic Party in the wake of last week’s TV debate, and internal rumblings about finding a replacement candidate before November’s election have been amplified by polls showing Trump extending his lead.The New York Times and CNN reported that Biden, 81, had acknowledged to a key ally that his reelection bid was on the line if he failed to quickly reassure the public that he was still up to…

Bologna have rejected Arsenal’s 47m euro (£39.8m) bid for defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Serie A club want at least 50m euros (£42.3m) for the Italy international. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian) Chelsea are also interested in the 22-year-old Calafiori who caught the eye at Euro 2024 for Italy.  (Chronicle NG) Manchester United would consider a sizable offer for captain Bruno Fernandes, 29, but the Portugal midfielder is expected to stay at the club and sign a new deal. (Mirror) Free agent Dele Alli has been spotted working hard in training as he looks to find a new club following his…

Immediate past vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has ascribe the greatness of the African continent in the ability of its leaders and governments to speak with one voice. Osinbajo, who is also the Global Advisor of  the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, GEAPP, made this known at the Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington D.C, U.S.A. The former vice president hammered on the importance of African governments and leaders in coming together to implement forward thinking policies that stimulate economic growth and social progress. He said, “I think that really the legacy of extraction has at least taught us…

By Tayo Omoluwabi A common refrain amongst Nigerians years ago was “Nigerian passport is a right and not a privilege “for those who can afford it”. The question that has been begging for an answer over the years is, has this been the issue from time immemorial? The answer rightfully is No. What could be the issue, is the matter this piece intends to interrogate. Going down memory lane, we have keenly observed that to apply and getting the Nigerian passport is like forcing the camel to pass through the eye of a needle because of its rigorous, time-consuming and…

The Lagos State Government in a swift response to alleviate the impact of heavy rainfall on Wednesday morning has deployed the Environmental and Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) team, under the auspices of the State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (@LasgMOE), to the Olopomeji section of Iyana Oworo. The sudden downpour had left the road submerged, posing challenges to vehicular movement and pedestrian traffic. Prompt action was essential to mitigate further inconvenience and ensure safety along this crucial thoroughfare. Confirming the deployment of the team to the section of the road, Lagos State commissioner for environment Tokunbo Wahab in…

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) has announced an upward review of the electricity tariff for Band A customers. The Acting Managing Director, IBEDC, Francis Agoha, stated that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the tariff increase from N206.80/kWh to N209.50/kWh for users in the category. According to a public notice signed by Agoha on Wednesday, the tariffs for Bands B, C, D, and E remain unchanged. The statement read, “Effective immediately, the tariff will be adjusted from N206.80/kWh to N209.50/kWh. This review has been duly approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as captured in the multi-year…

Argentina have named Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Otamendi in their squad for the Olympic Games in Paris despite both players taking part in the ongoing Copa America in the United States. The 18-man Olympic squad is being coached by Javier Mascherano and the two-time gold medal winner called up Otamendi and 32-year-old goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli among his overage players. Both Manchester City’s Alvarez and Benfica’s Otamendi have already played over 50 games this season for club and country. Along with Rulli, who is also in the Copa America squad, the trio are set to join Mascherano’s squad after the tournament,…

Chelsea have signed midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old’s transfer details were not released, but British media reported a cost of around £30 million. He will rejoin with manager Enzo Maresca, who joined Chelsea in June after leading Leicester to the Championship title and Premier League promotion last season. “It is amazing to be sitting here as a Chelsea player,” Dewsbury-Hall said after he was unveiled. “This is a club people grow up watching and hoping to one day play for, so it is a privilege to be…