Author: David Great

Scotland were denied their first UEFA European Championship win since 1996 as Xherdan Shaqiri’s stunner helped Switzerland to earn a comeback draw in Group A. Scotland were in no mood to wallow in self-pity after their heaviest-ever UEFA European Championship defeat to Germany on Friday and the Tartan Army had the perfect remedy by taking an early lead against Switzerland. After holding firm for the opening 10 minutes, the Scots suddenly swarmed forward on the counter-attack and a composed Callum McGregor held the ball up in the area, picked out the marauding Scott McTominay, whose goal-bound shot was deflected into…

The Nasarawa State government has shut down a Lithium mining firm, Trimadix Geomin Consult Limited in the Kokona Local Government Area of the state for commencing operations without following the laid down laws guarding and regulating mining activities in the state. Meanwhile, the mining company had in some sections of the media, recently accused the Nasarawa State government of undue interference in their mining activities in the state. Speaking on the development during a press conference in Lafia on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kwanta Yakubu lamented that Trimadix Geomin Consult Limited did not follow the…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the outbreak of violence and breakdown of law and order at various Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State. Chronicle NG had earlier reported that a clash happened on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, over the tenure of Local Government Council Chairmen in the state, which led to the deaths of a police officer and a vigilante member. In a statement on Wednesday by the Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police IG directed the Rivers Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, to heighten security measures across the state. The IG…

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa hailed “the beginning of a new era” on Wednesday as he was sworn in for a second full term as president after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a hard-won government coalition deal to remain in power. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to re-elect the 71-year-old last week after a May 29 general election produced no outright winner for the first time in three decades. “The formation of a government of national unity is a moment of profound significance. It is the beginning of a new era,” Ramaphosa said, after taking the oath of office during a…

Francisco Conceição netted a last-gasp winner as Portugal came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2024 UEFA European Championship Group F opener in Leipzig, winning for just the second time in seven attempts at the group stage of this competition. Amongst the pre-tournament favourites for the trophy, Portugal kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign against a Czech outfit that had lost just one of their previous 14 matches, and Roberto Martínez’s men were frustrated for much of the first half. In the opening half-hour, they were reduced to efforts from distance, with Nuno Mendes and Bruno…

CNN censored his comments Global and local oil mafia including international banking interests all made several moves to foil the location of a big oil refinery in Nigeria, according to Aliko Dangote and other knowledgeable sources, Empowered Newswire reports. Dangote made this revelation during an interview Friday at the Afreximbank Annual General Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas. The 650,000 bpd Dangote Refinery is located in the heart of Lekki, in Lagos, Nigeria. According to him, he didn’t realise the oil mafia was stronger than the drug mafia until he started building the refinery. Dangote had granted an interview with CNN’s…

Real Madrid star Arda Güler netted Goal of the Tournament contender as Turkey opened up their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign with a gutsy 3-1 victory over newbies Georgia. Georgia’s big day was nearly over before it began, as torrential rain had drenched the Signal Iduna Park and created a spectacular waterfall from the roof. Once conditions had stabilised, the home of Borussia Dortmund erupted midway through the first half when Müldür opened the scoring with a sensational finish. Connecting first time with a headed clearance, Müldür’s volley zipped into the top corner of the Georgia net, leaving goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili…

The Anambra State Police Command said it has raided a camp belonging to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network located in Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state. A statement on Tuesday by the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, also noted that four suspects were arrested. Ikenga said the police-led Joint Security Force in Aguata carried out the operation following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group. He said, “The Police-led Joint Security Force in Aguata on 17/6/2024 intercepted four suspected ESN…

Brazilian winger Estevao Willian has passed a medical with Chelsea, who agreed to sign the 17-year-old from Palmeiras last month. (Standard) Atletico Madrid have made a move for Chelsea’s England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24. (Relevo – in Spanish) Gallagher might reject a move to Aston Villa as he is not keen on joining the club. (Football Insider) Brighton have opened talks over a deal to sign 22-year-old Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from Leeds. (Talksport) Spain winger Ferran Torres is wanted by West Ham this summer but the 24-year-old does not want to leave Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish) Tottenham’s bid for England forward Ivan Toney, 28, has been rejected by Brentford. (Football Transfers) Crystal Palace will demand a…

The official countdown to the 2024/25 Premier League season is underway following the release of the new season’s fixture list. The opening weekend kicks off on Friday, August 16th with Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford. Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have been dealt an away fixture against Chelsea on Sunday, August 18th as they craft their bid for a fifth straight title. Last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal open their campaign at the Emirates Stadium versus Wolves. Turning towards the newly promoted Premier League sides, promoted Ipswich – making their top-flight return after 22 years – are…