Author: David Great

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday, posted a cryptic message on social media weeks after his ministerial nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. In a message via his verified handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, El-Rufai dropped lyrics of ‘Who The Cap Fit’ by the late Jamaican singer, Bob Marley. https://youtu.be/X3lT1CivkLo El-Rufai in his tweet stated, “Bob Marley of blessed memory is one of most talented musicians of all time. My love for reggae music is connected with his songs and music.” The cryptic message is a line from legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley’s hit…

Moises Ciacedo conceded a late penalty on his Chelsea debut as 10-man West Ham beat the Blues to record their first victory of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Aguerd put West Ham into the lead after James Ward-Prowse delivered a delicious corner kick but Chelsea drew level thanks to Cairney Chukwuemeka’s brilliant strike. Chelsea had the chance to take the lead from the penalty spot but Eno Fernandez failed to convert. The Hammers then took the lead after Michail Antonio rifled past Robert Sanchez from 18 yards and the Hammers secured victory after Caicedo fouled Emerson, a former Chelsea player.…

Spain beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday to win their first FIFA Women’s World Cup after 104 minutes. Captain Olga Carmona scored in the 29th minute, drilling in from the left of the area after England lost possession in midfield and Spain countered quickly to take advantage in the clash at Stadium Australia. Carmona became the seventh player to score in the Women’s World Cup semifinal and final. Spain were awarded a penalty shortly after the hour mark for a handball by midfielder Keira Walsh. However, goalkeeper Mary Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s spot kick by diving to her…

Defending champions Manchester City reminded their title rivals they remain the team to beat by seeing off a determined Newcastle United side that have been touted as possible pretenders to their crown. Julian Alvarez’s brilliant first-half strike proved enough to maintain City’s winning start to the Premier League season against a Magpies team who battled hard but possessed modest attacking threat for much of the match. Phil Foden provided the creative sparkle for City in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne, who faces up to six months out after hamstring surgery this week. The England playmaker set up Alvarez’s goal…

Turkish Super League champions Galatasaray have signed Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea, with the option to buy, the club said on Saturday. Galatasaray will pay Ziyech 3.6 million euros for the 2023-2024 season and 2.9 million euros for the 2024-2025 season if he transfers to the club on a permanent basis. Hakim Ziyech was linked to many clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Al Nassr, and Tottenham. On Saturday his move to Galatasaray was confirmed in a social media post by the Turkish club, “Welcome to our family Hakim Ziyech,” Galatasaray said in a X post. Galatasaray won a…

Victor Osimhen started where he left off for Napoli with a brace in Saturday’s 3-1 victory at promoted Frosinone which gave the champions a winning start to their Serie A title defence. Nigeria striker Osimhen netted in each half to help ensure the champions came from behind to win on Rudi Garcia’s debut as coach following the resignation of new Italy boss Luciano Spalletti. Matteo Politano scored Napoli’s other goal, getting the away side back on level terms midway through the first half after Abdou Harroui had given hosts Frosinone a shock early lead from the penalty spot. “It was…

Tottenham scored two second-half goals against Manchester United at the Tottenham Stadium as Ange Postecoglou got his first Premier League win. Pape Matar Sarr put the hosts ahead with his first Spurs goal, cooly guiding home a side-footed half-volley from six yards after Dejan Kulusevski’s cross ricocheted off Lisandro Martinez. Red Devils defender Martinez then scuffed Ben Davies’ mis-hit shot past his own keeper Andre Onana to gift Spurs a second late on to put the result beyond doubt. The hosts almost led earlier, hitting the woodwork twice in a matter of seconds late in the first half as Pedro Porro’s…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says it has resolved to investigate the allegations of sexual assault against the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon. The NBA National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Habeeb Lawal, said in a statement on Saturday that the decision was reached by its National Executive Committee (NEC) at a recent monthly meeting. Lawal pointed out that an ad hoc committee comprised of the NBA’s first vice president, Mrs. Linda Rose Bala; its assistant general secretary, Mr. Daniel Kip; its chairperson for the women’s forum; and its chairman for the Calabar branch…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it has not hiked its fees for the second time in one month, contrary to reports. In July, the school increased some of its charges, citing the current economic conditions in the country. Weeks after that, there were claims that the university had increased its fees. But UNILAG was quick to debunk them, describing the reports as “misleading” and “unsubstantiated”. “The University of Lagos (UNILAG) wishes to explicitly refute unsubstantiated claims making the rounds that the university has ‘slammed additional unauthorized charges to its earlier increments” The institution said in a Friday statement released…

The Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has denied claims by human rights lawyer Femi Falana that the agency purchased three properties in the UK. Falana had during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday claimed the maritime agency bought the properties in the UK with foreign exchange accrued to it. Reacting to the claims of the human rights lawyer, NIMASA spkesperson Osagie Edward decribed comment as false. “We wish to state that there is no truth in the allegations, as NIMASA did not acquire any property in England, as claimed by Femi Falana,” Osagie said in a…