Author: David Great

Novak Djokovic said his win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s Australian Open final was the “biggest victory” of his career, as he claimed his 22nd Grand Slam title and won back the hearts of the home fans a year after being deported from the country. Having arrived in Australia unvaccinated 12 months ago, the 10-times Melbourne champion was deported amid a backlash from angry Australians who had endured some of the world’s toughest lockdowns as COVID-19 infections surged. But the Serbian’s woes are now well behind him and his 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) victory over Tsitsipas was met with thunderous applause…

Newcastle United have signed Anthony Gordon for a fee that could worth up to £45m. The initial fee is believed to be around £40m, but could rise to £45m with add-ons. The 21-year-old winger who was a target for Chelsea signed a long-term deal at St. James’ Park. “Since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me,” Gordon told NUFC TV. “I think the fan base and the city really suits me as a person, the way the team are playing under the gaffer at the minute really suits me, and the club just look…

Brighton beat FA Cup holders Liverpool 2-1 to progress as the impressive work done by Seagulls boss Roberto de Zerbi since his appointment continued. Liverpool won the FA Cup last season but have endured a difficult campaign and went into this game as the side lower in the Premier League table – they are ninth while Brighton are sixth. The hosts impressively outplayed the Reds on 14 January and clearly fancied their chances of another victory against them as they showed belief and confidence in this game. Great defending by Dunk prevented what looked to be a certain goal for…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba to promptly, thoroughly, and transparently investigate the reported attack on the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, after a rally in Katsina state, and other cases of election-related intimidation, harassment and violence across the country.” SERAP also urged him to “direct Mr. Usman Baba and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN to name and shame any politicians and other perpetrators of election-related intimidation, harassment, and violence, and to ensure that they are promptly…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes for the newly designed naira notes to February 10, 2023. The extension was announced by the apex bank in a statement signed by Godwin Emefiele on Sunday following an assurance by President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday to ease the burden on citizens and businesses on Saturday. After meeting with President Buhari, Emefiele outlined efforts by the apex bank to ensure citizens swap their old naira notes for new ones. “From the on-set of this currency redesign program, we made it clear that for…

Chelsea have signed defender Malo Gusto joins Chelsea on a deal until June 2030 and will spend the rest of the season on loan at Lyon. The 19-year-old right-back has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge to summer 2030 but will remain in Lyon , where he has made 15 league appearances. Gusto, who has been capped at Under-21 level by France, progressed through the youth ranks at Lyon and made his senior debut in January 2021. The following season was a breakthrough for the attack-minded full-back, becoming a regular for Lyon both domestically and in Europe, the Chelsea…

The specialized police unit that included the five Memphis officers charged with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was disbanded on Saturday as more protests took place in US cities a day after harrowing video of the attack was released. The police department said in a statement it was permanently deactivating the SCORPION unit after the police chief spoke with members of Nichols’ family, community leaders and other officers. A police spokesperson confirmed all five officers were members of the unit. Video recordings from police body-worn cameras and a camera mounted on a utility pole showed Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old…

Arsenal have submitted a second offer worth up to £70m for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo but Brighton want £80m for the 21-year-old. (Mail on Sunday) Arsenal will continue their summer pursuit of West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, even if they sign Caicedo. (Telegraph – subscription required) Newcastle and Tottenham could move for 29-year-old Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea, in the summer. (Calciomercato – in Italian) Leicester City have made an offer of £20m for Leeds United’s 26-year-old English winger Jack Harrison. (Athletic – subscription required) Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 28, ahead of a potential summer move. (Football Insider) Nottingham Forest are considering a late…

World Medical Association (WMA) president, Dr. Osahon Enabulele will deliver a keynote address at the forthcoming 20th Vienna Congress that will feature leaders from across the world, including Nobel Laureates. The 20th Vienna Congress will hold in Vienna, the Austrian capital from the 29th and 30th of January. The first keynote address to be delivered by the WMA President will be focused on “the future of global health” while his 2nd keynote address will focus on “the future of science.” Dr. Enabulele will also feature on a panel session, alongside three Nobel Laureates to discuss “the future of science and…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday assured Nigerians that the federal government will ensure that citizens are unharmed in their businesses and no disruption is caused to the entire supply chain arising from the currency swap due to end shortly. In a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the Nigerian president said the Central Bank of Nigeria and commercial banks are working to make new notes available. “Reacting to reports of long queues of people waiting for hours for their turn to deposit old notes and get new ones, triggering public anger and opposition’s criticism, President Buhari reiterated that the currency…