Author: David Great

The prominent football agent Mino Raiola has tweeted to say he is alive, in response to multiple reports in Italy and then rehashed across other European media outlets that he had died. The Italy-born Dutch national, one of football’s most powerful and high-earning agents, tweeted: “Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to resuscitate.” Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to ressuscitate. — Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) April 28, 2022 His statement came after…

A former sports editor Dipo Okubanjo, has made an appeal for help to raise N20 million for kidney transplant is currently battling for his life as he has been diagnosed with kidney disease that has left him in a dangerous health condition. At the time he fell ill, he was a media officer with Covenant University, Ota. He had worked with many media houses, including The News/TEMPO/ PM NEWS, The Moment and The Union. Okubanjo, who is on weekly dialysis at the Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos, was diagnosed with renal failure last year, with the condition keeping him out…

High-profile football agent Mino Raiola has died at the age of 54 following a battle with lung disease. Raiola represented the likes of Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Back in January, Raiola underwent checks in Italy after reports said he was rushed to hospital for surgery. German newspaper BILD said he was intensive care due to a lung disease, although his spokesperson downplayed the visit, saying: ‘Mino Raiola is undergoing the usual medical examinations that require anesthesia. Everything was planned and there were no emergency surgeries.’ Raiola was born in Nocera Inferiore, Italy in 1967 and emigrated with…

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II on Thursday received Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at his palace in Benin City, Edo state, noting that, Osinbajo’s credentials have left other aspirants shivering. His Royal Father who said he was supposed to be away for a meeting, explained that he waited to “receive our dear son of the soil”. Speaking at the palace, Osinbajo said with the experiences he had acquired he believes he has what it takes to become the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Oba of Benin replied that Osinbajo’s credentials are…

Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25, would prefer a move to Arsenal over Newcastle. (Football Insider) Calvert-Lewin has struggled to regain his fine goal scoring form after several injuries. Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, this summer. (The Athletic – subscription required) Borussia Dortmund will compete with Manchester United for the signature of Ajax and Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller, 27. (Sun) Bayern Munich are also looking at the possibility of signing Haller if Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, leaves them to join Barcelona in the summer. (Goal) Barcelona…

A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Friday for the re-arraignment of Precious Chikwendu on allegations bordering on attempted murder of her former husband, Femi Fani-Kayode and children. Chikwendu, alongside others, will be re-arraigned by the police authorities before Justice Inyang Ekwo on 14-count charge. Justice Ekwo adjourned the matter shortly after the police prosecutor, John Ijagbemi, applied for the amended charge to be read to defendants for them to take their plea. But the judge said that the re-arraignment would not go on today. He then adjourned the case until Friday for their pleas to be taken. Other defendants…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Wednesday imposed a curfew on Gudum Hausawa community located in the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. The action of the governor was communicated in a statement by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor. According to him, the move was sequel to a community clash where three persons lost their lives, many injured and houses were burnt. Gidado also said that the governor informed the public that security agents had already arrested the perpetrators of the clash. Cow thief jailed two years in Bauchi He reiterated that the…

The Zamfara State Government has dethroned the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar, on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in banditry. The government also removed Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim, District Head of Birnin Tsaba, in Zurmi Local Government Area from office for a similar offence. The Commissioner for Information in Zamfara, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, announced their removal at a news conference after the State Executive Council meeting. “Council approved a committee’s recommendation for the dethronement of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the first-class Emir of Zurmi, in Zurmi Local Government Area. “Council also adopted the committee’s…

The Bucks beat the Bulls 116–100 on Wednesday to win the first-round series and advance to the conference semifinals to face the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, the Boston Celtics. The two teams split the first two games of the series. However, the reigning NBA champions were dominant the rest of the series, blowing out Chicago in the final three games by an average margin of 23.3 points. The Bulls struggled in Game 5 partially due to being without star forward Zach LaVine (COVID-19 protocol) and guard Alex Caruso (concussion protocol), though the Bucks were also without All-Star Khris Middleton…

Golden State Warriors used a fourth-quarter comeback to eliminate the Nuggets and advance to the Western Conference semifinals, beating Denver at home, 102–98. The Warriors had a 32–20 scoring advantage in the final period, turning up the intensity at the defensive end to erase an eight-point deficit. The two sides were even at halftime before the Nuggets took control of the game in the third quarter. Golden State was able to bounce back, though, thanks in large part to Stephen Curry. 30 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST In crunch time, @StephenCurry30 delivered ???? pic.twitter.com/QMFO918b0P — Golden State Warriors…