Author: Opalim Lifted

A 28-year-old man was remanded in Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a cemetery and stealing iron rods used to bury a body in a grave, valued at N1.1 million. Mubarak Kajola, whose residence was not provided, was arraigned on a three-count complaint, including illegal trespass, theft, and possession of guns. He, on the other hand, pleaded not guilty to the accusations. Earlier, Insp. Funmi Akinleye, the prosecutor, informed the court that the defendant “illegally, improperly, and indecently” broke into the Ayobo Cemetery and tampered with dead remains. She said that on August 11, the defendant damaged…

Manchester City beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history after a pulsating 90 minutes match ended 1-1. The first nine spot-kicks of the shootout were all converted but Serbian defender Nemanja Gudelj struck his penalty against the crossbar to hand victory to City, who lost on penalties to Arsenal in England’s Community Shield 10 days ago. Youssef En-Nesyri had given Europa League winners Sevilla the lead with a towering header in the 25th minute but City equalised through a header from 21-year-old Cole Palmer in the 63rd minute to…

England upset co-hosts Australia and advanced to the Women’s World Cup final for the first time on a historic evening in Sydney. With their 3-1 victory at Stadium Australia, the Lionesses became the first England football side to reach a senior final on the international stage since 1966. It culminates a fantastic two years under manager Sarina Wiegman, in which England, crowned European champions for the first time on home soil last year, demonstrated their superiority and know-how to defeat an Australia team fueled by a country thrilled by the Matildas’ victory. Ella Toone’s spectacular first-time shot into the top…

Harry Maguire’s transfer to West Ham has been called off, with the defender preferring to stay at Manchester United and compete for a starting spot. The England defender, 30, was ready to join the Hammers after the teams agreed on a deal worth £30 million. Harry was deprived of his leadership this season after struggling for first-team appearances last season. United, on the other hand, has stated that they will respect his desires and will not kick him out of the club. According to a source close to the player, Maguire “respects West Ham and David Moyes,” but there was…

Al-Nassr has made an undisclosed bid to Manchester City for Spain defender Aymeric Laporte. Despite making 43 starts in 2021–22, Pep Guardiola preferred Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake during City’s treble-winning season. Ronaldo’s brace win Al-Nassr Arab Cup championship City then paid £77 million this summer to sign Croatian left-sided defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. At Al-Nassr, Laporte may join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, and Alex Telles. Laporte, who transferred his international allegiance from France to Spain in 2021, joined City from Athletic Bilbao in January 2018 for a club record sum of £57 million. Guardiola…

Lionel Messi scored his ninth goal in six games as Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union to advance to the League Cup final. A day after injuring his ankle in training, the Argentine World Cup winner scored Miami’s second goal in a 4-1 triumph. Messi volleys Inter Miami into Leagues Cup last 16 Miami’s goals came from Josef Martinez, Jordi Alba, and David Ruiz, while the hosts’ came from Alejandro Bedoya. Miami will now face Nashville SC in the final on Saturday (Sunday, 02:00 BST). Miami will also compete in the Concacaf Champions Cup regional event next season, which might…

Enugu State Police Command have arrested pranksters involved in the viral video of a young lady being beaten, stripped, and having her hair forcefully shaved. Chronicle NG reports that the state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ammani, has ordered a thorough investigation and prosecution to serve as a deterrent. DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu PRO, said this on Tuesday in a statement. “On August 14, 2023, police officers serving in the Nsukka Area Command of the Enugu State Command identified and arrested Obed Chekwube Ugwuanyi, a.k.a. MC Sharp (male), aged 32; Chinenye Agbo, a.k.a. Star Ella Ada (female), aged 26; and Anastasia…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sadness over the loss of military officers involved in a helicopter crash in Niger State while on an evacuation mission. Chronicle NG reports that in a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he acknowledged the servicemen’s sacrifice, devotion, and loyalty to the nation and extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. ECOWAS, not Tinubu, drew the line with Niger- Professor Akinyemi Tinubu said, the tragic loss of our gallant officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash at Chukuba Village near Shiroro, Niger State, yesterday brought immense sadness to…

Chelsea and Southampton have agreed a deal worth £53 million plus £5 million in add-ons for midfielder Romeo Lavia. The 19-year-old, who has one senior cap for Belgium, is yet to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. Last season, Romeo made 34 appearances but could not prevent the Saints from being relegated from the Premier League. Liverpool also made a proposal for Romeo, who is poised to be the second target they lost to Chelsea after Moises Caicedo.

The National Union of Air Transport Employees has urged the Aviation Security and Logistics sub-sector to go on strike on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, following poor salaries. 2023 Hajj: NAHCON, NNPC strike deal on aviation fuel This was contained in a circular sent to the Director-General of Civil Aviation, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the Commissioner of Police, Airports Command, the Airport Commandant, the Director of State Security, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos Command, and the Airport Commandant. The circular, written by NUATE General Secretary, Comrade Ocheme Aba, bemoaned the fact that AVSEC graduates are…