Author: Olukayode Oke

Former Manchester United player Robbie Savage is backing his old club to endure another miserable outing – this time against German champions Bayern Munich. “There’s slight hope [for Man United] considering Bayern’s form at the Allianz, they’ve only won three of their last nine in all competitions.” “That’s a slight bit of hope for Manchester United fans and Erik ten Hag’s side going to the Allianz.” “I don’t think they’ll get anything, though, their form is really, really poor.” Worrying times for the Red Devils. Harry Kane is in fine form for Bayern and I’m backing him to get a…

Youths stormed the Panseke area of Abeokuta, Ogun State to protest the demise of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba also known as Mohbad on Tuesday. The youths who wore black attires symbolising mourning gathered in their numbers at the skating ground arena in Abeokuta carrying placards with inscriptions like #Justice4Mohbad, #Who off Light among others. Some days ago, some youths flooded some streets in Ikorodu, Lagos to protest Mohbad’s death, as they were seen holding placards with: “We no go gree, justice for Mohbad.” Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records owned by Azeez Faashola, popularly known as Naira Marley died at…

The Lagos State Government has invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to initiate an independent investigation into the sudden death of the emerging artist Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement via a tweet on Wednesday, expressing his awareness of the mysterious passing of the singer. The move is coming amid public outrage and accusing fingers being pointed at Mohabad’s former music label boss, Naira Marley, and former label mates. He mentioned that efforts have been underway, in collaboration with relevant authorities, to closely monitor the ongoing investigations. The governor urged the…

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have gone ahead to file an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports against Tobi Amusan. The AIU revealed that they have no confidence in the resolution reached by the Disciplinary Tribunal to acquit the hurdler of any wrongdoings. Amusan was charged earlier this year with an anti-doping violation as she missed some tests, a charge the Nigerian has maintained her innocence against. She was provisionally banned before the independent Disciplinary Tribunal found her not guilty and recommended that she be reinstated on August 17th. Since then, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles…

The Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, yesterday called on the federal government to stop states from banning mining activities. National President, MAN, ‘Dele Ayanleke, said the constitution of Nigeria never empowered state governments to ban mining activities in their domains. According to him, the constitution only gave states the power to regulate the mining sector. Ayanleke, who spoke in reaction to the recent wave of banning of illegal miners and arrest of some miners registered with the association, by state governments said: “Our positions remain constant: Miners Association of Nigeria is absolutely against any form of illegality in the sector,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) has announced some organisational changes. In a statement on Tuesday signed by its management, the NNPC Limited said members of staff with less than fifteen months to statutory retirement will be exiting the Company effective 19th September 2023. The statement was released on Monday via the company’s official account on X (formerly twitter) said the decision is in line with organizational business objectives and commitment to scale up NNPC Ltd.’s capabilities through targeted talent management and equal opportunity for all Nigerians. The statement said, “In our bid to pursue effective organisational renewal to…

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have agreed to continue talks over post-subsidy removal palliatives for workers before the 21-day ultimatum issued by the NLC. Both also pledged to find solutions to key demands tabled before the government by organised labour before the deadline. Simon Lalong, Minister of Labour and Employment said this while addressing newsmen at the end of a closed door meeting with the NLC on Monday in Abuja. The meeting was called by the minister to avert the organised labour’s planned strike and other issues. It would be recalled that the NLC had threatened to…

Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a glorious equaliser on his Nottingham Forest debut to earn a Premier League draw against Burnley. The Clarets looked to be controlling the game but deadline day signing Hudson-Odoi had other ideas, curling a stunning strike into the top corner on the hour mark. Burnley had taken a first-half lead through Zeki Amdouni’s well-taken shot into the bottom corner after fine work by the lively teenager Luca Koleosho. Swiss striker Amdouni, who scored the winner here in the Carabao Cup just 20 days ago, had already given goalkeeper Matt Turner a warning sign with a stinging drive…

Jenni Hermoso has not been included in Spain’s first squad since winning the Women’s World Cup, but 15 members of that triumphant team have been named. A large number of players boycotted the team after then football federation boss Luis Rubiales kissed forward Hermoso following last month’s final. The fall out led to Rubiales resigning. On Friday, 39 players – including 21 of the 23 World Cup-winners – said their strike would continue until further changes were made. This was the first squad announcement by new coach Montse Tome, who replaced Jorge Vilda – considered a close ally of Rubiales -…

Manchester United have suffered another injury setback with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ruled out for “several weeks”. The right-back had started every Premier League game for United this season before coming on as a late substitute in the 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday. Wan-Bissaka did not make the XI as he had been unwell and is now set to miss the next few matches. A statement from the club said: “Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set for a period on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during the closing stages of Saturday’s game against Brighton & Hove Albion. “Further assessment will be needed to…

Mikel Arteta spoke about the idea of treating the goalkeeping position like an outfield one, after dropping Aaron Ramsdale in favour of David Raya for Arsenal’s match against Everton. The Gunners boss gave the summer signing his debut between the sticks, and challenged the notion of having an established No. 1 shot-stopper in the team. I haven’t had a single question on why Gabriel Jesus hasn’t started,” said Arteta in his post-match press conference following the 1-0 win at Goodison Park. “He’s won more trophies than anyone, including me, in that dressing room, but they don’t ask why I have…

Sao Tome and Principe Women’s National team have reportedly surrendered and withdrawn from the WAFCON qualifier vs the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Nigeria was scheduled to face Sao Tome and Principe in a 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying first leg encounter on September 22 with the return leg on September 26, but that will no longer happen, according to Pulse Sports. According to the report, the Sao Tome and Principe Football Federation has written to CAF, notifying them of their decision to withdraw from the qualifiers. Upon notification, the Nigeria Football Federation have also written to the clubs…