Author: Olukayode Oke

Former Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] president Luis Rubiales has been summoned to testify at Spain’s National Court on Friday on charges of sexual assault and coercion. Prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Rubiales — who resigned from his position as president on Sunday — last week following his unsolicited kiss on Spain forward Jennifer Hermoso’s lips after last month’s Women’s World Cup final. A judge agreed to take on the case on Monday and, on Tuesday, called for Rubiales to appear in court as a defendant in person on Friday. In addition to the sexual assault charges, Rubiales is also facing coercion charges for putting pressure on…

The national assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has ordered a supplementary election for the Eti-Osa house of representatives seat. On Monday, the tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a supplementary poll in 32 polling units in the constituency within 90 days. The tribunal agreed with the petitioners — Bankole Wellington of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressives Congress (APC) — that the election did not take place in about 40 polling units. In February, INEC declared Thaddeus Attah, candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as winner of the Eti-Osa…

Former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has achieved in 100 days what the Muhammadu Buhari administration could not attempt in many years. It was under the administration of former President Buhari that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, had a diplomatic row with Nigeria which resulted in the imposition of visa ban on Nigerians and suspension of flights to the west African nation. The situation has remained that way since October 2022. However, the presidency announced on Monday that Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu…

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has ended links to Manchester United FC with confirmation she has signed for a club outside England. Plumptre has been a free agent since her contract expired at Leicester City in June 2023. Following a superb performance with Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Plumptre was heavily linked to Manchester United Women’s team but all that ends with the confirmation she is leaving England. Plumptre told Eagles tracker ”  I am actually going abroad. I guess some people don’t think that because there’s been a lot of rumors. ” I cannot reveal the…

The NFF have confirmed the Randy Waldrum is no longer Super Falcons Head coach, and declared the position vacant. This confirmation was contained in a communique after the Nigeria Football Federation meeting this weekend in Uyo. “The NFF Board resolved to be thorough and ensure meritocracy in the composition of new coaching crews for the various Women National Teams (Super Falcons, Falconets and Flamingos) within the shortest possible time, as the Super Falcons and Falconets have crucial qualifying fixtures for major championships in a matter of weeks.” the statement read. After guiding the Super Falcons to an impressive showing at…

Taiwo Awoniyi has been voted by Forest supporters as Player of the Month for August. The Nigerian has picked up from where he left off after an excellent end to last season, scoring three goals and producing an assist in four Premier League games so far this term. In August, the striker scored three goals in three matches, becoming only the third African player to score in seven consecutive Premier League matches. Awoniyi’s nine goals in seven consecutive Premier League outings saw him become the first Forest player ever to do so, subsequently leading to a August Premier League Player…

Diogo Jota scored twice with Bruno Fernandes also on target as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg to maintain their 100% Euro 2024 qualification record. Without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal were 4-0 ahead at half-time with two goals apiece from Goncalo Inacio and Goncalo Ramos. Jota made it 5-0, Ricardo Horta got a sixth and Jota added a seventh. Fernandes, who also made three goals, scored the eighth and former Chelsea player Joao Felix added a late ninth. Manchester United midfielder Fernandes created the first goal with a cross from the right wing with the outside of his boot and also was…

Paul Pogba reportedly tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ first game of the season against Udinese.  The Frenchman has endured a difficult return to the Italian club – who he rejoined from Manchester United last year – amid a battle with injuries and fitness. Outlets in Italy are claiming he is set to be suspended after traces of testosterone were found in his system early in the campaign. Pogba has played just 32 minutes of action this season and was not involved in the opening Serie A clash against Udinese. Should Pogba be found guilty, he will reportedly be investigated by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal, who…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have finalized a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate lifting of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers. The United Arab Emirates had reportedly banned nationals of some 20 African countries from entering its capital city, Dubai, in October last year  “This is to inform you that we will not be posting 30 day visa applications for these nationalities effective today, October 18, 2022,” the notice read in part. Countries affected by the visa ban include Uganda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon,…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has reportedly announced plans to start turning over approximately 2,500 documents relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in its database. According to Peoples Gazette, the FBI said it would start releasing the documents effective October, ending at 500 pages per month, according to a new court filing. In a status report docketed on September 11 at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C, the agency said: “FBI has identified a total of approximately 2500 pages potentially responsive to FOIA requests 1553430-00 and 1587544-000. “FBI plans a processing schedule of 500…

Germany secured their maiden gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in Manila. The Germans defeated European rivals Serbia in a close contest 83-77 to pick up an important win in the final. After defeating favourites USA in the semifinals to reach the final for the first time ever, Germany were favourites to win the match. They lived up to the expectations and emerged with the gold medal after. Serbia started the match excellently, proving to be no pushovers against their fellow Europeans. The first quarter ended with the two-time champions in the lead by 26 points to 23. Germany…

Canada’s basketball team made history as they defeated the USA to claim a first-ever FIBA World Cup medal. The North Americans defeated their illustrious opponents to finish in third place. Having lost to Germany and Serbia respectively, USA and Canada were to go head-to-head for the final podium position in Manila. The Canadians were targeting a first medal, while the Americans were looking to put their disappointment behind them after defeats to Lithuania and Germany in this tournament. Canada flew out of the blocks and dominated the first quarter, ending it with a 34-25 lead. The Americans fought back in the second quarter and…