Author: Olukayode Oke

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced that it will conduct mock accreditation of eligible voters in the three senatorial districts of the State. Making the announcement via a press release on Monday in Osogbo, the Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke stated that the mock accreditation exercise would come up on Saturday, February 4, 2023. “This is to inform the general public that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in preparation for a hitch free 2023 general election in Osun State will be conducting Mock Accreditation of eligible voters on Saturday 4 February,…

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Everton forward Anthony Gordon in a deal that could eventually be worth £45m. The 21-year-old, who has been at Everton since he was 11, was a target for Chelsea in the summer. The initial fee is understood to be £40m, rising to £45m with add-ons. Since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me. People haven’t seen what I’m capable of yet. I think the fan base and the city really suits me as a person, the way the team are playing under the gaffer really suits me,…

An emotional Novak Djokovic called it “the biggest victory in my life” after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam crowns on Sunday. The Serb will return to world number one as he overcame a hamstring injury and off-court drama to sweep past the Greek third seed 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena. The 35-year-old climbed to his player’s box afterwards to embrace his mother and broke down in uncontrollable tears, collapsing to the ground sobbing. His father Srdjan was again missing after he sparked controversy by…

Real Madrid head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has said that his team failed to beat Real Sociedad in Sunday’s La Liga 0-0 draw because luck was not on Los Blancos. Ancelotti watched as Real Madrid drew goalless against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu. The result means Real Madrid are now five points behind leaders Barcelona on the La Liga table. Speaking at his post-match interview, Ancelotti said, “We created a lot of chances to get the goal, but luck was not on our side. That can happen.” He added, “It was one of our best performances this season. It was…

Roma manager, Jose Mourinho believes Victor Osimhen is on the same level with former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba. Osimhen scored a sensational goal on Sunday night as Napoli defeated Roma 2-1 to extend their lead at the top of the log to 13 points. The Nigeria international also scored a similar goal when both teams met earlier in the season at the Stadio Olimpico. Speaking at a press conference after the game on Sunday night, Mourinho was asked about the comparison between Osimhen and Drogba. “He is of the same level as Drogba, but Didier didn’t dive,” replied Mourinho. “If…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the use of the old notes till February 10. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced the extension in a statement signed on Sunday. He explained that the apex bank has sought approval from President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the deadline for the use of the old notes by 10 days. “Based on the foregoing, we have sought and obtained Mr President’s approval for the following:  A 10-day extension of the deadline from January 31 to February 10 to allow for the collection of more old notes legitimately held by Nigerians,”…

Jose Mourinho and the Roma hierarchy are set to take disciplinary action against Nicolo Zaniolo after the player rejected a move to Premier League side Bournemouth. According to Sky Sport Italia, Bournemouth offered to sign the player for around £26 million. But the 23-year-old is not ‘convinced’ by their project despite the English top-flight side’s executives flying to Rome; he refused to meet them. This situation has ‘infuriated’ the Italian giants, who are now considering disciplinary measures against the player.Zaniolo has also been linked with a move to Tottenham.

Liverpool head coach, Jurgen Klopp believes the disruption in the Reds’ frontline has contributed to forward Mohamed Salah’s barren run this season. Salah, who has failed to score in five of his last six appearances across all competitions for Liverpool, boasts just seven Premier League goals at the halfway stage of the season – compared to 15 he had a year ago. Liverpool’s attacking threat was reduced by injuries to Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota, who have both been sidelined since last October. Roberto Firmino has not played since before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar because of a…

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Christophe Galtier has said he is to blame for the confusion that ensued after Kylian Mbappe was named as captain for their Coupe de France match against Pay de Cassel on Monday. With the regular captain Marquinhos missing the game, Mbappe took the captain’s armband for the first time in his career. When asked to clarify the situation, Galtier speaking after the match said Mbappe had been vice-captain since the start of the season. Defender, Presnel Kimpembe then expressed his surprise at the development on social media. Kimpembe has captained PSG twice this season when Marquinhos didn’t…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reacted to his defeat at the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo. The tribunal on Friday, upturned Adeleke’s win at the July 16th 2022 governorship polls. However, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor described it as a miscarriage of justice. The statement read: “The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the judgement of the governorship tribunal as ” a miscarriage of justice”, vowing to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. “Reacting to the verdict of the Tribunal from his…

The Election Petition Tribunal hearing the APC and Adegboyega Oyetola’s petition against the victory of the PDP’s Ademola Adeleke on Friday annulled the result of the July 16 Osun governorship poll. Justice Tetsea Kume, while delivering a majority decision declared that INEC did not comply substantially with the Constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act. He subsequently deducted the over-voting observed from the votes scored by the candidates and declared that Oyetola won the election, having polled 314, 921, while Adeleke’s score came down to 290, 266. He directed INEC to withdraw Adeleke’s certificate of return and issued another…

Everton have settled on appointing Sean Dyche to succeed Frank Lampard after a report revealed three major reasons he’s beaten Marcelo Bielsa in the race. Who would succeed Lampard in the Toffees hotseat came down to two candidates – Bielsa and Dyche. Both held talks with Everton on Thursday, though according to Sky Sports, it’s the former Burnley man who’ll now be appointed the club’s next manager. Bielsa was understood to be the preferred option of majority owner Farhad Moshiri. However, three major drawbacks have seen the 67-year-old Argentine overlooked. Sky stated appointing Bielsa – along with the huge coaching staff he…