Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Jadon Sancho has been urged to apologise to Erik ten Hag by his Manchester United teammates according to ESPN. Sancho has been banished from first team training following his public rift with Ten Hag over being left out of the squad for United’s match against Arsenal in early September. The 23-year-old has so far refused to say sorry and there is no timeframe for his return to the squad. The stand-off has lasted more than three weeks and Sancho’s teammates, led by Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire, have stepped in a bid to resolve the situation. Sancho, according to a source, has been told by his England teammates…

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, moved the ex-parte motion to the effect. The judge also restrained Gov. Rotimi Akeredolufrom nominating a new deputy governor and forward same to the lawmakers for approval pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter. Justice Nwite held that after listening to Adewusi, he was of the view that the interest of justice would be met by granting the application. “Therefore, the application of…

Over 54 countries are in Nigeria to participate at the ongoing 31st meeting of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, HONLAF, in Abuja to deliberate on strategies aimed at clamping down on the global drug trafficking scourge. HONLAF is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is leading the conversation. The agency was unanimously elected to host the event between September 26-29, 2023, at its last edition in Nairobi, Kenya. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima is expected at the event to represent President Bola Tinubu who…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the country’s bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Nigeria and neighbours, Benin Republic have submitted a joint bid to host the biennial competition. To this end, Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh and leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will be attending the Confederation of African Football Executive Committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, as the nation solidifies its bid to host the competition. During the meeting, Nigeria will make its presentation to the Executive Committee of CAF. The meeting will hold on Wednesday, September 27,…

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has reviewed the school’s tuition fees, which were recently increased. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olanrewaju, in a statement on Monday, announced that the management has reduced the fees after a meeting held with the students. Olanrewaju had said that the Students Union leaders were adamant, insisting that the fees should be reduced by 50%. He added that the university management made it clear that the new charges were the minimum the university required to run efficiently. The statement reads, “Accordingly, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon…

The Senate will on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, (today) screen Yemi Cardoso, the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and four others for the position of Deputy Governors of the bank. If confirmed, the Cardoso and the deputies would steer the affairs of the CBN for the next five years. The Senate, which resumes from its two-month recess today also scheduled the screening of two additional ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu for Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This was announced in a statement by the Media Office of the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Monday, September 25, 2023. The statement…

Governor Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday, said the Zamfara State Government has enough facts to expose the agents of the Federal Government behind the secret negotiation with bandits. The governor, who had consistently ruled out the option of negotiating with bandits, had earlier raised the alarm that the Federal Government had entered a secret dialogue with the criminals. But the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, accused the Zamfara Government of politicising security. However, in a statement Sulaiman Bala Idris, his spokesman, issued on his behalf, the Governor said he had evidence exposing some Federal Government agents involved…

After series of failed negotiations with the federal Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has convened an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting with its members. This is to decide if it would embark on a total shutdown of the economy. According to a notice signed by the NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the meeting is to be held virtually on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The letter was addressed to all presidents, general secretaries, and treasurers of all NLC affiliates to decide the fate of its planned strike. Recall that the NLC had given a 14-day ultimatum given to the…

Tests have shown Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice did not suffer a serious back injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham. The England international, who has started every league game this season, was substituted at half-time. After the game, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said Rice had “discomfort in his back” and hoped it was not long term. Rice, a £100m summer signing, was not expected to be in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup squad to face Brentford on Wednesday. But the 24-year-old could be in contention for their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday. Arsenal are fifth in the Premier League, four points…

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has dismissed the petition of the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, against Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adediran and his party, the PDP, had filed a petition challenging the outcome of the March 18 governorship election in the state, in which Sanwo-Olu of APC was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The PDP candidate had demanded the disqualification of Sanwo-Olu and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) in the election for “non-compliance” with the Electoral Act 2022…

The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League – NPFL season will kickoff on September 30, 2023. SportsRation reports. This is according to official communication by the NPFL board in a letter to all 20 clubs on Sunday, September 24, 2023. All 20 clubs will receive 10 million naira takeoff grant from the NPFL board. MATCHDAY ONE FIXTURES  Bayelsa United Vs Akwa United Shooting Stars Vs Plateau United Abia Warriors Vs Niger Tornadoes Enyimba Int’l Vs Bendel Insurance Rivers United Vs Remo Stars Katsina United Vs Kwara United Sunshine Stars Vs Kano Pillars Heartland Vs Lobi Stars Sporting Lagos Vs Gombe United…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not thinking about Manchester City’s growing lead in the Premier League but admits that injuries are starting to impact the Gunners’ season. The spoils were shared in Sunday’s North London derby as Tottenham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at the Emirates. Declan Rice was forced off at half-time for Arsenal and the Spaniard believes his exit put the home side at a disadvantage. He said: “We’re not thinking about this [City]. We have a game every three days, we try to win our games. “When we assessed him [Rice] at half-time, he could…