Cole Palmer Commits to Chelsea with Long-Term Contract Extension
Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is now on a nine-year deal with improved terms after a sensational breakthrough season in west London. Palmer scored 25 goals and contributed 15 assists in 45 appearances during his first season at Chelsea […]
President Tinubu approves policy to retain health workers in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new national policy in curbing health workforce migration In a statement on Monday, Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, said the policy is a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse health workers’ migration. The minister added that the policy will also encourage the return of […]
Donald Trump reinstated on Twitter by Elon Musk
Donald Trump has officially returned to Twitter, now rebranded as X, with a pair of tweets that mark his comeback on the platform. On August 12, 2024, the former President posted a provocative mugshot, followed by a political ad that echoes the iconic phrase of Ronald Reagan: “Are you better off now than you were […]
Marseille ends Nketiah’s pursuit following the signature of Elye Wahi
According to a report by L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with RC Lens for Elye Wahi (21). The transfer fee is reported to be €25 million with additional bonuses meaning the fee could rise by a further €5 million. Negotiations between Marseille and Lens had reopened today with the two […]
Samson Siasia set for coaching return after ban expiry
Former Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia is expected to take a role with a local league club in the coming days. Siasia will be free to return to coaching at the end of this month, when the ban imposed on him by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) expires. Recall the former striker […]
WAEC Announces Release of 2024 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, WAEC announced: “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024, that the results have officially […]
NYSC states that there’s no order to start paying minimum wage
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed false information circulating in the media about the payment of a ₦70,000 minimum wage to corps members. In a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, the NYSC made it clear that no official directive has been issued by the […]
Minister Reveals EndBadGovernance Protests Have Caused N500 Billion in Economic Losses, 21 Deaths
Dr. Doris Uzoka Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has disclosed that the ongoing EndBadGovernance protests have resulted in an estimated N500 billion in economic losses. In a statement shared on her official social media handle, she expressed deep concern over the lives lost and widespread destruction caused by the protests. According to her […]
Samu Omorodion transfer to Chelsea collapses
The proposed transfer of Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea has been called off. Although the clubs had initially agreed on a transfer fee of €40 million, the deal ultimately fell apart due to issues that arose during the final stages of contract negotiations. Furthermore, reports indicate that concerns were raised during Omorodion’s medical […]
D’Tigress Coach, Rene Wakama Named Best Women’s Basketball Coach at Olympics 2024
In a historic achievement, Rene Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, has been recognized as the FIBA Best Women’s Basketball Coach of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Wakama led Nigeria to a groundbreaking quarter-final finish, marking the first time an African nation has reached the last eight in Olympic basketball history. Under Wakama’s leadership, D’Tigress […]