Bayern Munich announce the signing of Olise from Crystal Palace
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace on a five-year deal after paying a release clause of about £60m. The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward made 90 appearances in all competitions over three seasons with Palace. He joined the Eagles from Reading for £8m in July 2021. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered […]
Brighton and Hove Albion signs youngster Amario Cozier-Duberry, after Arsenal’s exit
Albion have snapped up former Arsenal youngster Amario Cozier-Duberry on a contract until 2028. The England youth international is an attacking wide-midfielder who played for the Gunners’ academy and signed his first professional contract two years ago. Via a club statement, Albion technical director David Weir said: “We’re really pleased to be able to bring […]
BREAKING: Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS chairman
President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), about one year after he took over the leadership of the regional bloc. The Nigerian leader who rose to power in May 2023 was re-elected as the ECOWAS chairman during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS […]
BREAKING: Thiago Alcantara set to retire from football after Liverpool exit
Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara is set to retire from professional football. The ex-Spain international has been plagued by injuries for over a year, making only a brief appearance in Liverpool’s 23/24 season, coming on as a late substitute in a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in February. Thiago underwent surgery in May 2023 in an […]
Tinubu steps down as ECOWAS chairman
President Bala Tinubu’s tenure as the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government comes to an end today (Sunday). The 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority is holding at the Presidential Villa in Abuja where he is expected to pass on the torch to another leader. Tinubu was unanimously endorsed as […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Unveils Her Small Private Vegetable Garden In State House
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled a small private vegetable garden in the State House as her contribution to the nation’s food drive. This was revealed in a video posted on X platform by TVC television, in which Mrs Tinubu said the garden has at least seven types of vegetable including spinach, water leaf, […]
Court orders former minister of Humanitarian affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, to account for N729Billion funds
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Ms Sadiya Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to account for the payments of N729 billion to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. The court also ordered the former minister to provide the list and details of the beneficiaries who received […]
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after an ugly game ended goalless on Saturday. Uruguay, who finished the game with 10 men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their semi-final on Wednesday. Colombia, now unbeaten in […]
Netherlands beat Turkey to set up England semifinal
The Netherlands have stormed into the semifinal of the European Championship after coming from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday night. It was a game of two halves as Turkey led 1-0 in the opening half through Centre-back Samet Akaydin whose 35th-minute effort put them ahead. The Dutch fought back in the second half, […]
England win shoot-out to win Euro 2024 quarter-finals
England defeated Switzerland in a Euro 2024 quarter-final shoot-out in Dusseldorf this morning after goalie Jordan Pickford saved Manuel Akanji’s first attempt. England converted all five attempts with Trent Alexander-Arnold smashing home the winning kick. England broke their long-standing penalty drought at the 2018 World Cup against Colombia but heading into the knockout round in […]