IPOB are not struggling for freedom but committing acts of terrorism to steal money - Buhari

The Presidency has slammed the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), saying the group are 'thieves who unleash terror on the South-East and the South-South.'

 

The cost for Nigeria not to continue to exist is much more than the cost for us to make Nigeria to continue to exist - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has again commented on agitations for secession in the country. 

 

"You can't destroy what you don't see"- Comedian Funnybone vows never to bring his love life to social media

 Comedian, Funnybone, has vowed never to bring his love life to social media.

 

Manchester United website crashes after they announce Cristiano Ronaldo signing

News of Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United has crashed the club's official website.

Akin Adesina shares adorable moment WTO DG, Nkozi Okonjo Iweala, and IMF MD, Kristalina Georgieva, took turns to straighten his tie

Akin Adesina took to Twitter to share the adorable moment two powerful women took turns to straighten his bow tie.

 

Adesina, the President of African Development Bank Group, attended the Compact with Africa Conference with the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, in Berlin, Germany.

 World Trade Organisation DG, Nkozi Okonjo Iweala, and IMF MD, Kristalina Georgieva, were also present at the event and they were pictured taking turns to put Akin Adesina's bow tie in order.

 

Adesina shared the photos and wrote: 'My two wonderful sisters ?@NOIweala? Director General of the World Trade Organization and ?@KGeorgieva? Managing Director of the IMF, making sure there is “bow-tie stabilization”! It is all part of global financial market stabilization.'

 

Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to Juventus after joining Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has posted an emotional farewell to Juventus supporters after leaving the club. 

 

Manchester United announce Cristiano Ronaldo signing

Manchester United has completed a deal to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club in a sensational move before the transfer deadline.

 

Busty Nigerian lawyer practicing in New York is told to crop out her chest in professional photo because her bust makes it 'unprofessional'

A Nigerian lawyer practicing in New York has hit out at critics after she was told to crop out her chest in her professional head shot because her full bust makes it unprofessional.

 

'Children of politicians fly jets purchased with our tax money to buy suya in Kano but it's not an issue' - Bishop who shared photos of a pastor in his new private jet replies crtics

Bishop Humphrey Erumaka of WordBase Assembly, Okota, Lagos, has reacted to the criticisms that trailed his recent Facebook post.  

 

The pastor had last week, shared photos of himself in a private jet purchased by his colleague, Apostle Chika Onuzo, the Senior Pastor of Resurrection House for All Nations, Atlanta. 

 In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 24, Bishop Erumaka pondered why Nigerians have a problem with Men of God using private jets when businessmen and children of politicians do same. 

 

Real Madrid make £137m transfer bid for PSG forward, Kylian Mbappe

 

Real Madrid have made a £137m (€160m) bid to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.

 

Civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 months after receiving Pfizer vaccine

American Civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. along with his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. 

 

Buhari, Osinbajo, others at Yusuf and Zahra's wedding luncheon

 President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and others attended the luncheon held in the statehouse Abuja in honor of Yusuf Buhari, son of President Buhari and his wife, Zahra, who got married last Firday, August 20.

 

Lai Mohammed explains why repentant Boko Haram members can't be prosecuted

 The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has given a reason why repentant Biko Haram members cannot be prosecuted.

Check out the number of private jets at the Aminu Kano International airport for President Buhari's son's wedding

                    

A video showing the number of private jets that landed the Aminu Kano International airport today for the wedding ceremony of President Buhari's son, Yusuf, has been shared online.

Former Manchester United midfielder, Anderson accused of laundering £4.7m in illegal funds by using cryptocurrencies

Former Manchester United midfielder, Anderson has been accused of laundering £4.7million through cryptocurrencies in Brazil.

 

NNPC will cease to exist within six months - GMD Mele Kyari

Group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari has said that the oil corporation will cease to exist within the next six months as specified by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

 

Galatasaray defender Marcao facing a 10-game ban for headbutting and punching his own teammate

 Galatasaray defender, Marcao is reportedly facing a 10-game ban for headbutting and punching his own teammate in a 2-0 win over Giresunspor.

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham joins Roma on five-year contract for £34m

Tammy Abraham has completed his £34million move to Roma after putting pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Italian club and taking their No 9 shirt.

I can't allow people to keep playing around with my name - Cristiano Ronaldo issues a statement on his future

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a statement about his future amid reports in Spain linking him with a return to Real Madrid. 

Super Eagles drop seven places in latest FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped seven places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, released on Thursday, August 12.

Barcelona 'must pay Lionel Messi £33m in loyalty bonuses' despite the Argentine switching to Paris Saint-Germain

The free transfer of Lionel Messi from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain has since been completed, but it still doesn't mean that the Spanish side have been relieved of its financial obligations to the Argentine.

Olympic gold medallist to be given new medal after the first one got bitten by her hometown mayor

A Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist will be given a new medal after the mayor of her hometown bit the first.

 

Chelsea finally confirm Romelu Lukaku signing from Inter Milan for £98m

Belgian striker, Romelu Lukaku has returned to Stamford Bridge in a deal worth £98million, Chelsea FC has confirmed.

President Buhari visits Bola Tinubu in London

 President Buhari paid a visit to APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, in London today August 12. See more photos and the video in the slide below...

 

Beautiful family photo of Lionel Messi, his wife and their children at his PSG unveiling

 Antonela Roccuzzo, the wife of football icon, Lionel Messi, has celebrated her husband's transfer to PSG after departure from Barcelona, his boyhood club.

N200 for cars, N500 for trucks - FG approves policy for tollgates on all Federal Roads

The Federal government has approved a new policy for tollgates on Federal roads across the country. 

 

Lionel Messi completes his sensational move to PSG on a two-year deal worth "£1million a week"

Lionel Messi has completed a sensational move to Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal after leaving Barcelona following 21 incredible years. 

 

The Argentina captain became a free agent this summer after his contract with Barcelona expired. The club was expected to re-sign him after positive initial talks between all parties but  LaLiga's financial regulations made it impossible. 

On Tuesday, August 10, Messi flew from Spain to France to sign a two-year contract which includes an option to extend by a year and gives the forward a net salary of about €35m (£29.6m) with bonuses factored in.

 

According to Mail Online, the deal will see Messi earn £1million a week, and he will wear the number 30 shirt, his first Barcelona number.

 

A statement on PSG’s official Twitter account said: “Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the signing of Leo Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is justifiably considered a legend of the game and a true inspiration for those of all ages inside and outside football.

 

 

“The signing of Leo reinforces Paris Saint-Germain’s aspirations as well as providing the club’s loyal fans with not only an exceptionally talented squad, but also moments of incredible football in the coming years.”

 

Upon competing his move, Messi said: 'I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain. Everything about the club matches my football ambitions. I know how talented the squad and the coaching staff are here. I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans.'

The Argentina superstar will be officially presented as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Wednesday August 11.

 

Messi joined Barcelona as a 15-year-old and went on to make his senior debut in 2004 at just 16 years old, featuring 778 times for the club in total across his 21-year-career. 

 

During that time Messi became Barcelona's record scorer with 672 goals including 120 Champions League goals and a record 474 LaLiga goals.   He also managed 10 LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues and seven Copa del Reys. 

 Messi's individual contribution also saw him claim the European Golden Shoe award for the continent's top scorer on six occasions.

Barcelona ''won't'' retire Lionel Messi's sacred No.10 shirt because of LaLiga rule

Barcelona won't be able to retire Lionel Messi's iconic No.10 shirt after his emotional farewell because of LaLiga rules.

Spanish FA rules state LaLiga teams must assign their 25-man squads the numbers 1 to 25 for each league campaign.

Goalkeepers either wear 1, 13, or 25 while on the rare occasion of reserve players brought into the first team, they are able to take on from 26 to 50. But should Barcelona retire Messi's No10, they would sacrifice a senior place in their squad for the 2021-22 season.

According to Mail Online, this is because the first-team squads must reflect the numbers 1 to 25 when registered with the Spanish footballing body.

 The report also said  Barca could still press ahead with retiring the shirt - just as their city rivals Espanyol did with the No21, following the tragic death of defender Daniel Jarque during pre-season in 2009.  But this would leave an open spot which Barca cannot afford to do. 

Barcelona confirmed last Thursday, August 5, that Messi would not sign a new contract with the Spanish club amid financial concerns “and structural obstacles” which prevented Messi from renewing.

Messi, who won the Ballon d'Or six times, is Barcelona's record goalscorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances.
 

The Argentina international won 35 major titles at club level since making his debut in 2003 - 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns, seven Copa del Rey trophies, three Club World Cups, three European Super Cups and eight Spanish Super Cups.

Ghanaian passport holders to travel to UAE without visa as Parliament approves Visa Waiver Agreement between the two countries

Ghanaians can now to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without visa following the approval of Visa Waiver Agreement between the two countries. 

 

Dani Alves wins his 44th title at the Olympics, extends his advantage as most the decorated footballer of all time

Former Barcelona defender, Dani Alves helped Brazil secure Olympic gold and lifted his 44th title in an illustrious career, extending his advantage as the most decorated footballer of all time. 

 

"It hurts"- Harry Kane denies reports he has refused to return to Tottenham training amid £150m rumored transfer to Manchester City

England and Tottenham captain, Harry Kane has denied refusing to return to Tottenham to train with his peers amid reports of an impending £150m transfer to Manchester City 

The England captain has been the subject of intense scrutiny after failing to report back to Spurs for pre-season following his post-Euro 2020 break, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealing earlier this week that he had not even spoken to Kane since he was employed as Coach .

The wantaway star wants to move to Manchester City after spending a decade at Tottenham and in an emotional statement released on Friday, August 6 said that he has 'never refused to train' and is hurt by Tottenham fans 'questioning my professionalism' 

 

In the statement Kane said he will return to Tottenham on Saturday. 

'While I won't go into the specifics of the situation, I want to clarify that I would never, and have never, refused to train,' Kane said. 

'I will be returning to the club tomorrow, as planned.'  

Kane revealed his hurt at Spurs fans who have criticised their talisman's perceived poor behaviour in an effort to make his transfer to City happen, saying that for almost a decade supporters at White Hart Lane have 'shown me total love and support'.

'That's why it hurts to read some of the comments that have been made this week, questioning my professionalism,' Kane said, adding that he 'wouldn't do anything to jeopardise the relationship I have with the fans.'

 

 

The statement by Kane comes after City boss Pep Guardiola talked about his desire to sign Kane publicly on Friday. 

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has no intention of selling Kane - who still has three years left on his Spurs contract - for less than £150million, meaning City would have to break the British transfer record again just after signing Jack Grealish for £100m.

 'If Tottenham don't want to negotiate, it's finished,' Guardiola said. 'If they are open then all the clubs in the world will want to sign him.

'It depends on Tottenham. Harry is an extraordinary striker. We are interested in him but if Tottenham don't want to negotiate, nothing more to say.'

Nigeria ends Tokyo Olympics with only two medals

 Team Nigeria can only boast of only two medals following its participation in Tokyo Olympics. 

Aston Villa complete the £30m signing of Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Jamaica forward Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year deal.

 

Nigeria exits West Africa’s maritime body

Nigeria has exited the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA). 

 

'I rejected Real Madrid' - New Juventus coach Max Allegri says

 Juventus coach, Max Allegri has revealed he turned down the chance to manage Real Madrid in order to have a second spell in charge of Juventus.

Borussia Dortmund sign Donyell Malen from PSV Eindhoven for £26m as Jadon Sancho's replacement

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Donyell Malen from Eredivisie side PSV. 

 

The 22-year-old Dutch international arrives following the departure of Jadon Sancho to Manchester United for €85 million.

Malen, who is a pacy and prolific forward penned a deal until 2026 in a reported £26m transfer from Eredivisie side PSV. 

 

Music firm buys half of music legend Prince’s estate after three of his heirs sell their stakes

Music firm, Primary Wave has purchased half of late music legend, Prince's estate after purchasing interest from three of his heirs.

This comes just 5 years after the Music star's death. 


According to the Star Tribune, Primary wave purchased 100% of Omarr Baker’s inheritance. Baker is Prince’s youngest half-sibling out of six.