'I've never smoked marijuana or drank alcohol in my life' - Footballer, Asamoah Gyan

Former Black Stars of Ghana and Sunderland striker, Asamoah Gyan has said that he has never smoked marijuana or taken alcohol in his entire life.

 

Todd Boehly completes £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea football club as Roman Abramovich era ends

The Todd Boehly-led consortium have completed a £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea, ending Roman Abramovich's 19-year ownership of the club.

 

Rio Ferdinand claims Man United have failed Cristiano Ronaldo for not giving him 'the platform for success'

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has accused the club of failing to provide Cristiano Ronaldo with a 'platform for success' since his return to Old Trafford.

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 to win UEFA Champions League title

After claiming wins against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City, Real Madrid showed the true stuff of champions as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in the UEFA champions league final on Saturday night, May 28.

 

Chances were few and far between for Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side, however,  Liverpool missed so many chances during the match.

 

Vinicius Junior appeared completely unmarked at the far post on the hour mark to turn home Federico Valverde's low cross and secure the 1-0 win and Madrid's 14th European crown.

 Thibaut Courtois slut in a man of the match display as he stopped Liverpool's chances.

 

Liverpool prodded but couldn't equalize.

 

When the full time whistle was blown, Madrid's bench erupted and emptied onto the pitch. 

 

 

Some Twitter reactions below...

 

Bovi is celebrated by his alma mater years after he was almost expelled from the school

Bovi was given a hero's welcome at his alma mater, Delta State University, years after he was almost expelled from the school.

 

Real Madrid stars look dapper as they jet off to Paris for Champions League final with Liverpool

 Real Madrid football stars were pictured looking dapper as they traveled to Paris, ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool.

 

'Business move gone wrong' - Danny Drinkwater announces exit from Chelsea after 5 years

England midfielder, Danny Drinkwater has admitted that his spell at Chelsea has been a “business move gone wrong for both parties”.

APC Primaries: J. Martins withdraws from House of Rep race

Nigerian singer J. Martins has withdrawn from the Federal House of Representatives race to represent Arochukwu/ Ohafia in Abia State.

 

CBN raises interest rate to 13%

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the country's interest rate for the first time in two years. 

 

Why we are at Okorocha’s home - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says its operatives arrived at the Maitama, Abuja home of a former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, to effect his arrest.

 

Premier League approves £4.25bn Chelsea takeover by Todd Boehly

The Premier League board has approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium as Roman Abramovich's 19 years running the west London club moves closer to its end.

 

EFCC operatives lay siege to Okorocha’s house in Abuja

 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have surrounded the Abuja residence of former Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha.

 

Update: West Ham defender, Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat

West Ham United defender, Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat.

 

Kylian Mbappe snubs Real Madrid transfer to sign new PSG mega 3 year deal of £1m per week salary

World Cup winner and Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Kylian Mbappe has confirmed he will be signing a new contract at Parc des Princes just days after it seemed he will be joining Real Madrid.

 

Russia should be banned from football as long as the war continues - Former footballer Andriy Shevchenko

Former Chelsea footballer and Ukraine football legend Andriy Shevchenko has 
suggested that Russia be banned from the game of football till its war with Ukraine ends.

Antonio Rudiger finally explains his decision to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid

Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger has confirmed he will leave the club this summer to Real Madrid.

 

Outgoing manager Ralf Rangnick reveals his ‘biggest disappointment’ at Manchester United

Ralf Rangnick has revealed his ‘biggest disappointment’ at Manchester United as he gets set to manage the club for the last time this weekend.

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen wins Serie A Young Player Of The Season Award

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been named the best under 23 player in Serie A for the 2021/22 season.

 

Tottenham player, Chioma Ubogagu banned from football for nine months after being charged with anti-doping violation

Tottenham Women forward, Chioma Ubogagu has been banned from football for nine-months  after being charged with anti-doping violation.

 

FBI uncover secret tunnel linking Mexico to California filled with $100,000,000 worth of cocaine

The FBI has discovered a secret underground drug-smuggling tunnel  linking California and Mexico.

Most okada riders in Lagos are criminals- Police Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner Of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has stated that a lot of motorcycle operators are criminals.

 

FCT Minister orders indefinite closure of Abuja International market over crisis

FCT Minister Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei – Dei International Market following a clash between commercial motorcyclists and traders.

 

Footballer Di Maria agrees one-year contract to join Juventus on free transfer

Angel Di Maria is set to make a move to Juventus on a free transfer, according to Football Italia sources.

 

FIFA celebrates Asisat Oshoala for winning Spanish league highest goalscorer Pichichi Award

World football governing body, FIFA, has celebrated Super Falcons striker and captain, Asisat Oshoala for finishing as top scorer in the Primera Iberdrola (Spanish women’s first division).

Those insulting me over my health status are ignorant and have empty brains – Tinubu

 The National leader of the All Progressives Congress APC and presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu, has said that people insulting him over his health status could not even match him in mental capacity.

 

Why we demolished Kpokpogri’s house – FCTA

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has revealed why a building owned by Tonto Dikeh's ex-boyfriend, Joseph Egbri, popularly known as Kpokpogri, was demolished on Saturday morning, May 14.

 

Karim Adeyemi joins Borussia Dortmund as Erling Haaland's replacement

German-Nigerian football star, Karim Adeyemi has joined Borussia Dortmund from FC Salzburg to replace striker Erling Haaland who is joining Manchester City.

 

Akpabio and Ogbonnaya Onu resign to pursue their presidential bids

Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ogbonnaya Onu and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, have tendered their resignation.

 

NBA star LeBron James pockets $127 million in salary and endorsements to edge Messi and Ronaldo as highest-paid athlete in 2022

NBA superstar, LeBron James has been revealed as the highest-paid athlete in 2022. 

 

I never authorised the purchase of APC forms by any group – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has denied authorising the purchase of presidential forms for him.

 

It’s becoming drug trafficking hub — CBN warns banks on transactions related to Benin Republic

Banks in the country have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, to implement enhanced measures on existing accounts and transactions related to the Benin Republic.

 

In 2050 if we are not careful, Nigeria will become the most populous country in the world – National Population Commission

The National Population Commission (NPC) has warned that by 2050 Nigeria could be the most populous nation on earth.

DR Congo confirms third case of Ebola

A third case of ebola has been confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the city of Mbandaka in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo. 

 

Mohamed Salah insists the quadruple is on for Liverpool as he's presented with FWA Footballer of the Year award

Mohamed Salah has insisted that quadruple is on for Liverpool after picking up his FWA award in central London on Thursday night.

 

Football coach accused of enforcing racial segregation by telling white players 'don't change in the black boys' room'

A football coach is being investigated by the FA for allegedly abusing his own players with racist insults and running a segregated training ground where the club’s black stars use a separate changing room.

 

North will benefit more if southerner becomes president - Senator Ali Ndume

 Senator Ali Ndume has canvassed for the emergence of a Southerner as President come 2023, saying that the northern region will benefit more if a southerner becomes president.

 

Buhari returns to Twitter for the first time since the platform was banned in Nigeria

Buhari has returned to Twitter 11 months after he stopped tweeting following the ban on the microblogging platform.

 

I support IPOB’s agitation but I won’t condone violence - Governor Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said that he supports the agitation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) but is against the violent activities linked to the group.

 

We were held hostage for hours - PDP national delegate narrate what happened at Anambra congress

A national delegate of the Peoples Democratic Party has shared their own account of what happened at Anambra State Ward congress over the weekend. 

 

Carlo Ancelotti, 62, enjoys a cigar as he and his players celebrate Real Madrid celebrate winning La Liga

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti posed with a cigar as Real Madrid celebrated winning the La Liga title.

Mino Raiola, super agent to Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Erling Haaland dies aged 54

Celebrity football agent, Mino Raiola has died at the age of 54.