Author: Tobi Oluwaseun Adesanya
Michael Owen, a former Manchester United and Newcastle United striker, praised Super Eagles player Ola Aina after he scored a ‘great goal’ in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 Premier League win against Aston Villa over the weekend. Forest defeated Aston Villa at home thanks to two goals from Aina and Orel Mangala. “Actually, you’d expect a ball like this to be hit with the laces from that far out, 25 yards out, really,” Owen remarked on Premier League Productions. It’s a really controlled finish with the inside of his foot. “I believe the ball was intended for Mangala rather than him.” I…
All Israelis were appalled by the Hamas atrocity in the Jewish state on October 7. Psychologists and psychiatrists around the country have been working both directly and indirectly to assist the victims. Our phone discussion was only cut off for a few moments. “An alert!” Everyone in Tel Aviv understands that you hang up when you hear the siren. Every day, there are up to three or four alarms. Then you have to flee to a shelter or a parking lot, or if you’re on the highway, stop on the hard shoulder, jump the guardrail, seek refuge beneath a bridge,…
Former leader of Guinea’s military government Moussa Dadis Camara, who escaped from the central prison in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, Saturday morning, has been recaptured, according to Guinean armed forces. Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, the chief of Staff and General of the Armed Forces of the Guinean transitional government who confirmed this in a statement, explained that Moussa Dadis Camara is safe and sound and is now back in the central prison of Conakry According to him, two other fugitives, Col. Moussa Tiegboro Camara and Col. Blaise Gomou, have also been recaptured and taken back to the prison. The armed forces said that…
Peter Adeniran, a 21-year-old poor student at the University of Lagos’ Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, has committed not to disappoint department alumni who have put their faith in him. Adeniran was speaking during a private ceremony held by the department on Saturday in Lagos to give out a 150,000 check to him. The presentation was made by the department’s graduates in 2008, who agreed to pay his mandatory fees in the institution for the session. On the sidelines, he told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he was astonished by the gesture, which came when he…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored in stoppage time to give Erik ten Hag a 1-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday. After another lackluster effort at Craven Cottage, the Red Devils seemed destined to surrender points for the sixth time in their first 11 Premier League games. However, Fernandes’ effort from outside the area was too powerful for Bernd Leno in the 91st minute to provide some respite to his boss. United moves up to sixth place and within five points of the top four. Marcus Rashford’s choice to attend a birthday party at a nightclub in the hours following…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel on Friday, according to an AFP journalist traveling with him, on a tour focused on steps to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza conflict. Prior to his departure, Blinken stated that he would seek “concrete steps” from Israel to limit the harm done to Palestinian civilians, while US Vice President Joe Biden also called for humanitarian pauses in the fighting. This is Blinken’s second journey to the Middle East since combat started on October 7 following a huge onslaught on southern Israel by the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas, which killed 1,400…
Bella Shmurda, a popular musician, has offered to assume care for the kid left behind by his late colleague and friend Mohbad. In an Instagram story message to his late buddy, the singer stated he is still reeling from the trauma of losing Mohbad. He admitted to becoming an alcoholic after the death of a buddy. The ‘Cash App’ singer expressed concern that his son, Abiola Imole, whom he named after Mohbad, will grow up unaware of his namesake. He, however, promised to maintain Mohbad’s legacy as well as take care of his son, Liam. Sharing a picture of Mohbad,…
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson believes the club must win the Premier League title in order to be remembered. Last season, Mikel Arteta’s men came close to winning it after topping the standings for nearly 240 days. However, due to injuries and a loss of form, Arsenal was overtaken by Manchester City, who went on to clinch a historic Treble. Merson has now challenged his old teammates to go one step further this season. “It’s fine to have a good young team that is constantly impressing,” he told Sky Sports, “but you have to win something.” Unless they do, this…
Nani, a former Manchester United player, has backed captain Bruno Fernandes, claiming that his Red Devils colleagues are not matching his level of work at the club. Nani stressed that his compatriot works hard, gives his best, and contributes to Manchester United. Man United’s current slump continued on Wednesday evening, as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle, 3-0, at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Fernandes has come under fire for his performance in Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend, with club great Roy Keane stating that the Portugal midfielder should be…
Treasure Ayuba, the last victim of the Bethel High School student abducted in Kaduna, has been released. On July 5, gunmen stormed the Damishi Secondary School in Kaduna and seized 121 pupils. While others were liberated, Ayuba was the final victim to be released. On Thursday night, the Nigeria Baptist Convention (NBC) announced Ayuba’s release. In a statement, NBC President Rev Israel Akanji announced his release. “Glory to God!” he exclaimed. All praise to God!! God be praised!!! Treasure Ayuba, the only boy remaining with the bandits that abducted 121 pupils from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna on July…