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Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new coach
The Daily Telegraph reported that Italian coach, Enzo Maresca is set to join Chelsea on a five-year contract, with an option for an additional year. This move aims to bring stability to the club after a turbulent period under US investors Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly. Enzo Maresca, previously Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City, recently led Leicester to a swift Premier League return following their relegation. Chelsea, impressed by Maresca’s football style, sought a…
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Nnamdi Kanu: ‘It is time for political solution’ – Atiku on killing of soldiers
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has urged the Federal Government to seek a political solution for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Atiku made this appeal while condemning the killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State, during Thursday’s sit-at-home exercise. In a post on X, he expressed concern about the sit-at-home order’s negative impact on the conduct of the…
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I will fight anybody who makes trouble with my successor – David Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has pledged to defend Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru against any troublemakers. Speaking in Abakaliki, Umahi, the former governor of Ebonyi State, emphasized that Nwifuru deserves respect and expressed his determination to avoid conflicts typically seen between predecessors and successors. He noted that he has no regrets about choosing Nwifuru as his successor, highlighting Nwifuru’s support during his decision to defect to the All Progressive Congress (APC). “I will…
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Changing the National Anthem my priority – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu stated that reintroducing the old national anthem has always been a priority for him. He revealed this during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the State House in Abuja, as noted by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Tinubu explained that the National Assembly passed the law reinstating the old anthem, and he is obliged to comply with the legislation. He emphasized that Nigeria’s diversity should be safeguarded…
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Having kids with spinal cord injury, miracle – Yinka Ayefele
Nigerian gospel singer Yinka Ayefele described having children despite his spinal cord injury as a miracle. He emphasized that men with such injuries often struggle to impregnate women, highlighting the rarity of his situation. Speaking on the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ show hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Ayefele dismissed rumors that he “bought” his children. He clarified that he fathered his triplets naturally with his wife. The host, “I’m shocked you said you…
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A new Africa is coming, it will be a major force to reckon with globally – Primate Ayodele
On Friday, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, announced that Africa will soon experience a new era where former colonial powers will seek assistance from the continent. He predicted that Africa will eventually dominate the world and cease being a dumping ground for Western nations. In a statement by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele noted that certain countries will lead the way in ushering in this new Africa, with the transformation…
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Build this kind of gate in your house – Abroad-based Nigerian man shares tips on how to stop village people from asking one for money
Ewu Ekuma, a Nigerian man based in Poland, has shared a tip on how to prevent village people and visitors from asking for money. He shared the picture of a gate with a big skull which he shared that will reduce the number of visitors who come to beg for money. See his post below;
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Reverting to the old National Anthem, a big mistake – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has criticized the reinstatement of the old national anthem. President Tinubu signed a bill into law for the return of the former anthem. In a post shared on X, Reno argued that with Nigeria’s current multifaceted issues, reverting to the old anthem suggests a lack of priorities. According to him, ”Reverting To The Old National Anthem Was a Big Mistake! ”If I look sad in the attached photo, it is for a reason.…
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Timi Dakolo’s Great Nation would have made a better national Anthem – Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has expressed that his colleague Timi Dakolo’s song, “Great Nation,” would have been a better choice for the national anthem than the old anthem to which the country has reverted. President Bola Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law on Wednesday, reinstating the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” In response, Adekunle Gold questioned why the authorities did not consider adopting Timi Dakolo’s “Great Nation” as the new national…
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Kano Emirship: Lawyers and Judges have brought shame to our profession – NBA President
Yakubu Maikyau, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has responded to the conflicting interim injunctions issued regarding the Kano Emirate dispute. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 29, Maikyau urged an urgent review of the professional conduct of both the counsel and judges involved in these cases. He also called on the respective heads of the courts to investigate the judges’ conduct and report their findings to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for…
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Reverting to the old National Anthem is not hurting anybody; we can’t leave things that are not important and begin to debate things about a molehill – Anambra Lawmaker, Victor Umeh
Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh expressed that the new national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” would contribute to building a just nation. Umeh stated that the anthem serves as a prayer to God to create a country where no one is oppressed. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, he added that reverting to the old national anthem would not harm any Nigerian. According to Umeh: “Reverting to the old National Anthem is not hurting anybody;…
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As you have brought back old National Anthem, Bring back old fuel price and dollar price – Comedian, I go save tells FG
Comedian Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke popularly known as I go save has remarked that since the Federal Government has reverted to the old National Anthem, it should also consider reverting to the previous petrol price, dollar exchange rate, taxation levels, and security standards. He made this statement on his Instagram stories. See his post below;
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