Author: Festus Adeloye

Nigerian forward Paul Julius has tragically lost his life in a car accident in Cyprus. The young footballer was involved in a head-on collision on the Paralimni-Protaras road. Julius had recently joined Cypriot club Enosis Neon Paralimniou just three weeks ago from Egyptian side El Gaish. The club expressed their deep sorrow over his untimely death on their official website, mourning the loss of a promising talent. Enosis Neon Paralimniou’s statement conveyed their sadness, highlighting the tragic nature of the event and offering condolences to Julius’s family and loved ones. The football community has been left in shock by the…

Succour is on the way for residents and motorists plying the ever busy Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to site to begin the reconstruction of the 81km road which has been abandoned and in a state of disrepair for years. The flag-off/turning of the sod for the reconstruction is expected to take place on Friday, 23 August. It will be performed by the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun. Craneburg started mobilizing its equipment to the site 10 days ago to begin palliative measures in an attempt to make one side of the road motorable, while…

A loaded gas tanker heading toward Gbagada along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos State, on Wednesday, overturned at Anthony Oke. The incident which happened on Wednesday left the driver of the truck injured, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said. Disclosing this in a statement, LASTMA spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq, stated that the unidentified driver is receiving treatment in a medical facility. Taofiq said the swift intervention of LASTMA personnel, in conjunction with the efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, averted a potential disaster resulting from the incident. “Earlier today, a loaded gas tanker overturned at Anthony…

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the victims of the devastating flood in Jigawa State, assuring the state government of his administration’s support. Over 16 people were killed and more than 3000 displaced in flood disasters in 14 local government areas of the state. The President in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, condoled with the state government over the issue that also displaced many residents of the state. “The President also commiserates with the bereaved families and victims of the flooding, which has impacted about 14 local government areas and many households,” the statement read. “President Tinubu…

The Kano State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that it has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime in the state. This is in compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police toward ensuring round-the-clock visibility patrols Following a series of raids on criminal hideouts and black spots in areas of public outcry within Kano Metropolis, the Command arrested 41 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and intoxicating drugs, with the investigation ongoing. In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday the Kano State Police Command, Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, attributed the achievement to…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were among the global leaders invited to participate in the 2024 International Leaders Forum held on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in the United States. Obi disclosed this in a statement and pictures shared on social media on Wednesday. According to Obi, he, Osinbajo, and another Nigerian were invited by the Board of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs to join global leaders in sharing experiences, building relationships, and addressing pressing challenges to democratic institutions, values, and norms. Obi wrote, “Upon a personal…

Chelsea Football Club has secured the signing of João Félix from Atlético Madrid. A statement on the club’s website on Wednesday confirmed the transfer. It reads, “João, an established forward for the Portugal national team, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge and will join his new teammates for training in the coming days.”

A combined force of security agencies has neutralised at least 27 individuals suspected of being kidnappers and members of the Eastern Security Network, the security arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra, in Enugu State. This comes as Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has declared a crackdown on Biafra separatist groups and other criminal elements. According to a statement from the Governor’s media office on Wednesday, the individuals were killed in various locations across the state over the past two weeks during shootouts with security operatives. The statement noted that some of those neutralised were loyal to Simon Ekpa, also known…

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Tuesday arrested the Permanent Secretary of the Kano Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Kabara, along with the State ALGON Chairman and interim Council Chairman of Tarauni Local Government, Abdullahi Bashir. The duo and five other individuals were detained in connection with alleged corruption in the procurement of drugs and medical equipment for Kano State’s 44 local governments. The commission has also invited the Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals, Musa Garba, and the nephew of former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for questioning as part of…

Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher has signed for Spanish side Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The move could trigger the arrival of Atletico forward Joao Felix with Chelsea reportedly agreeing a £40 million ($51 million) fee to bring the 24-year-old back to Stamford Bridge. Felix had a disappointing six-month loan spell at Stamford Bridge in the second half of the 2022-23 season, scoring four goals in 20 appearances. Gallagher completed his permanent transfer after an intended move to the La Liga side collapsed last week when Chelsea were unable to agree a deal for Madrid…