Author: Akintayo Adams

Raheem Sterling has joined Arsenal on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 29-year-old England forward joins after being frozen out at Stamford Bridge by new Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who has publicly said he “prefers a different kind of winger”. Maresca told Sterling he would not play for the club after he was left out of their opening-day defeat to Manchester City on August 18, and he has not featured in any of their three match-day squads so far this season. Sterling was one of the marquee signings of the early Todd Boehly era, joining for £47.5m in the…

Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, kidnapping for ransom has become Nigeria’s most-reported crime, surpassing murder, banditry, terrorism, and armed robbery. Data from Nigeria’s Ministry of Police Affairs, shared by StatiSense, shows that kidnapping is the leading crime in five out of six regions: North Central, North East, North West, South East, and South-South, while murder ranks highest in the South West. Despite Tinubu’s pledge to tackle insecurity, the issue continues to grow across the country. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Police have summoned Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. This follows a prior invitation where Ajaero answered questions related to alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. The new summons involves accusations of criminal intimidation, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, and malicious property damage. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The UEFA Europa League returns with a new format for the 2024/25 season, featuring a 36-team league phase instead of the traditional group format. The draw, held on August 30, 2024, in Monaco, outlined matchups for the upcoming campaign. Teams will play eight matches, split between home and away games against opponents from four seeded pots, avoiding clashes with UEFA Champions League fixtures. When are the Europa League league phase matches? Matchday 1: 25/26 September 2024Matchday 2: 3 October 2024Matchday 3: 24 October 2024Matchday 4: 7 November 2024Matchday 5: 28 November 2024Matchday 6: 12 December 2024Matchday 7: 23 January 2025Matchday…

Onyeka Onwenu, Nigerian legendary singer and actress, who passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72 after collapsing during a performance is to be buried on Friday in Lagos, marking the farewell of a beloved icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Southampton have announced the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal. He joined on a four-year contract. The move bolsters manager Russell Martin’s options just ahead of the summer transfer window’s closure. Ramsdale, who has earned five caps for the England national team, arrives at St Mary’s following three seasons at Arsenal, where he made 89 appearances. He was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for the 2022/23 season, recognized as the division’s standout goalkeeper. Prior to his time at Arsenal, Ramsdale established his reputation with Sheffield United and Bournemouth, accumulating a total of 153 Premier…

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization globally to achieve more. The company fosters a culture driven by respect, integrity, and accountability, ensuring inclusivity where everyone can thrive. Employees collaborate with a growth mindset to innovate and make a global impact. Internship Overview: At Microsoft, interns take part in real-world projects, building a community while exploring their passions. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with teams worldwide. As a Penetration Testing Intern, you’ll identify vulnerabilities in systems, implement pen testing strategies, and contribute to the security of future products and solutions. Internship Type: InternshipSponsor: MicrosoftEligible…

Nigerian singer Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane, has been released from police custody after spending a week at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja. His detention stemmed from allegations of defamation against fellow artist Davido. Following his release, Dammy Krane took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to express regret for his actions. He apologized to his fans and acknowledged his mistakes, stating: “I am sorry about everything, to my fans (I hope I still have fans lol). Moving on, expect good music from me and music only.” In addition, the singer issued…

Nigeria ranks among the top 20 countries globally in the number of citizens receiving United States permanent residency visas, also known as green cards. According to a BusinessDay report citing 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 12,385 Nigerians were granted PR status during the review period. Mexico and India led the rankings with a combined total of 265,784 new permanent residents, making up 26% of the global total. In total, 1,018,349 immigrants worldwide were granted PR status, with 82,117 of these being from Africa. The breakdown for Nigerians showed that: Nigeria also saw an increase in asylum…

Students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, have launched a fresh protest following the approval of a significant increase in school fees by the institution’s governing council. The protest began early on Friday, sparked by a fee hike that was confirmed during a council meeting on Thursday. Reports from students indicate that the fees have increased by over 100%. For instance, a student from the Department of Human Nutrition revealed that their fees had risen from ₦58,000 in the 2022/2023 session to ₦138,350 for the current 2023/2024 session. Similarly, in the Department of Animal Science, students who paid ₦70,000…