Author: Akintayo Adams

Former Barcelona playmaker Andrés Iniesta is set to retire from professional football, with the announcement scheduled for October 8, 2024. The 40-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, will conclude an illustrious career spanning over two decades. Iniesta shared a teaser video on his X page, stating, “Coming soon 8/10/24.” Throughout his remarkable career, he made 674 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 57 goals and providing 135 assists. During his time at the club, Iniesta won 32 trophies, including nine La Liga titles, four Champions League titles, and six Copa del Rey trophies. His departure marks…

France midfielder Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable 10-year career with the national team. Griezmann made the announcement in an emotional social media post on October 1, 2024, expressing gratitude for the experiences and challenges he faced while representing Les Bleus. “Today, it is with deep emotion that I’m announcing my retirement as a player of the France team,” he wrote. “After 10 incredible years marked by challenges, successes, and unforgettable moments, it is time for me to turn a page and make way for the new generation. Wearing this jersey was an honour…

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) president, Samuel Eto’o, has been banned from attending national team matches for six months due to violations of FIFA’s disciplinary regulations, as announced by the football governing body. The ban applies to all men’s and women’s games across various age categories, but it does not affect his role as Fecafoot president. The incident leading to the sanction occurred during the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup round-of-16 match between Brazil and Cameroon on September 11, 2024, in Bogota, Colombia. FIFA’s disciplinary committee found Eto’o guilty of “offensive behaviour,” “violations of the principles of fair play,” and “misconduct”…

Blogger Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has revealed how he obtained a controversial audio recording involving cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. Otse made this disclosure on Monday while appearing before a House of Representatives panel investigating allegations of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Initially hesitant to address the committee without Bobrisky present, Otse was eventually persuaded by his lawyer to speak. He explained that the recording, which he had made public, was given to him by someone to whom Bobrisky owed money. Part of the audio was…

Former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), along with other detainees. Speaking at a protest in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, Sowore demanded their immediate release, including those arrested during the #EndBadGovernance campaign. He stated, “We are protesting to ensure the release of everyone detained illegally, including those falsely charged with treason, like Nnamdi Kanu, who is being persecuted for expressing his people’s desire to secede from Nigeria.” Sowore also criticized Nigeria’s independence, calling it a “clog in the wheel of…

The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria decreased from ₦981/litre on September 25, 2024, to ₦945.63/litre by September 27, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). This drop followed the appreciation of the naira against the dollar, with the exchange rate improving from ₦1,667.22 to ₦1,586.26. Additionally, Brent crude oil prices declined slightly from $73.67/barrel to $72.45/barrel. The fall in crude prices and exchange rates contributed to reductions in the landing cost of diesel and aviation fuel, which also saw marginal declines. Notably, the difference between the cost of imported petrol and that from Dangote…

In his national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism that his administration is making significant progress in the fight against terrorism and banditry. He stated that more than 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders had been eliminated, leading to peace restoration in many northern communities. He also acknowledged the current economic challenges but assured Nigerians that his government is working to address them through reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and improving security. Tinubu highlighted the resilience of the Nigerian people and reaffirmed his commitment to building a better future for the nation, focusing on…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has introduced a ₦50,000 fee for candidates seeking to reprint their certificates. This new policy, announced by NECO’s Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, was disclosed in a public notice on Monday in Minna, the Niger State capital. The council clarified that the fee is subject to periodic review and that requests for reprints will only be accepted within one year of the original certificate issuance. After this timeframe, NECO will no longer entertain such requests. Additionally, the council has set a one-month deadline for candidates to request result corrections. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

The nationwide protest tagged #FearlessInOctober has commenced today in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with protesters gathering as early as 7 a.m. at the bustling Utako market. This demonstration follows the #EndBadGovernance protests held between August 1 and 10, driven by widespread economic hardship. Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, expressed frustration over the difficulties faced by many Nigerians, which he attributed to the policies of the Federal Government. The protesters are calling for urgent reforms and relief from the current economic challenges. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has announced a hike in its monthly subscription rates due to inflationary pressures. In a message sent to its customers on Tuesday, the company disclosed that the standard residential package will now cost ₦75,000, the mobile regional (roam unlimited) plan will be ₦167,000, and the mobile global (global roam) package will be ₦717,000. The price increase takes effect immediately for new customers, while existing customers will see the new rates applied from 31 October 2024. Starlink cited “excessive levels of inflation” as the reason for the adjustment. The company also noted that customers may cancel…