Author: Akintayo Adams

Barcelona has confirmed that Manager and Club Legend Xavi Hernández will leave his role after Sunday’s final game of the season. This was contained in a club statement released on Friday. “Barcelona president Joan Laporta has communicated to Xavi Hernández that he will not continue as coach for the 2024-25 season,” Barcelona said in a statment. “The meeting took place at the training ground in the presence of vice president Rafa Yuste, sporting directors Deco and Xavi’s assistants, Óscar Hernández and Sergio Alegre. “Barcelona want to thank Xavi for his work as coach, which adds to his unmatchable career as…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has expressed his displeasure with the order given by Justice Mohammed Liman to stop the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. The Governor described it as an abuse of office and promised to report to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. “The person that issued the court order was in America but he is ordering us to stop what we are doing. This issue of abuse I must present before the Governor’s Forum so that we can tackle it accordingly,” Yusuf said after issuing the letter of reinstatement to Sanusi II. “We…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has presented the letter of reinstatement to the 14th and 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Presenting the letter on Friday, the governor said, “We return Sanusi out of conviction that he was victimized in 2019. “We also return him as the rightful Emir of Kano, to continue the good job he was doing for the good of Kano People.” Yusuf also commented on the efforts of the legislative arm which aided Sanusi’s reinstatement. “Once a Bill is signed into law, it has become law and nobody can change that.” “Your reappointment was guided by…

The Official portal of the Student Loan Scheme is LIVE. This was contained in a post via the verified X handle of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). “IT’S OFFICIAL! “The NELFUND Student Loan Application Portal is now LIVE! 🎓 Apply today to secure the financial support you need for your education. Visit nelf.gov.ng to get started,” the post read. NELFUND, after the announcement put out clear instructions on how students can request the loan, as the application website starts today. The student loan offers money for school fees and living expenses at approved colleges and vocational schools in Nigeria.…

Kabosu, the shiba inu dog whose curious expression became famous in a bunch of “doge” internet jokes, has passed away, according to its owner’s announcement on Friday. A photo of Kabosu with a slightly sideways glance became really popular around 2013 on Tumblr and different online chatrooms, before it became known as “doge,” one of the most iconic and well-known images of the social web era. Atsuko Sato, a 62-year-old teacher from Sakura city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, who owned the dog, shared the news in a touching poem on her blog on Friday. “At 7:50 a.m. I fell into…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, gave the go-ahead for hiring doctors, nurses, consultants, and other healthcare workers in the state right away. This was confirmed in a statement by Akin Fagbemi, Chairman, Hospitals Management Board at the end of a meeting with the leadership of the National Association Of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives in Ibadan. “The governor has approved the immediate recruitment of consultants, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals,” he said. “The significance of the governor’s decision to recruit additional healthcare professionals as it directly addresses the shortage of staff in hospitals and healthcare centres…

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has published the matchups for the President Federation Cup Round-of-16 following the conclusion of the Round-of-32. The latest round was released via the official website of the football authority, and is scheduled to be played on neutral stadias across the country, with no club boasting “home advantage”. MEN’S ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES Wikki Tourists (Bauchi) Vs EFCC FC (FCT) Kebbi United (Kebbi) Vs Akwa United (Akwa Ibom) El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) Vs Shooting Stars (Oyo) Ikorodu City (Lagos) Vs Inter Lagos (Lagos) Kwara United (Kwara) Vs Abia Warriors (Abia) Sokoto United (Sokoto) Vs Enyimba (Abia) Sunshine Stars…

Plans have been set for welcoming the new leader of Kano, Alhaji Muhamamdu Sanusi, at a gathering in Government House, Kano. Sanusi was put back in place by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday, after dismissing the five leaders of the state. Join our WhatsApp community via https://t.ly/16Hkn for instant and latest news updates. Photo Credit – Daily Trust

Barcelona is preparing for a managerial change this summer after reaching a verbal agreement with Hansi Flick. This follows a meeting between Deco and the German coach in London. Xavi’s future at Barcelona has been uncertain for months. After initially planning to step down, he reversed his decision following a meeting with Laporta. However, his recent comments about financial constraints and competing with Real Madrid reportedly angered Laporta, who is now determined to replace him. He is now expected to leave after their last League match of the season against Sevilla on Sunday. Flick has an outstanding coaching history, guiding…

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State has approved the recruitment of 338 individuals into the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority. He made the approval on Thursday and it was revealed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. The OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (retd), stated during the screening exercise held at the OYRTMA operational headquarters in Sanyo, Ibadan, that 2,450 applications were received from qualified candidates. He emphasized that the screening exercise reflected Governor Makinde’s responsive governance, who approved the addition of 338 officers to OYRTMA. The chairman noted that this was part of a…