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Rodrigo Bentancur, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, has been handed a seven-match domestic suspension and fined £100,000 by the English Football Association (FA) for making a racist remark about his teammate Heung-Min Son. Bentancur commented during an interview in June 2024, where he implied that all South Koreans look the same. He later apologized, calling it a “very bad joke,” and Son accepted his apology, stating that they remain “brothers”. Bentancur will miss the next six Premier League matches and the League Cup quarter-final against Manchester United. However, he will still be able to play in the Europa League. Get instant…

Nigerian international footballer Victor Boniface recently expressed his indifference towards awards after being excluded from the shortlist for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Despite his impressive performances for Bayer Leverkusen, including helping the team win their first-ever Bundesliga title and the DFB Pokal, Boniface did not receive a nomination. In an interview, Boniface stated, “I don’t need to prove to anybody; I don’t really care about awards and stuff. But of course, as a football player, I want to improve; I want to do more for myself.” He also mentioned that if he were to pick…

A Canada-based Nigerian has sparked a debate by advising fellow Nigerians in the diaspora to stop sending money back home. In a recent video, the medical doctor shared his personal experience, stating that he relocated to Canada for the betterment of his children but found the work environment to be strict and less flexible compared to Nigeria. He argued that anyone with a stable source of income in Nigeria should reconsider sending money abroad, as it might be more beneficial to invest and grow wealth locally. The doctor emphasized that earning a salary in Nigeria can go much further than…

Nigerian music star Davido has pledged a generous sum of N300 million to be distributed to orphanages across Nigeria through his foundation. He announced via his official Twitter account, “Once again my birthday this year we Donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from drug abuse & addiction.” Davido founded the Davido Adeleke Foundation in 2022 to support vulnerable children, and this latest donation continues his commitment to making a positive impact on society. In 2023, the foundation donated over N200 million to orphanages, benefiting 13,818 children. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp…

Rumors are circulating that Manchester United is considering a swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. According to reports, United is prepared to offer Zirkzee, who has struggled to make an impact since joining from Bologna, along with a cash sum to secure Osimhen’s services. Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in impressive form, scoring eight goals in nine appearances. Napoli is reportedly open to the deal, with coach Antonio Conte giving his approval. The potential swap deal highlights United’s eagerness to bolster their attacking lineup and Osimhen’s growing reputation as one of Europe’s…

In recent developments, fueling stations across Nigeria have marginally reduced the prices of petrol. This price reduction comes after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) reached an agreement with the Dangote Refinery to lift petrol directly. The new arrangement has led to a decrease in petrol prices by N10 to N50 per litre at various filling stations. The spokesperson for IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, confirmed that the direct supply deal with Dangote Refinery will ensure a steady supply of 60 million litres of petrol weekly. This move should further stabilize fuel prices and potentially lower them in the coming…

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has received approval from its shareholders to change its name to First Holdco Plc. Shareholders of FBN Holdings Plc approved the name change at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on November 14, 2024. The approved changes will also extend to all of FBN Holdings’ subsidiaries. The company’s Secretary, Adewale Arogundade, has confirmed the new brand name will be FirstHoldco. This rebranding effort aims to create a uniform identity across the organization and better reflect its evolving structure. In addition to the name change, shareholders also approved a…

A tragic incident occurred in Wuxi, a city in eastern China, where a stabbing attack outside a school left at least eight people dead and 17 others injured. The attack occurred at the Wuxi Yixing Arts and Crafts Vocational and Technical College around 6:30 p.m. local time on Saturday. Authorities apprehended the assailant, a 21-year-old man who had graduated from the school earlier this year, at the scene. According to police, the suspect expressed frustration over his failure to obtain a diploma because of poor exam results and dissatisfaction with his internship pay. The police reported that the man confessed…

In a significant policy shift, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets within Russia. This decision comes after months of pressure from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and marks a notable change in the U.S. stance on the conflict. The approval allows Ukraine to utilize the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for deeper strikes inside Russian territory. This move is seen as a response to the deployment of thousands of North Korean troops to support Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Biden’s decision has been met with mixed reactions. While some Western allies…

The second day of the Egbeda Community FA Football Competition delivered another round of exhilarating football action, with tight contests and standout performances. The day’s matches began with an impressive performance from Olode, defeating Classic 2-0. Timilehin Adetilere and Ridwan Moshood both netted goals, ensuring Olode’s triumph and leaving Classic struggling to find their rhythm. Meanwhile, NYSC dominated their encounter against Fortress with a commanding 4-1 victory. Okunlola Abdulsamad and Otubobola Tobiloba each bagged two goals, demonstrating NYSC’s formidable attacking prowess and securing a decisive win. In a different turn of events, Bobolee and Wemimo played out a goalless draw.…