Author: Akintayo Adams

Erling Haaland has been named the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for August 2024 after an incredible start to the season with Manchester City. Haaland’s seven goals in just three Premier League appearances set a new record for the most goals scored by a player in their team’s first three matches of a campaign. His impressive tally included back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich Town and West Ham United, along with a goal against Chelsea, propelling City to three consecutive wins. Haaland’s achievement also made him the first player since Paul Jewell in 1994/95 to score hat-tricks in two of a…

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been awarded the Premier League Save of the Month for August 2024, recognizing his incredible reflexes in a key moment during Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa. Raya pulled off a stunning save to deny Ollie Watkins from scoring after a chaotic sequence that saw the ball hit the crossbar from a deflected shot by Amadou Onana. Despite being on the ground and behind his goalline, Raya managed to recover quickly and made a spectacular diving save to his left, preventing Watkins’ header from crossing the line. The save came at a crucial point with…

Manchester City has granted their star striker Erling Haaland compassionate leave following the death of his uncle, Ivar Eggja. The Norwegian forward, who was very close to Eggja, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, posting a picture of them holding hands in the hospital. Haaland, who returned to Manchester after his Nations League break, has been given the option to take time off to mourn. Manager Pep Guardiola reportedly emphasized that family takes priority and supported Haaland’s decision to step away from football temporarily. As a result, Haaland is expected to miss Manchester City’s upcoming match against Brentford. Despite…

In the second quarter of 2024, Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of ₦6.95 trillion, marking a 6.60% increase from the previous quarter’s surplus of ₦6.52 trillion. This was highlighted in a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Wednesday. Key Points: Total Merchandise Trade: Nigeria’s total merchandise trade for Q2 2024 was ₦31.89 trillion, reflecting a 3.76% decline from Q1 2024 but a significant 150.39% rise from Q2 2023. Exports: Total exports reached ₦19.42 trillion, accounting for 60.89% of total trade. This was a 1.31% increase from Q1 2024 and a 201.76% surge from Q2 2023. Crude…

Flying Officer David Sangokoya of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been awarded the prestigious International Sword of Honour for 2023 at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell (RAFCC) in the United Kingdom. The award was announced by the NAF on Friday, recognizing Sangokoya as the Best International Cadet of the Year. He received the Sword of Honour during a Royal Graduation ceremony on September 12, 2024, presented by Prince William on behalf of King Charles III. Sangokoya completed the Modularised Initial Officers’ Training (MIOT) Course 22 from March to September 2023, and was honored for his exceptional performance among…

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye from the party. The suspension was announced by the PDP executive committee in Ayetoro Gbede Ward 1 following Melaye’s refusal to respond to a party summon. The Ward exco stated that Melaye was suspended due to anti-party activities and alleged misconduct. The decision was reached during a meeting on Friday to review the report from a disciplinary committee that investigated the allegations against him. The resolution, signed by the Ward Chairman, Abayomi Osamika, and Secretary, Yodson Dayo, highlighted the impact of Melaye’s actions, stating:…

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion for emergency repairs on Eko Bridge, set to begin on Monday, September 16, 2024, and expected to last 8 weeks. The repairs, conducted by the Federal Ministry of Works, will be done in four phases, involving both full and partial closures of the bridge, depending on the work schedule. In a statement issued on Friday, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, provided alternative routes to ease traffic congestion during the repair period: The commissioner assured the public that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers will be deployed to the…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced on Thursday via his official X account that the state would begin converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). The initiative will launch on Friday, September 13, between 3 PM and 6 PM, at six designated locations across Lagos, with free CNG conversion kits for the first 50 vehicles at each site that pass inspection. This initiative aims to provide significant savings for vehicle owners, as refueling with CNG costs ₦230 per SCM, much lower than petrol prices. The conversion program will take…

President Joe Biden sparked controversy after briefly wearing a red Make America Great Again (MAGA) cap belonging to a supporter of Donald Trump at an event commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The incident took place during a visit to firefighters in Pennsylvania. In a light-hearted exchange, Biden traded his cap with a Trump supporter, briefly wearing the MAGA hat, which drew cheers from the crowd. The act led to varied reactions on social media, with some, including Trump’s campaign, interpreting it as an endorsement. However, the White House clarified the gesture as an effort to promote unity,…

Japan secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in rainy Bogota to advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where they will face Spain in a highly anticipated match. The 2018 champions dominated early on, and after multiple attempts, Miyu Matsunaga headed in a cross from Rihona Ujihara in the 33rd minute, putting Japan ahead. Despite a strong effort from Rofiat Imuran, who forced a save from Japan’s goalkeeper Akane Okuma, Japan held onto the lead going into the break. In the second half, Maya Hijikata extended Japan’s lead, finishing a cross from substitute Chinari Sasai. This…