Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Barcelona Stage Superb Comeback Against Real Madrid To Win Spanish Super Cup. In a match filled with drama and flair, Barcelona secured a remarkable victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, triumphing with a 5-2 scoreline after trailing early in the game. The action kicked off with a moment of brilliance from Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid, who showcased his world-class talent by weaving through the Barcelona defence from the halfway line to score an exquisite solo goal past Wojciech Szczesny. However, Barcelona responded swiftly, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal equalising in the 22nd…

Napoli Extend Lead At Serie A Summit With Verona Victory. Napoli have solidified their position at the top of Serie A, now four points clear of second-placed Inter Milan, following a convincing 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The reigning champions wasted no time in asserting their dominance, taking the lead in just the fifth minute. The score came about when a shot from Giovanni di Lorenzo struck the post, fortuitously rebounding off Verona’s goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo and into the net. The hosts sealed the match in the 61st minute when Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa,…

Plymouth Argyle Host Eight-Time FA Cup Winners Liverpool In Fourth Round. In what promises to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the FA Cup fourth round, Plymouth Argyle have drawn Liverpool at home. The Pilgrims, currently languishing at the bottom of the Championship, pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating the Premier League’s Brentford 1-0 in the third round, marking one of the weekend’s standout results. Elsewhere, Birmingham City, leading the charge in League One, are set to welcome Newcastle United to St Andrew’s. Meanwhile, Exeter City, also from the third tier, will host Nottingham Forest after a…

Zirkzee’s Decisive Penalty Seal FA Cup Victory For Ten-Man United. In a dramatic FA Cup third-round clash at the Emirates, Manchester United, reduced to ten men for nearly an hour, clinched a spot in the fourth round with a hard-fought victory over Arsenal, thanks to Joshua Zirkzee’s decisive penalty in the shootout. The match kicked off with United showing early promise, but the turning point came when Diogo Dalot was shown a second yellow card in the 61st minute for a mistimed challenge on Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, leaving Manchester United to battle with ten players. Despite the setback, United…

‘Shadow’ Tanker Stranded In Baltic Sea, Germany Points Finger At Russia. German maritime authorities have disclosed that a stranded oil tanker in German waters is part of what Berlin terms Russia’s “shadow fleet,” used to circumvent international sanctions. The Panamanian-flagged tanker, named Eventin, lost both power and steering capability, leading to the deployment of tugboats by Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME) to secure the vessel. The incident occurred in the coastal waters north of the German island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has directly blamed Moscow for the situation, stating, “Russian…

Ukrainian Forces Capture Wounded North Korean Soldiers In Kursk. In an unexpected development in the ongoing conflict, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday that two wounded North Korean soldiers have been taken as prisoners of war by Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.  The soldiers, now in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv, are receiving “necessary medical assistance” following their capture on the 9th of January. Zelensky expressed his gratitude towards the Ukrainian paratroopers and Special Operation Forces for this “not easy task,” noting that typically, Russian and North Korean forces execute their wounded…

Moyes Returns To Everton Helm With Ambitious Goals. David Moyes has been reinstated as the manager of Everton, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal to take over at Goodison Park. This announcement comes three hours after the club parted ways with Sean Dyche, who was dismissed following a dismal run that has left Everton teetering on the brink of relegation. The 61-year-old Scottish manager, who previously guided Everton for 11 years, expressed his delight at returning to the club where he forged his reputation in the Premier League. “It is great to be back,” Moyes declared in his first statement since his…

Manchester City Secure £33.6m Deal For Uzbek Defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Manchester City have clinched a deal with Ligue 1 side Lens to sign central defender Abdukodir Khusanov for a reported fee of 40 million euros (£33.6 million). Sources close to the negotiations have confirmed that the agreement includes additional performance-based bonuses, with the player set to undergo a medical check soon to finalise the transfer. The move comes at a pivotal moment for City, who are currently navigating through one of their most challenging seasons in recent years. Under Pep Guardiola’s stewardship, the team has slipped to sixth place…

Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties As Ministers Meet In Abuja. In a significant stride towards bolstering bilateral relations, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Abuja on Monday. The meeting underscored the deepening ties and mutual interests between the two nations. Ambassador Tuggar, during the welcoming session at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, expressed his enthusiasm for the occasion. “I am deeply honoured to welcome you to Abuja on this significant occasion. Today, we gather to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our great nations,” he stated. He reminisced about the…

Nigeria’s GDP To Include Illegal And Hidden Activities In Economic Calculations – NBS. January 10, 2025 – In a move that reshapes how economic activity is measured, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that activities previously outside the formal economy, including prostitution and drug peddling, will now contribute to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This revelation came during a sensitisation workshop on GDP and Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing, which was co-hosted with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The workshop aimed to discuss the recalibration of economic indicators to reflect current realities more accurately. According to…

Nigeria Recovers $52.88 Million From US In High-Profile Corruption Case. In a significant stride against corruption, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the recovery of $52.88 million in assets from the United States, linked to former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The asset repatriation was formalised during a signing ceremony in Abuja on Friday. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, provided details of how the funds would be allocated. According to reports by Channels TV, $50 million will be channelled through the World Bank to support rural electrification initiatives across Nigeria. The remaining $2 million…

Federal Government Announces Shorter Review Period For Minimum Wage. In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing the rising cost of living, the Nigerian government has declared that the national minimum wage will now be reviewed every two years instead of the previous five-year interval. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made this announcement during her visit to Abia State on Friday. She stated, “We are not going to allow minimum wage review to be forever. It used to be about five years, but now, in three years’ time, which is less than two years,…