Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Violence against women and girls comes in different ways, as ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Wednesday, condemned the ironing of breast of girls by parents and other family members. The Country Director, AAN, Ene Obi, in a chat said the practice is not acceptable, because it endangers the health of girls Ene described it as evil and inhuman as girls are made to suffer unnecessary torture in the name of making them unattractive to men and boys when their breasts are flat. She said ActionAid is working on it through advocacy and sensitizing Nigerians about the harm it causes to girls on…

A Nigerian man identified as Tembu Ebere has revealed he went ‘partially blind’ for 45 minutes during his attempt to cry for an entire week to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) ‘Cry-a-thon.’ Ebere, while speaking to the BBC, confirmed he was partially blind after he experienced “headaches, puffy eyes, and a swollen face.” He revealed that he had to force himself to cry to break the record. I had to re-strategise and reduce my wailing” he said while adding that he was determined to cry for one week as he planned despite the difficulties encountered. Ebere also confirmed that…

Despite being part of a stacked Nigeria forward line that includes Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Rasheedat Ajibade, NY/NJ Gotham FC forward Ifeoma Onumonu wants to stand out at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. At 29, Onumonu is going to compete at only her second international tournament for the Super Falcons when she suits up in Australia this month. Her first tournament was the Women Africa Cup of Nations last year, which was a disappointment for the traditionally high-flying Falcons. California-born Onumonu, who played her youth and U23 football for the USA and played collegiate soccer at the University of California, was first called to the Nigeria squad in 2021. She…

The National Assembly is set to unveil the list of his ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after 50 days in office. The list will be read out by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during Wednesday’s plenary. According to Guardian, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Magaji Tambuwal, received the letter containing the list from the Presidency on Tuesday. As mandated by law, the President is obligated to submit the list of ministerial nominees within 60 days of assuming office. After Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29, he has until July 26 to fulfill this requirement. According to insider…

Inter Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana has touched down in the UK ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United. The Cameroonian is expected to undergo his medicals on Wednesday at the club’s Carrington training ground, the UK Mirror reports. United manager, Erik ten Hag, wants Onana to replace David De Gea who has left Old Trafford as a free agent. Onana will cost the Red Devils €50million (£43m) plus around £5m in add-ons. He will be reunited with Ten Hag, who he worked with at Ajax. The 27-year-old will put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the option…

Tobi Amusan, world champion and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, risks being suspended over a charge of missed drug tests, but has promised to contest it. Amusan looking to defend her title at next month’s World Athletics Championship in Budapest shared the development on her Instagram handle. She disclosed that she was charged with three missed drug tests within a 12-month period, which could result in a two-year suspension, even if an athlete has never failed a drug test. She wrote: “Today the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me with an alleged rule violation for having 3…

Bayern Munich began their preseason preparations with a 27-0 victory over FC Rottach-Egern. Four players scored hat-tricks or better against the 9th-tier German side. Jamal Musiala, Marcel Sabitzer and 18-year-old Mathys Tel each found the back of the net five times and Serge Gnabry also grabbed three. New arrival Raphael Guerreiro netted a brace, while Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also got on the scoresheet. The 27-goal rout bested their previous match against Rottach-Egern in 2019, when Bayern won 23-0. The Bavarians are having their preseason training camp in Tagernsee near the Austrian border.

Nigerian record-breaking athlete, Tobi Amusan has won the Gyulai Istan Memorial Women’s 100m Hurdles at 12.35 seconds in Budapest, Hungary which is her fourth victory in a row this year. Amusan lastest victory came after the Ogun state-born athlete ran her previous best at the Ostrava Golden Spike Meet in June with a time of 12.47 seconds, which is a significant improvement over her current world record of 12.06 seconds. After that, Amusan set a new season’s best time of 12.34 seconds on Sunday, July 16, to win the women’s 100-meter hurdles competition at the Silesia Diamond League competition in…

France national team captain, Kylian Mbappe has started making decisions regarding his move to Real Madrid next summer, according to El Nacional. The report says that the 24-year-old wants to switch from his usual number 7 and take Luka Modric’s jersey number 10. The outlet said that the France international has informed Real Madrid that he wants the #10 jersey next summer. However, he is ready to wait for Modric until he leaves in case the Croatian extends his stay at the club. Mbappe will be happy with the #9 jersey that has been left vacant since the departure of…

Former Arsenal and Togo Striker Emmanuel Adebayor wants Napoli and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to win the 2023 CAF Player of the Year award. Last season, Victor Osimhen scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 32 games as he helped Napoli to win the Italian Seria A title for the first time in 33 years. Also, Osimhen who won best striker in Serie A and also won the league’s golden boot, helped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2023 AFCON which will kick off in Ivory Coast from January 2024. To win the Africa player of…

West Ham United have identified Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka as a potential replacement for Declan Rice, according to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The Bundesliga champions are reported to be open to moving the 28-year-old on this summer, with Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel assessing the market for a new No. 6. However, despite the Allianz Arena hierarchy looking for an offer in the region of €50 million, Goretzka has so far been adamant of his desire to remain at the club and has rejected requests to discuss personal terms with him. Goretzka played a key role in his side’s Bundesliga title win last season, contributing to five goals…

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the Saudi Pro League is better than the Major League Soccer (MLS). Ronaldo’s comments come barely days after his eternal rival Lionel Messi signed for Inter Miami. Messi left Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent this summer and snubbed a move to Saudi, where he would have renewed his rivalry with Ronaldo. However, Ronaldo insists he made the better choice, pointing to players flocking to the Middle East as proof. “Saudi league is better than MLS. “I opened the way to the Saudi league… and now all the players are coming here,”…