Dante Bonfim Costa Santos, popularly known as Dante, has signed a one-year contract extension with OGC Nice, keeping him at the club until June 2026. Nice signed Dante from VfL Wolfsburg for a fee of €2.50 million in August 2023—a transfer that has been worth every penny, as he has represented the club with pride. The Brazilian defender has played over 300 matches for the French side, placing him among the top ten players with the most appearances in the club’s history. Le Gym announced the contract extension, stating: “At 41 years of age, the captain shows no signs of...
Joao Fonseca Makes History as the Youngest Brazilian to Win an ATP Tournament After Victory Over Cerúndolo
Brazil’s rising tennis star, Joao Fonseca, claimed the Argentina Open title with a 6-4, 7-6(1) victory over Francisco Cerúndolo on his home soil. At just 18 years old, Fonseca became the youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament and the fourth-youngest male player since 2000 to secure an ATP singles title. Speaking after his triumph, he expressed his emotions: “It is a dream. I work every day for these moments. Playing a final away from home, in Argentina, is difficult.” He further added he dreams of being the number one “It’s very special, and I’ve taken another step forward in...
This is abuse of power, Retired General against security agents takeover of Lagos Assembly*Asks indigenes to stand up, defend state heritage
Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) and Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), has reacted to Monday morning takeover of offices of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Clerk of Lagos State House of Assembly, saying it is abuse of power. The former Deputy Defence Adviser in Moscow, Russia, said, “Lagos state indigenes must stand up together and defend their state heritage. Lagos State indigenes must stand up together and defend their state heritage. “Our political institutions have developed from the low many decades ago. We can’t go back to that anymore. In contemporary developing countries and Nigeria inclusive, one...
PSC APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF MOSHOOD JIMOH AS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND
The Police Service Commission today, Monday 17th February 2025, approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state Command. CP Jimoh, before his appointment, was Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. Jimoh, who hails from Kwara State, was former Force Public Relations Officer and later Deputy Commissioner, Airport Police; Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration and Deputy Commissioner General Investigation. He has undergone several professional trainings which include; Combat operations Course, Mobile Training College Maiduguri; African Union Mission in Darfur Sudan; Weapons of mass destruction counter measure first responder Training Institute, United States; training on...
Raducanu Gets First Competitive Win In A Month After Victory Over Sakkari
Emma Raducanu advanced to the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships after defeating Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari. It was her first win in four matches, putting an end to the worst run of her career. The 22-year-old hadn’t won since beating Amanda Anisimova in the Australian Open second round on January 16. She secured victory over Sakkari with a 6-4, 6-2 win. ESPN quoted Raducanu’s words: “I just tried to stay really focused on the point in front of me. There were some momentum shifts throughout the match, and when I got broken twice early in the sets,...
Obi Calls For The Reconsideration Of Head Bridge Market Closure, Urge Government To Eradicate Sales Of Fake Item And Peddling Illicit Drugs
The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi in a post had called on the government of the state to consider closing the popular Head Bridge Market but should rather investigate into illicit drugs peddling and curb production of fake items. Head Bridge Market in Onitsha has been closed by regulatory and security agencies due to suspected trading in illegal drugs within one section of the market known as Ogbo Ogwu. According to Obi who had visited the market: “While one unequivocally condemns such illicit drug trading activities and urges the government to take all necessary measures to eradicate the...
Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain interested in signing Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen
Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu has reported that Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have expressed interest in signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Both clubs are reportedly willing to meet his release clause and cover his wages. Manchester United’s head coach, Rúben Amorim, is said to be a big fan of the player. Osimhen has been directly involved in 22 goals this season for Galatasaray, scoring 17 and providing six assists. Currently on loan at the Turkish club, Galatasaray has shown interest in signing him permanently. Haber Sari Kirmizi quoted Yağız Sabuncuoğlu as saying, “Victor Osimhen is about to sign a deal...
The Storm continues; Manchester United gets battered for the 12th time in the Premier League after 1-0 loss against Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur completed a league double over Manchester United for the first time in nearly 35 years, securing a narrow 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. The defeat saw Manchester United drop to 15th place in the Premier League, just two points above 16th-placed West Ham and 12 points clear of the relegation zone. Tottenham’s only goal came through James Maddison, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from United’s center-backs. Son Heung-min played a through ball to Lucas Bergvall, whose shot was saved by André Onana. However, the Cameroonian goalkeeper’s parry fell into Maddison’s path, and he reacted quickest, beating Matthijs de...