Prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Jhon Durán is set to join Saudi side Al-Nassr for a fee of around £77 million plus add-ons. He posted on his official X account: ”Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr, here we go! Story from earlier tonight confirmed as documents are being prepared. Aston Villa to receive a €77m fixed fee plus add-ons, long-term deal accepted by Durán. Medical booked tomorrow, and then he will travel to Saudi right after ✈️🇸🇦”* Durán is having a fantastic season, scoring 12 goals in all competitions for Aston Villa. The Colombian striker has already agreed to a...
Quran-Burning Iraq Refugee Shot Dead During A Live stream In Sweden
38-year-old Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee who sparked global outrage by burning the Quran, was gunned down during a TikTok live stream in his home in Sweden. Momika was an anti-Islam activist who had faced death threats and criminal charges for inciting ethnic hatred. Five people as suspects in the murder of the Iraq asylum seeker Upon receiving a report, the police came to Momika’s house and stopped the live broadcast.
Atalanta’s UCL Top Eight Hopes Dashed After Draw Against Barcelona
Atalanta missed the chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League after a disappointing draw against Barcelona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Atalanta thought they had taken the lead through Zappacosta in the 36th minute, but their joy was cut short as the referee ruled it out for offside. After a goalless first half, Lamine Yamal gave Barça the lead two minutes after the restart. Éderson drew Atalanta level in the 67th minute, dribbling past Gavi before putting the ball beyond the reach of Wojciech Szczęsny. Ronald Araújo put Barça back in front in the 72nd...
“I Get Money For Feeding From My House Rent In Kaduna” — Buhari
The former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed in a statement that he now depends on the rent he gets from letting out his house at Kaduna to feed. Buhari made this statement while addressing a gathering of the All-Progressive Congress (APC) caucus in Katsina State on Sunday, ahead of the state’s local council election scheduled for February 15. He opined that most Nigerians are ignorant of the difficulty he faced during his administration and the complexities of leadership in the country, hence they blame government over the country’s woes. “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most...
COURT SENTENCE 4 KIDNAPPERS TO DIE BY HANGING IN BAYELSA
In a landmark judgement, the Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced four convicts to death by hanging for their involvement in a kidnapping case. The convicts, Manager Etonzor, Daniel Derietiedei, Inimotimi Rufus, and Tari Firstman, were found guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping under Section 2 (1) of the Bayelsa State Law 2013. The kidnapping incident occurred at a dredging company in Ayama Ijaw, Southern Ijaw Local Government area, where the convicts, led by Etonzor, attempted to abduct the company’s owner. Although they failed to kidnap the owner, they took the 28-year-old secretary hostage, forcing her to hand over N400,000 from...
South African Former President’s Daughter To Face Terrorism Charges
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been arrested and is expected to appear in court on Thursday for terrorism charges. Zuma-Sambudla a member of the South African Parliament, is accused of inciting violence during riots in July 2021 which led to the deaths of more than 350 people. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, the south African former president’s daughter handed herself over to police on Thursday to face charges under the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act and incitement to commit violence. “The arrest is as a result of a meticulous investigation...
Manchester City Survive Early Champions League Exit, Come from Behind to Beat Club Brugge
Manchester City qualified for the playoffs after coming from behind to avoid a huge early Champions League exit. Manchester City went behind just before halftime through Nigerian international Raphael Oyedika. Eight minutes after the restart, Manchester City got back into the tie through Mateo Kovačić’s lone effort, putting the ball into the back of the net from outside the area. Manchester City turned the tie around in the 62nd minute after Josko Gvardiol’s cross led to Joel Ordonez putting the ball in the back of his own net. Manchester City put the game beyond doubt in the 77th minute and...
Breaking News: NLC to Stage Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike on February 4
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, to oppose the recent 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This decision was reached during the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of the NLC, where members agreed that the protest was necessary to send a strong message to the government. The NLC argues that the tariff hike will significantly worsen the economic hardships already faced by Nigerian workers and citizens. The Federal Government, through the NCC, had approved the 50% increase in mobile network tariffs,...
Congo Says It Will Seek To Recover Lost Territory As Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance South
As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and Congo said it planned a campaign to recover lost territory. While saying he favors diplomacy, Congo President Felix Tshisekedi told the nation on Wednesday night that he would mount a military riposte and warned: “The presence of thousands of Rwandan soldiers on our soil … (is leading) to an escalation with unpredictable consequences.” The eight countries of the East African Community held an emergency summit and called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo and for Congo to negotiate with M23. The United...