The former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in a statement regarding with Rivers State crises declared that President Tinubu is trying to plunge the country back into lawlessness. President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis, while he suspended the state Governor, Sim Fubara, his deputy and the members of the State House of Assembly for six months. Obi explained that the President decision does not align with norms of democracy, rather his governance is trying to tighten its grip on...
Leipzig Set £80m Price Tag on Xavi Simons
German journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that RB Leipzig has set an asking price of £80m if Xavi Simons decides to leave in the summer. His post on X reads: *”RB Leipzig want €80m for #Xavi if he decides to leave this summer, as per @philipphinze24. For Xavi, a departure is possible, but staying is not ruled out either. Leipzig aim to make a significant profit after signing him from PSG for €50m plus add-ons last winter.”* Simons first joined Leipzig on loan in the 2023/2024 season, where he amassed a total of 21 goal contributions. He returned in the summer...
Boxing champion Khelif targets second Olympic gold in LA
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has said she wants to defend her Olympic Gold at the 2028 Los Angeles. The 25 year old said she won’t be influenced by President Donald Trump. Trump had called Imane Khelif a male boxer last month. The statement came after he signed an executive order banning transgender women from female sports in the United States. When asked in an interview by ITV , she stated “ I will give you a straightforward answer,I am not a transgender. This doesn’t concern me and it doesn’t intimidate me”. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board recommended boxing’s inclusion...
Nigerian Artist Falzthebahdguy, Speaks On Rivers State Crises
Nigerian musician, actor and activist, Folarin Falana known as Falz made a comment regarding the ongoing crises in rivers state. President Bola Tinubu had declared a state of emergency in the state and appoints a military administrator to take over for 6 months. Falz who posted on X on Tuesday stated: “Rivers State, there is ABSOLUTELY NO LAW that allows a president to SUSPEND a governor. A Governor is elected into office and may only be removed by impeachment. Also, is Rivers state at war? Is there “actual breakdown of public order”? Is there a threat to the existence of...
Atlético Madrid interested in Darwin Nunez.
Atlético Madrid are looking in to bring in another forward in the summer. The club spent big on the attacking area last year with the arrivals of Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth spending a combined fee of around £113.5m on both of them. According to English journalist Ben Jacobs the club is looking to bring in Darwin Nunez next summer. Nunez has really found it difficult to adjust under new manager Arne Slot, he has started only eight matches this season in the Premier League while coming on for the other 15 as a substitute. Liverpool would be hoping to...
The Prime Minister Of India Narendra Modi Celebrates Sunita Williams Return From Space With Open Arms.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in statement on X welcomed Sunita Williams, an American astronaut, commander of the International Space Station, back to earth. Modi applaud the courage of the astronauts who were stranded in space for nine month and speak glowingly of their exploration. His post read: “Theirs has been a test of grit, courage and the boundless human spirit. Sunita Williams and the #Crew9 astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means. Their unwavering determination in the face of the vast unknown will forever inspire millions. “Space exploration is about pushing the limits of...
Rumours Liking Virgil van Dijk to Bayern and PSG completely Dismissed
Since the start of the year, Virgil van Dijk has been linked with various clubs, with the latest being Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. This comes as no surprise, as the 33-year-old’s contract is set to expire in the summer. L’Équipe reported that the Liverpool captain has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, with the top four clubs leading the race if he were to move to the Middle East. However, German journalist Florian Plettenberg has debunked the rumours linking him to Bayern. According to him, Van Dijk is not a topic at the club, as he is not part of...