Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly struck a deal with Napoli to sign Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to Fabrizio Romano and DSI Football. DSI Football reports that Napoli will receive a transfer fee exceeding €70 million for the 23-year-old. Additionally, La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that Kvaratskhelia is set to earn €11 million annually at PSG, marking an increase from his current salary of £1.8 million at Napoli. Napoli manager Antonio Conte made efforts to convince the player to stay, telling him how important he is in his plans but, the Georgian international had already made up his mind to leave....
Yoane Wissa Makes History as Brentford’s All-Time Leading Premier League Scorer
Yoane Wissa has made history by becoming Brentford’s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League after finding the net in their clash against Manchester City. Wissa surpassed Ivan Toney yesterday to achieve this remarkable feat, bringing his tally to 37 Premier League goals. The DR Congo international has been a crucial part of Brentford’s success and is a key figure in the team’s dressing room. With 11 goals and three assists in the Premier League this season, he shows no signs of slowing down. His partnership with Bryan Mbeumo has been exceptional this season, giving Premier League defenders plenty to...
Randal Kolo Muani Joins Juventus on Loan in Search of Revival
French international Randal Kolo Muani has opted to join Juventus on loan until the end of the season. DSI Football reported that the player attracted significant interest from several clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan. Tottenham even submitted an offer to PSG, expressing their willingness to cover Kolo Muani’s monthly salary of approximately €700,000. This season, Kolo Muani has struggled for game time at PSG, with just 14 appearances across all competitions. His goal-scoring form has been poor, with only two goals to his name. The 23-year-old forward will hope to make the most of his...
West Ham Interested in Taiwo Awoniyi as Graham Potter Seeks Solutions to Goal-Scoring Woes
West Ham United have expressed interest in Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi. The Nottingham Forest striker has struggled for regular game time this season, starting only two Premier League matches under head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. Despite his limited opportunities, Awoniyi has demonstrated what he can do, often making an impact off the bench and contributing to Nottingham Forest’s success. West Ham’s new manager, Graham Potter, is reportedly an admirer of Awoniyi, having monitored the player for some time. Potter sees the Nigerian as a potential solution to the Irons’ attacking issues. The club currently lacks center-forward, with Danny Ings as...
PRESS BRIEFING ON THE ACTIVITIES OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE FOR THE YEAR 2024 BY BASHIR ADEWALE ADENIYI, COMPTROLLER-GENERAL OF CUSTOMS ON JANUARY 14, 2025, AT THE NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS MAITAMA ABUJA
Distinguished Members of the Press,Fellow Officers, andEsteemed Stakeholders, OPENING/INTRODUCTION REVENUE PERFORMANCE a. Federation Account Collections. The sum of ₦3,657,063,981,445.42 was collected into the Federation Account, consisting of Import Duty, Excise Duty, Fees, E-Auction proceeds, and CET Levy. b. Non-Federation Account Levies. A total of ₦816,902,844,844.73 was collected as Non-Federation Account Levies. c. Value Added Tax (VAT). The Service collected ₦1,631,348,717,199.35 as VAT on imports. TRADE FACILITATION a. Advanced Ruling System. The Advanced Ruling system, launched in early 2024, introduced a pre-arrival classification and valuation mechanism that provides binding decisions to importers before shipment, ensuring predictability in their customs transactions. This...
CAF Postpones CHAN 2024 to August 2025 Due to Infrastructure Concerns
CAF has announced the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August 1, 2025. The tournament, originally scheduled to take place from February 1 to February 28, will still be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Following assessments conducted by CAF officials in the host nations, it was determined that they are not yet adequately prepared to host the competition. The evaluation highlighted shortcomings in critical infrastructure, including stadiums, training facilities, hospitals, and road networks. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, in an official statement, expressed optimism about the ongoing efforts to upgrade the necessary facilities. He stated, “I...
Former Indiana University Basketball Player Accuses Team Doctor of Sex Abuse
A third former Indiana University basketball player has alleged in a lawsuit that the team doctor sexually abused him and the school did nothing to protect him from a predator.John Flowers joins players Haris Mujezinovic and Charlie Miller in an amended class-action lawsuit against the Indiana University Trustees. Flowers said in the lawsuit that he was subjected to at least two unnecessary prostate examinations by Dr. Bradford Bomba Sr. when he played for the Hoosiers from 1981 to 1982, according to the federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Indiana.In addition to adding Flowers as a plaintiff, the...
Fuji Legend Loses Wife to Death after Battling With Unrevealed Sickness
Nigerian musician and Fuji Legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as K1 De Ultimate or KWAM 1 has lost his ex-wife Hajia Hafsat Ajoke Anifowoshe to an unknown illness.She is the mother of one of his daughters, Honourable Idayat Anifowoshe, a Special Assistant on Special Duties to Dr. Mayor Muibi Alade Folawiyo, the executive chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Authority (LIELCDA).According to a family source who revealed to the press, the deceased had been battling with an undisclosed illness before she gave up the ghost at age 65.Commiserating with Honourable Idayat, Olushoga Olushola, the Chief Press Secretary to...
“2025 Registration Has Not Commenced” ——- Jamb
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) has not yet begun.In a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday, JAMB assured candidates that the registration process details would be announced soon.The post read: “Attention prospective 2025 UTME/DE candidates! Kindly note that registration has not commenced“You can get your NIN ahead and a phone number that has not been previously used to register on our platform to generate your profile code prior the time.“Details on the UTME/DE registration shall be released shortly. Kindly...
U.K. Parliamentary Secretary tenders resignation Over Anti-Corruption Investigation in Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq Parliamentary Secretary (Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister) at HM Treasury has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.She had referred herself to the prime minister’s standards adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, after questions about links to her aunt, who was ousted last year as Bangladesh’s prime minister.Sir Laurie said he had “not identified evidence of improprieties” but it was “regrettable” that Siddiq had not been more alert to the “potential reputational risks” of the ties to her aunt.Siddiq said continuing in her role would be “a distraction” for the government but insisted she had...