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Parents Of Freed Hamas Hostages Give Details Of Ordeal Their Children Went Through In Gaza
Parents of four young female Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza in an interview with the BBC disclosed how their daughters were abused, including being starved, intimidated and threatened by armed men, and forced to cook and clean. They recounted how the hostages were held in underground tunnels and buildings, witnessed physical abuse and were made to participate in Hamas propaganda videos, including, in one case, by faking her own death. They said the women found strength through sharing stories, drawing and keeping a diary. None of the women have given interviews to the media since their release,...
Tems Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group as Club Partner
Grammy Award-winning artist Tems has joined San Diego FC’s ownership group. She announced the news on her official X handle, stating: “I’m so stoked to announce 🚨 that I have officially joined @sandiegofc ownership group as a Club Partner! ⚽ Proud to support SDFC’s @right2dream initiative, empowering young talent on and off the field.” The 29-year-old acquired joint ownership through her company, The Leading Vibe. San Diego FC Chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying: “We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a Club Partner. Tems is a globally significant artist who...
Nicolas Jackson Sidelined for Two Months with Hamstring Injury
Chelsea has confirmed that Nicolas Jackson will be out of action until April due to a hamstring injury. Jackson was substituted in the second half of Chelsea’s league tie against West Ham after suffering the injury. In a post-match conference, Jackson confirmed the extent of the injury, saying, “Nico will be out until the international break, probably available after the international break. We knew it was a muscular problem, but not how important it was. His reaction was quite good, so we all thought it wasn’t a big injury. Unfortunately, he had the scan, and it is an important one...
On this fateful day (February 13) in 1976, Gen. Murtala Mohammed was assassinated in Lagos.
In the morning of 13 February 1976, former Nigerian military head of state, General Murtala Mohammed, was assassinated in his car while stuck in traffic close to George Street, Ikoyi—en route to his office at Dodan Barracks. Mohammed, 37 years old, was only accompanied in his Mercedes Benz saloon car by his aide, Lieutenant Akintunde Akinsehinwa, and an orderly who carried a pistol—the only visible protection the men had when they were ambushed by armed soldiers. The assassination was part of a failed coup attempt, carried out by soldiers loyal to Lieutenant Colonel Bukar Suka Dimka. In a planned broadcast...
Semi Ajayi Returns from Injury After Four months On the sidelines
After four months on the sidelines, Semi Ajayi has made a successful return from injury. Ajayi suffered a hamstring injury in West Ham’s league match against Cardiff City in October. The 31-year-old was a regular starter for the club before his injury. The news of his return was announced on the club’s Instagram page, in collaboration with the Super Eagles’ handle, with a picture of the player in the club’s training kit. Ajayi was an unused substitute in the club’s 2-0 loss against Blackburn Rovers. His injury recovery is a significant boost for new Super Eagles manager, Eric Chelle, as...
CBN governor, Cardi B employed two of his female friends as consultants when he was appointed as CBN governor by this government
The two female consultants were placed on a monthly salary of 50 million naira and 35 million naira every month. Their names are Nkiru Belonwu , founder of The Africa Soft Power Group, and Daphne Dafinome, a chartered accountant and chief operating officer of Crowe Dafinone, a Nigerian accounting firm. Nkiru’s monthly salary from CBN is 50 million naira every month while Daphne earns 35 million every month. Nkiru for Instance earns more than what Cardi is paid every month as CBN governor She also earns more than CBN deputy governors. Her salary also dwarfs the combined pay of 15...
Kai Havertz Ruled Out for the Season with Hamstring Injury
Kai Havertz has suffered an injury that will rule him out for the remainder of the season. The German reportedly tore his hamstring during Arsenal’s training camp in Dubai. According to David Ornstein, it remains unclear whether the 25-year-old will require surgery, but the focus is now on his recovery ahead of the 2025/2026 season. The injury comes as a major blow for Arsenal, as Havertz has been one of the club’s most important players this season. He has featured in 32 matches across all competitions, contributing to 18 goals. Mikel Arteta’s side faces a difficult challenge in his absence,...
2025 Copa del Rey Semi-Final Fixtures Confirmed: A Battle for Glory in Seville
The 2025 Copa del Rey semi-final draw has been confirmed. With Real Madrid, Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and Atlético Madrid still in the competition, predicting the winner is difficult. Real Madrid has been drawn against Real Sociedad, while Atlético Madrid will face Barcelona. The first-leg matches are scheduled for February 25, 26, and 27, while the second-leg ties will take place on April 1, 2, and 3. The final will be held on April 26, 2025, in Seville. Barcelona will host Atlético Madrid at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for the first leg, with the second leg set for the Riyadh...
AS Roma Unveils Shukurat Oladipo as New Signing
Italian outfit AS Roma has completed the signing of Nigerian center-back Shukurat Oladipo. Oladipo joins AS Roma from FC Robo, where she made 178 appearances for the Nigerian side. Oladipo has represented Nigeria at the U-20 World Cup and has played for the Super Falcons twice. She joins Roma on a two-year contract, valid until 2027, and will wear the number 19 jersey. The 20-year-old expressed her joy at joining the Italian outfit, telling the club media, “I’m very happy; I feel so excited. It’s a very big opportunity for me to join a very big team like AS Roma.”...