Paul Pogba’s contract with Juventus has been terminated following his suspension from football. Initially handed a four-year ban for testing positive for testosterone, Pogba successfully appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), reducing his suspension to 18 months. Juventus confirmed the termination through a statement on their official Instagram handle, stating: “The paths of Paul Pogba and Juventus part ways. Wishing you all the best for the future, Paul.” Pogba is now a free agent and is reportedly training in Miami, aiming to join a club participating in the FIFA Club World Cup. The 31-year-old midfielder made 132...
REACTIONS TRAIL ADEBOYE’S EXCHANGE RATE’S COMMENT, NETIZENS OPINED THE RCCG OVERSEER SHOULD RETIRE
The general overseer of the Redeem Christian Church Of God (RCCG) is facing heavy criticism from social media users, after he emphasized in a video that it was through intercession that a dollar had not been equivalent to N10, 000.“If we had not prayed, $1 would have been ₦10,000 by now. God stepped in and saved Nigeria” -Pastor Adeboye had said in the video.The pastor further credited the economy hardship prevailing the country to oil marketers whom he stated had been the reasons behind the devaluation of Nigeria’s currency rather than the present administration effort in making life unbearable for...
Fading Giants: Ghana’s Fail to Qualify for AFCON 2025
Ghana crashed out of AFCON 2025 after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola. The Black Stars needed a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the tournament alive and showed early intent in the game. Jordan Ayew opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a spectacular strike. Angola had an opportunity to equalize in the 28th minute when M’Bala Nzola stepped up for a penalty, but his effort was saved by goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen. Angola dominated possession and continued to press forward, eventually finding the equalizer in the 64th minute through Zini. The home side had a...
UKRAINE WAR WILL END ‘SOONER’ WITH TRUMP IN OFFICE –ZELENSKY
Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky on Friday opined that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year. “It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House. This is their approach, their promise to their citizens,” Zelensky said in an interview with Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne.
10 NEWBORNS KILLED IN INDIA NEONATAL HOSPITAL FIRE, 16 CRITICAL CONDITION
10 babies are reportedly dead in a fire that engulfed the neonatal unit of an Indian hospital with another 16 clinging to life, as a result of a faulty oxygen machine.The fire broke out at about 10:30 pm (1700 GMT) on Friday night at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi, around 450 kilometers (280 miles) south of the capital New Delhi.When the firefighters arrived, the ward was engulfed in flames and plumes of smoke. Rescuers had to break through windows to reach the babies.Emergency responders rescued 38 newborns from the ward, which housed 49 infants at the time of...
YOUTUBER PAUL DEFEATS HEAVYWEIGHT 58-YEAR-OLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION MIKE TYSON BY BIG MARGIN
The controversial return of the boxing legend, Mike Tyson to the ring with Youtuber Jake Paul ended in defeat for the legend, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.The eight-round bout which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington was streamed live on Netflix and played out in front of a sold-out crowd that were disappointed Tyson’s less than expected effort, landing just 18 punches to Paul’s 78, who was honored to fight the legendary.Speaking in his post-fight press conference, Paul admitted he didn’t want to hurt Tyson, who was showing...
LATE COAS’s BODY ARRIVES ABUJA FOR BURIAL
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja was moved from Lagos, where he died, to Abuja on Thursday in preparation of his Friday burial.Top military officials accompanied the Nigerian flag-draped casket carrying the army chief’s body as it was moved to the military aircraft that flew it to Abuja.Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s death was announced last week by President Bola Tinubu through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga who said the late COAS passed away in Lagos after a period of illness.“Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who served as army chief since June 2023, died Tuesday...
SENATOR UBAH’S REMAIN ARRIVES NIGERIA AHEAD OF NOV. 22 FINAL RITES.
The remains of billionaire businessman and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah arrived in Nigeria ahead of his burial, scheduled for November 22, 2024, in his native home, Nnewi in Anambra State.Ubah was until his death a Senator representing Anambra South, in the National Assembly, his body was repatriated to the country for final rites following his untimely passing in London.Senator Ubah died in London on July 27 at the age of 52 .He would have been 53 on September 3, 2024.As funeral arrangements are underway, heartfelt tributes continue to pour in from all corners of the country, underscoring the immense loss...