President-elect Donald Trump shared his renewed interest Sunday in the U.S. controlling the autonomous territory of Greenland, which is owned by Denmark.“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump wrote in a statement announcing that he had chosen Ken Howery to serve as ambassador to Denmark.Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, has already rejected Trump’s remarks, saying in a statement: “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle...
Injury Woes for Arsenal as Bukayo Saka Goes Out for Eight Weeks Due To Torn Hamstring
Bukayo Saka is reportedly set to miss eight weeks after sustaining a torn hamstring during Arsenal’s 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Following the game, Saka was seen on crutches, raising serious concerns among fans. This injury comes as a blow for Arsenal, as Saka has been instrumental this season with 22 goal contributions in 24 games. Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment over the situation, stating: “It’s not looking good. He’s going to be out for many weeks. It’s a huge blow, but it’s going to be a big exercise for us to overcome another challenge.” Saka’s absence means he could...
Nigeria Played Goalless Draw in First Leg of the African Nations Championship Qualifiers
Nigeria played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their CHAN Qualifiers against Ghana. The match took place at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana. After the game, Daniel Ogunmodede expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. He stated:“I am satisfied with the draw. Now it is for us to qualify for the CHAN. Qualification will add more value to our league, the players, and the indigenous coaches.” The captain of the CHAN Eagles, Nduka Junior, also shared his optimism ahead of the second leg, saying:“We hope to consolidate on the result in Ghana in the second leg.”...
28-year-old Man Mauled to Death in Front Of His 4-Year-Old Son by His “Bully Dogs,” in California.
A 26-year-old man recently died after being attacked by his own three dogs in a Mira Mesa park in San Diego, California, US. The victim, identified as Pedro Ortega, was with his son near a playground when the attack occurred, according to a Live 5 News WCSC report.Witnesses attempted to intervene and stop the attack using a golf club. When responding police officers arrived at the scene, they used a taser on the dogs as they fled. One dog entered the nearby garage of a home after the attack, as captured in a doorbell video. The homeowner remained still to avoid provoking the...
Lagos state Host 2024 boat Regatta: “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life.”
Lagos State Boat Regatta showcases celebration of the waterways as the heart of tourism and culture, in a beautiful and fun-filled manner that make the city amazing.With the theme “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life, the boat regatta embodies essence and signifies a transformation and revival of the state culture.According to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu: “It showcases our unwavering commitment to developing tourism in Lagos through our waterways. With one-third of Lagos surrounded by water, it is essential to utilize our waterways not only as a mode of transportation but also as a vital ecosystem for tourism.“We witnessed displays...
Lookman Parades His African Player Of The Year Award As Atalanta Extended Their Winning Streak To 11 In The Serie A With A Victory Over Empoli.
Before kickoff, there was a moment of honor for Ademola Lookman, the newly crowned African Player of the Year, as he paraded his CAF Men’s Best Player of the Year Award before the Atalanta faithful in the Gewiss Stadium. Lorenzo Colombo put Empoli ahead to the surprise of the hosts in the 13th minute with a volley after a cross from Liam Henderson. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Atalanta in the 34th minute with a well-taken header. Lookman proved why he is the best player in the African continent when he gave Atalanta the lead in first-half stoppage time. Empoli...
NHRC Slams Lazy Youths Calling For 90-Year-Old Soyinka To Lead Protests
Younger people calling on Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and prominent rights activist, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) to lead mass protests against the situation in Nigeria are driven by complete lack of any sense of history, the Nigerian Human Rights Community, (NHRC) said at the weekend. A coalition of civil society and community-based organisations in Nigeria is speaking out against mock video clips that falsely accuse two human rights activists of remaining silent on the country’s issues. The group believes these critics are misinformed and driven by a mix of ignorance, lack of education, and ethnic prejudice. Essentially, they’re saying...
Laliga Bids Farewell to Jesús Navas as Real Madrid and Sevilla Played Out a Thrilling Six-Goal Encounter.
Before kickoff, there were moments of honor as Luka Modrić and Federico Valverde presented their newly won FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy to the Santiago Bernabéu, receiving a guard of honor in the process. Sevilla legend Jesús Navas was also given a guard of honor as he took to the pitch for the last time as a professional football player. The match kicked off in spectacular style, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a goalazo from outside the area just 10 minutes in. Ten minutes later, Valverde doubled Real Madrid’s lead with a thunderbolt goal from outside the area. Rodrygo made it three...
Jalen Hurts Leaves with a Concussion as The Eagles’ Winning Streak Ends At 10
Jalen Hurts was concussed minutes into the game and ruled out after evaluation, Kenny Pickett played like a backup quarterback and the Philadelphia Eagles’ winning streak is over.Hurts was ruled out early in a 36-33 loss at the Washington Commanders on Sunday after his head slammed against the ground on one run and he was hit in the helmet by Frankie Luvu at the end of another. Coach Nick Sirianni had no update on his starting QB’s status afterward.“I haven’t talked to our medical staff yet,” Sirriani said. “Anything that has anything to do with the head is out our hands there.”Hurts’...