Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have reportedly arrested human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, over allegations of defaming the Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu.Farotimi’s arrest was revealed by the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, SERAPS, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, SEN SHEHU SANI and a few others on X handle on Tuesday.Sowore disclosed that Elumelu filed a petition accusing Farotimi of defamation.He alongside well-meaning Nigerians called for the lawyer’s immediate release, emphasising that the police should not be used to settle personal disputes.Sowore wrote, “I just learned that Dele Farotimi was arrested...
Ivan Toney’s Brace Keeps Al Ahli AFC Champions League Unbeaten Run
A brace from England international Ivan Toney earned Al Ahli a point in their AFC Champions League tie against Iranian side Esteghlal. Raphael Silva broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, but Toney equalized from the spot a few minutes later. Mohammad Hossein Eslami restored Esteghlal’s lead a few minutes after the start of the second half. Esteghlal was close to seeing the result through until the 86th minute, when the referee pointed to the spot for a foul on Fahad Al Rashidi. Ivan Toney stepped up and slotted it home calmly, taking his tally to four goals in the...
Videos: Custom Officers Allegedly Assault Civilians For Attempting To Record Videos In A Smuggling Zone In Badagry.
An officer identified as ‘Aboribo Custom’ can be seen on the left side of the screen brutalising two civilians for attemptiing to record videos in a smugglling zone in Oloko, Badagry. Video credit: X/@fisayosoyombo
Lautaro Martinez, Ademola Lookman, And Serhou Guirassy Have Missed Out On The FIFPRO 2024 Men’s World11 Finalists.
The FIFPRO award, first presented in 2005, recognizes the best top 11 football players for the entire year. The award is strictly voted on by professional footballers – over 21,000 men’s footballers from 70 countries. Lautaro Martinez was not nominated, despite winning the Serie A, Italian Super Cup, Inter Milan Player of the Year, Serie A top scorer, Copa America winner, and top scorer. Other nominated names that were excluded were Ademola Lookman and Serhou Guirassy, despite their impressive performances for club and country. Ademola Lookman scored crucial goals to help Nigeria reach the AFCON 2023 Final and help Atalanta...
DOJ DISMISSES PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ‘NONSENSICAL’ CLAIM HUNTER WAS ‘SELECTIVELY AND UNFAIRLY PROSECUTED’
Special counsel David Weiss of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed Joe Biden’s claim that Hunter Biden was “selectively and unfairly prosecuted” for federal tax and gun crimes. The president cited this as a reason why he pardoned his son.“The Government does not challenge that the defendant has been the recipient of an act of mercy. But that does not mean the grand jury’s decision to charge him, based on a finding of probable cause, should be wiped away as if it never occurred,” Weiss wrote in a filing with the US District Court for the Central District of California, according to New York Post.He...
Atalanta Keeps Bergamo Bussing; Atalanta Defeat Roma 2-0, Eight Wins In A Row In All Competitions
Atalanta got a big 2-0 victory over AS Roma, thanks to second-half goals from Marten de Roon and Nicolo Zaniolo. The Bergamo side struggled to gain control of the game, with their best chance in the first half coming from Ademola Lookman, whose goal was disallowed for offside. The match came to life in the 69th minute, when Captain Marten de Roon gave Atalanta the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactical substitution proved to be the turning point, as Nicolo Zaniolo sealed all three points for Atalanta. The result means that...
No Ronaldo No Party; Al Sadd Gets Massive Three Points Against Al Nassr In Their AFC Champions League Clash
Al Sadd secured a massive three points against Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League clash. The Qatari side took advantage of Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, as Al Nassr’s head coach Stefano Pioli had decided to rest the football icon since they had already booked their place in the round of 16. The first half was goalless, with few chances created by either team. Al Nassr had the majority of possession, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Their best chance came in the 17th minute when Anderson Talisca hit the crossbar. In the second half, Al Nassr continued to dominate...