Galatasaray Technical Director Okan Buruk bemoans the injury to Victor Osimhen as the striker races to be fit for club’s subsequent matches, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old clashed with Kasimpasa goalkeeper Andreas Gianniotis shortly after the restart of the second half of Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig fixture and signalled to be substituted, raising concerns about his availability for both club and country in the coming days. Osimhen had put Galatasaray 2-0 up in the first 28 minutes before being pulled and watched the rest of the proceeding from the bench as the team squandered their healthy lead to draw…
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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has stated that the decision to remove fuel subsidy has saved Nigeria N5.4tn. The governor stated this during a Special Church Service on Sunday to mark the 64th National Day celebration at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. According to him, he noted that the money saved is now available for the development of infrastructure across the country. He said: “Mr. President removed the subsidy, which, if not curbed, would have cost us N5.4 trillion by the end of 2024. “We have been busy subsidizing our neighbours; these are funds that…
Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for “offensive behaviour”, the Argentine Football Association announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of “violating principles of fair play” in two separate episodes. Martinez was found to have violated FIFA’s code of conduct when holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin after the World Cup qualifier win over Chile on September 5. It is not the first time Martinez has performed such an action, having also done it with the Golden Glove trophy for best goalkeeper…
Everton finally clinched their first Premier League win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to Dwight McNeil’s two quick goals early in the second half. Captain, Marc Guehi had given Palace an early lead in the 10th minute, but Everton responded strongly after the break. McNeil’s first goal came just over a minute into the second half (47th), curling a shot from 25 yards. His second followed soon after, capitalising on a cross from Jack Harrison (54th). Manager Sean Dyche expressed relief, noting, “It’s great to see the resilience and spirit of the lads after…
Two chieftains of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Mr Oluremi Omowaiye and Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye have lauded the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, for setting high standards in public service. Omowaiye, a Director (Projects Implementation), in the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja and Oyintiloye disclosed this in separate congratulatory messages to mark the occasion of Oyetola’s 70th birthday celebrations, obtained in Osogbo on Saturday. The FHA Director said during Oyetola’s administration as governor in Osun, he paid strong attention to education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic empowerment, all in a bid to improve the quality of…
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has told Nigerian and Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche to officially report issues of racism to his club or directly to the league body, against the backdrop of his recent lamentation over racism in the Spanish topflight, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Earlier this week, Uche hit out at racist insults he claimed to have been subjected to from fans in Spanish stadiums. “I would have liked him [Uche] to have told me,” Tebas said via ESPN. “What I ask him is that he does not allow this to happen, that he reports it to his club, to…
The Peoples Democratic Party and governors elected on its platform have expressed their condolences to Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and his family following the passing of his wife, Patience Umo Eno, who died this morning at the age of 57. In a statement on Friday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, described the late First Lady as an angelic figure, embodying grace and compassion. Ologunagba noted that she was a faithful and trusted servant of God, who dedicated her life to the well-being of others with grace, humility, and love. The statement read in part “The Peoples Democratic…
Prominent Nollywood actors, Kanayo O Kanayo, and Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, will be recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2024 Best of Nollywood event. Both actors have been regarded as some of the best to have graced Nigerian TV screens for their various contributions to the growth of the movie industry. The BON Awards are dedicated to honouring filmmakers who have shown exceptional talent and creativity over the years, which will also feature special recognition awards, according to information obtained from its website. The Executive Producer, BON Awards, Feranmi Olaoye, in a statement on Friday, said…
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance loyal to Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, on Friday, warned the party’s factional chairman, Edozie Njoku, to desist from threatening to suspend him over alleged anti-party activities. The APGA leadership also declared that Njoku lacked the power to punish the party’s executive following his announcement that its NWC had been sanctioned for alleged infractions and indiscipline. The warning comes two days after the factional chairman accused Soludo of deliberately failing to recognise his leadership of the party and the efforts to restore harmony in the party. Addressing the media…
Six Tunisians have been sentenced to four months in prison after Turkey’s similar red-and-white flag was raised over a government building instead of the national flag, Tunisian media reported Friday. Footage circulated online earlier this month showed the Turkish flag flying over the Tunis headquarters of the national railway company SNCFT. The two flags have the same colours and both bear the Islamic symbols of a star and crescent, with the most noticeable difference being a white circle on the Tunisian one. Tunisia flag Turkey flag SNCFT had issued an apology for the mix-up, saying the Turkish flag had…