Arsenal Football Club has officially announced the signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The club disclosed this on Monday, 29 July, 2024 in a post on X. The Gunners wasted no time welcoming their new acquisition, posting on their official page, “Benvenuto, Riccardo Calafiori. Meeting new teammates for the very first time.” The use of “Benvenuto” means “Welcome” in Italian. Meanwhile, giving details of the transfer, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said, “Official, confirmed. Riccardo Calafiori joins Arsenal from Bologna on a five-year deal.”
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The Sokoto State Police Command has labelled as unconfirmed a N1 billion ransom allegedly demanded by kidnappers of a district head in Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, and his son (name undisclosed). Bawa, the district head of Gatawa, and his son were abducted by unknown gunmen at Kwanan Maharba while they were returning from Sokoto Saturday, 27 July, 2024, Daily Trust reports. When contacted on Monday, 29 July, 2024, the command’s spokesman, Ahmad Rufai, told our correspondent in a telephone interview that the police were unaware of the ransom demand. However, he confirmed that Bawa and his son were abducted. “I can…
Ahead of the August 1st nationwide hunger protest, soldiers have taken over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and other strategic points. This is coming as Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing declared that Igbo Youths will not participate in the protest, which is scheduled for August 1st to 10th, 2024. It was learnt that heavy movement of military personnel, especially those of the Nigerian Army, in the Enugu metropolis. At the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Junction along the old Abakaliki-Emene road, several military personnel were seen stationed with weapons. Also, at the Abakpa Junction and New Heaven Junction along the…
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Agency on HIV/AIDS (KOSACA), Ibrahim Anate, has disclosed that at least 50,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in state. Anate, who made this disclosure in Lokoja, the state capital on Monday, 29 July, 2024 at a one-day stakeholders dialogue, added that a total of 36,066 people living with HIV are currently receiving treatment in Kogi State, while over 19,000 have failed to show up for treatment or counseling. According to him, stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV are reasons why many individuals fail to declare their status. KOSACA scribe criticized…
Manchester United are planning to build a 100,000-capacity stadium in the next six years, ESPN reports. A final decision on whether the club will build a new stadium or redevelop Old Trafford will be taken before the end of the year. The project will cost over £2 billion and should be completed by 2030. United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, had previously said he would prefer to build a new stadium on the site of the existing stadium. This would mean potentially using land behind the Stretford End for the expansion. Officials from United have looked at similar projects across the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations under the aegis of Operation HADIN KAI in North East Nigeria, have eliminated 8 terrorists in Bula Marwa, just ahead of Siraja village in Borno State. According to a statement by the army, the troops in conjunction with the Hybrid/Civilian Joint Task Force, raided the terrorists’ enclave in the early hours of Sunday, neutralizing the terrorists in a fierce gun battle. The troops also recovered one Automatic Grenade Launcher, an MK rifle, and a bag containing a pair of desert camouflage and other terrorists’ uniforms from the terrorists. Further surveillance…
Ahead of the proposed national protest slated for 1 August 2024, the Federal Ministry of Education, has issued a circular to all Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities to guarantee the protection of staff, students and public infrastructures in their respective domain. The circular issued through the National Universities Commission NUC, and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, Dr Chris Maiyaki on Monday, morning acknowledged the right to protest but expressed fears about the potentials for violence. The circular is titled: “Urgent Arrangements for the Security and Safety of University Staff, Students and Property During the Proposed Nationwide Protests”, emanated from…
Commuters plying the Keffi-Abuja expressway were on Monday, 29 July, 2024 left stranded after military officers barricaded the highway to conduct a stop-and-search operation on vehicles entering the nation’s capital. The soldiers mounted a road block at Sani Abacha barracks before the popular AYA roundabout. Security agencies did not give any prior warning before to the blockade that has caused a gridlock extending as far as Nyanya Bridge, more than 12 kilometres from the checkpoint. Civil servants and traders who work in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) live outside the city centre in places such as Nyanya, Karu, Maraba and…
The Chairman of Conference 57, umbrella body of Council Chairmen in Lagos State and Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Barrister Kolade David Alabi, has assured the general public that youths and students residing in Bariga area of Lagos State would not participate in any protest, rage or violent activities against the Federal Government. His assurance is coming in the wake of public debate over plans to protest by some youths against hardship in the country. Alabi, in his recent meeting with students and youths in Bariga, expressed that there are no reasons for youths in the LCDA to…
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading wealth management and investment immigration firm, for its partnership with the commission. This recognition came during the 14th annual National Diaspora Day celebrations held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Hon. Dabiri-Erewa expressed her gratitude to partners and sponsors, particularly highlighting Optiva Capital Partners for their collaboration with NIDCOM. She emphasized the importance of providing a platform for Nigerians globally to engage and invest in their home country in meaningful and impactful ways. National Diaspora Day, celebrated…