Author: Tahir Ahmed

Chelsea strode towards the Europa Conference League semi-finals as they won their last eight-first leg clash at Legia Warsaw 3-0 on Thursday. Goals from Tyrique George and two from Noni Madueke in the second half gave the two-time Champions League winners a comfortable lead to defend in next week’s return fixture at Stamford Bridge. Having won eight from eight in the Conference League this term, Premier League side Chelsea again confirmed their status as the favourites to join Roma, West Ham and Olympiakos as winners of the third-tier European competition. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced a much-changed side for the…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo The Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Victor Umeh, says the Supreme Court judgement on the Labour Party (LP) leadership crisis has shut the door on Julius Abure as the party’s chairman. Umeh, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politic Today, said that Abure should take the admonishment of the apex court and humbly bow out. “The door has been shut on him (Abure), and the only thing left to him is for him to reflect over the admonishment given to him by the Supreme Court that officers of a party should be…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has not taken a final decision on the delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency. There was a protest at the headquarters of INEC in Abuja on Wednesday with some members of the wards rejecting the proposed demarcation of wards in the constituency. In a statement on Thursday, INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, debunked narratives about the proposed delineation of Wards in Warri North, Warri South and Warri South West Federal Constituency as ordered by the Supreme Court in its judgment delivered on 2nd December 2022. The…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo,Abuja The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a fine of N5 million on Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) over fans’ attack on the Ikorodu City entourage at the Lekan Salami stadium. On Sunday, players and officials of Ikorodu City needed the intervention of the Nigerian Army operatives before they could exit the stadium in Ibadan after a goalless draw against 3SC. According to Samuel Bamisebi, Ikorodu City’s director of media and communication, the away team were “locked inside the stadium to prevent the angry fans outside from coming inside”. He added that…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has announced that he has secured over ₦30 billion in development projects to uplift the lives of his constituents and surrounding areas. The funding, facilitated through President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to bolster infrastructure and agricultural productivity in the region. In a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday evening, Senator Nwoko expressed pride in the achievement, highlighting the transformative potential of the initiatives. “I am proud to announce that through President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, I have facilitated over ₦30 billion in projects…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Barcelona scored three second-half goals to thrash Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final first-leg tie at Olympic Luys Companies stadium on Wednesday night. Robert Lewandowski was on hand to torment his old club with a brace, with Raphinha opening the floodgates and Yammal sealing a very comfortable win in a match. Hansi Flick’s Barcelona dismantled the visitors on the counter. Raphinha, the on-form Brazilian winger, finished off Pau Curbasi’s kick from a free kick in the 25th minute to put the home team ahead. The Blaugrana had further chances to extend their…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has called on his former club to make a decisive move for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Obi enthusiastically expressed that the Nigerian forward might just be the key to unlocking the Blues’ potential for Premier League success. Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, the 2012 UEFA Champions League winner revealed he has been actively encouraging Osimhen to join the West London club, describing the 25-year-old as a lifelong Chelsea supporter with the potential to follow in the footsteps of club legend Didier Drogba. “I’m still trying to get…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Nigerian football icon Sunday Oliseh has hailed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as “one of my favourite teams to watch” after the Ligue 1 champions fought back to secure a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. The Premier League side stunned the Parc des Princes faithful in the 35th minute when Morgan Rogers tapped in a well-worked move, courtesy of Youri Tielemans’ precise pass, raising hopes of a famous upset. However, PSG’s lethal attacking prowess ultimately proved too much for Unai Emery’s men, who now face an…

By Abubakar Y Ojima-Ojo Barcelona scored three second-half goals to thrash Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final first-leg tie at Olympic Luys Companies stadium on Wednesday night. Robert Lewandowski was on hand to torment his old club with a brace, with Raphinha opening the floodgates and Yammal sealing a very comfortable win in a match. Hansi Flick’s Barcelona dismantled the visitors on the counter. Raphinha, the on-form Brazilian winger, finished off Pau Curbasi’s kick from a free kick in the 25th minute to put the home team ahead. The Blaugrana had further chances to extend their…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise a citizen-centric approach in governance, emphasising that leadership is both a challenge and an opportunity that must be balanced to advance national development. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to his residence in Kaduna, for the occasion of the Eid-Fitr celebrations, Buhari reaffirmed his confidence in the current trajectory of the APC-led states and urged leaders to stay focused on the welfare of the Nigerian people. A statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, the former…