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Former England and Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has responded to Okocha, Mikel Obi and other Nigerians who bashed him for his belittling statement about the AFCON tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2005 UEFA Champions League winner revealed his fears about Mo Salah not winning the Ballon d’Or due to Egypt’s absence from a major tournament. Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge, in response, told Carragher that the AFCON tournament houses Egypt and, therefore, is a major tournament on par with the Euros and Copa America competitions, but the ex-Liverpool man scuffed in disbelief. Jamie Carragher flippantly disregarding AFCON being a major tournament…

• Obasa ‘reconciles’ with Meranda, other lawmakers• Assembly crisis an embarrassment to democracy, says PDPLagos State House of Assembly has resumed plenary, following the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. However, the heavily armed security presence that marked recent sessions has been notably reduced, signaling a return to normalcy. But the day was not without its drama as the former Clerk of the Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko, whose return to the House had been a point of contention among the lawmakers, arrived at the premises accompanied by armed security personnel. He was reportedly denied entry with his escort but was…

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league’s all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed, AFP reports. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar went into the game against the New Orleans Pelicans with 49,999 regular and postseason points after a 17-point performance in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers. It did not take long for the 40-year-old NBA icon to get the solitary point needed to reach the 50,000-point barrier. James, who is in dazzling form in the 22nd season…

The reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly holds great significance for South-West politics and native plots within the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 presidential slot. SEYE OLUMIDE and LEO SOBECHI capture the behind-the-scenes moves that won Obasa a reprieve despite implications for the frosty relationship between the legislature and executive arm of government. Barring any last-minute change of schemes, the Speakership tussle in the Lagos State House of Assembly could open a new vista. Veteran Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, may yield the Speakership seat for a new helmsman to emerge today. The…

Idowu Abdullahi Public health and food safety professionals have disclosed that cockroach-infested homes, particularly the kitchen area, act as reservoirs of infections and foodborne diseases. The experts listed salmonellosis and typhoid fever as some of the foodborne illnesses linked to cockroaches. Aside from foodborne diseases, they explained that cockroaches could trigger allergies in individuals with respiratory conditions. The World Health Organisation says unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances causes more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers. It also states that unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young…

The visualiser for Lojay‘s “Somebody Like You” is out, and it’s a perfect match for the song’s emotional depth. Set in a serene, almost dreamlike setting, Lojay and his love interest share an intimate dance by the ocean, with a breathtaking sunset in the background. “Somebody Like You” is a reflective and emotional song about longing for love, navigating past heartbreak, and searching for a connection that fills the void. The video adds an extra layer to the song, making the emotions feel even more real and relatable. Watch the music video for “Somebody Like You” below.

Spanish La Liga club Valencia could offer Real Sociedad ₦15 billion for the services of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq completed a loan transfer to Valencia during the last January transfer window after failing to pin down a regular starting shirt at Real Sociedad in his first two years at the club. Since his transfer, the 27-year-old striker has struggled to pin down a regular starting shirt at Los Ches. However, he laid a major claim last weekend, when he scored a brace in Valencia’s 3-3 draw against Osasuna. Sadiq Umar…

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a teenager, Olamide Phillips, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Moses Odeh, to death during a fight on Obalende Street in the Isara area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday at their parents’ residence in the community. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest yesterday, said the parents of Phillips and Odeh were family friends. According to Odutola, Phillips’ mother had informed Odeh’s father, Osapa, that Phillips stole N5,000 from her bank account. While the exact cause of the quarrel…

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division on Tuesday sentenced two men, Anu Olaniyi and Abidemi Alibaloye, to two years imprisonment each for gang-raping a 13-year-old girl. The convicts, who committed the offences on December 28, 2020, were arraigned in court on the charges of conspiracy and gang-rape. During the hearing, the victim told the court, “I was sent on an errand on December 28, 2020, when one of the convicts intercepted me and purposely directed me to his friend’s place where they both forcibly had carnal knowledge of me one after the other.” The victim, who said she…

Super Falcons and Everton Women midfielder, Toni Payne, was delighted to be nominated for the Barclays WSL February Player of the Month Award, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old joined the Merseysiders from Sevilla last summer, and after a tough start to life in England, is finding her feet with Everton. Payne’s Everton are currently 8th on the WSL table, but her three assists in February saw her nominated for the Player of the Month alongside Arsenal’s Caldentey and Frida Maanum, Everton’s Kelly Gago and Manchester United’s Elisabeth Terland. 2nd February 2025 Toni Payne shoots at goal during the warm up. Everton…