Tottenham Hotspur continued their strong start to the Premier League season with a commanding 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier today, August 23, securing back-to-back victories under new manager Thomas Frank. Tottenham Hotspur’s win over Manchester City echoed last November’s 4-0 rout in the same fixture, with Spurs once again frustrating Pep Guardiola’s side through disciplined defending and clinical finishing. City began brightly, with Omar Marmoush threatening early on. The Egyptian forward came close with two efforts, forcing sharp saves from Guglielmo Vicario, while Erling Haaland also played him through on goal. Despite City’s dominance in…
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Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that he could not attend the burial of ex-Super Eagles Star, Peter Rufai, because he was not aware of the burial date. Obi stated this during a condolence visit to the family on Saturday morning. Naija News reports that the late Rufai was buried in Lagos on Friday. Obi commiserated with them, encouraged them to be strong, and offered a prayer for the soul of the former Super Eagles goalkeeper. He was accompanied by ex-international Sylvanus Okpala. Peter Rufai’s younger brother, Bruce, his sisters, Bosede and Dele, and other family…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has confessed he was fortunate to keep his job after what he described as a “bad season” in 2024/25. Guardiola, who led City to a flying start in the new Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Wolves, admitted his relationship with the club’s hierarchy saved him from dismissal last season. “I’m really pleased to sit here after a bad season,” Guardiola told TNT Sports. “If I didn’t have my chairman and sporting director like I have, I would have been sacked, definitely. Because the results were really, really poor.” Naija News reports that…
Former Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has vowed to revise some policies of the Tinubu government, including the removal of fuel subsidies, if elected president in 2027. In an interview with Vanguard, he argued that removing subsidies is not a bad policy. However, poor Nigerians should not be forced to pay the “price of our inefficiencies or our inability to manage a subsidy system.” He noted that the right thing to do is not to stop the scheme but to go after the corrupt individuals, “prosecute them to the full extent of the law and bring sanity…
The Nigeria Police Force has released an updated directory of contact details of its officers across all 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and zonal commands. Naija News reports that the latest development is part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency, accessibility, and public engagement with law enforcement nationwide. The list includes the names, designations, and phone numbers of officers ranging from assistant commissioners to superintendents of police, covering strategic units such as the Force Public Relations Office, the Complaint Response Unit, and zonal commands, from Zone 1 in Kano to Zone 17 in Akure. Below is the…
France international defender, Jules Kounde, has backed Barcelona teammate, Lamine Yamal, over compatriots Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Ballon d’Or ceremony, organised by France Football, is scheduled for September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with a 30-man shortlist already unveiled. Both Mbappe and Dembele, who enjoyed trophy-laden seasons, are widely considered among the frontrunners. However, Kounde, who just extended his contract with Barcelona until June 30, 2030, believes the spotlight should fall on Yamal, the 18-year-old Spanish talisman who shone for Barca last season. Speaking to Le10Sport, the French defender said:…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors are currently in a closed-door meeting at the Zamfara State Government House, Gusau. Naija News reports that the meeting precedes the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Monday. The reason for the meeting could not be ascertained, immediately, but it may not be unconnected with the recent leadership crisis rocking the party. Zoning of the 2027 presidential ticket is one of the major decisions expected to be made at the meeting, as there are three options before the party: zoning the presidential ticket to the South, throwing it open or zoning…
Besiktas boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has praised Wilfred Ndidi’s growing influence at the club following the Nigerian midfielder’s solid display in Thursday night’s UEFA Conference League play-off first leg, which ended 1-1 against Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland. Wilfred Ndidi, who joined the Turkish giants this summer after eight successful years at Leicester City, slotted straight into the starting XI despite concerns over a minor knock sustained on his debut. His presence in midfield helped steady Besiktas in what proved to be a hard-fought contest. The 27-year-old, a product of Nath Boys Academy in Lagos, arrived in Istanbul with the reputation of…
Manchester City are weighing up a potential transfer move for Brazil international Rodrygo, with Real Madrid valuing the 24-year-old winger at around €80m (£69.3m), according to ESPN. Pep Guardiola’s side are not alone in monitoring his situation, as Arsenal are also keen, while Liverpool see him as a possible replacement for Luis Díaz, who joined Bayern Munich earlier in this summer transfer window (Teamtalk). Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounds the future of Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo. Reports from The Sun claim that Ange Postecoglou and José Mourinho are contenders to take charge should Forest decide to change the dugout. Real…
Danya Devs, a veteran South African music prodigy on the rise, presents his most recent performance of “1 Million,” a superb interpretation. This outstanding piece, which is included in his most recent music collection, “1 Million EP,” has garnered a lot of media interest. Finally, if you enjoy good music, you should add the aforementioned great record to your collection, as it has the potential to be a smash. Listen and share your thoughts below! DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Danya Devs – 1 Million appeared first on Val9ja.
