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24/02/2023

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes has named a team capable of snatching the Premier League from Arsenal and Manchester City this season. After their victory over Barcelona in the knockout of the Europa League on Thursday night, Scholes said there are huge possibilities the Red Devils could win the league this season. Manchester United were 1-0 down at half-time but Fred and Antony scored one each to see Erik ten Hag’s side through to the final....

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes has named a team capable of snatching the Premier League from Arsenal and Manchester City this season. After their victory over Barcelona in the knockout of the Europa League on Thursday night, Scholes said there are huge possibilities the Red Devils...

24/02/2023

Bauchi State Police Command on Thursday barred quasi-security outfits owned by the state government, including vigilante groups, hunters, among others, from performing any security duty during Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections. This is even as the command restricted unauthorised vehicular movement on election day between midnight of Friday, 24th February and 6:00 pm Saturday, 25th February, 2023. These are contained in a release signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO), SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, made available to VELOXNEWS in Bauchi....

Bauchi State Police Command on Thursday barred quasi-security outfits owned by the state government, including vigilante groups, hunters, among others, from performing any security duty during Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections. This is even as the command restricted unauthori...

24/02/2023

A few hours to Saturday’s general elections, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Kwara State has declared support for two candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three candidates of the Social Democratic Party in the race for the National Assembly positions. Chairman of the YPP, Chief Dele Ogunbayo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Ilorin....

A few hours to Saturday’s general elections, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Kwara State has declared support for two candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three candidates of the Social Democratic Party in the race for the National Assembly positions. Chairman of the YPP, Ch...

24/02/2023

Former Manchester United and Netherlands star, Robin van Persie has suggested there is one team Erik ten Hag will not want to meet in the last 16 of the Europa League. Manchester United defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the playoff second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday to book a place in the last 16 of the competition, having played out a 2-2 draw with the Spanish giants at Camp Nou last week....

Former Manchester United and Netherlands star, Robin van Persie has suggested there is one team Erik ten Hag will not want to meet in the last 16 of the Europa League. Manchester United defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the playoff second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday to book a place in the last 16 of [.....

24/02/2023

Ahead of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi State on Thursday commenced distribution of sensitive materials to the 20 local government areas in the state, assuring that there will be timely delivery to the areas. Speaking during the inspection of the materials at the state secretariat of the commission, Bauchi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mohammad Bulama Nura stated that the materials, including ballot papers, result forms, among others, were received Thursday morning from the state branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for onward distribution to the local government areas....

Ahead of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi State on Thursday commenced distribution of sensitive materials to the 20 local government areas in the state, assuring that there will be timely delivery to the areas. ...

23/02/2023

Newcastle United right-back, Kieran Trippier has named four key players of Manchester United that pose serious threats to his side ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Newcastle United tread tackles with Manchester United at Wembley in an intriguing cup final on Sunday. Newcastle would be looking to win their first silverware since 1955 when they clinched the FA Cup....

Newcastle United right-back, Kieran Trippier has named four key players of Manchester United that pose serious threats to his side ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Newcastle United tread tackles with Manchester United at Wembley in an intriguing cup final on Sunday. Newcastle would be looki...

23/02/2023

Former Manchester United and Arsenal star, Henrikh Mkhitaryan has hailed Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, saying that the Belgian is capable of doing miracles. This was after the Belgium international scored the only goal to help Inter Milan defeat Porto 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. Lukaku is on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea and was made to sit on the bench for the game against Porto over fitness issues....

23/02/2023

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has told Chelsea to bring back Romelu Lukaku from loan at Inter Milan. The former Premier League defender is convinced the Belgian can be the answer to the Blues’ goal scoring problems and help Graham Potter’s side assume their rightful position in the Premier league. Lukaku scored on Wednesday night to help Inter Milan beat FC Porto 1-0 in the first-leg of their Champions League last 16 at San Siro....

21/02/2023

Yobe State Police Command has said that there will be a restriction of movement on the 25th February, 2023. This was disclosed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, enforcement of the restriction starts from 6am to 6pm on 25th February, 2023, except for those on essential services, while urging voters to go back to their respective homes after casting their votes and await the declaration of election results....

01/02/2023

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to take it in good faith if he loses the presidential election. Atiku explained that he would not be the first loser; hence he would take his loss in good faith. Speaking on BBC Pidgin on Tuesday, Atiku said: “I am not the first loser, neither am I going to be the last.”...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to take it in good faith if he loses the presidential election. Atiku explained that he would not be the first loser; hence he would take his loss in good faith. Speaking on BBC Pidgin on Tuesday, Atiku said: “I am...

01/02/2023

Rangers and Scotland legend, Ally McCoist has questioned Mikel Arteta’s decision to bring Jorginho to the Emirates Stadium on January transfer deadline day. Arsenal signed Jorginho from Chelsea and McCoist believes the midfielder will not fit into Mikel Arteta’s style of play. The Gunners were keen on recruiting a new central midfielder before the January transfer window closes. Arsenal succeeded in signing the Italy International from Chelsea in a £12 million deal....

Rangers and Scotland legend, Ally McCoist has questioned Mikel Arteta’s decision to bring Jorginho to the Emirates Stadium on January transfer deadline day. Arsenal signed Jorginho from Chelsea and McCoist believes the midfielder will not fit into Mikel Arteta’s style of play. The Gunners were k...

01/02/2023

The Presidency has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of trying to cause a division between President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu a few weeks before the 2023 elections. Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said PDP attempted to use the stone-pelting incident to malign Buhari and APC’s image. Shehu described the stone attack on Buhari as fake news being pushed by the PDP....

The Presidency has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of trying to cause a division between President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu a few weeks before the 2023 elections. Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said PDP attempted to u...

01/02/2023

Liverpool legend, Carragher has described Jorginho as being opposite to Arsenal’s style of football. According to him, the Italy International could, however, be of a ‘big help’ to the Gunners towards the end of the season. Jorginho joined Arsenal in a deal worth about £12m from London rivals, Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The midfielder has signed an 18-month contract at the Emirates Stadium as Arteta was keen to add a new midfielder in January…...

Liverpool legend, Carragher has described Jorginho as being opposite to Arsenal’s style of football. According to him, the Italy International could, however, be of a ‘big help’ to the Gunners towards the end of the season. Jorginho joined Arsenal in a deal worth about £12m from London rivals...

01/02/2023

Famous Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has shared the mystery of her birth and her spirituality. Toyin in an interview with Vanessa Obioha, spoke about her spiritual gifts, alongside other milestones. The actress explained that it took the spiritual intervention of a cleric to resurrect her after her parents threw her away after birth because she was stillborn. She said: “One of the problems I encountered back then was because I didn’t listen to myself....

Famous Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has shared the mystery of her birth and her spirituality. Toyin in an interview with Vanessa Obioha, spoke about her spiritual gifts, alongside other milestones. The actress explained that it took the spiritual intervention of a cleric to resurre...

01/02/2023

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has warned Jorginho that he will not start for Arsenal. Ferdinand, speaking on his Vibe with Five channel, also said the 31-year-old will be replaced by a big-money signing in the summer. Jorginho completed a £12m move from Chelsea on Tuesday, ending his five-year stint at Stamford Bridge. The Italy midfielder could make his Arsenal debut against Everton on Saturday....

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has warned Jorginho that he will not start for Arsenal. Ferdinand, speaking on his Vibe with Five channel, also said the 31-year-old will be replaced by a big-money signing in the summer. Jorginho completed a £12m move from Chelsea on Tuesday, ending...

24/01/2023

Prof. Pat Utomi has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to probe alleged hoarding of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Lagos State. The Convener of Big Tent Coalition for Peter Obi-Yusuf Datti campaign made the call on Monday in Lagos. The political economist urged the commission not to allow any plot to disenfranchise the electorate. “NEC must consider this alleged abuse as a violation of the electoral Act and tackle it headlong”, he said....

Prof. Pat Utomi has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to probe alleged hoarding of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Lagos State. The Convener of Big Tent Coalition for Peter Obi-Yusuf Datti campaign made the call on Monday in Lagos. The political economist urged the commissi...

24/01/2023

Holders, Rivers United will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season when they host Niger Tornadoes in Port Harcourt on Tuesday (today). Stanley Eguma’s side have amassed four points from their opening two games. Rivers United have not lost to Niger Tornadoes in the two sides’ last five top flight games. The Pride of Rivers have won three and two of the meetings have ended in a draw....

Holders, Rivers United will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season when they host Niger Tornadoes in Port Harcourt on Tuesday (today). Stanley Eguma’s side have amassed four points from their opening two games. Rivers United have not lost to Nig...

24/01/2023

Arsenal’s latest signing, Jakub Kiwior has revealed why he joined the Gunners this January transfer window. Arsenal on Monday confirmed the signing of Kiwior from Italian club Spezia. Kiwior became Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta’s second January signing. The Poland international moved to Emirates Stadium in a deal worth £ 20 million. The 22-year-old, who has nine caps for Poland, signed a four-and-a-half contract with the North London club with the option of a further year....

Arsenal’s latest signing, Jakub Kiwior has revealed why he joined the Gunners this January transfer window. Arsenal on Monday confirmed the signing of Kiwior from Italian club Spezia. Kiwior became Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta’s second January signing. The Poland international moved to Emirates...