Crystal Palace make approach for Man City’s Akanji

Crystal Palace make approach for Man City’s Akanji

Crystal Palace have made an approach to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji. No official bid has been made, but sources told BBC Sport that Palace have enquired about the availability of the Swiss international.…

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Dortmund sign Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka in ÂŁ24m deal

Dortmund sign Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka in ÂŁ24m deal

Borussia Dortmund have signed England youth international Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at the German club and joins in a deal…

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Strasbourg turn down ÂŁ30.2m Forest offer for Bakwa

Strasbourg turn down ÂŁ30.2m Forest offer for Bakwa

Nottingham Forest have had a deal worth ÂŁ30.2m rejected by Strasbourg for their French forward Dilane Bakwa. The 22-year-old is keen to move to the City Ground and remains optimistic the transfer can be revived.…

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‘A creative and explosive talent’ – Eze signs for Arsenal

‘A creative and explosive talent’ – Eze signs for Arsenal

Arsenal have completed the signing of England forward Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The Gunners agreed a deal worth ÂŁ60m, including ÂŁ8m in add-ons, for the 27-year-old to become their seventh summer signing. Eze had…

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I WASN’T READY FOR THRONE, EXPECTED OLAKULEHIN TO REIGN LONGER – LADOJA

I WASN’T READY FOR THRONE, EXPECTED OLAKULEHIN TO REIGN LONGER – LADOJA

The nominated 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has admitted he was not prepared to ascend the throne so soon, saying he had expected his predecessor, the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, to reign for…

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OONI VS ALAAFIN- YORUBA MOST POWERFUL MONARCHS CLASH OVER CHIEFTAINCY

OONI VS ALAAFIN- YORUBA MOST POWERFUL MONARCHS CLASH OVER CHIEFTAINCY

This clash is not without precedent. In 1991, the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, protested against a similar move by the late Ooni, Oba Okunade Sijuade, who conferred a Yoruba-wide chieftaincy title on politician Chief…

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STOP SULKING OVER OPPOSITION PROBES; WE’RE NON-PARTISAN – EFCC FIRES BACK AT ADC

STOP SULKING OVER OPPOSITION PROBES; WE’RE NON-PARTISAN – EFCC FIRES BACK AT ADC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly denied claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that its probes into opposition figures are politically driven. In a statement on Tuesday, the anti-graft body reaffirmed…

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GREALISH COMPLETES EVERTON MOVE

GREALISH COMPLETES EVERTON MOVE

Everton have completed the signing of  from Manchester City on a season-long loan. Speaking to evertontv after sealing his move to Merseyside, Grealish said: “It’s massive for me, honestly. This is a great club, with…

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FG DISBURSES N5.12BN PENSION ARREARS TO 90,689 DBS PENSIONERS

FG DISBURSES N5.12BN PENSION ARREARS TO 90,689 DBS PENSIONERS

The Federal Government’s assurance to clear outstanding pension liabilities as funds are disbursed, N5.12 billion pension arrears to 90,689 Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners under the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). This is contained in…

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EFCC USED BY APC TO TARGET OPPOSITION ADC ALLEGES

EFCC USED BY APC TO TARGET OPPOSITION ADC ALLEGES

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition politicians, warning that such actions are eroding public trust in…

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