Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal to inspire a 2-1 win against Southampton in the League Cup third round, while Chelsea survived a scare to beat third-tier Lincoln on Tuesday. Isak was making his third appearance for Liverpool since his British record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. … Continue reading “Isak Scores First Liverpool Goal In League Cup Win, Chelsea Survive Scare”
A House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gadgi, has opposed calls for state police, warning that governors cannot be trusted with the control of policing in the states. Gadgi, who chairs the House Committee on Defence, spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday. The lawmaker maintained that community policing was more effective and … Continue reading “VIDEO: Govs Can’t Be Trusted With State Police, Power To Control AK-47 — Reps Member”
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to miss up to five months after undergoing surgery on a knee injury, the club said Tuesday. “Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around 4-5 months,” said Barcelona in a statement. The … Continue reading “Barca’s Gavi Ruled Out For Five months”
The Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed sadness over the death of one of the party leaders from Oshodi/Isolo, Samuel Aina. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Stephen Ogundipe, announced this at plenary on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Lagos Assembly Calls For Full Enforcement Of Tenancy Law He highlighted the … Continue reading “Lagos Assembly Mourns Ex-Council Chair, Others”
A Missouri woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for an outlandish plot to steal ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley. Lisa Findley had been accused of planning to take ownership of the property from the family of the King of Rock and Roll and put … Continue reading “Woman Jailed For Plotting To Sell Elvis Presley’s Home”
A man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year was convicted by a federal jury on all counts Tuesday. Ryan Routh, 59, of Hawaii, appeared to try to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the guilty verdict was read in court, and court marshals … Continue reading “Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Trump At Florida Golf Course Convicted”
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries never worked. Osifo stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. “I’m an engineer of over 20 years standing, and I understand how mechanics work. “So I know a system that is working, … Continue reading “It’s Not True Nigeria’s Refineries Didn’t Work — Festus Osifo”
Former Test umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday. Bird stood in 66 Tests between 1973 and 1996 as well as 69 men’s one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals. His home county, Yorkshire, … Continue reading “Former Cricket Umpire ‘Dickie’ Bird Dies At 92”
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show will be back on the air in the United States Tuesday after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech — but it won’t be on everywhere. Companies that own dozens of local ABC stations across the country that … Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel Back On Air, Faces Partial Boycot”
Arsenal’s £48m forward, Noni Madueke is expected to be out for six to eight weeks after suffering a knee injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, a huge setback for Mikel Arteta’s already depleted attack. The 23-year-old England international was substituted at half-time of the Premier League clash at the Etihad, with Bukayo Saka … Continue reading “Arsenal’s Noni Madueke Faces Two-Month Injury Layoff”