Day: April 4, 2025

EPL: Gabriel out for season, Aina sidelined as Isak, Trippier doubtful

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As the Premier League heads into another crucial weekend, managers across several clubs have provided injury updates, with some key players set to miss out due to ongoing fitness issues. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that defender Ola Aina is set for a spell on the sidelines after a calf injury. “So we did the scan and he’s going to be out for a while and not available. It is a big blow,” Nuno said in an interview with the Premier League posted on Friday. “We will miss…

Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronation

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As the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Oyo State government has put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities. Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, ascends the throne after the late Oba Adeyemi passed away. The new monarch completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites…

BREAKING: De Bruyne confirms Manchester City exit

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Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a decade-long spell at the club that has seen him win every major trophy available. In an open letter to fans via his social media on Friday, the Belgian midfielder confirmed that these would be his final months at the Etihad Stadium, stating, “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here—and you deserve to…

South Africa calls for WTO reforms after US tariffs

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South Africa called Friday for the reform and reinforcement of the World Trade Organization after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, saying all nations need to abide by the rules of global trade. The tariffs, including 31 percent on US imports from South Africa, “will significantly disrupt trade across the board”, Trade Minister Parks Tau told journalists. They also effectively nullify the African Growth and Opportunity Act deal that provides beneficial duty-free access for products from about 30 sub-Saharan African countries, he said. AGOA is up for renewal in…

Akpabio denies Natasha’s assassination claim

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The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, debunked a claim by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that he engaged former Governor Yahaya Bello to kill her as ‘false and malicious.’ The clarification was made in a statement issued in Abuja by Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the allegation while addressing her supporters on Wednesday in Kogi. The embattled senator alleged that the Senate President sought the help of Bello to ‘assassinate her in Kogi State rather than in Abuja,’ a claim the state government…