Brazil legend Ronaldinho has announced plans to return to professional football at the age of 46, 11 years after retiring from the game. The former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan star said on Thursday that he will join Italian third-division side Ravenna as he looks to help the club while chasing what he described…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian agritech startups supported by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are preparing to expand into other African markets as the bank seeks to scale homegrown agricultural technology solutions across the continent. FCMB disclosed this in its AgriTech Alumni Impact Report, highlighting ventures such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash as examples of startups with…
By Ayomde Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, by ₦100 per litre, raising its gantry price from ₦1,570 to ₦1,670 per litre. The new price takes effect from midnight on Friday, August 21, representing a 6.4 per cent increase. The adjustment comes after…
Inter Milan have completed the signing of Curtis Jones from Liverpool in a deal worth up to €35 million (£30 million). Liverpool accepted an initial €30 million (£25.7 million) fee for the 25-year-old midfielder, with a further €5 million (£4.3 million) available in add-ons. Jones has signed a contract with Inter until 2031. Liverpool have…
All North Central For Asiwaju 2027, a fast growing support group for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to work assiduously to actualize the President’s victory in next year’s general election. The group disclosed this during the inauguration of its state coordinators by the convener, Chief Ewie Aimienwauu. The state coordinators inaugurated…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, is set to host Soundcity OnTour from August 18 to 20 as BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink bring live music, entertainment and talent discovery to Kaduna State. The Zaria stop is the 15th of 20 university campuses included in the nationwide tour, which is taking a free…
Coventry City will look to end Arsenal’s remarkable unbeaten run against newly promoted teams when the sides meet at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. The Sky Blues have added two more first-team players this week as manager Frank Lampard prepares for the club’s first Premier League campaign since 2001. However, Coventry face a difficult…
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo following their agreement to sell Ezri Konsa to Arsenal for £51 million plus add-ons. Villa have endured a busy summer, with Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne among the players to leave the club. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and striker Ollie Watkins could…
Ezri Konsa has completed his £51 million move from Aston Villa to Arsenal, with the England defender describing the transfer as a proud moment in his career. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League champions, with Arsenal holding an option to extend the deal by another year. The agreement could earn…
