Much has been said recently that Barcelona have no intention of extending their partnership with defender and captain Sergi Roberto after Xavi’s move away, but it seems that the Camp Nou have changed from anger to mercy towards their player. The club intend to initiate talks with the defender’s agent Jose Maria Orobit, but as Marca emphasise, no concrete offer will be made yet, only preliminary talks. When they will happen remains a mystery for now. Earlier we reported that Roberto will leave Barcelona in the summer as a free agent, as his current agreement runs until 30 June 2024,…
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Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as “Esther” in Funke Akindele’s popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead. Adeola Aderounmu, Aderounmu’s brother, revealed Aderounmu’s passing in a mysterious Instagram post that included her obituary photo and the words, “You are in a better place now, my sister.” Also, a friend of the deceased cousin, Oluwabanke Funmi, in a post on Twitter, captioned, “Rest in peace Aderounmu Adejumoke.” “Waited hours for her cousin to delete her post and say it was a prank or a mistake but…,” she wrote. The actress, who was born on March 26, 1984,…
Diabetes, a chronic condition characterised by high blood sugar levels affects millions of individuals worldwide, spanning across all age groups, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. From children to the elderl, diabetes does not discriminate, impacting individuals both physically and emotionally. With its prevalence steadily rising globally, understanding the importance of managing diabetes through healthy dietary choices is more critical than ever. The significance of adopting a nutritious diet cannot be overstated for individuals living with diabetes.Because When left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to a myriad of complications, including cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision problems. Therefore, integrating diabetes-friendly meals…
On the evening of April 7 and on the night of Monday, April 8, basketball fans were able to watch a very busy game day – 12 games. Dailysports has prepared all the results of this game day and the schedule for the next one. Please note that the start time of all matches is indicated in Central European Time. NBA. Game day results Dallas – Houston – 147:136 (ОТ) Clippers – Cleveland – 120:118 Indiana – Miami – 117:115 Boston – Portland – 124:107 Orlando – Chicago – 113:98 Toronto – Washington – 130:122 Phoenix – New Orleans – 105:113…
Foreign currency cannot be used as collateral for naira loans, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The CBN sent a letter to Nigerian banks requesting that they stop securing naira loans with foreign currencies. A circular that was placed on its website on Monday disclosed this. The top bank stated that it has observed its customers using FCY as collateral for naira loans, and as a result, it is prohibiting this practice moving ahead. Details to follow.
The Los Angeles Clippers played a regular-season game against Cleveland last night and emerged victorious with a score of 120-118. According to ESPN, this win marks the Clippers’ 50th victory of the current NBA season. They’ve achieved this milestone for the first time in six seasons, last accomplishing it in the 2016-17 season. The winning shot in the game was made by George with 7 seconds left on the clock. “Reaching 50 wins from where we started is a tremendous achievement,” said Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. Currently, the Clippers stand fourth in the Western Conference with a record of…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Monday, remanded the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He will remain behind bars until Thursday, when the Judge will determine his bail application. Justice Oshodi made the decision after Emefiele and his co-defendant, Herry Omoile, pleaded not guilty to a fresh 26-count charge bordering on abuse of office brought against his by EFCC. The Judge, however, remanded Omoile in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). The defence lawyer,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced investigation of 14 suspected oil thieves alongside a Motor Fishing Trawler Hawwau Tanko arrested in Bayelsa. The EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that the suspects and the vessel were handed over to the commission by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Formoso, Brass, Bayelsa. “The suspects and vessel were arrested over alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products by the detachment of 5 BN Nigerian Army on Feb. 27. “They were arrested around Fish Town Rivers, Southern Ijaw Bayelsa, while on…
J Cole says he “felt terrible” after releasing a song aimed at fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar last week, and vowed to pull the track off streaming services. Titled 7 Minute Drill, Cole’s song was a reply to Lamar’s verse on the hit single Like That, in which the star asserted his dominance of the rap game. Cole hit back by saying Lamar had “fallen off like the Simpsons” and called his latest album “tragic”. But speaking on Sunday, Cole apologised for his “lame” and “goofy” response. “I ain’t gonna lie to y’all the past two days felt terrible,” he told…
In her short life, Amy Winehouse became a music legend, but her troubled personal life was often under intense scrutiny in the press. Her relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil was tabloid fodder and she was pursued by photographers when she was at her most vulnerable. The director of a new film about Winehouse says “paparazzi and addiction” are the villains in the movie, not her ex-husband. Sam Taylor-Johnson tells the BBC it “wasn’t her place to cast judgement”. The film, Back to Black, follows Winehouse’s journey from a confident north London teenager to international megastar. Marisa Abela, who appeared in Barbie…
* People went to collect PDP money, not defection – YPP * PDP defection claim a jamboree – APC Opposition political parties in Akwa Ibom State have chided the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that they have collapsed their structures into the ruling party in the state after their members defected to the PDP. Some state opposition leaders and stakeholders who spoke to newsmen on the issue in Uyo during the weekend described the humongous figures of 37,874 defectors claimed by the PDP as not only misleading but also intended to score cheap political points. It could be recalled that the leaders of…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has relieved the Head of Department (HoD), Fine and Applied Arts, Prof. Victor Ecoma, of his appointment. This unexpected move which has sent shocking waves in the University community came after Prof. Ecoma failed to present students from his department for the 36th Convocation Ceremony. Prof Ecoma’s sack as Head of Department was contained in a release issued by the university’s Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe on Monday and made available to Vanguard in Calabar, the State capital, Monday. “Prof. Ecoma’s failure to fulfill his duty and ensure…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Pretoria ahead of the return leg of the final Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying round against Bayana Bayana of South Africa. According to the media officer of the team, Oluchi Tobechukwu, the team arrived at the Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg this morning and will train later in the evening ahead of the game on Tuesday. On her Facebook page, Tobechukwu said the team had settled down and look forward to the game. “We have arrived Pretoria and have settled down in our residence the Maslow time square. We will observe our official training later tonight”, she wrote.…
A tourism company has encouraged people to “hop over the North Sea” and use a regional airport for their travels. Pete Waters, executive director of Visit East of England, said that if tourists coming to the region from America travelled via the Netherlands they would be closer to their final destination. He said Norwich Airport is used primarily for offshore industries and package holidays, but it would offer a “more convenient” option for tourists. “The thing we’ve got to do is change the mindset that inland tourists immediately think of coming into Heathrow.” In conversation with people from Playtone, Tom…
Parts of Scotland could catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse set to darken the skies over North America on Monday. The obscuring of the sun by the moon will stretch from Mexico to the eastern tip of Canada. The UK will experience a less spectacular version of the cosmic phenomenon, but a “partial” eclipse may be visible. However, even that is dependent on Scotland’s inclement weather conditions. What is an eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun’s rays from reaching the Earth. It can create…
On April 8, their meeting in the UPL will be held Kryvbas – Vorskla, an exclusive prediction for this event can be read on the pages of our resource. Also read: Udinese vs Inter prediction and betting tips on April 8, 2024 Kryvbas The current championship for Kryvbas is going well, having not so great financial opportunities, the club imposes the fight to such monsters as Dynamo Kiev and Donetsk Shakhtar. Now the team is second in the championship, although the gap from the third Dynamo two points, while the pursuer has two games in reserve, the gap from the leader…
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has opened an inquiry into Elon Musk after the multi-billionaire said he would reactivate accounts on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that the judge had ordered to be blocked. Mr Musk posted on the platform that the restrictions had been lifted because the court order was unconstitutional. He also called for Justice Alexandre de Moraes to “resign or be impeached”. If X fails to comply with the order, it will be fined 100,000 reais ($19,774; £15,670) a day. In his decision, Justice Moraes wrote that Mr Musk had launched a disinformation campaign against the Supreme Court. The…
Everton continues to suffer from sanctions this season due to violations of Financial Fair Play rules. According to The Athletic, the English Premier League has deducted another two points from the English club. This means that Everton has dropped to 16th place in the standings, with just a 2-point gap from the relegation zone. Previously, the Premier League had already deducted 10 points from Everton, but then softened the punishment and returned 4 points to the club. In total, Sean Dyche’s team has been deducted 8 points this season. In the previous round, Everton secured their first victory in 2024.…
People are living longer, and daily life is getting more expensive. It may be time to rethink the timeline for leaving the workforce. Handing in your proverbial badge as a sexagenarian has been the goal for many workers around the world: turning 65 would open a golden portal to retirement. Yet increasingly, the idea of stepping away from the workforce in your 60s doesn’t seem realistic – or even sensible – for many people, especially now. Some major financial figureheads agree. In March, investment-management firm BlackRock released its annual letter to the company’s investors. Its CEO Larry Fink sounded a warning…
Three key defenders from Manchester City will not be able to help the team in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Real Madrid. As reported by City Xtra, Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake, and João Cancelo missed today’s training session. All three will not travel with the team to Madrid. Walker is still recovering from an injury to the inner thigh he sustained during an England national team match against Brazil. Ake and Cancelo are dealing with minor knee muscle injuries. It is likely that all three will also miss the Premier League match against Luton in…