Author: Rashaad Harris

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte is scheduled to undergo immediate surgery after suffering severe abdominal pain early on Wednesday morning. Following the abdominal pain, Conte was diagnosed with Cholecystitis and is to have his gallbladder removed immediately. The Italian manager is expected to miss a number of games following the surgery. A statement on Wednesday from the club read, “Antonio recently became unwell with severe abdominal pain. Following a diagnosis of cholecystitis, he will be undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder today (Wednesday) and will return following a period of recuperation. Everyone at the club wishes him well.”

The Akwa Ibom state Government has lashed out on APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding comments he made during his campaign visit to the state on January 30. In a press release signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the South South state told the former Lagos State Governor to focus on defending his vague manifesto and incoherent history than insult Ibom people. Switch Nigeria can confirm that at the APC campaign rally, Mr. Tinubu questioned the legitimacy of Governor Emmanuel Udom, who is of the PDP fold. The statement read: The Akwa Ibom…

The Ikenne-based club announced the transfer of the teenager, 18, in a statement on its website on Tuesday.Akinsanmiro, a product of Remo’s academy, signed a four-year deal with the Italian giant.The transfer fee earned from the sale remains undeclared. “Midfielder, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has completed his move to Italian giant, Inter Milan from Remo Stars,” the statement reads.“The teenager who is an academy product of the club has signed a four-year deal.“He was part of the team that helped Remo Stars gain promotion from the Nigeria National League to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in the 2020/2021 season. “He also…

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), announced yesterday that it will use legal means to ensure that no convicted felons would be permitted to run in the upcoming presidential election. The legal organisation, represented by its President Mr Yakubu Maikyau, stated during the state of the national press conference in Abuja: “As far as we are concerned, these remain claims that have not been proven against the standard set by the law. The alleged involvement in drugs and corruption are mere allegations that have not been proven. “If anyone has evidence of conviction of any of the presidential candidates, please make it…

Manchester United have confirmed that Marcel Sabitzer has joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich until June 2023.The Austrian midfielder has made 443 career club appearances across Europe, including 54 since joining FC Bayern Munich in August 2021.Previously he was club captain of RB Leipzig. He has 68 full international caps for the Austria national team. “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this…

Southampton Football Club have announced it has completed the signing of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu from Belgian club KRC Genk, subject to a work permit and international clearance. The 28-year-old joins from the Jupiler Pro League leaders on a contract until 2026, becoming the fifth signing of the month for Nathan Jones’s squad, after the transfers of Mislav Oršić, Charly Alcaraz and James Bree, as well as fellow deadline-day arrival Kamaldeen Sulemana.Nigeria international Onuachu has been in magnificent form for Genk this season, with the 6ft 7in forward netting 17 goals in 22 appearances, making him the top scorer in…

Chelsea and Benfica have reached a record British transfer fee of £105m to sign World cup winner Enzo Fernandez on an eight-and-half years deal. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the deal is worth €120m and the player is on his way to London for medicals through turkish airlines. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1620541095271890945?t=KP2pp6gxblsvhR_68nReXA&s=19 The 22-year-old caught the eyes of Chelsea while on international duties with Argentina at the just concluded FIFA World Cup in Qatar last December. His goal and two assists helped Argentina to their third world cup title, whilst he was crowned young player of the tournament in Qatar. His deal…

Arsenal have announced the signing of Italian Midfielder Jorginho from Chelsea on an one and half year deal worth £12m. According to Arsenal’s official website, the 31-year-old midfielder, who has made 143 Premier League appearances, will be joining with a vast amount of experience of both club and international football. In addition to making nearly 500 club appearances during his career, he has been a regular in the Italy national team squad for more than five years, making 46 appearances and winning Euro 2020 with his country. Sporting Director Edu said: “Jorginho is an established professional with a strong mentality…

In anticipation of his birthday which is on February 1st, popular Nigerian actor — Lateef Adediimeji has recounted his experience while ascending his influential status in the entertainment industry. The actor made shocking revelations via Instagram page today, where he shared how he was once paid as low as five thousand naira for a lead role.His full statement reads: “Memories of the multiple times I got rejected, insulted, ridiculed and bullied that ACTING is not my career path and that I’ll never make it in this field that I choose.‘’I remember the times I almost gave up on myself and…

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has revealed his intentions, if perchance he loses the upcoming 2023 General Elections, slated for February 25th. Atiku made this known today in an interview with BBC pidgin, where he said: “I am not the first loser neither am I going to be the last.”Speaking on why he wanted to be Nigerian president, he said: “First of all, let me start from a private perspective, I have many children I brought them up well and sent them to the best schools both within Nigeria and outside as I…