Chelsea could be without star midfielder Cole Palmer once again as the Blues prepare for their upcoming Premier League clash against Brentford. Manager Enzo Maresca revealed that Palmer is still not back to full training after picking up a knock earlier this month. The 22-year-old limped off during the pre-match warm-up before Chelsea’s emphatic 5-1 victory over West Ham and was also absent in their 2-0 win against Fulham before the international break. Speaking during his press conference, Maresca explained: “Cole took part in the session yesterday for the first time. Not the entire session. We have one more session,…
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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has taken a firm stance against financial indiscipline by barring five clubs from registering for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The affected teams are: Gombe United Heartland FC Lobi Stars Akwa United Sunshine Stars According to a circular signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana, the decision was made because these clubs failed to settle financial obligations owed to players, coaches, and administrators. The NNL stressed that no club with unresolved debt cases will be allowed to participate in the new season until they provide verifiable proof of payment and compliance with rulings from…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that toxicological tests carried out on the flight crew of an Air Peace aircraft that veered off the runway at Port Harcourt International Airport on June 13, 2025, returned positive results for drugs and alcohol. In a preliminary report released on Friday, the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance Bureau, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, confirmed that both the captain and first officer were indicted after tests showed traces of alcohol consumption. Additionally, a member of the cabin crew tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. According…
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially embarked on a bold journey to set a new Guinness World Record by preparing the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, using an astonishing 250 bags of rice. The record-breaking attempt kicked off at Eko Hotel, Lagos, where thousands of fans and supporters gathered to witness the historic cooking challenge. This comes after Hilda’s global recognition in 2023 when she smashed the record for the longest cooking marathon, placing Nigerian cuisine in the global spotlight. Before the cooking began, Hilda shared a heartfelt moment with her mother, both bowing in prayer for strength, endurance,…
The drama surrounding Nigeria’s political landscape took another turn on Thursday as Dumebi Kachikwu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the last general election, accused the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, of making a controversial exit move. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Kachikwu claimed that Yakubu deliberately endorsed the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC as a way of expressing his displeasure toward President Bola Tinubu. According to Kachikwu, the recognition of David Mark’s faction by INEC — which was reflected on the Commission’s official portal — was…
The remains of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, have been transported from Utah to Arizona, where he lived with his family. According to reports, Kirk’s body was flown aboard Air Force Two on Thursday, accompanied by Vice President TD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and members of his family. Kirk tragically lost his life on Wednesday during a public event at Utah Valley University. While addressing an audience at his signature outdoor debate series, “Prove Me Wrong,” he was fatally struck by a single gunshot. Upon arrival in Arizona, Vice President Vance was spotted solemnly assisting in carrying Kirk’s…
The tension between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group has taken a new turn, with fresh allegations linking Sayyu Dantata, Dangote’s half-brother and Chairman of MS Group, to a reported attempt at intimidating union members. In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, NUPENG’s National President, Williams Akporeha, accused Dantata of calling on the Nigerian Navy to “crush” members of the union after disagreements over previously negotiated resolutions. According to NUPENG, the Dangote Group and its associates are allegedly working to undermine agreements brokered by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi,…
By Jamflash Newsroom Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has petitioned Nigeria’s top security agencies, warning of an alleged plot to destabilize Kebbi State through the use of imported thugs, mercenaries, and illegal arms. In a petition dated September 10, 2025, Malami—who also leads the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi—alerted the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Comptroller-Generals of Immigration and the Civil Defence Corps. Allegations of Foreign Involvement According to Malami, political actors in Kebbi are allegedly collaborating with…
This weekend, all eyes will be on the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City lock horns with Manchester United in what promises to be another thrilling Premier League derby. Pep Guardiola’s men currently sit 13th on the table after three games, while United, under Ruben Amorim, hold 9th place heading into Sunday’s showdown. On the latest episode of The Overlap podcast, two former Premier League legends, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, shared their takes on how the derby might unfold. Keane, never one to sugarcoat his views, predicted a tightly contested affair, calling it a 1-1 draw. Wright, however, showed confidence…
Manchester United have announced that their first-choice goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has completed a loan move to Trabzonspor for the 2025/26 season. The confirmation came on Thursday, just days before United’s highly anticipated Premier League derby clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford. Onana, 29, joined the Red Devils from Inter Milan in July 2023 and went on to make 102 appearances across all competitions. During his spell in Manchester, he played a pivotal role in the club’s defensive setup and was part of the squad that lifted the 2024 Emirates FA Cup, defeating Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley. The Cameroonian…