Author: Michael Right

Lionel Messi was the star of the show as Argentina ran out 3-0 winners against Italy in La Finalissima on Wednesday. The Copa America champions and Euro 2020 winners met at Wembley to battle it out for the intercontinental trophy. The Albiceleste were deserved winners as they struck three times without reply against Roberto Mancini’s team. Civil Servant Docked For N3.2m Employment Scam Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala were all on target for Argentina as they secured the win. Lionel Scaloni’s team were two goals ahead by half-time, with Messi setting up Inter star Martinez for the…

Johnny Depp emerged victorious on Wednesday in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, with the jury finding that she libeled him when she wrote an op-ed about being a victim of domestic abuse. The seven-person civil jury ordered Heard to pay $15 million. But the jurors also ordered Depp to pay Heard $2 million for her counterclaim that she was defamed when Depp’s lawyer called her allegations a hoax. Heard was stoic, her eyes down, as the judge read the verdict. Depp was not in Virginia on Wednesday; instead, he was in the UK to join guitarist Jeff Beck…

As a wave of Covid cases sweeps the country, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has chastised health officials and ordered the army to assist in the distribution of drugs. According to state media, more than a million people have been affected by a “fever” in Pyongyang. There have been 50 deaths, although it’s unknown how many of those instances tested positive for Covid. Kaduna Government Bans Religious Protests Because North Korea has limited testing capabilities, only a few examples have been confirmed. Because of a lack of vaccines and a poor healthcare system, North Koreans are particularly vulnerable to the…

Dr Caro Nwosu, a female candidate from the African Action Congress, has officially declared her intention to run for president in 2023. Nwosu, the president of the Voice for Senior Citizens of Nigeria, made the announcement on Thursday at the Nigerian National Merit Award House’s Symposium Hall in Abuja. Nwosu stated in her declaration that her government would give unwavering support to Nigeria’s oneness and unity, and that she is committed to building a united, peaceful, and harmonious nation capable of accommodating and catering for all of its citizens, as well as strong enough to be the world’s black and…

North Korea on Friday reported its first coronavirus (COVID-19) death a day after first acknowledging an outbreak of the virus. State news agency KCNA reported six deaths from a wave of fast-spreading fever, one of whom had tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. More than 350,000 people acquired a fever “in a short period of time” starting in April, according to the CDC, with at least 162,200 of them having since “fully cured.” Woman Docked For Stealing iPhone 12 The cause of the fever “couldn’t be identified,” according to the CDC, and it “explosively spread nationally.” Kim…

Uju Ken-Ohanenye, APC’s female presidential aspirant, has promised to transform Nigeria in six months if elected president in the 2023 presidential elections. Ms Ken-Ohanenye disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving an award presented to her by Anambra women, under the aegis of Nzuko Umuada Anambra Advancement Int’l Initiative (NUAAII). The presidential hopeful noted that male leaders who had ruled the country in the past and are still ruling tried their best. She stressed that it was time to put a female president in place to fix the country in a better way. Broadcaster Arraigned For Sharing Chrisland Pupil’s…

Apple has lost its position as the world’s most valuable company amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks. Saudi Arabian oil and gas producer Aramco has reclaimed the top spot from the iPhone maker for the first time in almost two years. Investors have been selling shares in technology firms as they move into what they see as less risky assets. Rihanna To Launch Fenty Beauty In Africa Bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies and digital assets have also continued to fall sharply. Shares in Apple fell by more than 5% in New York on Wednesday to end the trading day with…

North Korea has ordered a strict national lockdown after confirming its first official Covid infections. The North Korean state media claimed an Omicron outbreak in Pyongyang, but did not specify the number of patients. According to KCNA, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to end the epidemic, which they describe as a “grave national emergency” that has broken the country’s “quarantine barrier.” Al Jazeera Reporter Killed During Isreali Raid However, observers believe the virus has been present in the country for some time. Outsiders claim North Korea’s 25 million people are at risk since the country has refused to…

Inter Milan came from behind against Juventus to clinch a first Coppa Italia since 2011 at the Stadio Olimpico. Hakan Calhanoglu’s 80th-minute penalty forced extra time and Ivan Perisic scored twice in three minutes as Inter lifted the cup for the eighth time. Nicolo Barella’s superb strike had put Inter ahead after six minutes. Man City To Announce Haaland Signing But holders Juventus scored twice in quick succession through Alex Sandro and Dusan Vlahovic to turn the game around early in the second half. Defeat ended record 14-time winners Juventus’ hopes of a trophy this season – the first time…

Kevin de Bruyne’s stunning four-goal haul helped Manchester City thump Wolves and restored their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side now need only four points from their final two fixtures to ensure they will finish above Liverpool and win their fourth title in five seasons. De Bruyne has played a central role in all of those previous triumphs but this was an individual display that must rank among the finest of his stellar collection in a City shirt. Rudiger Agrees Four Year Deal At Real Madrid The Belgian started the move that led to…