Author: Ganiyu Amodu

‘Despite Demotion To Ligue 2,’ Lyon Included In Ligue 1 Fixtures For 2025-2026 Season

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. receives Europa League clearance   Lyon have been included in the fixture list for the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season despite their demotion to Ligue 2, while they have also been cleared to play in the Europa League. The seven-time French champions finished sixth in Ligue 1 last season, earning a place in the Europa League, a competition in which they reached the quarter-finals in 2024-25. But they were relegated to the second tier this week after failing to convince The National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) – the body…

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Mbappe Sues PSG, Accuses Former Club Of Moral Harassment

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Kylian Mbappé has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday. The Real Madrid star is at odds with his former club, arguing PSG owe him €55 million ($61m) in unpaid wages. Mbappé is also unhappy with the way he was treated by the Ligue 1 club when he was sidelined before the 2023-24 season, following his decision not to extend his club contract. The prosecutor’s office said Mbappé is “denouncing the ‘lofting’ he claimed to have been subjected to at…

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‘New Era Begins,’ Barcelona To Make Camp Nou Return

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Barcelona announced on Wednesday their long-awaited return to the new Camp Nou for an August 10 friendly after years of work to expand and modernise the iconic stadium. The traditional pre-season Joan Gamper Trophy match will only mark the stadium’s partial reopening, with construction work continuing in various areas, the current Spanish champions said in a statement. This includes the completion of the new third tier, the dual VIP ring, the roof installation, interior spaces and development of the stadium’s surrounding area. The Catalan giants have not confirmed the initial…

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Ex-Kwara Gov, Cornelius Adebayo, Is Dead

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Former Governor of Kwara State and ex-Minister of Communications, Cornelius Adebayo, has died. Adebayo died at the age of 84. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Born on February 24, 1941, in Igbaja, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara, Adebayo was known for his impactful service in both state and national capacities. ‘Over Financial Issues,’ French Giants Lyon Relegated To Ligue 2 Ojude Oba: How Goldberg, is Sustaining An Enduring Legacy of The Ijebus After 39 Years,’ Shell Bids Country Chair Osagie Okunbor Farewell He rose…

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‘Over Financial Issues,’ French Giants Lyon Relegated To Ligue 2

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‘We sincerely fail to understand how an administrative decision could relegate such a great French club,’ the seven-time Ligue 1 champions criticized the decision in a statement   Seven-time French champions Lyon, owned by American businessman John Textor, have been relegated to the second tier of French football due to the club’s financial problems, the French Professional League announced (LFP) announced on Tuesday. Lyon confirmed they will appeal the decision. Textor and Mickael Gerlinger, the club’s director of football, were interviewed by The National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), the…

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‘Impossible,’ Chelsea Training Cut Short Amid Record Philadelphia Heat

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says it is “impossible” to organise normal training sessions amid a “code red” severe heat warning in Philadelphia at the Club World Cup. The Blues players trained at Subaru Park, the home of local Major League Soccer (MLS) side Philadelphia Union, in 37C. The 45% humidity means it feels more like 45C, according to accuweather.com, and temperatures on Monday were predicted to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for the first time in 13 years. “This morning’s session has been very, very, very short,” said Maresca, adding…

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‘Few Hours After,’ Ceasefire Collapses As Israel Orders Attack On Iran

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Barely 24 hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was brokered by US President Donald Trump, it appears the ceasefire has collapsed. According to Aljazeera, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had ordered the military to strike Tehran. He accuses Iran of firing missiles in violation of a ceasefire agreed to after 12 days of war. Katz said the military to “continue high-intensity operations targeting regime assets and terror infrastructure in Tehran” in light of “Iran’s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the United…

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Iran Launches Missile Attack On US Bases In Qatar, Iraq

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Iran has launched a wave of missile strikes targeting United States military installations in Qatar and Iraq, in what state media describe as a “mighty and victorious” operation in retaliation for recent US military actions. According to Iran’s state broadcaster and the state-run Tasnim news agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated the attacks late Monday, targeting US forces stationed in both countries. The escalation follows days of warnings from US intelligence and military officials anticipating Iranian reprisals after strikes over the weekend that reportedly affected Iranian interests. US…

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Crescent Varsity Names Idris Katib Principal Assistant Registrar

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+ Eight things to know about the pioneer Public Relations officer of the institution The Crescent University Abeokuta has promoted Mr. Idris Kolawole Katib to the rank of a Principal Assistant Registrar in charge of Public Relations. This is contained in a Letter signed by the Registrar, Barr. Zakariya Ademola Ajibola. The letter dated 13th May, 2025 read; “I am pleased to inform you that the Appointments and Promotions Committee for Non-academic staff at its meeting held on the 20th February,2025 approved your promotion to Principal Assistant Registrar “On behalf…

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What Emotional Turbulence Gen Z Go Through — and How They Can Handle It

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Adapted from “Mastering the Bangs and Twists of Emotion: A Timeless Guide for Gen Z to Navigate their Feelings”, An ebook Written by Dada Oluwaseun.   In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, Gen Z encounter emotional challenges that are more complex than those faced by any previous generation. They are constantly navigating internal struggles—silent battles with anxiety, pressure to meet unrealistic expectations, confusion about their identity, and a growing sense of loneliness that digital validation often fails to alleviate. Behind their carefully curated selfies and trending videos lies a deeper struggle…

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