The British Football Association (FA) has officially overturned the red card shown to Arsenal’s young talent, Myles Lewis-Skelly. The verdict came after intense scrutiny of the incident that occurred during Arsenal’s 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, January 25. Lewis-Skelly, aged 18, was issued a straight red card for what was deemed “serious foul Read More…
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Kano Pillars appeals N12 million fine for pitch disruption
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has issued an appeal to the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee to reconsider the N12 million fine imposed on the team for alleged misconduct. In a statement by the club’s secretary, Sani Ibrahim, the incident occurred during the week 17 match against Plateau United at Sani Abacha Read More…
Everton appeals 10-point deduction over financial breach in Premier League
Everton Football Club faces an unprecedented challenge after the Premier League imposed a 10-point deduction following their breach of profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2020–21 season. This decision makes Everton the first Premier League club to incur such a penalty. An independent commission swiftly enforced the deduction, forcing Everton to plummet from their Read More…
Appeal Court reserves judgement in FG’s stay-of-execution application over Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal Government filed a request with the Court of Appeal in Abuja asking for a stay of the ruling that released Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the illegal Indigenous People of Biafra. On Monday, the three-judge panel presided over by Justice Haruna Tsammani withheld judgment after hearing the arguments of the attorneys. Mr. David Read More…
Appeal Court frees Nnamdi Kanu, says extradition to Nigeria illegal
The three-man panel led by Justice Jummai Hanatu said Kanu had no case to answer anymore since the Federal High Court had no jurisdiction to try the case in the first place. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has discharged all charges against the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. The Read More…