Topnaija latest news updates for today, 2nd August 2024

Good morning Nigeria and welcome to Topnaija latest news updates, Topnaija newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 2nd August 2024.

Rena Wakama makes historic victories with Nigeria’s D’Tigress

In just one year, 32-year-old Nigerian-American Rena Wakama has transformed D’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, into a formidable force on the global stage.

Since assuming leadership last year, Wakama has achieved several historic milestones. Read more here.

SPORTS“Why Maresca will succeed at Chelsea” — Carlo Ancelotti

The upcoming season is one that sees West London premier league side Chelsea on unchartered waters with new boss, Enzo Maresca after the surprising twist of the summer saw Mauricio Pochettino depart the club on mutual terms.

Thus, the appointment of Enzo Maresca, has sparked debates about Maresca’s suitability for the role, leading to no one better than former Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti to step in and defend his compatriot. Read more here.

Chelsea: “I don’t think Osimhen is keen” — Ex Liverpool star

The reported loan move of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to Chelsea from Napoli, has earned an eye roll from a few, and former Liverpool player, Steve Nicol is actively against it.

The former Liverpool defender voiced strong opposition to the idea of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen joining Chelsea on loan this summer. Speaking to ESPN FC, Nicol expressed disbelief at the rumored arrangement, where Osimhen would move to Stamford Bridge while Romelu Lukaku heads to Napoli on a permanent deal. Read more here.

“It’s a lie” — Nigerian Army debunks controversial video

Nigerian Army refutes viral claims of poor feeding circulating the internet in a controversial video.

In a twist to a viral controversy, the Nigerian Army has firmly denied allegations that soldiers of the 159 Battalion in Kanama, Geidam Local Government, are being poorly fed. Read more here.

Revealed: How a Senator secretly fed Protests in Abuja — Wike

The nationwide protests drummed about on the 1st of August ultimately stood its test yesterday, the 1st of August, though some were peaceful, a few descended into chaos, and now FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has some revealing intelligence to share about the protests in Abuja.

In a startling revelation during a press briefing on Thursday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed that a sitting senator has been identified as a covert supporter of recent protests in Abuja. Read more here.

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