The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who reportedly died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. According to multiple international media reports, the incident occurred at a railway crossing in Austria, where Manninger’s vehicle was hit in a devastating collision. Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, but efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Manninger, a former Austrian international, enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe, featuring for top clubs including Arsenal and Juventus. He was part of the Arsenal squad under Arsène Wenger during the late 1990s, contributing to the club’s domestic successes and earning admiration for his composure and professionalism. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the football community, with former teammates, clubs, and fans expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss. Wenger, who managed Manninger during his time in Nort...
Group accuses governor of starving grassroots of development, demands EFCC, ICPC probe, and legislative inquiry The Osun Renewal Group (ORG) has issued a scathing critique of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, accusing it of gross financial recklessness and brazen mismanagement of funds allocated to the 30 local government areas in Osun State. According to the group, of the ₦108 billion received by the state government on behalf of the local councils in 2024, a paltry ₦471 million—less than 1%—was spent on capital projects. In a statement issued to the press, the group described this revelation as “an unforgivable betrayal of public trust” and a vivid demonstration of what it called “the Adeleke administration’s disdain for the grassroots.” The group lamented that over ₦107 billion, meant for local development, remains unaccounted for, while rural communities continue to suffer infrastructural decay and neglect. “₦471 million spread across 30 LGAs for an entire year...