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Luciano Spalletti was sacked from his role last week after a heavy 0-3 defeat to Norway in a World Cup qualifying campaign Gattuso was selected after first choice, Claudio Ranieri turned down the offer

Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio is pleased to announce that Gennaro Gattuso will be the new First Team Head Coach. The Calabrian coach will be presented officially on Thursday 19 June, at 11:00 CESt, at Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome.

Gabriele Gravina, the President of the FIGC spoke about the appointment: "Gattuso is a symbol of Italian football, the shirt is like his second skin. His motivations, professionalism and experience will be fundamental in taking on the next challenges of the National Team. He knows the importance of our objectives and I thank him for his readiness and dedication in accepting this challenges. He shares the FIGC's project of the development of our football, in which the Azzurri shirt is a central part".

SOURCE

Gattuso, known for his hard-tackling, won everything as a player with AC Milan two league titles and two Champions League trophies, where he made 468 appearances and scored 11 goals. His only goal in 73 appearances for Italy was a fierce 25-meter strike against England in a 1-0 win in November 2000. He won the World Cup with Italy in 2006.

As a coach, he has managed AC Milan, Napoli, Valencia, Marseille and lately Hajduk Split leaving the Croatian side last month.

engineerboat:


Disburse Ko Disbursement ni.

Aren't you the one denying that APC is trying through back door to renlist the Appeal.

Is the Reality not dawn on You now.

fer.gie001 will just be looking at you now with Popcorn 🍿

He knew nah, he was just lying.
I have listened to Justice Obiorah who lambasted APC for trying through the backdoor, a case they abandoned for over two years. The Court further emphasised that they will not revisit the January Judgement and considered it struck out again for lack of merit.

I told him nah 😂

The judgement was delivered via zoom:
https://www.facebook.com/adabanija.qomarudeen.5/videos/696891143268273/?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e

Usman had the of Davido & Francis Ngannou.

Boxing legend, Evander Holyfield was also backstage for the Boogeyman.

Ngannou walked Usman out to the ceremonials earlier...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaERgIcVL_w?si=vH2xABVAMnNN5nvh

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman stepped into the Octagon after a 20-month hiatus, headlining UFC Atlanta and defeating surging contender Joaquin Buckley.

The 38yo who lost his title to Leon Edwards and later Khamzat Chimaev was attempting a return to a title shot after undergoing multiple meniscus knee surgeries over the years.

The Nigerian Nightmare won via unanimous decision

bentenny:

Good!
If that's so,you should also not complain if Obi's close ers decide to respond in kind by attacking below the belt!
Nobody has a monopoly of insults!
Besides,Kenneth cannot attack Obi recklessness while everyone wants to determine the intensity of the insults or attacks Kenneth will receive!

At the risk of sounding like a broken record,Kenneth should stop his attack on Obi or go and pick a form and contest as president in 2027 if he thinks or believe Obi is 'weak' or 'unfit' to be president!
I can understand an attack from a Reno ,Bwala or apc minions but certainly not from a man like Kenneth that was ushered into the political limelight as a result of the benevolence of the same man he is endlessly attacking which for me is most unfortunate!

You are agreeing with me, that's fine.
He didn't say weak... He said he is indecisive in handling Party affairs.

bentenny:

Nobody said so but Obi isn't the president of Nigeria!
Kenneth should focus on the president or better still he should pick a form and aspire to be president!
Interestingly,same Kenneth won't even win his own LGA let alone his ward!
Enough of his irritating regurgitations!

Atiku is not the President of Nigeria, same as Sowore.

A public figure has no hiding place and can be abused as long as red lines aren't crossed. People use to abuse Tinubu even before he became President, Obi cannot be exempted.

bentenny:

Kenneth has overstretched his boundaries and must be called out!
He keeps attacking Obi recklessly as if Obi is the president of Nigeria!
If Kenneth thinks he can do better as a president,he should aspire to be president and contest in the next election!
I hate double agents!

Obi is not God...

Tinubu is abused everyday online and offline, same as Atiku.

How far did Kenneth Okonkwo go in his acting?

Very insulting question.... I didn't bother to read, Moses Paul.

You can say something else not that.....

^{Katz made the call during an assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Mossad director David Barnea, and other top military officials}

If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at Israel's homefront, Tehran will burn.

The Iranian dictator is turning the citizens of Iran into hostages and creating a reality in which they, especially the residents of Tehran, will pay a heavy price for the criminal attack on Israeli civilians

Israel Katz
Israel's Defence Minister

https://nairaland.cracksfree.org/8450609/nigerias-federal-ministry-makes-u-turn

The Federal Government urged the immediate cessation of hostilities between both countries

STATEMENT BY THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE ESCALATION OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria condemns lsrael's preemptive strike on Iran that has led to an escalation of hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of lsrael, marked by sustained missile and aerial exchanges across both territories. Nigeria expresses its grave concern and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urges both parties to exercise utmost restraint in the interest of regional and global peace. The continued cycle of retaliation not only endangers civilian Iives but threatens to plunge the broader Middle East into further instability, with implications for International security and economic development.

As a nation deeply committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence, non-aggression, and multilateral diplomacy, Nigeria calls on all involved to prioritise dialogue over confrontation. We urge the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to intensify efforts toward immediate de-escalation and to provide a platform for constructive engagement.

We reiterate that military action is not a substitute for negotiation. The path to lasting peace lies in diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law. Nigeria stands ready to all genuine efforts aimed at de-escalation tensions and promoting peace in the region.

https://nairaland.cracksfree.org/8450609/nigerias-federal-ministry-makes-u-turn

https://nairaland.cracksfree.org/8450333/senate-spokesperson-opposes-part-time-legislature

Amotolongbo:
Is this a jab thrown at Adam Oshiomole or what?

Obviously, it is.

He is a politician though, it is within his rights.... Na just small small sub

InvertedHammer:

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A General promoted to a Major General?

Oh well...

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He was a Brigadier-General before his elevation.

This is not flagging-off, we are commissioning. Don't say everyday flag-off, nooo, it's not correct. You know some people say ohhh International Conference Centre, you know some people do not have good taste, they don't have good taste. The only thing in that International Conference Centre that was not changed is only the block. Everything in that Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre was changed, everything there was changed. If you love this country, you will not criticise that. It's not about I wear only one shoe, telling people lies, that's a lie; it's not even about I carry my own bag. Nigeria is the giant of Africa.

Somebody said it's a misplaced priority, you that cannot win election, he is telling me, if you have priority, those people would have voted for you nah. It's not about social media, you say you will run election, wait, 2027 is here, there is no need to kill ourselves. When jungle mature, we will know. If you do for me, I do for you. And for Mr President you have shown us exceptional love and we will continue to you.

Abuja people, you people too, sometimes the way you behave I don't understand. You allow people to come and deceive you and tell you lies. People have made promises to you, nobody has fulfilled the promise. This President said Apo people, don't worry I am going to do the roads, he has done it; I am going to relocate you, he will relocate you. And you are given attention to those who don't know whether their names will make the ballot in 2027 or not. Up till now, they have not settled amongst themselves in their coalition, will it be left or right? Coalition that was born and died the very same day.

Nyesom Wike during the commissioning of roads at Apo, Abuja

Dr. Reuben Abati, what is Wike saying Sir?

Nigeria as the giant of Africa must not only show that they are giants but people must be able to see what makes you giant of Africa. Nobody that loves this country will criticise the International Conference Centre. Now one television station, one media house I don't normally watch them and somehow by spiritual directive I had to turn on and then I saw somebody I don't know his name, normally I don't like to know people's name especially those who don't have anything to offer.

He said Oh No, they did not name the International Conference Centre after the man who built it... Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport was not built by Nnamdi Azikiwe, Moshood Abiola Stadium was not built by Abiola. The journalist said again, Oh.. it was built with ₦240 million, which year, 1991. What was the exchange rate in 1991 and then compare the exchange rate today. You see, people will just sit down for the sake of criticising. Look at the exchange rate in 1991 and this is 2025, and they say they built with ₦39bn and so what?

We have taste, we want the best for the country and the President has given the best for the country. Since you did not do well to defend your boss when you had the opportunity, it's not our fault. You were there, they were hitting your boss left, right and centre, you couldn't defend your boss. I am here and I will defend my boss and I have the capacity to defend my boss. If you want to die, I have a lot of lands. I have lands to give you where they will bury you. I am not afraid of that after all our population is too high. So, if you want to die, you die because you choose to die.

Why will you not commend somebody that is doing well. You are not happy that they name it after Mr President, go and kill yourself. I have done it and I have no regrets at all.

Nyesom Wike during the commissioning of roads at Apo, Abuja

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv & Jersualem, smoke rising

🚨All of Israel is under fire as Iran fires projectiles🚨

Israel Defense Forces

IDF SPOKESPERSON: A fresh barrage—dozens of missiles—has just been launched at Israel. Iron Dome and other air-defense batteries are intercepting in real time; any booms you hear are interceptions or impacts. Stay close to shelters and follow every Home Front Command alert until further notice. #IsraelUnderFire

The Jerusalem Post

Fires reported near the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv following Iran's missile strikes. Emergency services are responding.

🚨The Iranian attack is ongoing. Dozens of additional missiles were launched toward Israel.

Israel Defense Forces

Brigadier-General Pakpour was promoted to Major General and appointed Commamder-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) following the death of former leader, Hossein Salami in multiple airstrikes yesterday

The Iranian media estimates at least 78 people killed and 329 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Tehran

The crime that the Zionist regime committed today in violating the national security and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic will certainly not go unanswered.

The criminal and illegitimate Zionist regime will face a bitter and painful fate with enormous and destructive consequences.

To avenge the blood of the commanders, scientists, and people who have been martyred, the gates of hell will soon be opened to this child-killing regime.

General Mohammed Pakpour

Israel has temporarily closed its embassies and consulates worldwide following its attacks on Iran.

In messages posted on diplomatic missions' websites, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Israelis abroad to avoid displaying Jewish or Israeli symbols in public.

"Israeli missions around the world will be closed, and consular services will not be provided," according to a statement posted to the website of the Israeli embassy in Berlin.

No timeline was given for when it will reopen.

Israelis abroad were encouraged to their location with the Foreign Ministry.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/israel-shuts-global-embassies-after-attack-iran-2025-06-13/

The Commamder-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami has been confirmed dead following strikes to the IGRC Headquarters.

Also Confirmed dead are: Gholam-Ali Rashid (the Armed Forces Strategic Commander)

– Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi (The project supervisor in the Amad Plan to develop nuclear weapons and project supervisor for Subproject 3/30 which on nuclear explosive testing. He was one of Iran’s top nuclear scientists)

– Dr. Fereydoon Abbas (the former head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization)

https://nairaland.cracksfree.org/8449544/operation-rising-lion-israel-begins

https://nairaland.cracksfree.org/8449544/operation-rising-lion-israel-begins#135727417

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐃𝐅 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐧𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

Dozens of IAF jets completed the first stage that included strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran.

Today, Iran is closer than ever to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Weapons of mass destruction in the hands of the Iranian regime are an existential threat to the State of Israel and to the wider world.

The State of Israel has no choice but to fulfill the obligation to act in defense of its citizens and will continue to do so everywhere it is required to do so, as we have done in the past.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSBwwRkNB/

We launched the strike because the time had come—we reached the point of no return. History taught us: when faced with threats to destroy us, we must never bow our heads. Freedom belongs to those willing to fight for it.
I warn anyone who tries to challenge us that they will pay a heavy price.

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir

https://nairaland.cracksfree.org/8449544/operation-lions-courage-israel-begins#135727417

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsj5pw4QPls
^{Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu}

_{Israel has maintained Iran must not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon}

Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, in a major escalation in the standoff over Tehran’s atomic program that risks sparking a new war in the Middle East.

Explosions were heard in Tehran, according to local media. Iran had previously vowed to respond to any attack.

Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel.

Israel Katz
Israel's Minister of Defence

The attack came amid renewed questions about diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions over Iran’s atomic work. US and Iranian negotiators are scheduled to hold a sixth round of talks in Oman on Sunday, but President Donald Trump said this week he’s less confident about the chances of a deal.

Oil surged following reports of the strike. Brent rose as much as 5.7%, jumping above $73 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate also rallied.

Israel is already involved in a major military operation in Gaza where it’s been bombarding and blockading the civilian population for the past 20 months as it tries to destroy Hamas following the group’s deadly attack on the Jewish state on Oct. 7, 2023.

SOURCE

Israel has closed its airspace for arrivals and departures until further notice, the Transportation Ministry says.

Times of Israel

Israel says it's striking dozens of military targets across Iran, including nuclear sites and Iranian commanders

The Jerusalem Post

"This will last several days and at the end of the operation, there will be no nuclear threat"

The Jerusalem Post

We could not leave the task to the next generation because if we had not done this, there would not have been a next generation.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Political parties' fear for leaving may be better served by examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring demons that do not exist. For me, I would not say try your best to put your house in order, I would not help you to do so either. It is indeed a pleasure to witness you in such a disarray.

President Bola Tinubu Democracy Day speech at the t Session of the National Assembly

Don't post false information on Nairaland.

Igirigimercenar:
. Ferg.ie001, come and see ooo. He is not giving up on this obvious lies

Barcanista you can never change

Leave Tonye Biko....
Nairaland is expectedly for knowledge purposes, so I have opted to do a thread on this PDP issue tomorrow from a legal perspective.

I will reference his threads as well.

Igirigimercenar:
. Every discernable mind here already know that that is the end game of wike and his co travelers

I don't know what Barcanista intend to do with this obvious lies of anti Anyanwu camp trying to negotiate with the APC where as we already know that that is the end game of wike and his co travelers

He who pays the Piper, dictates the tune.

Igirigimercenar:
. Those of you in Samuel Anyanwu camp are the ones who want to use PDP structure to negotiate with the APC. Say the truth for once Barcanista

I have tried to respond with a counter-thread but always end up feeling it's a waste of time.