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Harry Kane is most Valuable Premier League player

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Tottenham forward and England international Harry Kane is the most expensive premier league player at the moment according to International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) According to CIES, Kane is the most valuable player in the league, worth an eye-watering £171million. Second in the list is Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling at £161m with Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah ranked third at £160m. Surprisingly Romelu Lukaku is considered the most expensive player to buy from Manchester United, worth more than David De Gea and Paul Pogba Meanwhile, coveted forward Eden Hazard is regarded as Chelsea’s most prized possession at £105m. Below is the comprehensive list of each Premier League club’s most valuable player. Kane interestingly left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on crutches and in a protective boot following his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. Son Heung-min’s strike in the 78th minute gave Spurs a slend...

Khashoggi murder: Family denies considering settlement

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The children of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, on Wednesday denied discussing any sort of settlement over his killing by Saudi agents. This followed a report that the family was considering accepting financial and material compensation for his death. “Currently the trial is taking place and no settlement has been discussed or is being discussed,” said the statement, published on Twitter by Khashoggi’s eldest son, Salah. The Washington Post, where Khashoggi was a columnist, reported last week that the children were given million-dollar houses and monthly five-figure payments as compensation. But it added however, that it was a separate deal from any potential “blood money” payment that could be negotiated after the murder trial under the Saudi justice system. While ruling out a “settlement,” the statement did not, however, explicitly deny receiving the compensation. “Acts of wisdom and generosity arise from high morals and humanity and are not an admission of...

See Faces Of Kidnappers Who Abducted Fire Service Boss In Lagos (Photos)

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Security operatives have finally caught two kidnappers who abducted Fire Service boss in Lagos. The suspects Two members of the gang that kidnapped Lagos State Fire Service boss, Rasaki Musibau and six others have been arrested. They were arrested in an operation led by the Command’s tactical teams led by the Officer –in- Charge of anti- kidnapping unit, SP Bulus R Musa, according to a statement by Lagos State Police spokesman, Bala Elkana. Musibau was kidnapped on Saturday at Ejirin, along the Epe-Itoikin road, Ikorodu. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday around 5:30am. Elkana said: “Blessing Bayo ‘m’ 29yrs and Smart Alfred ‘m’ 32yrs all of Arogbo, Ondo State were arrested at Ibafun along Ikorodu- Ijebu Ode Express way, a boundary community with Ogun State and they all confessed to the commission of the crime. “Two single barrel guns were recovered from them. Investigation is ongoing, efforts are emplaced to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.” source:https...

60-year-old widow remanded over alleged lover’s death

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A chief Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has ordered the remand in prison custody of a 60-year-old widow, Priscilla Ikenga over the death of her alleged lover. Ikenga allegedly pushed the victim, Eziwhuo Ejuh an alleged drunk,  during an altercation and he fail to the ground on his forehead and died. A police document obtained from the court alleged that the deceased visited the suspect while drunk on February 23, 2019 and in the bid to resist him from gaining access into her house mistakenly pushed him. The incident the Police said happened in one of the communities in Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The two-count charge of murder preferred against him was not read to her; hence she did not take any plea. She had no legal representation in the sitting. The presiding Chief Magistrate, Sokari Andrew-Jaja said the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and ordered that the original case file be duplicated and remitted to the office of D...

Dispatch rider, one other killed as hoodlums clash in Fadeyi

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Two persons were confirmed dead on Wednesday when a fight broke out at Fadeyi, Ikorodu road area of Lagos State among hoodlums popularly called ‘area boys’. The Nation gathered the two persons were a dispatch rider killed by a stray bullet when he rammed into the scene and an unidentified man from the hoodlums. Police officers, stationed at the area to maintain orderliness, confirmed the killing, adding they have deposited the corpses at the morgue. Although Fadeyi is noted for incessant cult clashes, residents of the area confirmed the fight was between two factions of “area boys” of two streets in Fadeyi. The fracas, according to eyewitnesses, broke out around 11am with sporadic shooting that left people scampering for their lives and the federal road closed down for hours. Residents, who spoke with our correspondent, were not certain of the cause of the clash between the two factions of the hoodlums. “The crisis is not a small matter. Immediately the shooting starte...

IGP in Katsina, orders police operatives to deal decisively with armed bandits

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has ordered the men of the Police Special Forces and other Tactical Units currently deployed in Katsina State to deal decisively with armed bandits and other violent criminal elements currently terrorizing innocent citizens in the State.  IGP ADAMU The IGP gave the charge today, Wednesday, while addressing the Combined Teams of Police Operatives at the Katsina Police Command Headquarters in continuation of his operational tour of the North Central and North Western States. While admitting the obvious security challenges facing the nation at different fronts, the IGP insists that these security challenges are not insurmountable. He therefore assured that everything humanly and operationally possible is being done towards bringing a permanent end to incidences of armed banditry and other crimes in the country. Earlier, the IGP had paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the State, His Excellency, Governor Aminu Bello Masari, w...

48 houses destroyed, 285 persons homeless in Plateau rainstorms

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No fewer than 285 persons have been rendered homeless by rainstorm that destroyed at least 48 houses in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, has become a source of concern to both the State and Local Governments. The residents of Toghomwol-Bungha community in Mangu were most hit. Most of the houses affected were either totally destroyed to the foundation level or had their roofs completely blown off, leaving no chance for the victims. “I have six children and our house has completely been destroyed by the rainstorm. I don’t have a place to stay now,” lamented one Mr Dabit, a victim of the storm. He said that he had no option but to look for a relationship to keep his family. Dabit called on the authorities to come to his aid because he had lost his home. Already, the State Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Tyoden had led a delegation of government officials and P-SEMA on Wednesday on a sympathy visit to Toghomwol-Bungha c...

Nigeria Police Force remains the most bullied in the world – P.R.O Badmus

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Nigeria Police Force remains the most bullied in the world - P.R.O BadmusLagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Dolapo Badmus on Tuesday tweeted about bullying and the Police force. Taking to her Twitter page, she disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is the most bullied in the world. She wrote; “Nigeria Police Force remains the most bullied in the whole of Africa, Probably in the whole world….yet they still do their best to ensure safety of lives and property. Weldone to the good officers that didn’t allow the effect of the bad ones rob off on them.” source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/nigeria-police-force-remains-most.html

Nigerian High Commission London changes staff status to ‘self-employed’

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Locally recruited staffers of the Nigerian High Commission London would from April 20th have their employment status changed from “employee” to “self-employed “ the News Agency of Nigeria( NAN) reports on Wednesday. This development is contained in a memo addressed to the staff by Mrs. Helen Nzeako, the Commission’s Head of Chancery. Nzeako stated that the decision was “sequel to the communication received from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on tax payment to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Commission( HMRC), Embassy Unit’’. Under the “self-employed’’ status, Nzeako said that staffers would be responsible for their National Insurance Contribution (NIC) and Income Taxes. However, they would retain all benefits they currently enjoy such as Holiday, Maternity leave and sick leave. She also said that they would enjoy salary increment as a gesture of goodwill. In December 2018, locally recruited staff of the Commission were disengaged from service and their entitlemen...

Magic Johnson steps down as Los Angeles Lakers chief

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Magic Johnson stunned the basketball world on Tuesday, abruptly resigning from his management role with the Los Angeles Lakers and plunging the ailing NBA franchise into fresh turmoil. LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 9: Earvin “Magic” Johnson speaks with the media before the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers on April 9, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California./AFP In a dramatic announcement which came shortly before the Lakers’ final game of the season, an emotional Johnson said he was stepping down after a two-year reign as president of basketball operations with the 16-time NBA champions. The 59-year-old Lakers legend’s decision followed a disappointing campaign which saw the once-mighty Los Angeles franchise fail to make the playoffs for a sixth consecutive year. “Today, I’m gonna step down as the president,” Johnson told reporters at an impromptu press conference. Johnson had been saddled with the task of reviving the Lakers and played...

TINUBU: The Lion of Bourdillon, congratulations at 67

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Efforts are not enough without purpose and direction -President John F.Kennedy Sen. Ahmed Bola Adekunle Tinubu (Jagaban of Borgu) is a strategist and tactician with one of the weightiest political curriculum vitaes in Nigeria. His giant strides are not only in the political terrain, he is also one of the most successful businessmen in Nigeria and in the continent, Africa. Like King Midas, whatever he touches, becomes gold. Jagaban of Borgu came to political limelight during the annulment of June 12 presidential election by the junta of self- acclaimed genius Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in 1992. After the military’s abortion of an election that late M.K.O. Abiola was coasting home to victory, he joined forces with pro-democracy forces for the actualisation of the business mogul -turned politician mandate. Tinubu did not only become a leading NADECO member but a close confidant of MKO Abiola. Like most of NADECO members, he eventually embarked on self-exile when the junta ...

Gallant Soldiers Kill Boko Haram Terrorists Who Attacked Yobe Yesterday (Graphic Photos)

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Gallant Nigerian soldiers have successfully countered dreaded Boko Haram terrorists who attacked Yobe yesterday. A gallant soldier among those who repelled the attack Following credible information of planned efforts by Boko Haram terrorists to attack Damaturu, troops of Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, successfully laid an ambush which led to the extermination of many Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs), that attempted to attack Damaturu, Yobe State at about 5:15 pm, yesterday Tuesday the 9th of April 2019. The vigilant troops effectively ambushed the criminals few metres ahead of Maisandari community at the outskirts of the city of Damaturu. The terrorists were overwhelmed by the superior fire power of the gallant troops and the well coordinated air support, from the Air Component of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. Consequently, many terrorists met their waterloo, some were also wounded and the following items/equipments were recovered; a. 2 x Gun Trucks b. 2x Anti Aircraft Guns c. 1...

No Chelsea decision until end of season, says Hazard

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Eden Hazard has told ESPN that he will make a decision on his Chelsea future at the end of the season — and that it would be “hard” for the club to miss out on Champions League football for a second year running. Hazard has been linked with a summer transfer to Real Madrid, with his Chelsea teammate Gonzalo Higuain telling ESPN that it would be hard to stop the Belgian from leaving Stamford Bridge if he has his mind set on a move to the Spanish giants. Chelsea have reportedly set a price of £100 million for the forward, although manager Maurizio Sarri said following Hazard’s sensational performance against West Ham United on Monday that £100m would be “too cheap” for the 28-year-old. “I’m just focused on Chelsea,” Hazard told ESPN. “One month to play, top four, try to win the Europa League. For the fans I think the most important thing is when they see me on the pitch they just think that my head is with Chelsea. “So we’ll see after.” Chelsea face a battle to get back int...

Anambra Assembly passes bill to reduce burial expenses

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A Bill seeking to curtail burial and funeral expenses in Anambra State has been passed by the state House of Assembly. The Bill which was sponsored by the member representing Anaocha 11 constituency,Hon Charles Ezeani, was passed after due consideration by the House during Wednesday’s plenary. The burial and funeral expenses had been on the rise in the state, which forced the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor to raise the alarm a few years ago. The Cleric said if not curtailed, people in the state would go hungry after such burial ceremonies, while also advocated for a one-day burial instead of three and four days being practised in Anambra. The Bill provided that in the event of death, no person shall deposit any corpse in the mortuary or any place beyond two months from the date of the death Also, while burial ceremonies in the state shall be for one day. The Bill equally places ban on destruction of property, gunshots, praise singing, blocking of ro...

Kano guber poll: Tribunal grants PDP permission to inspect electoral materials

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Kano—The Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Kano has ordered Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to allow Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, access to all electoral materials used during the governorship election in the state. The governorship candidate of PDP, Abba Yusuf, is challenging the declaration of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of All Progressives Congress, APC, as winner of March 23 supplementary election in Kano by INEC. In an ex-parte motion filed before the tribunal, presided over by Justice Halima Shamaki, yesterday, counsel to PDP candidate, Maliki Kuliya, had sought the order of the tribunal to direct the first respondent, INEC, to allow PDP access materials used for the conduct of March 9 and 23, 2019 governorship elections. In her five-count prayers, the PDP lawyer demanded  that the tribunal “direct the 1st respondent to forthwith grant access to the petitioners/applicants and their solicitors, agents, experts and other staff to inspect, photoc...

Son lauded as Spurs hero after Kane limps out of Champions League tie

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Son Heung-min was hailed as a hero after scoring Tottenham’s winner against Manchester City, putting them in the driving seat in their Champions League quarter-final after a match overshadowed by another Harry Kane injury. Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (L) scores the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, on April 9, 2019. (Photo / AFP) The South Korean forward scored past City goalkeeper Ederson in the 78th minute on Tuesday to give Spurs a narrow 1-0 advantage to take into next week’s return leg at the Etihad Stadium. The home side, playing just the second match in their gleaming new stadium, survived an early penalty, awarded after a VAR review, with Hugo Lloris diving to his left to deny Sergio Aguero. The Times lauded the match-winner and said “Spurs have survived without Kane in the past partly because of S...

Supreme Court strikes out appeal by sacked Kwara APC exco

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The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal by members of the sacked executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, led by Ishola Balogun Fulani. A five-man panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, held in a unanimous ruling on Wednesday, that the appeal was without merit. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, in the lead ruling, noted that the appeal, being on an interlocutory decision of a High Court in Ilorin, the record ought to be complied and transmitted within 14 days, as required under Order 7 of the Supreme Court’s Rules. Justice Ariwoola held that the appellants, having failed to comply with the court’s rules. when they transmitted the record of appeal outside the 14-day period, the appeal becomes incompetent. source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/supreme-court-strikes-out-appeal-by.html

Court orders Nigeria Immigration Service to pay ex-staff N9.7M in 60 days

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The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service, to pay an ex-staff, Oguntoyinbo Made N9.7 million in salary arrears within 30 days. The salary as ordered by the court, was for July 1, 1999 to Aug.31,2014. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Made was employed by the Service, on Nov. 1, 1993 as an Inspector of Immigration on Conpass 07. Made had approached the court to seek redress after he was removed from the service as a result of a retrenchment exercise in April, 1999. Although he was reabsorbed back into the service in 2003, he was not part of the day to day activities and promotion exercises of the service. However, by the judgment of the same court in June, 2014, the defendant was ordered to recognise the claimant as its staff. Following the directive of the court, the claimant was again reabsorbed, but the never paid the claimant’s salary arrears from July, 1999 to Aug.31,2014, as recommended by its legal depart...

Global stocks rally stalls as U.S, EU trade war threat simmers

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World stocks slipped below the six-month high they reached earlier this week as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more tariffs against the European Union, though the prospect of European Central Bank largesse kept them from falling too far. Trump threatened on Tuesday to impose tariffs on $11 billion worth of EU products in a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies, opening a new front in his global trade war. U.S. and Asian stocks fell and the MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, dropped below the six-month low reached earlier in the week. “Risk assets have been threatening to take their foot off the pedal in recent sessions and yesterday we finally saw that with a delayed reaction to the U.S.-EU tariff headlines,’’ said Deutsche Bank’s Chief Market Strategist, Jim Reid. But after falling the day before, European stocks rose slightly on hopes the ECB will propose some supportive policy when it meets later on Wednesday. A pan-European index o...

Court sentences mechanic to 21 years in prison for raping a minor

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An Upper Area Court III, sitting in Kasuwan Nama in Jos, on Wednesday, sentenced a 21-year-old mechanic , Abdulrahim Mustapha to 21 years in prison for raping a 9-year-old girl. File: Rape The judge, Yahaya Mohammed, who sentenced Mustapha without an option to pay fine, said it would serve as a deterrent to others who would want to indulge in such crime. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Ibrahim Gokwat, told the court that the case was reported on April 5, at the Laranto Police Station by one Yusuf Dada of Rikkos village Jos, who is the complainant. Gokwat said that Mustapha tricked the 9-year-old girl into buying him pure water  for him and dragged her into an uncompleted building and raped her. ‘’ This same accused raped a 13-year-old girl a day earlier while she was sleeping in her room, ‘’ said Gokwat. On arraignment, the accused pleaded guilty to the charge and begged the court for leniency. The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 257 o...

9th Assembly: How N/Central govs forced APC to renege on Gbajabilamila’s adoption

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By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA—Intense pressure from governors and politicians from North Central geopolitical zone may have forced the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to a retreat over the adoption of Femi Gbajabiamila as the Speaker of the incoming 9th House of Representatives. Vanguard learned that governors of the zone have resolved to throw their weight behind another lawmaker from the zone to emerge as speaker. The zone is alleging marginalisation in the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying no visible position had been given to them. To this end, three lawmakers from the zone are in the race to succeed Speaker Yakubu Dogara. They are Mohammed Bago from Niger State, Idris Wase, the current Deputy Majority Leader from Plateau State and John Dyegh from Benue State who is likely to formerly declare his interest today at the National Assembly. At the moment, Bago’s candidacy is gathering momentum as his state government,  Niger, has vowed to mobilis...

US gymnast snaps both legs during floor routine | Sam Cerio

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AMERICAN gymnast Sam Cerio sickeningly broke both legs while performing a complicated floor routine at the Baton Rouge Regional on Friday. The Auburn University senior attempted a handspring double front flip with a blind landing before falling awkwardly on the mat and suffering the gruesome injury. The aerospace engineering student was attempting her first pass at the Baton Rouge Regional before her floor routine ended in horror. While performing the handspring double she fell on the blind landing, dislocating both her legs and then grabbed her knees in agony, leaving the stunned crowd in silence. The gymnast screamed out in pain before medical staff and athletic trainers rallied towards her to offer treatment. The exact extent of her injury is not yet known, but it is suspected Cerio broke both her legs and dislocated both knees... source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/us-gymnast-snaps-both-legs-during-floor.html

Zamfara killings: Perpetrators from B/Faso, Chad, Niger, others — Miners

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By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA—Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, yesterday claimed the bandits and illegal miners were mostly from neighboring countries of Burkina-Faso, Chad, Niger and Ghana armed with sophisticated weapons  were responsible for the killings and other crimes in Zamfara state. Zamfara MAN in a statement by the National President, Kabir Kankara,  expressed concern over the spate of killings in the state, lamenting that the ban on foreign and illegal miners by the Federal Government, came too late. Kankara said prior to the ban MAN had at different fora and through various channels raised the alarm that its members who hold legitimate mining titles with huge investments in the affected areas were practically chased out by these fully armed bandits. He said:”On Sunday, 7th April, 2019, the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, addressed a Press Conference, banning mining activities in Zamfara State as one of the measures to curb the increasing...

Netanyahu, Gantz Claim Victory In Israeli Polls

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his vote during Israel’s parliamentary elections in Jerusalem, on April 9, 2019. Ariel Schalit / POOL / AFP Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz were neck and neck after Israeli elections on Tuesday, exit polls showed, but the premier seemed better placed to form a coalition. Both men claimed victory after the exit surveys were released by Israel’s three main television stations following the closure of polling places at 1900 GMT. Exit polls have proven to be unreliable in past Israeli elections, and final official results were not expected until early Wednesday. The exit polls put Netanyahu’s Likud with between 33 and 36 seats in the 120-seat parliament, while Gantz’s Blue and White had either 36 or 37. A combination of Netanyahu’s Likud and smaller right-wing parties allied to him had between 60 and 66 seats, according to the exit polls. Gantz’s Blue and White alliance along with other smal...

Building collapse: Enough of political trumpery

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By Tochukwu Ezukanma ACCORDING to the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, 54 buildings collapsed in Nigeria within a period of five years (between 2012 and 2016). This is an average of more than ten buildings collapsing every year, which is by whatever standard, unnervingly excessive. And every building collapse leaves a trail of woes: deaths, pains and sorrows, and emotional and psychological wounds that may take a long time to heal, if ever. Recently, a three-storey building, still occupied by businesses, residents and a primary school, collapsed in Ita Faji area of Lagos, killing 20 persons, many of them primary school pupils. As usual, the tragedy spawned emotive responses and solicitous visits by high-level government officials. In his response, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his distress and commiserated with the affected families. The governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, visited the site, lamented the tragedy, condoled with the bereaved families, ...

FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy will arrive Nigeria on Thursday on tour

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The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is already agog in anticipation of the arrival of the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, which is expected on Nigerian soil Thursday. FIFA Women World Cup The Women’s World Cup trophy’s stop-over is coming 13 months after the FIFA World Cup trophy (for men) also made a stop in Nigeria ahead of last year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Russia. World football –governing body, FIFA has informed the Nigeria Football Federation that former Nigeria international striker, Osaze Peter Odemwingie, who is one of the FIFA Legends for this year’s World Cup finals in France, will arrive Nigeria on Wednesday morning, with three other FIFA officials due in the country hours later. Nicole Fisch (leader for women’s football project), Sarai Bareman (chief women’s football officer) and Vanessa Marques (lead for marketing project) are the FIFA officials expected on Wednesday. After a special welcome at the Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports on Thursday morn...

Nigerian airline company accused of flying passengers halfway then putting them into a bus to continue the rest of the journey (screenshots)

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A Twitter user with the handle @iamvic3 has alleged that a Nigerian airline company he patronized only flew them half of the way then put them into a bus to continue the rest of the journey. His tweet reads: Imagine paying for flight from Abuja to Warri only for AeroContractors to drop you at Benin airport then put you in a car to Warri ? Nigeria my country ? source: yabaleft source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/04/nigerian-airline-company-accused-of.html

IMF reviews Nigeria’s growth upwards to 2.1%

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By Emeka Anaeto, Emma Ujah and Peter Egwuatu in Washington DC …warns US-China trade tension will impact crude oil prices The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has effected an upwards review of Nigeria’s economic growth rate projection to 2.1 percent, a second review by the Bretton Woods institution on the forecast this year alone. Earlier in January it had reviewed the statistics downwards to 2.0 percent from initial figure of 2.3 percent referencing challenges in the international oil prices. But oil prices have been stabilizing since February this year. Christine Lagarde, IMF President and Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance The positive forecast was also made against the backdrop of similar upwards review on the oil producers and other sub-Sahara Africa economies in 2019 to 2.0 percent (from 1.3 percent in 2018) and 3.5 percent (from 3.0 percent in 2018) respectively. These were contained in the 2019 “World Economic Outlook”, report of the IMF released yesterday at the ong...

Abducted Lagos fire service boss, six others freed

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Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaki Musibau and 6 others kidnapped on 06/04/19 at about 8.00pm at Ketu-Ereyun, Ikorodu have regainedAbducted Lagos fire service boss, six others freed freedom. The Lagos Police Command said they were released unhurt by their abductors in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana. They regained their freedom on Wednesday at about 11:45pm. The police said they have since been reunited with their families. “The Command’s Tactical teams are still in the creeks and forests combating the hoodlums.  “A water-tight security measures are emplaced across the State to forestall future occurrence. “The Command deeply appreciates the supports of Lagos State Government and the good people of Lagos State who stood by us and also provided useful information that facilitated the prompt rescue of the victims. “Together we will continue to make Lagos State one of the safest states in Nigeria,” Elkana stated. source:https://samueljackso...

Barcelona must kill off comeback kings Man United, says Pique

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Barcelona’s Spanish defender Gerard Pique attends a press conference at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England on April 9, 2019, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match against Manchester United. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) Gerard Pique says Barcelona must learn from last season’s Champions League collapse against Roma and be wary of Manchester United’s powers of recovery ahead of Wednesday’s quarter-final clash. Defender Pique, who was part of the United squad that won the European Cup in 2008 before returning to Catalonia, was on the winning side as Barca beat United in Champions League finals in 2009 and 2011. Pique won the tournament for a fourth time in 2015 but in each season since, the Spanish league leaders have fallen at the quarter-final stage. The most painful exit came last year when they blew a 4-1 first leg lead by losing 3-0 to Roma to bow out on away goals. United are in the last eight for just t...

David Beckham Speaks Yoruba And Eight Other Languages For Malaria Awarenness Campaign

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Everything you need to live well English football legend David Beckham ‘speaks’ nine different languages in a new video for malaria awareness. The now retired sportsman, can be seen speaking Yoruba, French, Arabic and Spanish as well as Hindi with the help of the latest AI video synthesis technology to highlight the universal dangers of the disease in the world’s first voice petition. The one minute video shows Beckham sitting at a table as he tells viewers: “Malaria isn’t just any disease. It’s the deadliest disease that’s ever been.” He is then given the voices of men and women from around the world to show that it is a general problem and could affect anyone regardless of age, religion, nationality or gender. The Malaria Must Die, So Millions can Live campaign is calling on people to speak up in a bid to demand action to help eradicate the disease. Beckham worked closely with Dr Elvis Eze, who can be heard speaking Yoruba in the video. He said: “Dr Elvis Ez...