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PL: Man City Re-Opened A Six Point Gap

Everton

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February 26, 2022

Manchester City re-opened a six-point gap over Liverpool in the Premier League with a tense win over Everton at Goodison Park.

With Liverpool moving to within three points of City this week after the Blues lost to Tottenham last time out.

Guardiola’s men were far from their best but scraped a late win thanks to Phil Foden’s goal coming from Bernardo Silva’s cross was defelected to Michael Keane, but the defender made a disastrous mistake and Foden slipped in for a tap-in and gave city a hard earned lead.

Everton were unable to stage a late comeback, suffering a defeat that leaves them 17th in the table.

Magpies make it seven unbeaten against 10 man Brentford

Brentford

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February 26, 2022

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Magpies make it seven unbeaten against 10 man Brentford

Newcastle earn comfortable 2-0 win at Brentford, who have Josh Dasilva sent off after 11 minutes; Joelinton and Joe Willock score in first half to lift Magpies above their hosts in the table.

Christian Eriksen make a remarkable return to football as he hasn’t played competitive football for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, marking his return in the 52nd minute as a substitute in Brentford’s clash with Newcastle United.

Eriksen’s side were already down to 10-men and have given a 2-0 lead to relegation rivals Newcastle.

Brentford will visit Norwich at Carrow Road next Saturday, while Newcastle host Brighton at St James’ Park the same day.

United Top Four Hope Lumps After A Goalless Draw

Manchester

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February 26, 2022

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United Top Four Hope Lumps After A Goalless Draw

Ralf Rangnick’s side hope to make amends for their 4-1 defeat against Watford when the two sides last met.

But Watford have frustrated the Red Devils once again. The Hornets hold on for a 0-0 draw, after Manchester United dominated for most of the game and had the most chances. However, the spoils are shared.

Both sides had chances to score as the stoppage time progresses. Bruno Fernandes has one that goes straight into the arms of Ben Foster, while Ismaila Sarr shoots just off target for Watford.

With draw,Manchester slip in the top four race and sit two points above Arsenal who are 5th on the table with two games at hand.

INEC Announces New Dates For 2023 Election

2023 Election

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February 26, 2022

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INEC Announces New Dates For 2023 Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections from February 18 to February 25, 2023 following the signing of the new Electoral Act.

The Commission equally fixed the governorship and State Assembly elections for March 11, 2023, announcing that the conduct of party primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from them between Monday, April 4, to Friday, June 3 2022.

Speaking during media conference in Abuja on Saturday, Commission’s Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said that the fresh timetable and schedule of activities has become very necessary.

Consequently, the Commission has decided to adjust the dates of the 2023 General Election to ensure compliance with the provisions of the new law.

Accordingly, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday February 25, 2023 while the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold two weeks later on Saturday March 11, 2023.

“With this adjustment, the 2023 General Election is now 363 days away. Under the law, there are critical timebound activities from the publication of Notice of Election to the Conduct of Polls which form the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for elections.

PDP To Challenge Impeachment Of Zamfara Deputy Governor In Court

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February 26, 2022

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PDP To Challenge Impeachment Of Zamfara Deputy Governor In Court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is working on plans to challenge the impeachment of Zamfara deputy governor, Alhaji Mahdi Aliyu by the state House of Assembly from office.

The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja.

Ologunagba said that the impeachment by the House was illegal and as such a nullity.
“The PDP is reviewing the actions in Zamfara in this violent assault on the Rule of Law and will take appropriate actions necessary.
“In any case, the PDP and the people of Zamfara will not allow the impunity being foisted on the state to stand and appropriate legal action is being taken in that regard.

“Fortunately, our party has implicit confidence in the judiciary, which has in the past demonstrated its capacity and ability to defend the Constitution and the Rule of Law,” he said.
The motion came shortly after the House adopted the report of Justice Haladu Tanko panel which investigated alleged cross misconduct and abuse of office against the deputy governor.

Speaker Nasiru Muazu, who presided over the sitting, directed the Mr Clerk Saidu Anka, to conduct a voice vote on the impeachment and 22 out of the 22 lawmakers present, voted in favour and the deputy governor was pronounced impeached.
Gov. Bello Matawalle and Aliyu assumed office office under the platform of PDP, but the governor defected to All Progressives Congress ( APC) on June 28, 2021. Their relationship became sour after Aliyu decided to remain in PDP.

UEFA Relocate Stadium To Host League Final

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February 25, 2022

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UEFA Relocate Stadium To Host League Final

UEFA has moved this year’s Champions League final to France after it withdrew the right from Russia for invading Ukraine.

The UEFA executive committee held an emergency meeting on Friday and decided to move the showpiece to the Stade de France from the 68,000-capacity Gazprom Arena in Vladimir Putin’s home city.

A UEFA statement said: “The UEFA Executive Committee today held an extraordinary meeting following the grave escalation of the security situation in Europe.

“The UEFA Executive Committee decided to relocate the final of the 2021/22 UEFA Men’s Champions League from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The game will be played as initially scheduled on Saturday 28 May at 21:00 CET.

However, Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams competing in UEFA competitions will play home matches at neutral venues.

This is set to affect Spartak Moscow in the Europa League who were paired with RB Leipzig in Friday’s draw and also Russia and Ukraine in the 2022-23 Nations League which is due to get under way in June

Ganduje Has Many Corruption Cases To Answer, Says Anti-corruption Committee

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February 25, 2022

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Ganduje Has Many Corruption Cases To Answer, Says Anti-corruption Committee

The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) says Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has several corruption cases to answer.

Sadiq Radda, executive secretary of the committee, said this on Thursday at the 26th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) assessment held in Abuja.

It has been recalled how Hafsat, wife of Ganduje, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud.

Hafsat was said to have been arrested following the petition by her son, Abdulazeez, who claimed his mother was involved in bribery and fraud.
Radda said he was surprised by how Ganduje’s son reported his mother to anti-corruption agencies for alleged fraud.

He said the governor “has many cases to answer while in office and even more after leaving office”.

“You can see in Kano, Ganduje has many cases to answer while in office, he will answer more out of office and sadly for the first time in Nigeria a son is taking his mother to the EFCC,” Radda said.

Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who was at the event, said the Buhari administration was losing the war against corruption.

He said the ministry of justice has been unable to successfully prosecute any anti-corruption case, and that the ministry undermines the steps taken by other entities to ensure justice.

I’m Competent, Capable To Rule Nigeria —Tinubu

2023 Election

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February 25, 2022

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I’m Competent, Capable To Rule Nigeria —Tinubu

Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he is capable and fit to pilot the affairs of the country to greatness, if allowed to rule in 2023.

Speaking during his visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife and Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, in Osun State, he said Nigeria is endowed with both human and natural resources, adding that the country only needs the right person to harness its potentials for greatness.

Tinubu said: “Nigeria has a great resource base, both human and material, but we need to harness it to become valuable and move the country to prosperity. Our nation is endowed and I promise, if you push me forward, I will move it from potential to prosperity.”

The former Lagos State Governor said youths have the right to political leadership too but will have to work for it by developing strong character and leadership traits.

He said: “We are not saying it is not the turn of youths. You will be president, but you have to work for it. You have to demonstrate the quality, character and intelligence to govern people, manage people.”

On his visit to the monarchs, the APC National Leader said their support to become President is germane, saying after supporting President Muhammadu Buhari since 2013 for the seat, he, Tinubu, is ready to step into his shoes.

He said: “We went around the country in 2013 to campaign for Buhari. Again in 2019, we stood with him and he won. He will soon finish his tenure. I am saying they should not just leave the post, they should hand it over to me. I cannot demand it alone. I must seek your assistance. If monarchs in the region unite and ask for it, if we ask for the presidency gently that they should hand it over to us, I am ready to take over.
“I am competent, capable and fit to pilot the affairs of the country to greatness.”

Responding, the Ooni of Ife and the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland at their respective palaces described Tinubu as a special breed, whose speciality is in identifying and nurturing talents is unrivalled.

Ooni, while praying for the success of his ambition, invoked the spirits of his forefathers to lead the battle and guarantee the success of the project.

Reps To Evacuate Nigerians From Ukraine, Set To Partner Air Peace.

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February 24, 2022

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Reps To Evacuate Nigerians From Ukraine, Set To Partner Air Peace.

The House of Representatives has ordered the Majority Leader of the House, Hassan Ado Dogwa, to depart for Ukraine to coordinate the evacuation of Nigerians amid the invasion of major cities in the country by Russia.

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House gave the directive on Thursday during the debate on a motion calling for the evacuation of Nigerians.

He stated that Nigerians in Ukraine should be brought back before Monday, and if it is impossible, the House will work with Air Peace.

“Time is of the essence. A state of emergency has been declared, I listened to the news yesterday, even America said it’s not going to be bloodless. We should be more proactive and I think it’s better late than never. It’s important that at this point to forget all the bureaucratic bottlenecks, and look out for our citizens, especially students.
Whatever it’s going to cost the House, you (Ado Dogwa) need to leave this country latest tomorrow and come back on Monday with many of our students,” he said.

It would be recalled that Russian President, Vladimir Putin had ordered a special military operation into Ukraine, a former member of the Soviet Union.

Munir Agundi, the sponsor of the motion, said several Nigerians, mostly students and embassy officials, are stranded in Ukraine.
He noted that the country must do everything possible to ensure their safe return.

It would be recalled that Mr Allen Onyema also helped in the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa in 2019 during the Xenophobic attacks.

Scores Killed As Terrorists Engage Troops In Gun Duel Near NDA

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February 24, 2022

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Scores Killed As Terrorists Engage Troops In Gun Duel Near NDA

A group of terrorists have engaged troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Thunder Strike/Whirl Punch in a fierce battle around Labi general area along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road.

No fewer than 55 heavily armed terrorists out of the adversaries numbering about 75 were neutralised when the gun duel lasted at the place which is close to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, disclosed this at Defence headquarters on Thursday while giving updates on various military operations carried out across the six geo-political zones of the country.

Gunmen had last year gained entrance into the academy’s residential area in Afaka, Kaduna, and killed two officers while one was abducted.

Onyeuko explained that the bandits came under heavy airstrikes during the duel, which aided the ground forces to effectively engage the bandits and neutralise them.

“The air component carried out air interdiction on terrorist/bandits’ enclaves in South of Damari in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State after a painstaking air reconnaissance missions on terrorist/bandits’ enclaves.

“The air interdiction neutralized several armed terrorists close to the Nigerian Defence Academy. Consequently, the operation resulted in the neutralization of a total of 55 bandits,” he said.

Maj- Gen. Benard added that the troops in the same theatre of operation encountered criminals in Agasha located at Guma Local government area of Benue State.

He revealed that 10 kidnapped civilians were rescued and 3 of the criminal elements were arrested during the encounter with criminals at the Gbekyor general area.

Onyeuko added, “Furthermore, troops on clearance operations on 22 February 2022 in Mbayongo area in Katsina Ala local government area came in a contact with bandits terrorizing the area and neutralized 1 bandit, arrested and recovered 2 locally made guns, 1 pistol, 69mm rounds, 7.62mm special.

“The rescued civilians and arrested criminals have been handed to the appropriate authorities for further actions.”

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