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2022 U-20 WWC: Netherlands Lose To Spain In Semi-finals

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#2022 U-20 WWC: Netherlands Lose To Spain In Semi-finals

Netherlands who eliminated the Falconets in the quarter-finals of this year’s FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup lost 2-1 to Spain in the semi-finals on Thursday.

Recall the Netherlands defeated the Falconets 2-0 after two first-half goals to reach the first-ever semi-finals in the competition.

But in Thursday’s last four clashes, the Netherlands found themselves 2-0 down in the first half following a brace from Inma Gabarro on 22 and 25 minutes.

Rosa van Gool pulled a goal back for the Netherlands in the 54th minute but Spain held on to qualify for the final.

The Spaniards will now meet holders Japan in the final after the Asians overcame Brazil 2-1 in the second semi-final.

This year’s final will be a repeat of the 2018 edition which saw Japan beat Spain 3-1.

 

“Reasons Why I Turned Down Man United Offer” — Kevin Trapp

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"Reasons Why I Turned Down Man United Offer" — Kevin Trapp

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has revealed why he rejected an approach from Premier League heavyweights Manchester United.

The Red Devils are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper to provide competition and cover for David de Gea and had shown interest in Trapp.

The German was pivotal in Frankfurt’s Europa League win last season and despite initially mulling over a switch to the Premier League, he has opted to stay put.

Speculation regarding Trapp’s future was so fierce that the 32-year-old announced his decision via a message on the club’s Twitter account.

“There have been a lot of reports about interest from Manchester United.

“It’s true that a written offer was tabled. Since it came from such a world-famous club, of course, I considered it.

“Yesterday I informed the management of both clubs that I’ve decided to stay at Eintracht. We’ve made history here together and experienced some unforgettable things. I have absolute faith in us!”

Unlike United, Trapp will turn out for Eintracht in the Champions League following their Europa League success against Rangers in May.

He made a return to Eintracht in 2019 after initially leaving the club in 2015 to sign for Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent four years.

Trapp was part of the PSG side that was beaten in the infamous 6-1 Champions League Round of 16 clashes against Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 2017.

With the door now firmly closed on a deal for Trapp, United has wasted no time in turning their attention elsewhere with Newcastle United’s Martin Dubravka a possibility.

Nwakaeme Officially Joins Saudi Club Al-Fayha On A Two-Year Contract

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Nwakaeme Officially Joins Saudi Club Al-Fayha On A Two-Year Contract

Saudi Arabia Professional League club, Al-Fayha has announced the signing of forwarding striker Anthony Nwakaeme on a two-year contract.

Nwakaeme linked up with Al-Fayha on a free transfer.

The contract signing ceremony took place in the historic Jabal Munikh Castle, one of the most prominent landmarks of Al Majmaah Governorate, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Abdullah bin Ahmed Abanmi.

The 33-year-old has been in the hunt for a new club after leaving Turkish Super Lig champions Trabzonspor in June.

The Nigerian failed to agree to terms on a new contract with the club.

Nwakaeme was linked with Turkish clubs, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce as well as English Sky Bet Championship side, Hull City before settling for a move to Saudi Arabia.

The striker spent four years at Trabzonspor winning the Turkish Super Lig title in his final season at the club.

He also won the Turkish Cup once and the Turkish Super Cup twice during his time at the club.

2023: Obasanjo Is Working With Peter Obi – Deji Adeyanju

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Adeyanju Drags Obi For Recognizing Abure As LP Chair Despite Court Order
Deji Adeyanju and Peter Obi

Popular rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is working with the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate Peter Obi in London.

Adeyanju claimed that Obasanjo was trying to get some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to work with Obi.

He made the claim while reacting to the meeting between Obasanjo, Obi, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

Others are Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, of Abia State.

The Nigerian leaders were on Thursday seen in photographs as they met for yet-to-be-identified reasons in the United Kingdom.

There are speculations that the reason for the foreign meeting could not be unconnected with the 2023 presidential election.

Recall that Wike has been aggrieved with the PDP and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, after the party’s presidential primaries.

Wike is aggrieved that Atiku ignored him and picked the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

Reacting to the meeting, Adeyanju said Obasanjo wants a power shift to the Southern part of the country.

In a tweet, the activist said the former president wouldn’t stand for the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

He wrote: “OBJ meets Obi & PDP Govs in London.

“Like I said a few days ago, Obj is supporting Obi and trying to get some PDP people to work for him but many of them are scamming Baba.

“OBJ’s position is that power must go back to the South and nothing else but he can’t stand Tinubu.”

You Have Failed Nigerians, Tender Public Apology – Group Tells President Buhari

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You Have Failed Nigerians, Tender Public Apology – Group Tells President Buhari
Muhammadu Buhari

A group under the auspices of the Middle Belt United Assembly (MBUA), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to tender a public apology to Nigerians over the level of hardship and insecurity in the country, accusing him of not fulfilling his campaign promises.

The group recalled that Buhari in 2015, promised to secure Nigerians and improve their wellbeing, lamenting that the economy, security, and other aspects of life became worse under his administration.

Speaking with journalists in Kaduna, on Thursday, the group’s President, Comrade Moses Mwarga Aji explained that Nigerians are experiencing the worst of their lives by going to bed with empty stomachs as the price of food and other products in the market had doubled compared to what the President inherited in 2015.

Aji noted that even with much hunger in the land, Nigerians, especially in the Northern region, were in total fear of the unknown and could no longer do anything to earn a living following the insecurity ravaging communities.

He explained, “We call on President Buhari to tender a public apology to Nigerians over his failed promises on security, economy, and fighting corruption. From bad in 2015 to worse now.”

He called on the international community to mount pressure on President Buhari to secure the nation and conduct free and fair elections in 2023 that would usher in credible leaders that will move the country forward.

He lamented that “The nation is in suspense over the fate of 2023 general elections as some prominent Nigerians are expressing fears that elections may not be held because of insecurity. Elections must be held as planned, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Nigerians will not accept postponement of elections.

“President Buhari should leave a legacy behind for Nigerians. The way things stand now in the country, Nigerians may not remember Mr. President when he leaves office. They may remember him only when insecurity, corruption, and hardship are mentioned. Please, Mr. President, use the remaining few months to correct and reset Nigeria on the path of progress, unity, and development.”

Parents Teachers’ Association Denies Contributing N10,000 To End ASUU Strike

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"Blame FG If We Go On Strike" – ASUU
ASUU Strike

The Parents Teachers’ Association of Nigeria has debunked the statement that it will contribute 10, 000 naira each for Nigerian students, for the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to end the 6 months strike.

Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, the National President of the association, in a statement, distanced the group from the claim.

He explained that the PTA was not aware of the statement and warned anybody or a group of people from using their names to cause confusion in the country.

According to him, “We are not involved in any statement related to paying money to ASUU for them to call off the ongoing strike.”

He added, “Our stand since the inception of the strike is for both the ASUU and the federal government to come to an agreement, which is to end the strike but not to contribute money to pay ASUU.”

While still appealing to the federal government to listen to the demand of ASUU, the President of PTA also begged the federal government to rescue all kidnapped secondary school students and other Nigerians across the country that are still in bandits’ captivity.

Danjuma decried the current situation in Yawuri, where kidnapped female students are still in bandits’ captivity for over 400 days.

All Debts Incurred By Buhari Justifiable — Fashola

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The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the Buhari administration has justified all its debts by constructing various infrastructures across the nation.

Fashola stated this at the closing ceremony of the 28th National Council of Works meeting held in Kano on Thursday.

He said the ongoing projects across the country had justified the debts, especially when compared with what the previous administrations had done.

“Our first budget in 2016 was over N250bn, up from the N18 billion we met in 2015. That was an increase of over a thousand percent, even though the price of crude oil was dropping, we did not raise taxes.”

The Minister explained that the Federal Government had been able to deliver more than 1,800 kilometers of roads across the six geo-political zones so far, stressing that the Buhari-led Administration was determined to complete all the ongoing projects before the expiration of its tenure in May next year.

In his remarks, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said there was a need for synergy between the federal highways and states to achieve the set objectives.

He commended the Buhari administration for initiating various projects in his state.

The five-day council meeting which started on Monday with the theme: “Infrastructure, the season of completion”, brought together various stakeholders from all states of the federation.

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“Governor Seyi Makinde Has Fulfilled Campaign Promises in Oke-Ogun” – Info Commissioner

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"Governor Seyi Makinde Has Fulfilled Campaign Promises in Oke-Ogun" - Info Commissioner

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu OlatubosunSeyi Makinde on Thursday said Governor Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his campaign promises in the State.

Olatubosun, who stated this at the inauguration of GSM Market and Artisans Marine at Saki Town Hall, Saki, noted that the present administration has been transparent and accountable to the people.

He also reiterated Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to doing more for the zone, if re-elected in 2023.

Olatubosun enjoined the people of Saki-East, Saki-West and Atisbo to disregard any “falsehood” by the opposition, adding that Makinde has fulfilled his campaign promises to Oke-Ogun residents.

During the engagement with Traders and Artisans in Saki-East, Saki-West and Atisbo Local Governments, Dr. Olatubosun said the Governor’s foray into politics was for service delivery and not for personal gain or deception.

Olatubosun who also spoke on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, Alaga sub-station and Gravity FM Igboho, assured Traders and Artisans that the governor would consolidate on his administration’s achievements in the last three-and-half years if re-elected.

Olatubosun said the Free Education policy of the present administration has been a huge achievement of the Makinde’s administration.

On Free Healthcare, Olatubosun said the Governor has instructed that a Primary Health centre must be functioning in each of the Three Hundred and Fifty-one wards in the State.

He further hinted that Two-hundred and twenty health centres have been completed throughout the State, while the remaining are on the verge of completion.

Speaking on the Security architecture in Oyo State, Olatubosun praised Governor Makinde’s wisdom in ensuring Oyo State is secured, despite the little resources in the State.

“Governor Makinde has also donated patrol vans to security agencies to enable them to provide effective security in the state”, he said.

He added that the state government would provide more patrol vans to ensure that the needs of the security agencies are met in overcoming the security challenges affecting the state.

Dr. Olatubosun said, just recently, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State approved the recruitment of additional 500 corps into the State Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Amotekun.

He said recruiting new corps would enhance Amotekun’s performance and further deepen the security architecture of the state.

Olatubosun said residents and indigenes of Saki, are enjoying the best of times, with the thoroughly revamped Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme (OYSADEP) which now bears Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), with its headquarters in Saki.

“The newly constructed Saki township road has given you a new lease on life. While the Ogbooro-Saki Township road is underway.

He said these, amongst many other things are part of the Governor’s policies on Expansion of economy through agribusiness pillar.

Olatubosun also enumerated the Governor’s commitment to the welfare of civil servants and retirees, pointing at the continuous payment of their entitlements.

Speaking at the event, the full time commissioner of teaching service Commission, Mudasir Awujoola lauded Seyi Makinde-led government for the lofty infrastructural development Saki town has enjoyed.

While the Chairman of Saki-West, Alhaji Omirinde who spoke through his Chief-of-staff, Alhaji Abdulahi, assured that the three Local Governments and the entirety of Saki Township would always support the Governor’s re-election bid.

He said Makinde’s policies have ameliorated the conditions of living of the people of Saki.

Also speaking, the Babaloja-General of Oyo State, Alh. Ismail Jimoh; the President Market Advisory council, Alh. Dauda Oladepo and the Babaloja of Oke-Ogun, Elesin Wahab Adebayo lauded Makinde’s Government, for inaugurating the first of its kind Market Advisory Council.

They said the Governor has shown unparalleled love for Traders, pledging their support for Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration.

The Traders’ Union leaders said that he had in the last three years shown purposeful leadership, especially by appointing one of them, Odunayo Kayode-Danjuma, as Special Adviser on Trade matters.

They therefore promised that members of the union would support the governor’s quest to ensure better service delivery to the people.

In his own remark, the People’s Democratic Party PDP chairman of Saki West who spoke on behalf of his colleagues at the federal constituency, Hon. Wasiu Ayenro urged residents of the towns to vote for Governor Seyi Makinde.

The President, Progressive Artisans, Alh. Salaudeen Quamorudeen and the President, Saki- West Artisans, Mr. Abdulraheem Ojolowo highlighted several developmental projects embarked upon by the State Governor, adding that the Governor has not reneged in his promises to residents of the State.

They therefore said all leaders of Associations had unanimously agreed to work for the present administration’s success.

Highlight of the Commissioner’s visit to the three Local Governments, was the inauguration of Saki-West, Saki-East, Atisbo GSM Market and Artisans Mari

Conduct Of Ebonyi Council Election Illegal, Court Rules

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Alex Enemanna
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Umahi: Construction Ongoing On Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway
Dave Umahi

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abakaliki, yesterday, voided the Local Government Area election conducted by Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSEIC, in the state.

The election, which was conducted on July 30, 2022, has been causing lots of ripples and disagreements among the opposition political parties, even as they argued that the election was conducted without following due process of law and provisions of the new Electoral Act, 2022.

The plaintiffs in the matter were Otu Collins Eleri, Nelson Eze, Alaa Ikechukwu, Michael Ali and Isu Amechi, while the defendants included the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission and government of Ebonyi State.

The Presiding Judge, Fatun Riman, in a suit No. FHC/AI/CS/151/2022, ruled that the conduct of the Ebonyi local government election was undemocratic and unlawful and, therefore, declared it null and void.

Addressing Newsmen, the Counsel to the Plaintiffs, Mudi Erenede declared that “it is undemocratic and unlawful to conduct an election into the local government areas or council elections without availing the plaintiffs with the exact law that is meant to regulate the exercise.”

According to him: “There are lots of other issues, which did not comply with the Electorial Act 2022.

“The electoral act 2022 said the procedures for conducting elections into the local government areas by state commissioners must comply with that procedure for conducting into area councils in the FCT.

“If you look at it, how do you access compliance without law if you hide the law with which you want to conduct the election. Is it not when you make the law public that we will know whether you complied with it or not? How can you be making laws and hiding them?

“My position now is that my clients demanded to be availed of this law. We came under the freedom of information act. We wrote to EBSIEC, we wrote the House of Assembly, we wrote to INEC whose responsibilities all of these bodies refused to provide with the law.” Reacting, the State Government, through Chooks Oko, the SA to Governor David Umahi on (Media & Strategy) argued that “it is on record that none of the grounds of the litigants included nullification of the election but the court bizarrely came up with such an order.”

End Killings, Kidnappings In South East Now, Igbo Monarchs Tell FG

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Infrastructural Development In Southeast Behind Igbos’ Non-Protest Against Tinubu – Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Igbo monarchs, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to quickly end the level of killings and kidnappings in the country through an innovative approach.

The monarchs, under the Igbo Traditional Rulers Forum, led by His Royal Highness, HRH, Obi of Obinugwu, HRM Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, made this call after their emergency meeting held in Owerri.

It was the view of the traditional rulers that the level of insecurity in the country was crippling the country’s economy and therefore it is time to stop it.

To end insecurity, the traditional rulers said they had set up a security committee and the committee would advise the best way of dialogue between the monarchs, the state and Federal governments on how to address the issue of insecurity.

According to them, “We, the Igbo traditional rulers are calling on the Federal Government to do anything reasonably within its powers to halt the menace of insecurity in the country before it ruins the nation’s economy.”

They described “Insecurity as a malaise that has crippled socio-economic and political fabrics, and growth in the country. The spate of insecurity in the country requires an innovative approach to address it.

“Following the alarming rate of banditry and kidnappings, empowering the youths to be gainfully self-reliant through their respective communities’ leaderships rather than politicizing such empowerment programmes might be a panacea to the rising cases of insecurity in the country.

“We have also announced the setting up of a security committee which is expected to advise the FORUM on how best to meaningfully dialogue with the federal and state governments to proffer realistic ways of addressing the menace of insecurity in Igboland and Nigeria as a nation. We also advised traditional rulers to remain non-partisan before and during the 2023 electioneering campaigns to protect the dignity of the institution.”

They further said: “We also paid glowing tributes to Uzodimma for the cordial relationship between the governor and the traditional institution. We implored other governors to emulate Uzodimma’s humane nature as well as his respect for the traditional institution.The traditional rulers in Igboland will always be praying for his success and well-being.”

They further showered encomiums on the governor for positively transforming Imo State within his few years in office”

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