Manchester City Could Face Arsenal Without Seven Key Players Due to Injuries
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Manchester City Could Face Arsenal Without Seven Key Players Due to Injuries

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, may have to do without a total of seven key players for their upcoming match against Arsenal. While away on international duty, Matheus Nunes, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, and Kyle Walker all sustained injuries. These three join the likes of Ederson, Kevin de Bruyne, and Jack Grealish, who are already on the injury list. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Walker is a significant doubt for the upcoming game against Arsenal. Scans will be carried out on Walker along with Stones to assess their conditions. The club is keeping a close eye on the situations of Ederson, De Bruyne, and Grealish and will make a last-minute decision regarding their involvement.
Contractor summoned by Kogi Assembly for abandoned road project attracting criminal activities
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Contractor summoned by Kogi Assembly for abandoned road project attracting criminal activities

Spectrum Engineering LTD has been summoned by the Kogi State House of Assembly to provide insight into the reasons behind the abandonment of the 6km Ihima-Oboroke-Obangede road reconstruction project. An urgent public motion raised by Otokiti Alhassan Zakariya, the representative of Okehi Constituency, highlighted the impact of the deteriorated road on commercial activities in the affected areas. It also posed threats to the lives and properties of both residents and travelers on that route. According to Zakariya, criminal activities such as robbery, kidnapping, theft, and rape have been on the rise along the unfinished road, which was awarded to Spectrum Engineering LTD in 2016. Despite receiving 60% of the contract sum, the project was not completed as scheduled, leading to vulnerab...
nairaCompare and ASBON Join Forces to Support SME Growth in Nigeria
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nairaCompare and ASBON Join Forces to Support SME Growth in Nigeria

The financial landscape for Nigeria’s small business sector is set to undergo a transformation as nairaCompare, the nation’s top digital financial marketplace, partners with the Association of Small Businesses of Nigeria (ASBON). This collaboration merges nairaCompare’s innovative fintech solutions with ASBON’s extensive network of over 40,000 small business owners nationwide. ASBON members will now have exclusive access to nairaCompare’s array of Providers offering loan, savings, and investment products tailored to empower small businesses, providing them with the necessary financial support to drive growth, innovation, and economic prosperity across Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Expressing enthusiasm about the partnership, Achia Tor-Agbidye, Head of Growt...
Villarreal’s Parejo Criticizes Vinicius’ Response to Racism
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Villarreal’s Parejo Criticizes Vinicius’ Response to Racism

Dani Parejo, the midfielder for Villarreal, has sparked debate with his comments on how Real Madrid's winger, Vinicius Junior, has handled the issue of racism in La Liga. While Vinicius openly discussed the racist abuse he has endured in Spain, Parejo has raised questions about his reaction to such incidents and his overall approach towards the fans responsible for the racism. Parejo believes that actions like those taken by Vinicius are unnecessary and that professional footballers should maintain a higher standard. Drawing from his own encounters with insults from fans in stadiums, Parejo shared that he has faced similar situations but chose not to engage or react in the same manner. Speaking on Vinicius' response, Parejo remarked (as reported by Madrid Zone), "Vinicius attitude? I ...
Court Case Involving Detained Binance Executive with Accusations Against EFCC and NSA
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Court Case Involving Detained Binance Executive with Accusations Against EFCC and NSA

Allegations have been made by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, against the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission for violating his fundamental human rights. In an originating motion labeled as FHC/ABJ/CS/356/24, Gambaryan is seeking a declaration that his detention and confiscation of his international travel passport are in breach of Section 35 (1) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution. He is pleading with the court to demand the NSA and EFCC to release him from their custody promptly and return his international travel passport. Gambaryan is also requesting a perpetual injunction to prevent the respondents and their representatives from detaining him further in connection with any investigation into or ...
Operations by the Defence Headquarters Led to Neutralizing 121 Terrorists, Arresting 253, and Rescuing 244 Kidnapped Victims
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Operations by the Defence Headquarters Led to Neutralizing 121 Terrorists, Arresting 253, and Rescuing 244 Kidnapped Victims

The recent military operations across the country yielded significant results, with the Defence Headquarters announcing that troops neutralized 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 suspects, and successfully rescued 244 kidnapped victims. Providing updates on the operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that the troops also recovered a substantial number of weapons and ammunition, including various rifles and locally fabricated guns. In the North East region, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai eliminated 52 terrorists, captured 137 suspects, and rescued 78 hostages. Additionally, they recovered a notable amount of arms and ammunition. Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke in the North Central region resulted in the killing of 47 terrorists, the a...
Ruling in Bianca’s Favor in Lawsuit Contesting Ojukwu’s Will
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Ruling in Bianca’s Favor in Lawsuit Contesting Ojukwu’s Will

In a recent development, the High Court in Enugu State has made a decision in favor of Bianca, the widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, recognizing her as the rightful beneficiary of the late Igbo leader's estate. This ruling was issued following a lawsuit brought by Chief Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu. Chief Debe had taken the legal action in an attempt to establish himself as the first son of the late Dim Ojukwu. He also sought a court order to prevent Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu from interfering in the administration of the estate, claiming that Dim Ojukwu had died without a valid will. The late Biafran leader, Odumegwu Ojukwu, passed away on November 26, 2011. In his will, Dim Ojukwu named his wife, Bianca, and Mr. James Ezike as trustees and executors of his estate. The legal dispute, whic...
Edo’s Labour Party Celebrates the Re-election of Abure as National Chairman
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Edo’s Labour Party Celebrates the Re-election of Abure as National Chairman

Congratulations poured in for Barrister Julius Abure on his successful re-election as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State. During the party's national convention in Nnewi, Anambra State, Abure and other members of the National Working Committee retained their positions in a re-election on Wednesday. In a statement by the State chapter's Publicity Secretary, Sam Uroupa, Abure's victory was hailed as a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering dedication, and commitment to the party's core principles. Uroupa remarked that Abure's re-election signaled a strong vote of confidence from party members and stakeholders in his ability to guide the party towards even greater achievements. He emphasized that Abure's experience, visionary ...
UEFA EURO 2024 match days, time, venue
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UEFA EURO 2024 match days, time, venue

Commencing in Munich, Germany, UEFA EURO 2024 will kick off on Friday, 14 June, culminating in the final match in Berlin on Sunday, 14 July. Discover the match days, dates, venues, and schedule for the tournament as provided by the UEFA website on Thursday. Below is the comprehensive schedule for the final tournament of UEFA EURO 2024, with all kick-off times in CEST. CEST refers to Central European Summer Time, the time zone observed in certain parts of Europe during the warmer months. CEST is UTC+2, indicating it is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Initiation of EURO 2024 Group stage 14 JuneGroup A: Germany vs. Scotland (Munich, 21:00) 15 JuneA: Hungary vs. Switzerland (Cologne, 15:00)B: Spain vs. Croatia (Berlin, 18:00)B: Italy vs. Albania (...
Enugu Labour Party legislators switch allegiance to PDP
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Enugu Labour Party legislators switch allegiance to PDP

Transitioning from the Labour Party, six Enugu State House of Assembly members have crossed over to the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Among these lawmakers are Ejike Eze (Igbo-Eze North 1), Johnson Ugwu (Enugu North), Princess Ugwu (Enugu South Rural), Pius Ezeugwu (Nsukka West), Amuka Williams (Igbo-Etiti East), and Osita Eze (Oji River). The announcement of their switch was made during the assembly session in Enugu on Thursday. It was relayed to the house by the Speaker, Uche Ugwu, through a formal letter. Reasons given for their departure include “irreconcilable division, ongoing crisis within the national Labour Party, and similar crises across all state chapters.” They lamented the continuous internal discord ...