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The Akwa Ibom Assembly faces criticism from rights group over LG transition committees

18Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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The Akwa Ibom Assembly faces criticism from rights group over LG transition committees

A resolution passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, granting State Governor Pastor Umo Eno the authority to establish Transition Committees for the State's 31 Local Government Areas, has been challenged by the Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN). In a statement released in Uyo, the group, led by Director Otuekong Franklyn Isong and Secretary Barrister Christopher Ekpo, labeled the Local Government Transition Committees as illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional. Governor Umo Eno had notified the Assembly through a letter that the upcoming year's budget did not cater to local government elections. He sought approval to create interim administrations at the 31 local government areas once the elected council officials' tenure expires on December 6, 2023. ...

Court in Ilorin detains 14 individuals believed to be part of a cult<

18Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Court in Ilorin detains 14 individuals believed to be part of a cult<

On Wednesday, an Ilorin Magistrate court remanded fourteen individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Eiye secret cult. They have been linked to clashes between rival cult groups that took place over the past weekend in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The state police command had taken into custody a total of 46 suspects accused of instigating violence related to cult activities in Ilorin, causing the death of one person and numerous injuries. As per the information provided by the police, the victims, who sustained facial injuries during the attack, reported to the authorities that they were targeted after questioning why a transaction of N6,000 they had attempted at a Point of Sales (POS) service with an individual named Ibrahim Rasheed had failed. Based on the police p...

Court upholds Ganduje’s removal: Kano crisis deepens

18Apr

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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Court upholds Ganduje’s removal: Kano crisis deepens

Abba Yusuf, the current governor of Kano State, and his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, continue their political feud with a new development as a Kano State High Court confirmed Ganduje's suspension as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The court issued an ex parte order affirming the suspension and prohibiting Ganduje from representing himself as the National Chairman or a party member. Furthermore, Ganduje was directed to refrain from overseeing the affairs of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the APC. This order came in response to an ex parte motion filed by Dr. Ibrahim Sa’ad Esq on behalf of two executive members of APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government area, namely Laminu Sani, the assistant secretary, and Haladu Gwanjo, the legal advise...

Arsenal’s Champions League Exit: Arteta Points Finger at Lack of Experience

18Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

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Arsenal’s Champions League Exit: Arteta Points Finger at Lack of Experience

The elimination of Arsenal from the Champions League by Bayern Munich has been attributed by manager Mikel Arteta to the team's lack of experience. In the second leg clash in Germany, the Gunners were deadlocked at 2-2 with their opponents. Despite some opportunities to surge ahead, it was a powerful header from Joshua Kimmich that sealed the game in Bayern Munich's favor with a 1-0 victory. Bayern Munich will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the prestigious competition. Reflecting on the defeat in an interview with TNT Sports, Arteta stated, “We faced a team with a wealth of experience and the fine margins in the tie were evident. There were instances where we performed better." “We gifted them two goals, which significantly tilted the balance in their favor. This la...

Warning from Kaduna Speaker to Bello El-Rufai over House of Assembly Probe

18Apr

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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Warning from Kaduna Speaker to Bello El-Rufai over House of Assembly Probe

The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honorable Yusuf Liman, has issued a caution to Bello El-Rufai, advising against using threats and intimidation towards the House regarding the investigation into his father’s 8-year leadership. In recent events, the House of Assembly established a committee to look into the financial transactions, loans, grants, and project executions from 2015-2023, during the tenure of former governor El-Rufai. However, the speaker has raised concerns about Bello's behavior on social media, with two tweets suggesting a call to action and showing disrespect towards all House members. He also voiced worries over messages from Bello, who represents Kaduna North in the House of Representatives, which were described as insulting and subtly threate...

Bayern Munich Manager Tuchel’s Assessment on Arsenal’s Performance Against Them

18Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

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Bayern Munich Manager Tuchel’s Assessment on Arsenal’s Performance Against Them

In a recent statement, Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, commended Arsenal's brand of football and pointed out that they lacked the necessary experience to overcome his team in the Champions League. Joshua Kimmich's decisive header secured a 1-0 victory at the Allianz Arena, propelling the Bundesliga giants into the semi-finals. Tuchel's squad progressed with a slender 3-2 overall victory, with the German coach acknowledging Arsenal as formidable opponents. Tuchel expressed, "For me, they have what it takes. If you've observed Arsenal's play over the past couple of seasons, it's been exceptionally fluid, impressive, and consistently effective in garnering points. There's always room for growth." He added, "Perhaps what they lack slightly is experience." Looking ahead, Bayer...

Kaduna Speaker’s Warning to Bello El-Rufai over Threats to Lawmakers

18Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Kaduna Speaker’s Warning to Bello El-Rufai over Threats to Lawmakers

Honorable Yusuf Liman, the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, has cautioned Bello El-Rufai against intimidating and making threats to the House regarding the investigation into his father's 8-year tenure in office. The House of Assembly had recently established a committee to scrutinize the financial activities, loans, grants, and project executions from 2015 to 2023 during the governance of former governor El-Rufai. Allegedly, Bello made inflammatory posts on social media, hinting at confrontation and showing disrespect to all members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly. The Speaker's Media Aide, Malam Suraj Bamalli, conveyed that Bello, representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives, sent disparaging and subtly menacing messages to the Speaker, which have...

Real Madrid Boss Ancelotti Confident of Beating Man City on Penalties

18Apr

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Real Madrid Boss Ancelotti Confident of Beating Man City on Penalties

According to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, there was a strong belief within the team that they would emerge victorious against Manchester City in a penalty shootout. The first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ended in a 3-3 draw in Spain, followed by a 1-1 stalemate at the Etihad. After a goalless extra time, the match proceeded to a shootout where both Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to convert their penalties. Reflecting on the match, Ancelotti stated to Movistar, “We had a good start, took the lead, and then had to battle to survive. We were put under pressure as we defended deep against City's control." “As the penalty shootout approached, we were fully confident of advancing,” he added. “Our defensive performance was exceptional tonight. It was a test of s...

18Apr

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Guardiola: Request to Substitute Haaland and De Bruyne against Madrid in UCL Quarter-Final

In the Champions League quarter-final match against Real Madrid, Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, shared that Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne had requested to be substituted. The second leg at the Etihad Stadium concluded in a 1-1 draw, following a 3-3 result in the first leg. With no goals scored in extra time, the winner was determined through a penalty shoot-out. City’s hopes were shattered as Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic missed their penalties, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Before the penalty shoot-out, there were requests from several City players to be substituted. “Manu [Akanji], Erling [Haaland], and Kevin [De Bruyne] approached me to be substituted as they were unable to continue,” Guardiola disclosed to the media post-match.

Bayern Munich’s Victory Sends Arsenal Out of Club World Cup

18Apr

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Bayern Munich’s Victory Sends Arsenal Out of Club World Cup

Arsenal's hopes of participating in the upcoming Club World Cup have been dashed, following their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday. The Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, leading to their exit from the competition with a 3-2 aggregate score. As a result, RB Salzburg will now claim the remaining spot in the expanded Club World Cup tournament. Originally set aside for this season's Champions League victors, the slot had to be reassigned since all four semi-finalists are already guaranteed spots in the Club World Cup. Therefore, the vacancy now goes to the top-performing club in the competition over the past four years that has not yet secured a place, which happens to be Salzburg. Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid have clinched...