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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...

A Call from Gani Adams to Expedite State Police Legislation at the N’Assembly

18Apr

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A Call from Gani Adams to Expedite State Police Legislation at the N’Assembly

Emphasizing the significance of state police as a crucial element of restructuring, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has once again urged the National Assembly to accelerate the process of enacting laws concerning state police. Adams reacted to a statement made by Francis Waive, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business, regarding the timeframe for addressing state police and other constitutional reforms related to amending the Nigeria Police Act. Waive indicated that incorporating state police in the legal framework might take up to two years. Expressing deep concern about the prevailing insecurity in the country, Adams highlighted the urgency of addressing security challenges as a top priority for any govern...

The bribery trial in Kano sees Ganduje’s absence

18Apr

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The bribery trial in Kano sees Ganduje’s absence

The trial of Abdullahi Ganduje, the former Governor of Kano State, on bribery charges faced a setback on Wednesday due to the prosecution's failure to serve him with the charges. The Kano State Government brought forth eight counts of bribery totaling $413,000 and N1.38bn against Ganduje, along with his wife, Hafsat, and son, Umar. Other defendants included Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises. Justice Usman Na’Abba of the Kano State High Court had set the trial date for Wednesday, April 17, in a summons issued the previous week. During the court session before Justice Na’Abba on Wednesday, only the 6th respondent, represented by Nureini Jimoh (SAN),...

YWC urges security agencies to uncover backers of Oyo Secretariat invasion

18Apr

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YWC urges security agencies to uncover backers of Oyo Secretariat invasion

Calling on security agencies to reveal the sponsors behind the recent attack on the Oyo state government secretariat, Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC) issued this plea through a statement provided to NewsNow by Engineer Stephen Ajayi, the group's Secretary General. Over the weekend, individuals claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators forcefully entered the Oyo state Secretariat in an attempt to take over the House of Assembly. In response to this incident, YWC urged security forces to identify the individuals responsible for sponsoring the attack. Emphasizing the importance of apprehending the sponsors as a preventative measure, the group stressed how necessary it is to deter similar actions in the future. "We wish to formally notify the public that Yorùbá World Congress Worldwide...

Confirmed Champions League Semi-Final Matchups

18Apr

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Confirmed Champions League Semi-Final Matchups

Confirmation has been made regarding the two semi-final fixtures for this season's Champions League. This announcement comes after the conclusion of all quarter-final matchups on Wednesday evening. Bayern Munich have secured a place in the semi-finals and will face Real Madrid following their 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Allianz Arena, leading to a 3-2 aggregate score. Madrid managed a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium before winning the subsequent penalty shoot-out 4-3. The other semi-final showdown will feature Paris Saint-Germain up against Borussia Dortmund. PSG triumphed over Barcelona with a 6-4 aggregate score on Tuesday, while Dortmund secured a 5-4 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid. The semi-final fixtures are scheduled to take place on April 30 and May 7, 2024.

Adamawa State Proposes N55.5bn Supplementary Budget

18Apr

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Adamawa State Proposes N55.5bn Supplementary Budget

The plan for the 2024 financial year in Adamawa State includes a proposed supplementary budget of N55.5bn. Neido Kofulto, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, shared this information during a briefing with journalists in Yola on Tuesday evening, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. Aiming to address projects that were not initially accounted for in the main budget, the decision on the supplementary budget was made during an emergency executive council meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta. Kofulto mentioned, “The council resolution on the supplementary estimate will soon be presented to the State House of Assembly for ratification and approval.” Mr. Emmanuel Pir...

18Apr

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Contenders in the Mix

A total of six Nigerian players will be fiercely contending to assist their individual clubs in securing a spot in the semi-finals of Europe's secondary and tertiary league competitions. Today, PUNCH Sports Extra reports that Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze are among those intensively striving for victory. Read More

NPA Introduces New Export Trucks Access Window to Address Congestion

18Apr

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NPA Introduces New Export Trucks Access Window to Address Congestion

To alleviate congestion and facilitate the timely entry of export cargo into Lagos Ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority has established a 72-hour window for all export trucks to reach different terminals. Any export cargo trucks that do not access the ports within the specified time will have their access tickets automatically deactivated, as announced by the NPA. This new access window policy will be implemented starting from April 22. Under the notice titled, ‘Important Update: Revised Access Window for Left-Pregated Export Trucks,’ which was signed by the management of Truck Transit Parks Limited on behalf of the NPA, the agency clarified that the objective of this new policy is to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion on the port access roads. “An import...