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17May

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Jurgen Klopp Praises Liverpool Star, Matip, Ahead of Departure

The outgoing Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, had words of admiration for defender Joel Matip following the player's announcement of his departure from the club today. Matip, who arrived at Liverpool on a free transfer in 2016, will be leaving as his contract comes to an end this summer after playing 201 games for the Reds. During his eight-year tenure at the club, Matip has shown exceptional performance, recording 79 clean sheets. Klopp, in his final press conference as Liverpool's manager, expressed his appreciation for Matip's contribution. Reflecting on Matip's potential future, Klopp remarked, "Whoever is fortunate to secure his services will have a world-class player on their hands. Matip's skill on the field is matched by his humility off it, making him a valuable asset to any te...

A man in Port Harcourt receives 16-year prison sentence for defiling a minor

17May

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A man in Port Harcourt receives 16-year prison sentence for defiling a minor

For the crime of defiling a 15-year-old girl, Charles Ogagbe has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt. Originally hailing from Delta State, Ogagbe was found guilty of the offense, which took place in 2022 in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Chief Magistrate Rita Oguguo, in her ruling, referenced the Child Rights Act, affirming that the prosecution had successfully demonstrated the case of defilement against Ogagbe. The Chief Magistrate sentenced him to 16 years behind bars, with no option for a fine.

Thomas Tuchel to Depart from Bayern Munich Managerial Role

17May

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Thomas Tuchel to Depart from Bayern Munich Managerial Role

Confirmed reports reveal that Thomas Tuchel will be stepping down as the Bayern Munich manager by the end of the current season. Both the club and Tuchel had already made it public in February that the German coach would be leaving in the summer. Amid recent speculations suggesting a possible extension of his tenure at Bayern, Tuchel has now clarified that this season will indeed be his last. In a statement made on Friday, Tuchel announced that the match against Hoffenheim on Saturday will mark his final game in charge. Reflecting on the situation, Tuchel stated, "This press conference held on Säbener Strasse [Bayern’s training center] will be my last. Despite ongoing discussions, we have not reached an agreement for continued collaboration, thus sticking to the original decision made...

Opposition to Conversion of Colleges of Education to Universities

17May

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Opposition to Conversion of Colleges of Education to Universities

A stance against the increasing trend of transforming public colleges of education into universities has been taken by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU. The objection was raised by Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, and Dr. Smart Olugbeko, President of COEASU, at a three-day national conference and workshop on Digital Pedagogy and Fundable Research Proposal Writing organized by COEASU in Abuja. Both emphasized the crucial role played by colleges of education in producing teachers for the basic education level in the country. Expressing disappointment, Echono questioned the reasoning behind this trend, highlighting the insufficient production of teachers for primary schools in the country by exist...

Tragic Incident on Iseyin-Ibadan Road Leaves Seven Dead

17May

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Tragic Incident on Iseyin-Ibadan Road Leaves Seven Dead

The Iseyin-Ibadan road in Oyo State witnessed a fatal accident resulting in the loss of seven lives on Thursday. Reports indicate that the tragic incident involved a collision between two vehicles. Additionally, several passengers sustained injuries of varying degrees during the accident. In a statement to NewsNow, Acting Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), David Tunde Adewale, verified the occurrence of the accident on Friday. Adewale, in a telephonic conversation with NewsNow, confirmed that a total of 22 individuals were impacted by the accident. According to his account, "Seven individuals tragically lost their lives, with 16 others being transported to the hospital for treatment."

Call for Military Withdrawal from Igbomotoru Following Okuama Killings

17May

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Call for Military Withdrawal from Igbomotoru Following Okuama Killings

A request has been made by the Ijaw Integrity Group (IIG), an Ijaw think-tank, for the Nigerian military to withdraw their troops from Igbomotoru town in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. In response to the withdrawal of troops from Okuama in Delta State where several soldiers were tragically killed during a peaceful mission, Chairman of the group, Walter Moneyman, commended the military for heeding reason and vacating Okuama. This action has helped to alleviate tension in the area. It is now suggested that the withdrawal of soldiers from Okuama should also be mirrored in Igbomotoru town in Bayelsa State, despite it not sharing a boundary with Okuama. Pointing out that the residents of Igbomotoru have suffered significantly from the Okuama incident and continue to l...

Man convicted of defiling a minor in Port Harcourt, sentenced to 16 years in prison

17May

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Man convicted of defiling a minor in Port Harcourt, sentenced to 16 years in prison

In Port Harcourt, a man named Charles Ogagbe has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for defiling a 15-year-old girl by a Magistrate Court. Originally from Delta State, Ogagbe was found guilty of the crime that took place in 2022 in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The judgment delivered by Chief Magistrate Rita Oguguo highlighted the prosecution's success in proving the case of defilement against Ogagbe, in accordance with the Child Rights Act. Chief Magistrate Oguguo imposed a sentence of 16 years imprisonment on him, without the possibility of a fine.

Shehu Dikko to serve as match commissioner for Zamalek vs RS Berkane in CAF Confederation Cup

17May

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Shehu Dikko to serve as match commissioner for Zamalek vs RS Berkane in CAF Confederation Cup

Former vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko, has been appointed as the match commissioner for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup final showdown between Zamalek from Egypt and RS Berkane from Morocco. The highly anticipated second leg match is scheduled to take place at the Cairo International Stadium this Sunday. In the first leg clash held at the Berkane Municipal Stadium last Sunday, RS Berkane secured a 2-1 victory over Zamalek, with goals from Issoufou Dayo and Adil Tahif for the Moroccans, while Zamalek's Seifeddine Jaziri scored the lone goal for his team. Notably, Shehu Dikko previously officiated the 2018 CAF Champions League final featuring Tunisia’s Esperance and Egypt’s Al Ahly.

APRA Welcomes Omoniyi Ibietan as its New Secretary-General

17May

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APRA Welcomes Omoniyi Ibietan as its New Secretary-General

Omoniyi Ibietan, a highly regarded communications expert from Nigeria, has achieved a significant milestone by being appointed as the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) during the 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With a fellowship from both the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and APRA, Ibietan boasts an impressive background in media relations, communication strategy, and policy discourse, backed by over two decades of industry experience working with renowned organizations such as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Ministry of Information and Communication. In his role as Secretary-General, Ibietan has committed to driving APRA’s agenda of reforms, promoting democ...

17May

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Appointment of Shehu Dikko as match commissioner for Zamalek vs RS Berkane in CAF Confederation Cup

Shehu Dikko, the former vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, has been selected by the Confederation of African Football to serve as the match commissioner for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup final clash between Zamalek from Egypt and RS Berkane from Morocco. The decisive second leg of the competition is scheduled to take place at the Cairo International Stadium this Sunday. In the first leg held at the Berkane Municipal Stadium, RS Berkane emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Zamalek. The goals for the Moroccan side were scored by Issoufou Dayo and Adil Tahif, while Zamalek managed to secure a goal through Seifeddine Jaziri in a tightly contested match. It is worth noting that Shehu Dikko previously served as the match commissioner for the 2018 CAF Champions League...