Sunday, April 28

Outrage from Pochettino as VAR is criticized for its impact on English football in the wake of Aston Villa draw
28Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Outrage from Pochettino as VAR is criticized for its impact on English football in the wake of Aston Villa draw

In the aftermath of Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday, manager Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a scathing assessment of VAR. Falling behind by two goals in the first half, the Blues mounted a comeback in the second period to restore parity. An apparent winning goal by Axel Disasi was disallowed by VAR, leaving Chelsea with a share of the points and in 9th place with 48 points. Expressing his frustration post-match, Pochettino expressed, "There are two different elements: the referee initially called a foul and disallowed the goal, then the VAR was called upon to verify. "The decisions are baffling and nonsensical. It's unacceptable to encounter such situations; just a fortnight ago in the FA Cup semifinal against Man City, there was a handball that went unpunished - t...
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Young Nigerian striker, Martin Obi, bags seven goals to lead Arsenal to a 7-0 victory
28Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Young Nigerian striker, Martin Obi, bags seven goals to lead Arsenal to a 7-0 victory

Impressively, Arsenal's rising star, Chido Martin Obi, found the back of the net seven times as the team's U-18 squad dominated Norwich City with a 9-0 win over the weekend. In a remarkable first-half performance, the 16-year-old sensation scored five goals. Martin Obi wasted no time in securing two hat-tricks within just 17 minutes of play. After the break, he added two more goals to his tally, bringing his total to an outstanding 24 goals in the last seven matches. However, the Danish prodigy's most significant achievement this season remains the ten goals he scored in a single game when Arsenal's U-16 side triumphed over Liverpool with a 14-3 scoreline back in November. Following this result, Arsenal now sits third in the U-18 Premier League South, trailing league leaders Chelsea b...
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Harsh Iraqi bill imposes 15-year prison term for same-sex relationships
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Harsh Iraqi bill imposes 15-year prison term for same-sex relationships

On Saturday, the Iraqi parliament approved a bill that would result in a maximum 15-year jail sentence for individuals engaged in same-sex relationships. As part of the revisions to a 1988 law targeting prostitution, transgender individuals could face up to three years in prison. The legislative changes were made during a session with 170 lawmakers present out of a total of 329. An initial proposal had suggested that same-sex individuals could face the death penalty. However, the updated amendments grant the courts the ability to sentence offenders to prison terms ranging from 10 to 15 years. Furthermore, the law stipulates a minimum seven-year imprisonment for individuals involved in the "promotion" of same-sex relationships, and a one to three-year sentence for men found purposely im...
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Breaking News: Naira Shows Strength Against the Dollar, Increases by N80
27Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Breaking News: Naira Shows Strength Against the Dollar, Increases by N80

In a positive turn of events, the naira has strengthened against the US dollar in the parallel market after a period of decline. Sharing insights, Mistila Dayyabu, a Bureau De Change operator, mentioned in an interview with NewsNow that the naira's value rose to N1,300 per dollar, up from N1380 on the previous day. Dayyabu emphasized, "Our buying rate was N1,290, while selling rate stood at N1300 by Saturday evening, primarily driven by increased demand." This surge reflects an impressive N80 appreciation against the dollar within just a day. On the other hand, data from FMDQ revealed that at the close of trading on Friday, the naira was trading at N1339.23 to a dollar in the official market. Despite the consistent losses witnessed over the past week, the Central Bank of Nigeria's eff...
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Confirmation of Two Fatalities in Osogbo Accident by Police
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Confirmation of Two Fatalities in Osogbo Accident by Police

Confirmation has been received from the Osun State Police Command regarding a tragic traffic incident in Osogbo that resulted in two casualties in the early hours of Saturday. Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson for the command, disclosed in an official statement that the individuals who lost their lives were the unidentified motorcyclist and the passenger accompanying them. As per the statement: “At approximately 06:25 am on April 27, 2024, a fatal collision involving a motor vehicle and a motorcycle took place opposite Mobil filling station in the Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo." “The vehicles involved were a Toyota RAV4 with the registration number KUJ417DH, driven by Dauda Tewogbade, and a Bajaj motorcycle bearing the registration number SGB708UH. The identity of the motorcyclist remains un...
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<article> <header> The priority is to address inflation before discussing economic growth, says CBN
27Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Addressing the issue of rising inflation in Nigeria is a top concern for the Central Bank of Nigeria. Dr. Adetona Adedeji, the acting director of the Banking Supervision Department at CBN, highlighted this focus during the bank's recent podcast episode on YouTube. He reiterated the central bank's commitment to tackling inflation as a primary objective, even if it means temporarily setting aside the challenge of increasing unemployment rates. Adedeji stressed the importance of prioritizing inflation control, recognizing its far-reaching effects on various economic aspects. "Our main goal is to combat inflation. The central bank's current efforts are geared towards this goal. We are ready to take all necessary steps to combat inflation...
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Excitement as Nasarawa United Coach Secures Super Eight Playoff Place
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Excitement as Nasarawa United Coach Secures Super Eight Playoff Place

The head coach of Nasarawa United, Adams Usman, shares his delight at clinching a spot in the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoffs. Securing their place in the season-ending tournament came after the Solid Miners played a 1-1 draw against Zamfara United last Saturday. Despite finishing second in the Northern Conference Group A, trailing behind El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, the Lafia club's achievement was met with joy by Adams Usman. Following the game, Adams Usman expressed his gratitude to the people of Nasarawa State, particularly acknowledging the support of Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule, his Deputy Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, the Supporters’ Club, and the state's residents. Reflecting on their success, Usman declared, "I...
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Another Victory for Bendel Insurance as Unbeaten Streak Continues; Doma and Kwara United End in a Draw
27Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Another Victory for Bendel Insurance as Unbeaten Streak Continues; Doma and Kwara United End in a Draw

Ismael Seriki found the back of the net to secure a 1-0 victory for Bendel Insurance against Heartland at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, extending their unbeaten run to four games. Seriki's decisive strike came in the 83rd minute of the game. With this win, Bendel Insurance has climbed to eighth place in the league standings. On the other hand, Heartland remains in 19th place and will have to win all six of their remaining matches to ensure their survival. Meanwhile, at the Pantami Township Stadium, Kwara United and Doma United played out a goalless draw.
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Ongoing Reorganization of EFCC Under New Leadership with Fresh Appointments
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Ongoing Reorganization of EFCC Under New Leadership with Fresh Appointments

Under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has embarked on a process of restructuring the anti-graft agency. Mr. Michael Nzekwe has been designated as the Chief of Staff by Olukoyede. For each of the 14 zonal commands of the commission, zonal directors have been appointed as well. In a statement on the EFCC website, it was revealed that Nzekwe, a proficient investigator and lawyer, previously served as a commander at the Ilorin Zonal Command and holds the rank of a course-one officer within the commission. The statement highlighted Nzekwe’s diverse experience across various departments within the Commission, including Legal and Prosecution, Department of Operations (formerly known as Department of Investigations), Department of Internal ...
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Delta State Governor Oborevwori Offers Job to Best Graduating Student from DELSU
27Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Delta State Governor Oborevwori Offers Job to Best Graduating Student from DELSU

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has given automatic employment to Ilebe Joshua, the top student from Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka. Graduating with a remarkable CGPA of 4.83 from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Joshua's outstanding academic performance earned him this opportunity. Speaking at the university's 16th Convocation, Governor Oborevwori encouraged graduates to not just seek employment but also consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path. He emphasized, “As you step out into the world today, I urge you to apply the knowledge and experiences gained during your time here. Instead of just aiming for a job, I challenge you to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. Creating value leads to financial rewards, and a quality education equips you to tackle life's challenges.”...
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