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Guardiola’s Strategy to Secure EPL Title over Arsenal

4May

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Guardiola’s Strategy to Secure EPL Title over Arsenal

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, emphasized that they must win every remaining match to capture the Premier League title. Following their 5-1 victory against Wolves, Guardiola shared his thoughts with Sky Sports. City's win narrowed the gap to Arsenal to just one point, as Mikel Arteta's side triumphed 3-0 over Bournemouth in the early game. City trails Arsenal by six goals in goal difference despite their dominant performance against Wolves. Guardiola downplayed the significance of goal difference in the title race. He stated, "Relying on goal difference is not an option; we cannot afford to draw. Arsenal's consistent and impressive form makes it difficult." “We have three matches left; our aim is to secure victories in the first two and head into the final game with ou...

Onyekachi’s prediction: Enyimba poised to secure their record 10th NPFL championship

4May

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Onyekachi’s prediction: Enyimba poised to secure their record 10th NPFL championship

Having occupied the third spot on the NPFL table with 53 points, the People's Elephant are four points behind the league leaders, Rangers. Onyekachi is confident that his former team, Enyimba, has what it takes to clinch the 2023–24 Nigeria Premier Football League title. Expressing his belief, the Hapoel Petah Tikva forward stated to NewsNow, "Enyimba is well-positioned for the 2023–24 NPFL championship." According to him, "Enyimba's team this season is stronger compared to the previous one." Enyimba holds the record for winning the NPFL title nine times.

The Senate foresees job opportunities for graduates thanks to NYSC Trust Fund Bill

4May

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The Senate foresees job opportunities for graduates thanks to NYSC Trust Fund Bill

During an official visit to the Oyo State NYSC Orientation Camp at Iseyin, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Community Engagement, Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), revealed that the recently approved National Youths Service Corps Trust Fund Bill is expected to create employment opportunities for graduates. Adaramodu mentioned that the bill, having successfully passed through initial readings and various legislative processes, is on its way to the President for approval. According to the lawmaker, the primary aim of the bill is to ensure that corps members can establish themselves through the training provided by the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program. Furthermore, he highlighted that the bill includes provisions to support corps me...

Jamie Carragher: Messi’s Determination to Outdo Ronaldo

4May

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Jamie Carragher: Messi’s Determination to Outdo Ronaldo

In the world of football, two giants, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, have set achievements that seem unattainable for any other player. Their dominance has made it incredibly challenging for any other player to lay claim to the title of the world's best for over a decade. Ronaldo's move from Manchester United to Real Madrid set the stage for a riveting rivalry with Messi at Barcelona. Speaking to Football365, former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher unveiled Messi's fierce drive to outperform Ronaldo in prestigious awards. "While Ronaldo is often seen as self-centered, Messi was equally hungry for accolades like the Ballon d'Or and the desire to surpass Ronaldo," Carragher revealed. The world of football now sees fans rallying behind individual players rather than just clubs, eviden...

Real Madrid Clinch LaLiga Title as Barcelona Suffers Defeat

4May

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Real Madrid Clinch LaLiga Title as Barcelona Suffers Defeat

Confirmation has arrived that Real Madrid is the champion of LaLiga for the 2023-2024 season. Their triumph comes on the heels of Girona's impressive 4-2 victory over Barcelona in a late match. Carlo Ancelotti's squad secured a 3-0 home win against Cadiz, courtesy of goals by Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu. These recent outcomes place Real at 87 points from 34 matches. Barcelona's defeat sees them in the third position with 73 points, trailing Girona by just one. This marks the 36th occasion that Los Blancos have claimed the league championship. Next, Real will face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, with the tie currently level at 2-2.

Former Player Joe Cole Praises Arsenal’s Championship Potential

4May

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Former Player Joe Cole Praises Arsenal’s Championship Potential

Joe Cole, a former midfielder for Chelsea, expressed admiration for the current Arsenal team, stating that Mikel Arteta's squad appears capable of winning the championship. His comments came after Arsenal's convincing 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in the recent Premier League fixture. Arsenal demonstrated composure and precision in their performance at the Emirates Stadium. The first goal came from Bukayo Saka's penalty just before halftime. Subsequent goals by Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice secured a comprehensive victory, propelling Arsenal to the top of the league standings. Describing Arsenal as championship material, Cole remarked, "It was a fantastic performance. They could have easily scored 3 or 4 goals in the first half; they eased off slightly in the second half but di...

Using Culture to Enhance National Cohesion: T Y Danjuma’s Advice to Nigerians

4May

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Using Culture to Enhance National Cohesion: T Y Danjuma’s Advice to Nigerians

Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), the former Minister of Defence, has emphasized the importance of utilizing culture and tradition as effective tools for fostering unity, national cohesion, and integration among Nigerians. Speaking at the 2024 Zuru Emirate Uhola Cultural Festival and Agricultural Show in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi, Danjuma highlighted the significance of cultural heritage in bringing people together. Represented by Dr Bitrus Bogu, the President of the Middle Belt Forum and Chairman of the 2024 Uhola Festival, Danjuma commended the display of indigenous technology and agricultural produce at the festival, showcasing the country's cultural diversity and values to the global audience. He proposed the establishment of an Uhola Festival Development Fund to secure funding suppor...

Appeal made to Police to cease using Cybercrime Act against journalists

4May

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Appeal made to Police to cease using Cybercrime Act against journalists

Calling for a halt to the misuse of the Cybercrime Act, 2015, in targeting journalists, the Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has urged the Inspector General of Police to take action. In light of the recent arrest and ongoing detention of Mr. Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), on alleged Cybercrime Act violations by the Nigeria Police, the coalition voiced its concern. Expressing dismay, the coalition revealed that Mr. Ojukwu's family only discovered his whereabouts at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Lagos, on Friday, May 3, 2024. Describing the arrest as a violation of human rights and an attack on press freedom, the coalition demanded the immediate release of Mr. Daniel Ojuk...

Youths from the APC in Zamfara urge Governor Dauda to prioritize governance over wasteful spending

4May

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Youths from the APC in Zamfara urge Governor Dauda to prioritize governance over wasteful spending

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been called upon by the Youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to utilize the state's resources for the welfare of the people. Expressing their concern, the APC youths questioned the governor's failure to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the ex-governor, Dr. Bello Matawalle, for alleged corrupt activities. They highlighted that there is no existing court order preventing the EFCC from probing, arresting, and prosecuting Matawalle. Additionally, the youths urged the EFCC and other relevant anti-corruption agencies to pursue contractors who didn't fulfill contracts that were previously paid for by past governments. A stern warning was issued to the PDP administration against defaming APC members in the sta...

Foreign Illegal Gold Miners Invade Cross River Community, Leaders Express Concern

4May

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Foreign Illegal Gold Miners Invade Cross River Community, Leaders Express Concern

A community in Ifumkpa, located in Akamkpa LGA of Cross River State, is facing a crisis due to the increasing presence of foreign illegal gold miners. According to local leaders speaking to NewsNow, these miners operate without paying any royalties to the community. The community leaders have raised alarm that these foreign miners have managed to influence the local youths against them. As a result, whenever the community questions the activities of the illegal miners, the youths retaliate by physically assaulting them and issuing threats. Chief Cletus Ibuni, the village head of Ifumkpa community, expressed his concern, stating, “We are unfamiliar with the individuals who have come into our community and taken control of our forests under the guise of gold mining. They are numerous, a...