Monday, May 20

Liverpool Announce Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s Successor in EPL
20May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Liverpool Announce Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s Successor in EPL

Confirmation has been made by Liverpool of Arne Slot as their appointed manager for the upcoming 2024/2025 season. Jurgen Klopp, who managed his final game last Sunday, will be succeeded by the Dutchman. Slot will officially commence his role with the Premier League team on June 1. He came on board as Liverpool’s top pick after they were unable to secure Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim. Back in April, negotiations were ongoing between Slot, Feyenoord, and Liverpool regarding a compensation package. Reports suggest that Liverpool has shelled out approximately £9.4 million (£7.7m plus £1.7m in add-ons) for the 45-year-old. "Arne Slot has reached an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to assume the position of the new head coach, effective from June 1, 2024, pending a work permit,"...
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Court Orders Detention of Monarch-Elect in Ekiti Over Certificate Forgery
20May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Court Orders Detention of Monarch-Elect in Ekiti Over Certificate Forgery

A federal High Court in Akure has issued an order for the detention of the Oba-elect of Araromi-Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Prince Babalola Adebomi, for alleged certificate forgery. The charges brought against him include forging a certificate from the University of Ibadan and presenting it to the University Teaching Hospital in Ado-Ekiti for employment in 2008, as well as forging his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate and presenting it for a job at the University Teaching Hospital. The charge sheet, numbered FHC/AK/16/2024 states, in part: “You, Babalola Babatunde, on or about January 15, 2008, at the University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, knowingly presented a falsified University of Ibadan result with the intention that it would...
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Despite Loss to Bayelsa Queens, NWFL’s Nasarawa Amazons Praise Officiating
20May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Despite Loss to Bayelsa Queens, NWFL’s Nasarawa Amazons Praise Officiating

Following their narrow defeat to Bayelsa Queens at the Nigeria Women Football League Super Six playoff tournament, Nasarawa Amazons have commended the officiating at the event. Bayelsa Queens secured a 1-0 victory over Nasarawa Amazons with Intimi Mercy's late-minute goal. Expressing satisfaction with the officiating, Nasarawa Amazons emphasized the commendable performance of the referees throughout the tournament. Nasarawa Amazons' media officer, Emmanuel Ochoche Adakwu, mentioned, "On the side of officiating, it was very great because all the referees are good and doing their job well," in an interview with NewsNow. Having gathered one point from two games, the team from Lafia will now prepare to face Rivers Angels in their upcoming match at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Wednesday.
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Court orders detention of main suspect in Kano mosque explosion
20May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Court orders detention of main suspect in Kano mosque explosion

A 38-year-old man named Shafi’u Abubakar was remanded in a correctional center by an Upper Shari’a Court in Rijiyar Zaki Kano for allegedly setting fire to a mosque, resulting in the death of 14 individuals. Residing in Gadan Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano, the accused faces charges of mischief by fire, causing grievous harm, and culpable homicide. According to the Prosecution Counsel, Kano State's Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Haruna Isa-Dederi, the defendant committed the offense on May 15, 2024, in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government. It was alleged that at around 5:15 a.m. on the same day, the defendant used petrol to ignite a mosque at Gadan Village during the Dawn prayer, where Sani Suleiman and 24 others were praying, subsequently causing i...
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Emergence of Photos Depicting Helicopter Wreckage Leading to Iranian President Raisi’s Tragic Death
20May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Emergence of Photos Depicting Helicopter Wreckage Leading to Iranian President Raisi’s Tragic Death

Recent images showcasing the aftermath of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, have been released. Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, tragically lost their lives when the helicopter they were in crashed in a mountainous region in East Azerbaijan province, amidst foggy weather conditions. Also onboard the ill-fated helicopter were East Azerbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati, and Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the envoy of the Iranian Supreme Leader to East Azerbaijan. The convoy consisted of three helicopters, with two of them transporting ministers and officials. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown as rescue teams continue to operate in the vicinity. Iranian state media outlets such as Me...
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FCIPM Urges Tinubu and Governors to Stop Diversion of Training Funds
20May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

FCIPM Urges Tinubu and Governors to Stop Diversion of Training Funds

In commemoration of International Human Resources Day, Abdullahi Ibrahim, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (FCIPM), has urged President Bola Tinubu and all 36 state governors to prioritize workforce training and prevent the misallocation of training funds to other projects. Every year on May 20, International Human Resources Day recognizes the vital role played by human resources professionals in helping organizations achieve their objectives. Among their responsibilities are recruitment, placement, training, discipline, and the development of welfare packages for current and retiring staff in various organizations. In his message for this year's Human Resources Day, the consultant specializing in human capacity development in the healthcare sect...
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Next Season’s Title Contenders in EPL Unveiled
20May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Next Season’s Title Contenders in EPL Unveiled

Just a day after the conclusion of the 2023/2024 Premier League season, speculations are rife among fans and experts regarding the potential winner of the upcoming season. Manchester City secured their fourth consecutive title with a resounding 3-1 victory over West Ham last Sunday. Arsenal once again settled for the second spot, finishing a mere two points adrift of City this time. Sky Bet has unsurprisingly positioned City as the frontrunners at 11/8 to clinch the title for the fifth consecutive time next year. Arsenal follows closely behind as the second favorite with odds of 9/4. Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, holds the third spot in the rankings with odds of 13/2. Chelsea garners significant support as the fourth favorite at 10/1.
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Ruling against DSS and AGIP: Bayelsa activist Opumie awarded N300million damages by Court
20May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Ruling against DSS and AGIP: Bayelsa activist Opumie awarded N300million damages by Court

In a significant judgment, the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has found the Department of State Security, DSS, and the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NOAC, culpable for the unlawful detention of youth activist Comrade Collins Opumie for a period exceeding two years. The presiding judge, Justice Ebiyon Duke Charlie, has ruled in favor of the claimant, awarding him a sum of N300 million as damages. Justice Charlie, in the verdict on the case bearing number YHC/324/2022 rendered on Monday, determined that the claimant had been unjustly incarcerated and therefore deserves the compensation of N300 million. According to a report from NewsNow, Comrade Collins Opumie alleged in his statement of claims that he was abducted by the DSS in Yenagoa at the behest of the Nigerian Agip Oil Comp...
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Ngbede: PDP Ready for Benue Council Election
20May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Ngbede: PDP Ready for Benue Council Election

Prepared and fully committed, the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is geared up to take part in the upcoming local government elections in the state. After thorough consultations with its leaders and members, the party made the decision to engage in the electoral process. During an expanded caucus meeting of PDP on Monday in Makurdi, the party chairman, John Ngbede, disclosed this development. The announcement of the forthcoming council election was made by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, during a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi. Emphasizing PDP's determination to participate in the election, Ngbede highlighted the party's commitment to counter the APC and drive development at the grassroots, as previously demonstrated during its governance in ...
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Support for Proposed 300% Salary and Allowance Increase for Judges
20May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Support for Proposed 300% Salary and Allowance Increase for Judges

The proposal for a 300 percent increase in the salaries and allowances of judges, put forward by President Bola Tinubu, has gained backing from various quarters including the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN. In addition, the National Judicial Council (NJC), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMAFC) have also given their endorsement to the idea. During a one-day public hearing on the "A Bill for an Act to Prescribe the Salaries and Allowances and Fringe Benefit of Judicial Office Holders in Nigeria and Related Matters, 2024," stakeholders like the AGF, NBA, NJC, and RMAFC expressed their support for the initiative. The event was organized by the Senate Committee on Judiciary,...
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