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Buhari Postpones Visit To Ogun Indefinitely

18Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Buhari Postpones Visit To Ogun Indefinitely

President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed his planned one day official visit to Ogun State, indefinitely. Buhar was billed to visit the State for the commissioning of some of projects of executed by Governor Dapo Abiodun The visit was scheduled for December 21, 2021. Some of the projects listed for commissioning, were the Gateway City Gate, GCG; Sagamu Interchange-Siun-Abeokuta Road; Kobape Housing Estate; King’s Court Estate; and Ijebu Ode-Mojoda-Epe Road. But the government on Friday night announced postponement of the official visit. See Also: Votes will count in 2023, Buhari promises In a statement issued on Friday in Abeokuta by Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to Ogun State Government, the government said a new date for the visit and commissioning of some of the landmark pr...

Aubameyang Banished From Arsenal First-Team Training

18Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Gabon, News, Sports

Aubameyang Banished From Arsenal First-Team Training

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has reportedly been banished from first-team training. According to Sportsmail, the player will continue to be exiled from Mikel Arteta’s plans until the end of 2021 at the earliest. Aubameyang’s future with the Gunners is looking increasingly bleak, after he was stripped of the club captaincy on Monday. Arsenal in an official statement, cited his “latest disciplinary breach”. The 32-year-old has not been involved in first-team training at the club’s London Colney HQ this week. See Also: FIFA Dismisses South Africa Replay Appeal After Controversial Loss To Ghana Instead, Aubameyang has been training alone, away from the squad. Arteta confirmed on Friday that the Gabon striker would not be considered for the weekend game at Lee...

Twitter Removes Osinbajo’s Post For Copyright Violation Of Beyonce’s Song

17Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Information Technology, News, Nigeria

Twitter Removes Osinbajo’s Post For Copyright Violation Of Beyonce’s Song

Twitter has withheld a tweet by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for copyright violation. On March 8, the vice-president posted a video in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Beyonce’s song ‘Run the World’ was used as the video’s audio. Quoting the tweet that same day, a Twitter user @olayknowless, had asked Beyonce to report Osinbajo’s account for violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). “Ma’am @Beyonce, Nigeria’s current Vice President who has never properly done his job has used your song without permission, ask Jack your good friend to take care of his account In accordance with DMCA violation penalties,” the user wrote. The microblogging site took down the tweet afterwards, though the exact day this was done is not known. “This tweet has been withhel...

IPOB Declares Nnamdi Kanu Prisoner Of Conscience

17Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

IPOB Declares Nnamdi Kanu Prisoner Of Conscience

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, has not committed any crime to warrant his detention. In a statement on Friday, Emma Powerful, IPOB spokesperson, said Kanu is fighting for the self-determination of his people, a recognised right by the United Nations Charter to which Nigeria is a signatory. The separatist group said in seeking the freedom of his people, Kanu has done so peacefully without hate and malice against the government. “Following the extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria without proper documentation for doing so and long incarceration and detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody, we the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) wish to state categorically to the people of the wor...

I Took 20% Pay Cut As Eagles Coach – Rohr

17Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

I Took 20% Pay Cut As Eagles Coach – Rohr

Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, says he took a 20 per cent pay cut in a bid to help the Nigeria Football Federation manage cost after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The NFF terminated the contract of the Franco-German on Sunday, after five years and four months with the three-time African champions, with just a few weeks to the AFCON in Cameroon. NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, cited the team’s abysmal performances under Rohr as the reason the coach was shown the exit door, while adding that the 68-year-old failed to enforce discipline in the team. On his part, Rohr alleged that some officials tried to influence his choice of players. In an interview with ESPN, the former Bordeaux manager said he was never in Nigeria because of money. “No, never,” Rohr respo...

I have no interest in holding any board position in FBN Holdings, First Bank – Femi Otedola

16Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

I have no interest in holding any board position in FBN Holdings, First Bank – Femi Otedola

The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola has debunked speculations that he his interested in holding any board position in FBN Holdings, First Bank or any of their subsidiaries. Otedola was recently invited by the Save the Children to join the prestigious group of its Vice Presidents, in recognition of his philanthropic efforts to better the lives of children in Nigeria. Save the Children is the second largest charity in the world after UNICEF and has Princess Anne as Patron since 2017 after serving as President since 1970. In a brief chat with Mr Otedola was asked about his next steps after becoming the single largest shareholder of FBNHOLDINGS. He said he did not acquire the bank’s shares because he wanted to be chairman of the bank. ...

Copa del Rey: Chukwueze On Target In Villarreal’s 7-1 Away Win

16Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Copa del Rey: Chukwueze On Target In Villarreal’s 7-1 Away Win

Samuel Chukwueze got among the goals as Villarreal hammered lower division side Sanluqueno, in the second round of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night. Chukwueze has now scored in back-to-back Copa del Rey games this season. Read Also: ‘It’s A Huge Frustration’ — Rohr Bitter After Nigeria Sacking His first game in the 8-0 away win against another lower division side Victoria CF. The Super Eagles winger scored Villarreal’s fourth goal on 40 minutes, in the win against Sanluqueno. He was later replaced by Yeremi Pino with 14 minutes remaining in the game. So far this season Chukwueze has netted four goals in 14 games in all competitions for Unai Emery’s side. Source: CompleteSports

EFCC Raids Abuja Hotel, Arrests Woman, Others With Fake $427,400

15Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Corruption, Crime, News, Nigeria

EFCC Raids Abuja Hotel, Arrests Woman, Others With Fake $427,400

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested five members of a syndicate who specialise in counterfeiting foreign currencies, especially the dollar, for sale to unsuspecting members of the public. Acting on intelligence, the commission, in a joint operation with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, arrested four members of the syndicate on December 8, 2021, at Swiss Pearl Continental Hotel, Koforidua Street, in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja with fake $427,400. The suspects include Fashanu Adesina, John Ogbaje, Emmanuel Bassey and Chidi Nwachukwu. See Also: Kogi Government Sues EFCC, Demands ₦35 Billion In Damages A statement on Tuesday by the EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, titled, ‘EFCC smashes fake currency syndicate,’ said “The suspects volunteered...

‘How Eguavoen Can Become Successful As Super Eagles Interim Coach’ –Onigbinde

14Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

‘How Eguavoen Can Become Successful As Super Eagles Interim Coach’ –Onigbinde

Former Nigeria coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, says the only way the interim coaching crew of the Super Eagles led by Austine Eguavoen can succeed is if they get sound administrative backing from the Nigeria Football Federation. Onigbinde served on two different occasions – from 1983 to1984 and 2002, as interim coach Nigeria. He was first engaged to coach the Green Eagles in 1983 after Brazilian Otto Gloria was sacked following the team’s failure to qualify for the 1982 FIFA World Cup and also their inability to defend the AFCON title at the Libya 1982 edition. He led Eagles to win the Silver medal at AFCON 1984 in Cote d’Ivore. He also got another chance after Amodu Shaibu was fired in 2002 and he led the Super Eagles to the Japan/Korea 2002 FIFA World Cup where the team couldn’t progress b...

Femi Fani-Kayode Docked Over ‘Forgery Of Medical Report’

14Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

Femi Fani-Kayode Docked Over ‘Forgery Of Medical Report’

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has been docked before Justice O. Abike-Fadipe of Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja for alleged forgery. Fani-Kayode was charged before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge bordering on fraudulent use of false documents. According to the prosecution, Femi Fani-Kayode on October 11, 2021, in Lagos fraudulent representation procured one Dr Ogieva Oziegbe to execute a document titled: “MEDICAL REPORT ON Olufemi Fani Kayode 60 YEARS/MALE/HOSP. NO.00345” and purported same to have been issued by Kubwa General Hospital. EFCC noted that procuring and execution of documents by false pretence is contrary to section 369 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. See Also: EFCC Charges Kenneth ...