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Sanwoolu, Gbajabiamila two others In FG Delegation to AFCON 2021

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January 4, 2022

Sanwoolu, Gbajabiamila two others In FG Delegation to AFCON 2021

Federal Government of Nigeria has named a high powered delegation to lead the Nigerian contingent to the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament starting in Cameroon next Sunday, January 9, 2022.

The delegation will be led by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, the Deputy Senate president, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba and Honourable Olumide Osoba are also in the delegation.

Some other members include the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Agriculture, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Ministers of State for Finance, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, Agriculture, Mustapha Baba Shehuri and Science and Technology, Mohammed Abdullahi, the Special Adviser to Mr President on Sports, Daniel Amokachi as well as a representative of the Department of State Security(DSS).

Others expected to be part of a special delegation are Sunday Asefun, the president of the National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS), Mr Allen Onyeama, Chairman of Airpeace, Mr Bisi Adebutu, Executive Director, Premier Lotto, Mr Emmanuel Orhiaki, Executive Director Marketing, Nigeria Breweries, Mr Karl Toriola, Managing Director, MTN and Mr Alfred Olajide, the Managing Director of Coca-cola.

The delegation is expected to leave for Cameroon on Monday , the 10th of January, 2022 ahead of Nigeria’s first game on the 11th of January. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau. The group games will be played in Garoua. Nigeria’s first game will be against Egypt on Tuesday, the 11th of January, 2022.

‘Forests should be carpet-bombed, trees replanted’ – El-Rufai

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‘Forests should be carpet-bombed, trees replanted’ – El-Rufai

By: Wadzani Apagu

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has shared his thoughts on what should be done to flush out bandits terrorizing people of the State.

El-Rufai said security operatives should “carpet-bomb forests” where bandits are located.

Speaking on Arise Tv on Monday, the Governor said the trees around the affected forest can be replanted later, after the area has been bombed.

He, however, admitted that carpet-bombing the forests would lead to collateral damage.

El-Rufai noted that such measure would boost Agriculture in the rural communities.

The Governor said lack of manpower was responsible for the prolonged inability of security operatives to curb banditry in the northwest.

According to El-Rufai: “These bandits operate in the periphery because their hiding place is in the forest. It’s a major problem. The security agencies are doing their best but they are overstretched.

“The reality is we don’t have enough boots on ground to address the myriad of security challenges that we face, and these security challenges are asymmetric, widespread, and there’s no part of Nigeria that doesn’t have one security problem or the other.

“Ramp up the number of boots and more technology and more investment in armament and wipe these guys once and for all.

“I’ve always believed that, you know, we should carpet-bomb the forests; we can replant the trees after. Let’s carpet-bomb the forests and bomb all of them.”

You’re making Ronaldo, Cavani useless at Man United – Rio Ferdinand to Ralf

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You’re making Ronaldo, Cavani useless at Man United – Rio Ferdinand to Ralf

By: Ibrahim Mshelia

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has said that Ralf Rangnick is making Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani useless.

Hitting out at Rangnick’s tactics, the former England international queried why the German had such forwards in his team without players that are capable of crossing the ball from wide areas on the field.

Ferdinand was angered by Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Monday and believes the interim boss is not getting the best out of Ronaldo and Cavani, the Red Devils’ biggest attacking threats.

A late strike from Wolves midfielder Joao Moutinho condemned United to a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford being their first under Ralf Rangnick.

It was also Manchester United first defeat to Wolves since 1980 and iy was a deserving victory for the visitors who dominated the game.

Ferdinand feels the current tactics by Rangnick hinder the performances of star strikers Ronaldo and Cavani.

“My biggest gripe is when you’ve got Cavani and Ronaldo in your team, two of the best attackers of the ball from wide areas and you don’t play with any width or players that are capable of putting the ball in from wide areas, then it almost feels as though it’s a pointless task,” he told Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE.

“You have to play to their strengths. Ronaldo can do other things as well, so can Cavani.

“But if two of their big things are when you cross the ball, get the ball in the box.

“I know when he plays the 4-2-2-2 it’s about full-backs being the width, but Wan-Bissaka is not the man to cross the ball.

“Shaw can do it when he gets up there but we didn’t have enough possession against Wolves.”

Ferdinand pointed out that the way Manchester United were playing did not allow them to cross the ball into good positions for the ever-ready Ronaldo and Cavani.

The defeat to Wolves at Old Trafford meant that Manchester United are now four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, though the Red Devils have a game in hand.

Their next league match will be against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa and Rangnick will be without Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay who will be serving a one-match suspension each.

BREAKING: President Buhari appoints Chief Economic Adviser

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BREAKING: President Buhari appoints Chief Economic Adviser

By: Wadzani Apagu

President Buhamadu Buhari has appointed Dr Doyin Salami as his Chief Economic Adviser in a bid to address the current economic crisis in the country.

The development was made known on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President
on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

Until his new appointment, Dr Doyin was the Chairman of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC).

The 59-year-old economist was a 1989 doctorate degree graduate in Economics of Queen Mary College, University of London.

He is Managing Director and Head Markets Practice at KAINOS Edge Consulting Limited, and member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University, where he recently attained the rank of Senior Fellow/Associate Professor.

According to Mr Femi, “The Chief Economic Adviser to the President is expected to address all issues on the domestic economy and present views on them to the President; closely monitor national and international developments, trends and develop appropriate policy responses; develop and recommend to the President national economic policies to foster macro-economic stability, promote growth, create jobs, and eradicate poverty, among others”.

Rochas Okorocha and Uche Nwosu are bandits, kidnappers’ sponsors – Imo Govt

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Rochas Okorocha and Uche Nwosu are bandits, kidnappers’ sponsors – Imo Govt

By: Wadzani Apagu

Imo State Government says some suspects have named former Governor Rochas Okorocha and Uche Nwosu as sponsors of bandits and kidnappers.

Nwosu, Okorocha’s son-in-law, was a Deputy Chief of Staff and Action Alliance (AA) Imo governorship candidate in 2019

A statement on Tuesday by Oguwike Nwachuku, Governor Hope Uzodinma’s Chief Press Secretary, said the duo were funding violence in the State.

The spokesman pointedly accused them of fueling “kidnapping, banditry, arson and cannibalism”.

Nwachuku said they had been promoting news of the alleged arrest of the security officers attached to Uzodimma.

He noted that the aim was to stop the governor’s vow to expose the identities of those behind insecurity and other forms of criminality in Imo.

“The current media frenzy by both Rochas Okorocha and Uche Nwosu appears to be strengthening the notion of their culpability.

“The duo have resorted to publishing falsehood yet again about security officers in the State Government House.

“Their claim of the arrest and detention of a certain Shaba, whom they falsely allege to be the CSO to the Imo State Governor is strange as the Governor’s CSO is not known by the name of Shaba,” he said.

Nwachuku maintained that no security officer in the Governor’s security team was either arrested or is currently unaccounted for.

“Okorocha and Nwosu have been specifically mentioned by suspects who are in the custody of security agents, as being sponsors of kidnapping and banditry in Imo State, using their relationship with former ex-militants to perpetrate the crimes,” he alleged.

He said instead of clearing their names, they appear bent on using both overt and covert means to blackmail the Police High Command, “which legitimately arrested Uche Nwosu.”

The statement told the public to ignore reports against the State government, as well as the “failed attempt to frustrate the Imo stakeholders’ meeting taking place on Tuesday”.

Pogba’s future at Man Utd as Silva signs new contract with Chelsea

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Pogba’s future at Man Utd as Silva signs new contract with Chelsea

By: Ibrahim Mshelia

Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United will not be addressed until the summer, Sky Sports reports.

Pogba is running his contract down towards free agency, but he will not be sold in this January transfer window.

Man United hopes fresh terms can still be thrashed out at a later date.

Meanwhile, Chelsea on Monday night confirmed that their defender, Thiago Silva, has signed a new deal that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2023.

The Brazilian joined Chelsea in the summer of 2020 from Paris Saint-Germain.

The 37-year-old centre-back enjoyed a thoroughly successful start to life at Chelsea, which included winning the Champions League for the first time in his career.

EPL: Lukaku changes social media bio to Inter Milan after being dropped for Liverpool game

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EPL: Lukaku changes social media bio to Inter Milan after being dropped for Liverpool game

By: Ibrahim Mshelia

Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, on Sunday changed his social media bio to list his former club Inter Milan instead of the Premier League side.

This comes after Lukaku was dropped from the Blues’ squad for the Liverpool game on Sunday.

The 28-year-old in an interview aired this week claimed he was “unhappy” at Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku also said he was not pleased with Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and was eyeing a return to Inter.

He said: “Physically I am fine. But I’m not happy with the situation at Chelsea. Tuchel has chosen to play with another system.

“I won’t give up, I’ll be professional. I am not happy with the situation but I am professional – and I can’t give up now.”

Chelsea comeback to deny Liverpool’s revival in the title race

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Chelsea comeback to deny Liverpool’s revival in the title race

By: Ibrahim Mshelia

Chelsea fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in a fascinating game at Stamford Bridge. The Blues started the game well but they fell behind on the ninth minute when Trevoh Chalobah’s attempted clearance found Sadio Mane, who rounded Edouard Mendy and slotted the ball in the back of the net.

Liverpool doubled their in the 26th minute through top-scorer Mohamed Salah as he beat Mendy at his near post after Trent Alexander-Arnold found him with a spectacular pass on the right.

The game then became an end-to-end affair and Chelsea eventually got back into it. Kelleher who did well to punch away Marcos Alonso’s free-kick but it fell to Matteo Kovacic, who struck a superb volley in the 42nd minute.

Chelsea drew level on the stroke of half-time through a goal from Christian Pulisic. The USA international side-footed the ball into the top corner after Ngolo Kante found him in space. The spoils shared means Chelsea remain 2nd and Liverpool 3rd whilst Manchester City are 10 points clear off the table.

EPL: Lukaku would lose the battle with Tuchel – Jamie Carragher

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EPL: Lukaku would lose the battle with Tuchel – Jamie Carragher

By: Ibrahim Mshelia

Former Liverpool star, Jamie Carragher has said that Romelu Lukaku would be the loser in a battle with Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel.

According to the Liverpool legend, it would be easier for Chelsea to replace Lukaku than Tuchel.

In a controversial interview with Sky Sports Italia, Lukaku had expressed his dissatisfaction with his situation at Stamford Bridge, saying he wanted to return to Inter Milan.

Tuchel dropped him for his side’s crunch 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday with reports in England suggesting that Lukaku could push for a January transfer.

Carragher, a Liverpool legend believes it may now be easier to bring in a replacement for Lukaku instead of the ‘top-class’ Tuchel should it come down to a decision between the two.

“In the past, the players have always won against the manager. Right now, I think in terms of top managers in world football, I’d say there’s a dearth of them,” Carragher told Sky Sports.

“We’ve got three in the Premier League – Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Tuchel.

“But look at the problems Man Utd are having right now in terms of their managerial situation. They still don’t know who they’re going to get at the end of the season or who is out there who can compete with these three.

“Right now, for Chelsea, even though they’ve had great success changing managers over the last 10-15 years.

“I actually think it may be easier to replace Lukaku than the manager they’ve got. They’ve got a top-class manager right now.”

Chelsea, in the second position in the Premier League table, were held to a 2-2 draw by Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Lukaku was nowhere near Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the game.

NPFL: Remo Stars Maintain Top Spot as Kano Pillars and Plateau Return to Wining Ways

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NPFL: Remo Stars Maintain Top Spot as Kano Pillars and Plateau Return to Wining Ways

By: Ibrahim Mshelia

Remo Stars maintained top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw against Dakkada in Uyo on Sunday.

Oriyomi Lawal put Dakkada ahead in the 12th minute, while Samuel Anakwe equalized for the visitors four minutes before the break.

Remo Stars are now unbeaten in their last two league games.

Gbenga Ogunbote’s side top the standings with eight points from four goals.

Rivers United retained second position after a 0-0 draw against Sunshine Stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

Sunshine Stars remain bottom of the log with two points from three games.

Champions Akwa United went down to a 2-0 defeat against Nasarawa United at the Lafia Township Stadium.

The home team took the lead through Tochukwu Udeh in the 53rd minute.

Silas Nwankwo added the second six minutes from time.

At the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu, Rangers recorded the biggest win of the day thrashing Niger Tornadoes 4-0.

Kenechukwu Agu bagged a brace for the Flying Antelopes, while Shedrack Asiegbu and Christian Nnaji scored the other goals.

Rangers moved to third position on the log following the win.

In Jos, Plateau United thrashed former champions Heartland 3-0 with Jesse Akila, Izuchukwu Chimezie and Zulkifilu Rabiu getting the goals.

Wikki Tourists also beat MFM 3-0 in another matchday four encounter at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe.

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