Fernandes fires Man United into Europa last four

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShrXKeQAZwU/XzHKe0IU33I/AAAAAAAAYvs/0nU5ELjRM8I8hkSRm7maJr3PBmDxspAxACLcBGAsYHQ/s480/E02E2E7D-5957-4E3F-BA86-6FF5C7A2B89E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ShrXKeQAZwU/XzHKe0IU33I/AAAAAAAAYvs/0nU5ELjRM8I8hkSRm7maJr3PBmDxspAxACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/E02E2E7D-5957-4E3F-BA86-6FF5C7A2B89E.jpeg"></a></div><p></p><p><b>Manchester United needed an extra-time penalty from Bruno Fernandes to finally see off a spirited FC Copenhagen and set up a potential Europa League semi-final against Wolves.</b></p><p>United were poor for much of the first half in the heat of Cologne but still had a penalty overturned and a goal ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee.</p><p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side improved and dominated the second half but could find no way past inspired goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson, with Fernandes and Mason Greenwood also each hitting the post and Marcus Rashford having another effort disallowed.</p><p>Fernandes finally broke through in familiar style, keeping cool to drive in United’s 21st spot-kick of the season at the start of the extra period to extend their marathon season by another week.<span></span></p>

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Why I didn’t use military to overrun 2019 general elections, Buhari reveals

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGqpO7t3dKk/XzHF_scuQsI/AAAAAAAAYvk/yLKY47j3VGAGScEicBSvzSYmxxKQxOipgCLcBGAsYHQ/s738/65598374-DA7A-4A32-AE06-84492A3ECBFF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="738" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EGqpO7t3dKk/XzHF_scuQsI/AAAAAAAAYvk/yLKY47j3VGAGScEicBSvzSYmxxKQxOipgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/65598374-DA7A-4A32-AE06-84492A3ECBFF.jpeg" width="640"></a></div><p><b>President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, could have used the military to overrun opposition states but instead chose to be impartial during the 2019 general elections.</b></p><p>Buhari said this when governors from the Northeast met with him and the Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, on Monday.</p><p>According to Buhari, his administration wanted to show Nigerians that it is humane.</p><p>The meeting also had in attendance, Nigeria’s security chiefs and some Glgovernors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, such as Ahmadu Fintri (Adamawa), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi) and Darius Ishaku (Taraba).<span></span></p>

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TRANSFER: Willian undergoes medical at Arsenal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6IrliwGtaY/XzHEgSNyhiI/AAAAAAAAYvY/M_jEUfOqgww17kD6Vm7-dEpGkhbf-OQyACLcBGAsYHQ/s414/7DB92F87-FDC2-4F8C-8088-9316A4C9C959.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J6IrliwGtaY/XzHEgSNyhiI/AAAAAAAAYvY/M_jEUfOqgww17kD6Vm7-dEpGkhbf-OQyACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/7DB92F87-FDC2-4F8C-8088-9316A4C9C959.png"></a></div><p><b>Brazil winger, Willian, has reportedly undergone his medical at Arsenal on Monday, after confirming on Sunday he is leaving Chelsea.</b></p><p>According to The Telegraph, Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, made a special request to the club’s board and asked them to “specifically” sign Willian, despite his age.</p><p>Arteta is said to be a big fan of the 32-year-old and strongly believes that he will improve the Gunners next season.</p><p>Recall that Willian had announced he is leaving Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge.<span></span></p>

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Kashamu: Mourn me as you like when I die, Obasanjo replies Tinubu, Fayose

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sG4EFBxMars/XzGc00H11DI/AAAAAAAAYvM/rXpnO_WH4LQiIXjMmQJVFLDVD9WNE6ZjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/DAB2F81B-98CF-4811-9C48-DBC42E77637B.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="750" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sG4EFBxMars/XzGc00H11DI/AAAAAAAAYvM/rXpnO_WH4LQiIXjMmQJVFLDVD9WNE6ZjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DAB2F81B-98CF-4811-9C48-DBC42E77637B.png" width="640"></a></div><p><br></p><p><b>Nigeria’s former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said he does not care what people say about him when he die.</b></p><p>Recall that Obasanjo had on Saturday released a controversial statement on the death of Senator Buruji Kashamu, saying that the former lawmaker used politics and legal means to escape justice but could not use the same to stop death.</p><p>In his words: “The life and history of the departed have lessons for those of all us on this side of the veil. Senator Esho Jinadu (Buruji Kashamu) in his lifetime used the maneuver of law and politics to escape from facing justice on alleged criminal offence in Nigeria and outside Nigeria.<span></span></p>

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Edo: Ize-Iyamu makes allegations against Obaseki

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nWGnS7Fu4A/XzGZ_ya62bI/AAAAAAAA_hg/KwipesVLF5Q5M4KX0sloGqJXiVO8KQ1QgCLcBGAsYHQ/s815/Ize-iyamu%252C%2Bobaseki.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="461" data-original-width="815" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nWGnS7Fu4A/XzGZ_ya62bI/AAAAAAAA_hg/KwipesVLF5Q5M4KX0sloGqJXiVO8KQ1QgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h226/Ize-iyamu%252C%2Bobaseki.PNG" width="400"></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo State, has alleged that Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government does not honour monarchs.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">NAN reports that the flagbearer spoke at a rally at Igueben on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“When I become governor, I will give due respect to traditional institutions. I don’t think the present administration has accorded the traditional rulers any due honours,” he assured.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ize-Iyamu also alleged that the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) was being underfunded.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p>

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Appeal court upturns deregistration of 22 political parties by INEC

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hh9Mdh_Qh5E/XzGZj0C3LiI/AAAAAAAA_hY/-eDUz5Gq8rEMvI1VJuUFJluI5LqSsRYfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s595/justice.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="595" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hh9Mdh_Qh5E/XzGZj0C3LiI/AAAAAAAA_hY/-eDUz5Gq8rEMvI1VJuUFJluI5LqSsRYfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/justice.PNG"></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The court of appeal in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enlist 22 political parties which were deregistered.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In February, INEC had de-registered 74 parties for “failing to meet the criteria provided for by section 225(a) of the 1999 constitution (as amended)”.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Some of the parties jointly filed a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/444/2019, asking the court to determine whether INEC has the constitutional power to deregister them.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">However, on June 11, Anwuli Chikere, Judge of a federal high court in Abuja, agreed with INEC and dismissed the suit on the grounds that they failed to prove their case.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p>

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#BBNaija 2020: Erica emerges HOH for week 4, picks Kiddwaya as deputy

<p><span></span><span></span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lrKn9QAzgxs/XzGX0moNiTI/AAAAAAAAYvE/XaxF_LgdXck4EV-lZwyHWw-QKn7Va7VLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s739/B9EEF01C-54FC-4FA3-A745-A6D98C539843.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="739" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lrKn9QAzgxs/XzGX0moNiTI/AAAAAAAAYvE/XaxF_LgdXck4EV-lZwyHWw-QKn7Va7VLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/B9EEF01C-54FC-4FA3-A745-A6D98C539843.jpeg" width="640"></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><p></p><p><b>Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate Erica Nlewedim has won ‘Head of House’ in tonight’s challenge.</b></p><p>The new head of house and deputy are immune from this week’s eviction and will enjoy the luxuries of the HOH lounge.</p><p>The housemates had a dice game after which she had the highest score.</p><p>Erica had 23 points while her closet competitor had 20.<span></span></p>

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#BBNaija 2020: Biggie fines Kiddwaya, Erica for breaking house rules

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMiCOL3TRTA/XzGUzhcO_iI/AAAAAAAAYuo/MlbiMqaDM8op2ENAspkfHlMiqfpwvK2FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s414/D51F0345-1FC2-4D4E-BD0D-C9069BCD434C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMiCOL3TRTA/XzGUzhcO_iI/AAAAAAAAYuo/MlbiMqaDM8op2ENAspkfHlMiqfpwvK2FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/D51F0345-1FC2-4D4E-BD0D-C9069BCD434C.jpeg"></a></div><p><br></p><p><b>Biggie on Monday fined housemates, Kiddwaya and Erica, for whispering during the live eviction show on Sunday.</b></p><p>Kiddwaya was caught on camera whispering with his love interest, Erica before housemates proceeded for their live eviction show.</p><p>Speaking during Monday’s Head of House challenge, Biggie returned the duo’s Betway wallet to zero for breaking the house rules.</p><p>He said, “Erica, for allowing Kiddwaya whisper to you, and Kiddwaya, for whispering during the live eviction, your Betway wallet has been returned to zero.”<span></span></p>

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Akintola’s family writes Buhari over naming of Ibadan Railway station after their late father

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VpsCcJXu6kI/XzGI3dLhExI/AAAAAAAAYuc/rJ639kuV4BAWC9NUEype4ZCkjAkezFpjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s414/ABC1C0F6-0500-42B6-877B-790A322FE998.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VpsCcJXu6kI/XzGI3dLhExI/AAAAAAAAYuc/rJ639kuV4BAWC9NUEype4ZCkjAkezFpjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/ABC1C0F6-0500-42B6-877B-790A322FE998.png"></a></div><p><br></p><p><b>The family of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola (GCON), the former Premier of defunct Western Region of Nigeria, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for naming the Omi Adio (Ibadan) Railway Station after their late dad.</b></p><p>In a letter jointly signed by Chief (Ambassador) Abayomi Akintola and Dr (Chief) Abimbola Akintola, the family said it appreciated the honour done to their father, “even after over 50 years of his death. This is, indeed, a great honour to our family.”</p><p>The family equally acknowledged what it called the “many good works” President Buhari is doing for the country.</p><p>The letter reads in part:<span></span></p>

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NDDC petitions IGP over contractors’ failure to supply N1.6bn furniture

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6zxwO9fW4lM/XzF_rhDnaVI/AAAAAAAA_hQ/KlDZHSf802gy3X3ypKjJurzoJkfvOrU1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s621/NDDC2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="621" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6zxwO9fW4lM/XzF_rhDnaVI/AAAAAAAA_hQ/KlDZHSf802gy3X3ypKjJurzoJkfvOrU1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/NDDC2.PNG"></a></div><p><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">The interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has asked the police to probe contractors who failed to execute projects that were fully paid for.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In a letter dated July 29 and addressed to Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police, Kemebradikumo Pondei, NDDC acting managing director, said contracts were paid for in 2017.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In the documents attached to the letter, seven companies were given the sum of N235,209,600 million for the supply of plastic desks and chairs.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This brings the sum total of the contracts to N1.6 billion.<span></span></p>

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Killers of my security aide will be brought to book, Gov Obiano vows

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_kfrwbxjNcI/XzF_OgbYeJI/AAAAAAAAYuQ/aGRbWEnEtYYxTyTJSUc7CJnXoBaMnSIagCLcBGAsYHQ/s480/3D90020E-2A9F-4B4E-8E68-E642AA8EE3C1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_kfrwbxjNcI/XzF_OgbYeJI/AAAAAAAAYuQ/aGRbWEnEtYYxTyTJSUc7CJnXoBaMnSIagCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/3D90020E-2A9F-4B4E-8E68-E642AA8EE3C1.jpeg"></a></div><p><b>Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has vowed to fetch those who killed his 43-year-old Senior Special Assistant on Security, Azubuike Ekwegbalu.</b></p><p>In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don Adinuba, obtained by our correspondent on Monday in Awka, the state capital, Obiano said the killers would not go unpunished.</p><p>The statement read in part, “Mr Ekwegbalu was a thorough, quiet, unassuming, energetic and dedicated security official whose forte was intelligence gathering.</p><p>“He had in the last few months devoted his infectious energy and acute professional intelligence to monitoring cults in various parts of the state following an increase in the menace of young cult members in educational institutions and elsewhere. The results have been outstanding.<span></span></p>

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Buhari supports killings in Southern Kaduna – Jonathan’s ex-aide, Omokri alleges

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zB-fFYUMtQ/XzF-tmATFsI/AAAAAAAA_hI/w2yqbHN5yFA3wEHWXlG1a91aC36YoaejQCLcBGAsYHQ/s768/reno%252C%2Bbuhari.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="768" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zB-fFYUMtQ/XzF-tmATFsI/AAAAAAAA_hI/w2yqbHN5yFA3wEHWXlG1a91aC36YoaejQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/reno%252C%2Bbuhari.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is in support of the killings in Southern Kaduna.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Omokri made the allegation while condemning the persistent killings in Southern Kaduna.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In a post on his Facebook page, the former presidential aide wondered why Buhari has not ordered any military operation in Southern Kaduna, despite the persistent killings.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">He recalled that Operation Python Dance was deployed in the Southeast over the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra but has failed to do the same in Southern Kaduna.<span></span></p>

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Man United’s deadline for Jadon Sancho’s transfer expires

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6IxUIiMheU/XzF4ULfbWYI/AAAAAAAAYuE/gUH3n8TaynsN3SlP4QUbIja2jgSIuMi5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/C3A8A802-98DE-4FAC-A603-BBBDD834EB94.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6IxUIiMheU/XzF4ULfbWYI/AAAAAAAAYuE/gUH3n8TaynsN3SlP4QUbIja2jgSIuMi5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/C3A8A802-98DE-4FAC-A603-BBBDD834EB94.jpeg" width="640"></a></div><p></p><p><b>Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, was with the rest of the squad as they flew to Switzerland on Monday morning.</b></p><p>The Manchester United target reported to duty, as the Bundesliga side travelled to their pre-season training camp.</p><p>Dortmund chiefs had made it clear that if Sancho travelled with the team, then he would not be leaving the club in the current transfer window.</p><p>United bosses have always regarded the deadline as a bluff by their German counterparts to get a deal done quickly.<span></span></p>

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BBNaija: Laycon is under spiritual love attack, says Teni

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5PpsjzdywY/XzFx-GuQFJI/AAAAAAAA_hA/prLN_J8yr84-ux9pP7V7yEHiYRoGsTXiACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/laycon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5PpsjzdywY/XzFx-GuQFJI/AAAAAAAA_hA/prLN_J8yr84-ux9pP7V7yEHiYRoGsTXiACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/laycon.png" width="400"></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Teniola Apata, a Nigerian singer better known as Teni, says Laycon, a housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, is under a “spiritual love attack”.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In a now-viral video shared on her Twitter page, the ‘Uyo Meyo’ crooner can be seen, in the company of her crew, praying to God to release Laycon from every spirit that may want to deviate him from his purpose in the reality show.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">“You Igbo people, leave Laycon alone. Erica has… They’ve laid a curse on Laycon. Laycon is under a spiritual love attack. He must be released. Every spirit of mumu, ode, oponu, be released,” she said.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Teni’s supplication comes at about the same time when Erica said she cannot date Laycon because she is not attracted to him.</span> <span></span></p>

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Tinubu, Oshiomhole, Ganduje’ll bring calamity to Nigeria – Obaseki’s Deputy, Shaibu

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNw13s62d8w/XzFxEZBM0BI/AAAAAAAA_g4/RFernM1hISgkesiDoNPB0JCQBNx-BxcrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s647/philip%2Bshaibu.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="647" height="288" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNw13s62d8w/XzFxEZBM0BI/AAAAAAAA_g4/RFernM1hISgkesiDoNPB0JCQBNx-BxcrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h288/philip%2Bshaibu.PNG" width="400"></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Monday warned that Bola Tinubu, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC; ex-APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje are working towards creating a great calamity in Nigeria.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The Deputy Governor warned Edo indigenes to stay away from the APC leaders because they will bring calamity to the state.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The Deputy Governor, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media, Benjamin Atu also urged people of the state to distance themselves from APC governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">He accused them of putting Nigeria’s unity, nascent democracy, security and economic wellbeing on the line.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p>

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I’m yet to receive Olympic gold medal we won in 1996, says ex-Nigerian coach

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjnUFopNpX0/XzFuxsvZK9I/AAAAAAAA_gs/temwLv_aEowu2DxkumGDvkZnKfWglLmyACLcBGAsYHQ/s617/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="617" height="359" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjnUFopNpX0/XzFuxsvZK9I/AAAAAAAA_gs/temwLv_aEowu2DxkumGDvkZnKfWglLmyACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h359/Capture.PNG" width="640"></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Johannes-Franciscus Bonfrere, a former Nigerian coach, says he is yet to receive his Olympic gold medal 24 years after he lead the Dream Team to gold in Atlanta, US.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Dutch tactician was in charge of the Nigerian under-23 football team that won Africa’s first-ever Olympic football gold medal in 1996.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">He managed the team which had quality players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Celestine Babayaro, Taribo West, Emmanuel Amuneke, Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, among others.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The team defeated Brazil 4-3 in the semi-final before beating a very coordinated Argentina side 3-2 in the final.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p>

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Coronavirus: Over $100bn needed to access COVID-19 vaccine – WHO

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Isz-uJGx2K0/XzFuqswwYXI/AAAAAAAA_go/vjDKo_r38LgIWam9eD9-Fri85h5W3P8yACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/coro3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Isz-uJGx2K0/XzFuqswwYXI/AAAAAAAA_go/vjDKo_r38LgIWam9eD9-Fri85h5W3P8yACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/coro3.jpg"></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The World Health Organisation, WHO, has disclosed that over a “$100 billion” is needed to ensure global access to the COVID-19 vaccine when available.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus disclosed this during a press conference in Geneva Switzerland, NAN reports.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">He, however, stated that money was small when compared to the $10 trillion spent by some advanced countries.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">“This sounds like lots of money and it is.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p>

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#BBNaija 2020: I’m upset Tochi left – Kiddwaya

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7-76L_F2LOU/XzFoEA2F8SI/AAAAAAAAYt4/rwNWLEeJiJwCY0cywQkTwvAAJ-0BUTN1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s414/80B2B5AF-D77C-4FC5-B78A-C9F45163E878.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7-76L_F2LOU/XzFoEA2F8SI/AAAAAAAAYt4/rwNWLEeJiJwCY0cywQkTwvAAJ-0BUTN1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/80B2B5AF-D77C-4FC5-B78A-C9F45163E878.png"></a></div><p><b>Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Kiddwaya has reacted to the eviction of one of his close housemates.</b></p><p>Eric and Tochi were evicted on Sunday night after they emerged as the housemates with the least votes.</p><p>Kiddwaya was among those housemates who chose Eric for eviction.</p><p>Kiddwaya, during his diary session with Big Brother on Monday, said he was hurt by Tochi’s eviction and did not expect it.<span></span></p>

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BREAKING: JAMB announces start date for post UTME

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPyPB-16wPs/XzFl1bicqwI/AAAAAAAAYts/QV_cGfQmLlcPqwg1KV4X5F4a6lk4bKmgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/CCDF8A3E-8B14-4FB8-91AD-B92E41408E73.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPyPB-16wPs/XzFl1bicqwI/AAAAAAAAYts/QV_cGfQmLlcPqwg1KV4X5F4a6lk4bKmgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/CCDF8A3E-8B14-4FB8-91AD-B92E41408E73.png"></a></div><p></p><p><b>The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the start date for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME).</b></p><p>The screening for the 2020 admission processes will commence on September 7 in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.</p><p>JAMB explained that the shift from August 21 was to accommodate candidates taking part in this year’s school-based Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).</p><p>Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, made this known on Monday, after a virtual meeting with Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions.<span></span></p>

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Nigerian youths fooling after Big Brother Naija, achieving nothing – Charlyboy

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAPsLuL8BOA/XzFXH7w1isI/AAAAAAAA_gg/2QiR6jXic4U-6sNTHm16jOiBQT8hy1OFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/charly%2Bboy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAPsLuL8BOA/XzFXH7w1isI/AAAAAAAA_gg/2QiR6jXic4U-6sNTHm16jOiBQT8hy1OFQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/charly%2Bboy.jpg" width="400"></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy has called out Nigerian youths for constantly prioritizing irrelevant things.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Charlyboy in a post via his Instagram account on Monday said Nigerian youths barely pay attention to important issues relating to politics and things that will benefit society but give so much time and energy to the Big Brother Naija reality show which will be of no use to the current state of the country.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">According to him, Nigerian youths are “Mumu Nigerians” who go to sleep achieving nothing but wake up with the hope to meet a Nigeria they didn’t create.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">He wrote, “I no Understand Naija Youths.<span></span></p>

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