Day: September 5, 2020

Dani Ceballos: Arsenal Re-Sign Midfielder On Loan For Second Season

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Midfielder Dani Ceballos has rejoined Arsenal for a second successive season-long loan from Real Madrid. The 24-year-old Spain international, who moved to Madrid from Real Betis in the summer of 2017, made 37 appearances for Arsenal last season. He scored the winning goal in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Sheffield United, and started the final as they won the competition for the 14th time. “Dani was an integral part of our team last season. I love Dani’s passion and commitment and he’s a highly skilful player. We’re all delighted…

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Governorship Elections: Edo State People Will Resist Plan to Rig Election – PDP

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Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, has warned that any attempt by the opposition All Progressive Party (APC) to rig the September 19 gubernatorial election in the state, would be strongly resisted by the people. Orbih called on the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a free, fair and credible poll, noting that anything short of that may trigger a chain of cataclysmic reactions, the end of which no one can predict. The Edo State PDP campaign…

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National Assembly Will Reject Proposed Dangerous Water Bill – Suswam

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Senator Gabriel Suswam The former governor of Benue State and currently the Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial District, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has joined the long list of well-meaning Nigerians that are kicking against the executive Water Resources Bill. He said the Bill would-be dead-on arrival. Suswam while describing the bill as anti-people maintained that it was capable of causing confusion in the country and as such the National Assembly would reject the bill in totality. Suswam spoke yesterday at Katsina-Ala Town, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of the state, during the…

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Marliya Zayyana, Buhari Family Doctor Is Dead

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Reports have it that Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has lost of one of his family physicians, Dr Marliya Zayyana. The medical practitioner was a former Chairperson of the Governing Council of Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, quoted the President as describing the late physician as an outstanding medical professional. “President Buhari is greatly saddened over the death of Dr. Marliya Sunusi Zayyan the former Chairperson of the Governing Council Federal University Dutsinma. “Marliya was not only a…

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No Russian COVID-19 Vaccine In Nigeria Yet – Minister

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has debunked the rumours making the rounds that Russian vaccine for the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in Nigeria. The junior minister said the Russian Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, Alexey Shebarshin, merely visited the ministry and gave an update on the vaccine. He, however, said when the vaccine eventually arrived, it would be tested by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which is lawfully empowered to do so. He said, “We have not…

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Arsenal ‘Discussed Option Of Swapping Both Matteo Guendouzi, lexandre Lacazette To Atletico Madrid In Exchange For £44m Top Summer Target Thomas Partey’

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Arsenal have made Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey their top target Mikel Arteta is keen on strengthening a side which finished eighth last season Matteo Guendouzi and Alexandre Lacazette have both reportedly been offered Yet the Spanish side are not currently keen on signing French striker Lacazette Arsenal have reportedly discussed the option of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey in exchange for Gunners duo Matteo Guendouzi and Alexandre Lacazette. The 27-year-old Ghanaian international Partey is Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s top transfer target this summer and can leave his current…

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UK Court Finds Fraud In $10bn P&ID vs Nigeria Judgement

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Govt officials took $200,000 bribe to write legal advice Court grants Nigeria’s prayer to challenge award Lawyer who got $2m legal fees asked Nigeria to surrender A London commercial court on Friday granted the prayer of Nigeria to challenge a $10 billion award judgement delivered against the country on January 31, 2017. This was after the court said it found a prima facie case of fraud in the procurement of the judgement by Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID), an offshore Shell company. A lawyer hired by Nigeria was found…

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NCDC Confirms 156 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 54,743

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On Friday August 4, 2020, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed additional 156 new cases of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, as confirmed cases are now stands at 54,743. The NCDC made this known through its verified Twitter handle @NCDCgov on Friday. The NCDC said, “On the 4th of September 2020, 156 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. Till date, 54743 cases have been confirmed, 42816 cases have been discharged and 1051 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal…

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