Day: May 19, 2022

Former Arsenal Captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Retires From International Football

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Gabon captain and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football, a fortnight before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign begins. The 32-year-old made a total of 68 appearances for the Panthers and scored 29 goals, making him the nation’s all-time leading scorer. The Gabon Football Federation (Fegafoot) said it had received a letter from Aubameyang announcing his decision. “After 13 years of representing my country with pride, I would like to tell you that I am ending my international career,” the former Arsenal star wrote. “I…

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With Osinbajo, It’s Catch-22 Situation For Tinubu

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (left), and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN Vice President of Nigeria in a chat By Onyema Omenuwa The hypocrisy of supporters of Nigerian politicians can be nauseating. Lately, to even a casual follower of political developments, nothing arouses such revulsion more than the virulence being exhibited towards Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, by supporters of Bola Ahmed Tinubu because of the former’s ambition to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Suddenly, we’re witnessing people, who all the while exhibited fanatical support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) government, turning 180…

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EPL To Make Plans For Title Presentation In Both Etihad, Anfield Stadiums

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Premier League officials have confirmed they will set up identical presentations at the Etihad Stadium and at Anfield as the title race has gone down to the wire. It looked as though the title race was over when Southampton led Liverpool on Tuesday evening as a victory for the Saints would have handed the title to Manchester City.  However, Jurgen Klopp’s side fought back to win 2-1. Therefore, the winners of the 2021-2022 Premier League season will be decided following City’s clash with Aston Villa and Liverpool’s game against Wolves.…

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Electoral Judicial Manual Committee Inaugurated

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Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the President of the Court of Appeal, on Wednesday (May 18, 2022) inaugurated a 13-man Electoral Judicial Manual Committee (EJMC). The inauguration, which held at the Court of Appeal Headquarters in Abuja, has Justice Ignatius Agube as Chairman. According to the Appeal Court President, members of the Committee were carefully selected having regards to their experience and expertise not only in electoral matters but also in general judicial administration. She urged the committee to among other things, consider the extant decisions of the Courts and Tribunals in…

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MTN Nigeria Joins Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Sponsorship

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MTN Nigeria has joined the growing list of blue-chip companies who have identified with the historic, World Athletics Elite Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race. Race Director, Zack Amodu, confirmed yesterday that MTN, the largest mobile telecommunications operator in Nigeria has affirmed its support for the eighth edition of the race which holds on Saturday May 28, 2022, in Okpekpe near Auchi in Edo State. “We are delighted to have MTN identify with the first World Athletics label road race in West Africa and I think it is only fitting…

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