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Transfer News: Haaland Completes Manchester City Medicals

 

Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Dortmund, Erling Haaland, has reportedly completed and passed medicals at Manchester City.

The English Premier League top club are keen to receive the 21-year-old striker at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola’s side is said to have complete all necessary arrangements for Haaland’s move and an official announcement will be made soon.

Haaland has long been linked with a transfer to one of the European elites, but Man City made a smart move for the forward to beat other competitors.

Renowned football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday, confirmed that Haaland completed his medical assessments by City before returning to Dortmund.

An official announcement is expected to be made before the week runs out.

Reports had claimed Haaland’s contract would be sealed with a payment of around £64m, but according to Romano, the actual cost is a fair bit cheaper, at roughly £51m.

Haaland has scored 85 goals in 88 appearances for Dortmund since his arrival from Red Bull Salzburg back in the January transfer window of 2020. And he now looks set to follow in his father’s footsteps, with Alf-Inge also previously representing City.

With Haaland’s move to City, Guardiola’s side would further be a threat to the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and more in the chase to win the Premier League in seasons to come.

 

Late Alaafin Of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Was Poisoned – Guru Maharaj Ji (Video)

 

A prominent spiritual leader, Guru Maharaj Ji, has alleged that the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who recently joined his ancestors, was poisoned.

 

Guru Maharaj Ji in an interview with BBC News Yoruba, published on Tuesday, however did not mention those behind the alleged poisoning.

 

The spiritual leader said that he is deeply pained by the monarch’s demise adding that Oba Lamidi must be resurrected.

Recall Alaafin died at the age of 83 on the 22nd of April 2022 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State. His reign of 51 years is the longest reign of any Alaafin of Oyo in modern recorded history.

Lamidi Adeyemi succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970, during the governorship of Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, after the end of the Nigerian Civil War.

 

Watch the video here

https://www.bbc.com/yoruba/afrika-61390143

Stella Oduah To Be Arrainged In October

 

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has again fixed 12,13 October for arraignment and trial of former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah and eighth others following its dissatisfaction with a second letter from the chambers of the Attorney General of the Federation.

Oduah, Gloria Odita, Nwobu Emmanuel Nnamdi, Chukuma Irene Chinyere, Global Offshore and Marine Limited; Crystal Television Limited, Sobora International Limited and China Civil Engineering Construction Company Limited (CCECC) were on 16 December, 2020, sued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 25 count charge bordering on fraud and financial misappropriation to the tune of N5b.

On November 22, 2021, when the defendants were to be arraigned, one of their lawyers, James Onoja, had raised an objection in open court contending that the EFCC refused to return the case file to the AGF (for review of the case) as requested.

Trial judge Inyang Ekwo had declined taking their plea then because of the AGF’s letter.

At the resumed sitting on Tuesday , EFCC’s counsel, Hassan Liman informed the court that the AGF had acknowledged receiving the case file and in a letter dated May 6 ,2022 , directed that the case continues.

“My lord, the charge in this matter was filed on the 16 December 2020, since, then the plea of the defendant has not been taken.

“On the last adjourned date, on February 2021, this court, upon my undertaking, I confirm that I will bring a response from AGF.

All the defense counsels said they didn’t have the letter from the AGF.

Meanwhile, Justice Inyang Ekwo read from the letter where the AGF stated that he was considering the appeal made to him, but that ” trial can proceed. “

Ekwo said he was not satisfied with the AGF’s response and that he should either write that parties should stop or proceed with the case.

However, Liman insisted that the EFCC does not need an approval from the AGF to go ahead with prosecuting a matter.

He said that plea should be taken first before any objection

“I submit with the greatest respect, with or without the letter of the AGF, the charge was filed by the EFCC,” he said.

But Justice Ekwo adjourned and directed the EFCC to get a definite response from the AGF.

“I am going to give you a date for trial, in which there is definite response from the chambers of the AGF.

“I am not satisfied with the second paragraph.

“I am adjourning this matter to October 12,13 for plea and trial,” the judge said.

Oduah, a Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District had on August 26, 2021 defected from the People’s Democratic party to the All Progressive Congress.

She has reportedly returned to the PDP.

 

JUST IN: Boxing Legend, Floyd Mayweather meets Rotimi Amaechi 

 

Former undisputed world super welterweight boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather met with 2023 Presidential Aspirant and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday.

Mayweather is currently in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital since Sunday, May 8, to promote his exhibition match in Dubai.

He held a news conference alongside his opponent in his upcoming boxer, Don Moore. Mayweather said the visit to Nigeria was part of plans to promote the sport of boxing in Africa.

He also revealed plans to establish a boxing academy in Nigeria.

 

2023: 5 things I will do if elected as President of Nigeria – Tinubu tells Nigerians

 

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Former Lagos state Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed 5 things he will focus on if he becomes President in 2023.

Speaking to party delegates on Monday in Katsina, Tinubu stated that he has all it takes to be the President of the Country.

He explained that he possessed all the requisite qualities to be seen as a potential president of Nigeria due to his wide knowledge and experiences as well as his track record of achievement in governance.

He added that as president, he would;

Unite Nigerians and give them more hope irrespective of tribe or religion.
2. Develop a new strategy and commit enough resources to fight banditry and other related crimes if voted as president.

3. Focus on Economic Development

4. Focus on Education

5. Infrastructural development to get Nigeria working again.

In his words; “I come to unite Nigeria and not to divide it; I come to bring you hope, prosperity, happiness, job and stability. Though tongues may differ, the brotherhood will stand; you are my brother and together we will defeat poverty.”

“Anybody that wants it can run, but not everybody can become the president,’’ he said.

Responding, Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State said Nigeria needed a leader like Tinubu with wide experience in governance. He expressed the belief and confidence that Nigeria would certainly overcome the challenges confronting it soon.

 

BREAKING: Ex-President Jonathan joins 2023 race, as ‘group’ buys him N100m APC form

 

Ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan may have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as a coalition of northern groups on Monday reportedly bought the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms valued at N100m to enable the former leader to run as president in the 2023 general elections.

Details shortly…

 

BREAKING: Senate President, Lawan Joins Presidential Race

 

The President of the 9th Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Monday expressed his intention to battle for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress.

Lawan joined the long list of presidential aspirants under the ruling party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The Senate President becomes the 24th presidential aspirants to pick the N100m APC expression of interest and nomination forms.

He would be hoping to clinch the presidential ticket of the party ahead of the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and others on the 30th of May.

A group of his friends led by Chief Sam Nkire, a member of the National Caucus of the party and 15 other Senators, purchased the form for him at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Naija News had earlier reported that the presidential intention of Lawan has caused a crack in the Senate caucus of the APC over the alleged move to endorse him as the consensus presidential candidate of the parliament.

Some lawmakers had earlier expressed their support for other presidential aspirants in the party ahead of the 2023 race.

For instance, the lawmaker representing Borno South in the Senate, Ali Ndume is leading the campaign for Rotimi Amaechi, and the lawmaker representing Borno Central senatorial district, Kassim Shettima, is playing a key role in Bola Tinubu’s campaign.

 

ASUU strike update: Sowore tells Nigerian students what to do after extension

 

A socio-political activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday asked Nigerian students to ‘teach the country’s leaders who are playing Russian roulette with their future, a big lesson’.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) earlier today rolled over its ongoing strike for another 12 weeks.

A statement signed by ASUU president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, said this was to give the federal government enough time to satisfactorily resolve all the outstanding issues.

It also stated that the roll-over strike was effective from 12.01 am, May 9, 2021.

ASUU said it took this decision after its National Executive Council (NUC) meeting which started on Sunday night at the Festus Iyayi National Secretariat, University of Abuja (UNIABUJA).

Sowore, a presidential aspirant in the 2023 election on the platform of the African Action Congress (AAC), called for mass action until Nigerian universities are well-funded.

ASUU strike update

“Nigerian youths/students must teach these inhuman political rulers playing Russian roulette with their future a big lesson. Let the organising start now. Shut down everything with mass action, stop everything until our higher institutions are well-funded.

“They’re doing this because their kids don’t attend Nigerian universities!” Sowore wrote on his verified Twitter handle.

 

BREAKING: Veteran Nigerian radio presenter dies at 67 

Yemi Ademokoya Agboola, a veteran in the radio industry, is dead.

Ademokoya is a popular voice on radio in Kwara State. Her program, ‘Akoto Ogbọ́n’ was well-listened to.

According to a family source, Late Ademokoya died at the age of 67 at the weekend at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after a brief illness.

Confirming her death, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara State Council, in a statement, expressed condolences to the family of the veteran broadcast journalist.

 

The Union said in the statement signed by the Council’s Chairman, Abdullateef ‘Lanre Ahmed, and Secretary, Omotayo Ayanda, that the news of the sudden death of the journalist in the state came as a rude shock and disbelief.

Furthermore, the Kwara NUJ said she will be remembered for her vibrancy as she contributed positively to journalism.

 

2023 Presidency: I’ll Give You Free Medical Treatment – Saraki Promises Nigerians

 

Former Senate President and 2023 presidential aspirant, Dr. Bukola Saraki has promised to make healthcare free for Nigerians if he emerges as the next leader of the country.

Saraki, a former Kwara State Governor also promised to end all forms of insecurity and revive the country’s failing economy.

The presidential aspirant who is targeting the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Nigeria needs a leader like him who is bold and has experience in leadership.

Speaking in Kaduna on Sunday while addressing PDP delegates, Saraki emphasized that not just anyone should be allowed to become Nigeria’s president in 2023 as the country needs a true leader who is ready to stand and fight for the people.

“I am here to address Kaduna delegates because the reality is that politically, economically without the support of Kaduna State, it cannot happen.

“2023 is not a time to vote just anybody as president. There is insecurity, hunger, unemployment and disunity across the country,” he said.

Speaking further, Saraki pointed out that “Nigeria needs a bold person. Someone who will put Nigeria first and I have always done that. I stood my ground against all forms of injustice. With me as President, I will end insecurity.“

“I am full of energy that will bring results. Nigeria needs to be united across board. I will revitalise textile and petrochemical industries. You need someone who is respected not only in Nigeria, but also outside the shores of this country.”

“As a doctor, I will ensure that nobody pays for medical bills again. It is possible and we will do it insha Allah.”

“We must not make mistake this time, we need unity. I am committed to whatever will unite this country.

“2023 is not the time to vote just anyone as President of Nigeria. This country is in a very difficult situation. In 2015 you could travel from Kaduna to Abuja anytime of the day and night, but this is no longer possible,” Saraki said.

He also revealed that the northern candidates are still working on the possibility of producing a consensus candidate from their region.

“We are trying to ensure that we have a process that unites us and less rancorous and then we can now move forward to the bigger issue, which is winning the 2023 election,” he said.

The former Senate President promised to unite the people of Nigeria and ensure government accountability to the people.

“What I will be doing differently as the President of Nigeria is that the most important thing is uniting the people of Nigeria. People should have a sense of belonging. Unity is key to progress of the country. Secondly is to ensure there is accountability and also to ensure that security and economy work,” Dr. Saraki added.

 

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