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How Late Alao-Akala use to give Me Pocket Money – Osinbajo reveals

The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday disclosed that he used to collect pocket money from the former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala.
Osinbajo during his condolence visit to the family of Alao Akala who died on January 12 described him as a generous, kindhearted and decent man.

He said, “Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo, the current commissioner for justice in Oyo state, was our link to him. If we needed little pocket money, we found a way of getting to our dear uncle. This was even long before he became governor of Oyo state.

“We have profound memories of him, a man who was exceedingly generous. He was a titan in politics. He was a very generous, kindhearted and decent man,” he added. “Long before I became a professor of Law, I had known our dear uncle Adebayo Alao- Akala. Any time I think about him, I smile because he was a very special being.”

Osinbajo further stated that he consulted the former Governor when he was nominated as the APC vice presidential candidate in 2015.

He added, “It was Prof. Oyewo, my friend, who arranged a meeting between us in Ikoyi, and he gave me advice. He said, ‘Professor, the vice-president’s seat is not a child’s play’, Mr Osinbajo recounted. “He was so generous. He gave me a lot of advice and much support.

“No one can know the extent of your pain and sadness. Only God can comfort you and keep you.”

The Vice President also prayed that Mr Alao-Akala’s children would be greater than he was.

Idumota Bloodbath: We have no Hand in the Mayhem – King Kosoko Royal Family

Though calm and what seems like normalcy has returned to Lagos Island after bloody fight erupted between miscreants of Idumota and Kosoko over what cannot be ascertain at the moment, and this has been capitalised on to spread false stories about different people mostly for political gains, one of the names being peddle are the distinguished King Kosoko Royal Family.

In a statement made available to the press, the family has come out to disassociate itself from the mayhem that has seen many dead and many more seriously wounded. In the statement jointly signed by Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko Oloja of Lagos (Elect) and the Head of Family of King Kosoko Royal Family: Alh Mutiat Ashabi Alli-Balogun, it reads “It is with great dismay that the King Kosoko Royal family and the Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy Family wishes to be detached from the 19th of January 2022 Lagos Island unrest titled Idumota Vs Kosoko.

” It is of importance to state here that the King Kosoko Royal Family is not an organisation but a reputable Royal / Chieftaincy family in Lagos State and three other West African countries. And as such does not have anything to do with the 19th of January 2022 Lagos Island unrest orchestrated by some street gangs for selfish reasons,which we believe the Nigerian Police force are still investigating.

“We hereby wish to disassociate ourselves from the unrest and we shall appreciate that the general public desist from the claim that Kosoko is in anyway part of the unrest, ” the statement reads.

It is important to note that so many names has been flying as having something or the other to do about the bloody civil unrest that is now under police control since it started on Thursday and their findings will be made known to the public.

BREAKING! Eguavoen Steps Down As Super Eagles Coach After AFCON Exit

Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down as the interim coach of the Nigeria national team following the 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Sunday.

Eguavoen had led the three-time champions to three straight wins against Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.

However, they fell short against a Covid-stricken Tunisian team in the knockout stages.

“What happens next is that I’m the interim coach and Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

“I will go back to my position and allow the NFF (to) make a decision on the way forward,” Eguavoen said after the match.

Eguavoen stepped in after Gernot Rohr was sacked last month.

However, the NFF announced Jose Peseiro as the new permanent coach before the AFCON kicked off.

Lagos Police Command Celebrates AIG Hakeem Odumosu As He Takes A bow

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the entire Lagos Police Command structure gathered at POWA Hall, Oduduwa Close, GRA, Ikeja to honour one of their own, Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Hakeem Odumosu.

The honour simultaneously held alongside the Command’s 2021 end of year get together.

Odumosu is the immediate past Lagos State Commissioner of Police.

He was elevated to the rank of AIG recently and decorated last Friday in Abuja by the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Usman Baba.

As Lagos Police boss, Odumosu successfully degraded crimes and criminalities in the state deploying the best of military intelligence and tactics with strict adherence to human rights as well as freedom of expression.

The event, witnessed by the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, had an impressive attendance. It provided the opportunity to reward hard work as the 2021 Best Commissioner of Police award was presented to the new AIG by the President, Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Hajiya Hajjara Usman Alkali Baba.

He is billed to retire from the Police in few days.

Buhari’s Call Fails To Lift Super Eagles As Nigeria Crashes Out Of AFCON

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been eliminated by Tunisia in the AFCON round of 16 at the Roumde Adija Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.

Tunisia won the clash 1-0 to face Burkina Faso in the quarter finals.

The Super Eagles defeat came on a day they had promised President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians that they will make Nigeria proud at the tournament.

Mentioning two of the players, Kelechi Iheanacho and Moses Simon, by name, Buhari had urged the Super Eagles to continue making Nigerians happy, not only by winning the second round match, but to eventually lift the trophy.

“You’ve been doing Nigeria proud. You’ve been winning. Please keep on winning. The Federal Government is supporting you, and I say thank you to all the technical crew and the players.. Please keep doing the country proud,” Buhari had said.

The chances of Tunisia to progress to the next round of the African Cup of Nations was predicted to be narrow after twelve of the team players including the coach missed the clash against Nigeria.

The Eagles of Carthage qualified for the round of 16 after finishing as one of the four best losers in the group stage.

Meanwhile the Super Eagles led Group D with all three games won.

The last time both teams met was at the AFCON 2019 in Egypt where Nigeria beat them 1-0 in the third place match.

But the table turned against the Super Eagles who were seen as the tournament’s favourites.

Youssef Msakni opened the score sheet in the 47th minute with a surprise strike past Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye.

Disaster came the way of the Super Eagles in the 64th minute following Alex Iwobi’s poor tackle.

VAR was consulted for a possible red for Iwobi which his yellow card was upgraded to a red.

The Super Eagles made several attempts, but were always denied by the Eagles of Carthage.

AFCON: Eguavoen Bars NFF President, Others From Super Eagles’ Dressing Room

The Interim Coach of the Super Eagles Austin Eguavoen has barred the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, and other guests from the team’s dressing room during half-time breaks.

Eguavoen made the announcement at a press conference on Sunday.

He said the decision was taken to prevent the players from losing concentration.

Pinnick was in the Super Eagles’ dressing room at halftime to motivate them during the encounters against Egypt and Sudan.

But Eguavoen said the NFF President and other guests will no longer be allowed in Sunday’s Round of 16 clash against Tunisia.

The coach explained that the half-time break is needed for the players and coaches to discuss tactics.

He said, “We talked about timing and I am still talking about it. It’s our culture – motivation is good.

“Guests can have short discussions with the team at the restaurant and not inside the dressing room.

“Against Egypt was the only time when the NFF president and the Air Peace president came to see the team and it was five minutes.

“In the second and third games, no one came to see the team. I don’t think this will happen tomorrow (Sunday).”

Nigeria will on Sunday night play Tunisia in the round of 16 of the competition.

Just In: AFCON 2021: 12 Tunisian Players, Head Coach To Miss Nigeria Match

At least twelve key players in the Tunisia national football team will reportedly miss their African Cup of Nation, AFCON, match against Nigeria.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Carthage Eagles of Tunisia will meet in round 16 of the ongoing 2021 AFCON tournament on Sunday.

Tunisia head coach, Mondher Kebaier, according to reports will also be absent to see his squad battle three times AFCON winners at the Roumdje Adjia Stadium, Garoua, Cameroon, tomorrow.

The report which portrays a major setback for the Tunisian side was disclosed on Saturday at a pre-match briefing, Naija News reports.

It was gathered that the Tunisian camp was infiltrated with the dreaded COVID-19 disease.

Speaking at the press, Tunisia’s assistant coach, Jalal Al-Qadri, said at least 12 players in the Tunisian squad had tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the game against Nigeria.

Kebaier was also not present at today’s pre-match press conference, Naija News understands.

The key players that would be absent are Wahbi Khazri, the captain who scored twice in their 4-0 win over Mauritania, Aissa Laidouni, Dylan Bronn, Ghaylène Chaalali, Ellyes Skhiri, Anis Ben Slimane, Mohamed Romdhane, Ali Maâloul, Ben Hmida, Aymen Dahmen Yoann Touzgha and Issam Jebali.

Setback For Comoros As Goalkeepers, Coach Contract COVID-19 Ahead Of Match With Cameroon

Comoros are in trouble as two of their goalkeepers at the AFCON have tested positive for Covid-19.

The coach of the team Amir Abdou also tested positive for the virus.

“The coelacanth affected by the Covid with 12 positive cases, among them, the coach Amir abdou, our only two guardians: Moyadh Ousseini and Ali Ahamada (Ben Boina being injured),” the Football Federation of Comoros tweeted on Saturday.

Comoros will face Cameroon on Monday in the round of 16 of AFCON.

Cameroon have been impressive in the competition and they finished top of Group F with 7 points.

The indomitable lions of Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar is leading the score chart with 5 goals in the group stage.

Comoros have also been impressive, especially defeating four times AFCON champions Ghana 3-2 in the last game of Group C.

They finished the group stage as one of the best teams finishing third in their Groups.

The video posted at @fedcomfootball also revealed that midfielders Nakibou Aboubakari, Yacine Bourhane, striker Mohamed M’Changama and defenders Kassim Abdallah and Alexis Souahy have tested positive for Covid-19.

The team’s General Manager, El Hadad Hamidi said, “We are trying to do everything in our power to find alternative solutions but without the coach, without major players and especially without our only two goalkeepers who remained, the situation is quite complicated.”

Ogun Police Releases Names Of 31 Yahoo Boys, Declare War On Them (SEE FULL LIST)

Newslensng reports that the ogun state police command has released names of 31 youths involved in cyber crime fondly called ‘Yahoo Yahoo’.

In a memo obtained by this publication dated 19th of January, 2022, the full names of the suspected criminals was compiled and sign by ACP Yahaya Wakili.

This is coming after the state government declared war on cyber criminals during the launch of OP-MESA Yesterday. During the launch, Governor Dapo Abiodun revealed that Ogun state has the highest number of ‘Yahoo Yahoo boys’ and he is bent on making sure such menace comes to an end in Ogun state.

See the full list of yahoo boys below

2023: PDP National Chairman, Others Meet With Obasanjo

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, on Saturday led four former governors and members of the party’s National Working Committee to meet with ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
It was gathered that members of the main opposition party arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, at about 12:25 pm.

Those in attendance include former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, former Governors, Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), Liyel Imoke (Cross River) and Donald Duke (Cross River).

The Deputy National Chairman of PDP (South), Taofeek Arapaja, and other party officials are in attendance.

Obasanjo was not at his residence, as of the time of the PDP member’s arrival, as he is attending the interdenominational service for the burial of the late Olowu of Owu, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu.

The former President later joined his guests and they went into a closed-door session.