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National Trials: Amusan Wins Again, Itsekiri 100m King

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National Trials: Amusan Wins Again, Itsekiri 100m King

World record holder, Tobi Amusan, on Wednesday retained her national title after storming across the finish line in a smooth 12.70secs under the rain to win the women’s 100m hurdles event at the National Trials for the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which holds next month in Budapest, Hungary.

Amusan was competing in Nigeria for the first time since setting the world record of 12.12s last year in Oregon and she gave the fans inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City a feel of her expertise as she eased into the final of the event.

Coming off the back of a win at the Stockholm Diamond League, the world champion is now on course to defend her title in Budapest next month.

Speaking after her race, Amusan, who was happy to win again, having also won at last year’s edition, noted that her perfect execution gave her victory.

Nwaneri snubs City and Chelsea for Arsenal stay

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Nwaneri snubs City and Chelsea for Arsenal stay

Arsenal forward of Nigerian decent, Ethan Nwaneri, has signed a new two-year scholarship deal with the club, ending speculations over his future.

The England U-17 international memorably became the Premier League’s youngest-ever player when he made his debut aged 15 years and 181 days in September’s 3-0 win over Brentford.

With Martin Odegaard missing, Fabio Vieira occupied the number 10 role at the Gtech Community Stadium and made way in the final minute for Nwaneri, who broke the previous record set by 16-year-old Harvey Elliott.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explained that he had a “gut feeling” about Nwaneri, but the 16-year-old has since been demoted back down to the youth team to continue his development.

Falcons Nest at Mercure Hotel in Australia

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Falcons Nest at Mercure Hotel in Australia

The nine-time African champions, who arrived at Gold Coast in Australia, will face co-hosts Australia, reigning Olympic queens Canada and the Republic of Ireland in Group B of the competition.

The Super Falcons are lodged at the four-star Mercure Southport, Gold Coast in Australia for training, ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which Australia and New Zealand will jointly host from July 20 to August 20,

Mercure Southport is a newly built resort on the Gold Coast, incorporating 160 rooms with quality midscale accommodation.

It features a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and modern swimming pool for guests.

Abba Kyari Granted Bail After 18 Months in Prison

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Abba Kyari Granted Bail After 18 Months in Prison

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.

The embattled cop was on Thursday granted bail by Justice Kolawole Omotosho after 18 months in detention.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency had declared Kyari wanted over his alleged involvement in a 25kg cocaine deal.

He was subsequently taken into custody in February 2022 after the NDLEA, alleged tampering with drug exhibits and was remanded in Kuje Prison, Abuja.

However, Kyari still has a case before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja.

FG directs all Nigerian Universities to deploy NECO e-Verify platform for result verification

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FG directs all Nigerian Universities to deploy NECO e-Verify platform for result verification

”All Vice Chancellors of universities, rectors of polytechnics, provosts of colleges of education, head of other tertiary institutions, including Innovation Enterprises Institutions are therefore mandated to make use of NECO e-Verify software for verifying all candidates that will be admitted who sat in neco exam.”

Earlier, Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Ibrahim Wushishi, said the “NECO e-Verify” is an Online Result Verification solution that guarantees instant authentication of academic and basic information about prospective candidates for admission and employment into academic institutions and workplaces respectively.”

According to the NECO boss, the platform was put in place to meet the growing need of Nigerians within and outside the country in the area of result verification.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, David Andrew Adejo, made this known during the unveiling of the NECO e-Verify platform in Abuja.

Adejo, who expressed delight that NECO is ensuring its activities is aligning with global best practices, said the platform would go a long way in fishing out fake results, especially during the admission process.

Kwara govt reverts to five working days for civil servants

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Kwara govt reverts to five working days for civil servants

I am therefore directed to inform all Heads of Ministries, Department and Agencies, MDAs, that the reduced number of working days has been reversed, hence, all categories of workers are to observe the normal five working days per week, with effect from July 10, 2023.

Kwara State Government has reversed its recent directive reducing official working days for civil servants to three days. The civil servants will now return to the initial five working days.

Recall that Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman had on June 5, 2023, through a letter from the office of the state Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole, reduced working days to three after the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government on May 29.

However, in a letter to the Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, in the state on June 26, the Head of Service reversed the directive to allow FG and the organised labour to work out modalities on more efficient interventions to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal.

Hilda Baci receives Guinness World Record Plaque

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Hilda Baci receives Guinness World Record Plaque

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, has confirmed receipt of her Guinness World Record plaque for the longest cooking marathon, weeks after completing the contest.

Hilda received the plaque on Monday, and has since shared a video confirming receipt with the caption; “Our plaque is here @guinnessworldrecords.”

The 26-year-old chef was on Tuesday, June 13, officially declared the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon.

In a statement on its website, GWR officially announced the young chef as its latest record holder in the cooking category.

Portable wins Artiste of The Year award, Declares Himself NewBorn Fela

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Portable wins Artiste of The Year award, Declares Himself NewBorn Fela

Nigerian singer Portable, Sunday, bagged the Artiste of the Year award at the just concluded Golden Stars Award.

Celebrating his latest win, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner took to his Instagram page to share a clip of himself and the award with a message stating his new status as the “Newborn Fela.”

”Akoi Grace IKA OF AFRICA 🌎 Kinimah Fajah Trending Artist Of The Year Portable Omolalomi New Born FELA Wahala Musician. Big Thanks to all my lovers outside ZAzuu Akoi Million Fans @goldenstarsaward Cc. @babyluvgram Akoi Best Artist Manager Of The Year, Na God Dey Run Am.”

Accepting his award, Portable thanked his fans for all of their support and vowed to bring home a Grammy next.

Eagles value rises to N261bn

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Eagles value rises to N261bn

The rise in the squad market value saw the three-time African champions move up two steps and now ranked the 13th most valuable international team globally, while also retaining their position in Africa as the most valuable team on the continent.

The Eagles boast players who ply their trade in Europe’s lucrative leagues, making them one of the world’s most valuable teams, with a total value of €347.40m (N261bn).

In March, they were placed 15th with a market value of €338m, but just three months later, the squad’s value witnessed an increase of €9m.

The squad value would have been higher, but the invitation of four home-based players for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone didn’t help boost the squad value.
The increase in some of the players’ value put together helped the Eagles move up to 13th place globally, while also ranking as the most valuable team on the continent.

However, the latest rankings saw a drop in Morocco team’s value.

Osimhen’s Contract Extension: Napoli’s Scudetto Celebration and Transfer

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Osimhen’s Contract Extension: Napoli’s Scudetto Celebration and Transfer

Scudetto celebration, so we already have a basic agreement on a two-year extension of his contract.

“I have said for a while that Osimhen has to stay. Then, if an offer came in that I could not refuse for the good of Napoli, then we would consider it, as is only natural.”

Osimhen, who has spent three years at Napoli, has already recently acknowledged that his ‘dream’ is to play in the Premier League.

Napoli will look to recoup at least £100m for their most prized asset, a consequence of the striker costing in the region of €80m back in 2020.

FAMILIES OF SLAIN ZAMFARA POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE N23.5M

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FAMILIES OF SLAIN ZAMFARA POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE N23.5M

The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Bunu, has presented N23.5 million to 21 next of kin of officers who lost their lives while in active service.

Bunu, while presenting the cheques on Monday, appreciated the national leadership of the police force for the “kind” gesture and “persistent” concern for the welfare of serving and retired police officers in the state, as well as the families of late officers.

The police commissioner described the gesture as timely, saying it would go a long way in alleviating the suffering being encountered by families of deceased officers.

According to him, it will equally boost the morale of the serving personnel to continue to put in their best in the ongoing campaign against activities of criminal elements across the country.

Mohammed Bunu, Police Zamfara, Zamfara State Commissioner of Police

ABIODUN HOSTS OGUN LAWMAKERS AND PLEDGES OPEN-DOOR POLICY.

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ABIODUN HOSTS OGUN LAWMAKERS AND PLEDGES OPEN-DOOR POLICY.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, met with the newly inaugurated members of the 10th Ogun State House of Assembly, with a promise to operate an open-door policy to all regardless of party affiliations, religion or tribe.

The governor appreciated the members for conducting themselves in an orderly manner during their proclamation and inauguration, noting that it indicated that the State is peopled by those who know how to resolve their differences amicably.

“Let me sincerely appreciate your sense of responsibility, and your leadership qualities that have been exhibited by each and every one of you at this time. This is how we like to be defined as a State. A State that upholds the tenets of democracy, a State that knows how to resolve its problems, a State that determines its differences peacefully.

“We must remind ourselves that we are the industrial capital of Nigeria. We are the investor’s destination of choice, we are the education and religious capital in Nigeria and we are a State with many firsts.

Speaking earlier, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oluomo said the members came on a courtesy visit to appreciate the governor for his support to the House at all times.

He informed the governor of the peaceful conduct of the proclamation and inauguration of the 10th Assembly, assuring him of their resolve to work as a team by cooperating with the executive for peace and the development of the State.

All the 26 members of the Assembly, including the new Deputy Speaker, Hon. Bolanle Ayayi, who is the first woman to occupy that position, were in attendance.

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