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Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal movement, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has established a new directorate for politics. In a memo from the headquarters of the church addressed to all regions, provinces, zones and other levels of the church, the mission said the directorate will help its members who are interested in contesting for political offices. The memo dated 28 February with reference number RCCG/AGO/ADM/AA.MEMO/20/01/2022, was signed by the Assistant General Overseer (Admin/Personnel) Pastor J. F. Odesola. According to the mission, Timothy Olaniyan, a Pastor in Charge of Province (PICP) Lagos Province 12, will lead the office. “We write to…

Club cannot now sell any more tickets Only existing ticket holders can attend matches Club’s merchandise shop shut Roman Abramovich’s attempt to sell Chelsea has been halted after the oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Russian put the European champions up for sale after the threat of sanctions was raised in Parliament. The freezing of Abramovich’s assets, which include Chelsea, means the club cannot sell further match tickets. The move is intended to stop Abramovich making money from Chelsea. The government has issued a special licence that will…

Chelsea issued special licence enabling club to play fixtures Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He is one of seven oligarchs to be hit with fresh sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans. The list also includes billionaires Igor Sechin and Oleg Deripaska, both seen as allies of Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “there can be no safe havens” for those who have supported the invasion. “Today’s sanctions are the latest step in the UK’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people. We…

The APC Caretaker/Extra Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has named Prof. Tahir Mamman as the new acting national secretary of the party. He replaces Senator John Akpanudoedehe who was ousted alongside Governor Mai Mala Buni. Born 7 July 1954, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria and politician is a seasoned educational administrator. He was Director General of the Nigeria Law School from 2005 to 2013. He hails from Adamawa State and his a distinguished member of the legal community. I have not resigned as APC CECPC secretary – Sen. Akpanudoedehe Prof. Mamman is currently a member of the CECPC of APC.…

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday stated that at least 19 governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsed the removal of Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state. He claimed that the decision became necessary because of some actions and inactions of Buni, adding that, there were indicators that he not want the March 26 national convention to hold. El-Rufai, who spoke on a Channels Television evening programme, Politics Today, said he had the authority of Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu to explain the action that led…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and leading pay television service provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, have agreed to an amicable resolution of their pending tax disputes which led to a series of lawsuits. Both parties announced the agreement in a joint press release issued on Wednesday in Abuja. By the broad terms of the agreement, MultiChoice shall withdraw all pending lawsuits towards an amicable resolution of the dispute. Also, as part of the agreement, the FIRS commenced a Forensic Systems Audit of MultiChoice accounts on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 to determine the tax liability of the Company. Tax Dispute: Tribunal fixes…

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has held talks with his agent Jorge Mendes over his future at Old Trafford. (Sun) Bayern Munich’s 33-year-old Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is attracting the attention of Manchester United. (Bild – in German) Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard wants the club to exercise their option to sign Philippe Coutinho for 40m euros (£33.5m). However, the 29-year-old Brazilian, who has impressed during his loan spell from Barcelona, must cut his £480,000-a-week wages to join the Premier League side. (Telegraph – subscription required) Villa may also target England midfielder Kalvin Phillips if Leeds are…

Karim Benzema scored a superb second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid produced a stirring fightback at a raucous Bernabeu to reach the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Paris St-Germain. Benzema, at 34 years, 80 days became the oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trick beating the record held by compatriot, Olivier Giroud, who was 34 years, 63 days when he hit a treble for Chelsea at Sevilla in 2020. Kylian Mbappe’s first-half goal had given PSG a deserved two-goal aggregate lead and looked to have put Mauricio Pochettino’s side well on course for the last eight. However, a…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, constituted a seven-man conference committee on the Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition bill. The bill was passed by the upper chamber on 7th July, 2020. The bill was sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege representing Delta Central District. Lawan announced the membership of the conference committee at the start of plenary proceedings. Bauchi Poly sacks two lecturers for sexual harassment Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), was named the Chairman of the conference committee. Other members include: Senators Betty Apiafi, Stella Oduah, Abubakar Kyari, Suleiman Umar, Suleiman Abdu Kwari,…

The names of Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and that of Senator Akpan Akpanudoedehe were missing as the All Progressives Congress (APC) released the names of the Central Planning Committee for the national convention. The Central Planning Committee is chaired by acting chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger state. Members of the committee include Senator Ken Nnamani, Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf, Hon. Akinyemi Jagaba and Senator Abba Ali. Others on the Committee are Prof. Tahir Mamman, Ms Stella Okotete, Dr James Lalu, David Lyon and Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed. The screening…