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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the removal of Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni, as the chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the party. In a statement on Monday Senator John Akpanudoedehe, national secretary, APC CECPC, described the report as fake news. According to the report, Buhari has appointed the Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello to takeover from Buni ahead of the March 26 national convention. Reacting to the report, APC CECPC said, “Our attention has been drawn to sponsored media reports on an imaginary leadership change in the…

Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Paris St-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum and have been told the 31-year-old Netherlands international will cost £21m. (Sport, via Sun) Striker Luis Suarez will leave Atletico Madrid at the end of his contract in the summer, and Italian champions Inter Milan as well as Ajax, Sevilla and un-named clubs in Brazil are keen to recruit the 35-year-old Uruguay international. (Marca – in Spanish) Newcastle are ready to table a £50m offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, 22, which falls short of the German club’s valuation of the France international at about £75m. (Mail) Paris St-Germain are interested in re-signing Everton striker Moise Kean, who is on loan at Juventus until the summer of…

In a bid to recover unremitted sum of N75mllion collected as rent, a limited liability company, Gori Nigeria Limited has dragged the Chairman of Jaiz Bank Plc, Adamu Umaru Mutallab before a Lagos high court. In a statement of claim by the executive assistant of Gori, Evenlyn Ayika, filed before a Lagos high court on behalf of the company by a Lagos lawyer, Barrister Olanlokun Omolodun, the company alleged that it holds power of attorney in respect of the property situated at No 1621 Danmole street Vitoria island Lagos. The building at No. 3C was the resident of the late…

The boss of one of the world’s biggest fertiliser companies has said the war in Ukraine will deliver a shock to the global supply and cost of food. Yara International, which operates in more than 60 countries, buys considerable amounts of essential raw materials from Russia. Fertiliser prices were already high due to soaring wholesale gas prices. Yara’s boss, Svein Tore Holsether, has warned the situation could get even tougher. “Things are changing by the hour,” he told the BBC. “We were already in a difficult situation before the war… and now it’s additional disruption to the supply chains and…

Oil prices have soared to the highest level since 2008 after the US said it was discussing a potential embargo on Russian supplies with its allies. Brent crude – the global oil benchmark – spiked to above $139 a barrel, before easing back to below $130. Energy markets have been rocked in recent days over supply fears triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Consumers are already feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump. Asia stocks markets fell in early trade on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei index and the Hang Seng in Hong…

AC Milan edged ahead in the Serie A title race as Olivier Giroud gave them what could prove a crucial victory over fellow challengers Napoli. The French striker stuck out a boot to steer in Davide Calabria’s low, driven cross early in the second half. Napoli pushed hard in search of a route back into the game but could not find a way past a stubborn visitors defence. The win takes Milan top on 60 points, two points better than fierce rivals Inter Milan and three ahead of Napoli. It was a high-quality game between two sides, but one low…

Manchester City outclassed Manchester United to maintain control of the Premier League title race with an outstanding 4-1 display at Etihad Stadium. City remain six points clear of Liverpool having played one game more after a victory that was arguably even more convincing than the scoreline suggests. Ralf Rangnick’s side were without injured Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, as well as Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw, who have Covid-19, and found themselves overwhelmed by the quality and intensity of the reigning champions. Kevin de Bruyne was at the heart of it all. He put City ahead with a crisp early…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is now in charge of the country. President Buhari stated this before he departed Abuja for London, United Kingdom on a routine medical check-up. The president had initially truncated his plan to travel to London from Nairobi, Kenya after attending the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) at 50. He returned to Nigeria on Friday but has now left for London. On March 1, his spokesman, Femi Adesina, said President Buhari would from Kenya proceed to London for ”routine medical checks that will last for a maximum of two…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to probe the spending on the country’s four refineries, and alleged corruption and mismanagement of public money budgeted for the rehabilitation, operation, and maintenance of the refineries since 1999.” SERAP said, “Anyone suspected to be responsible should face prosecution as appropriate, if there is sufficient admissible evidence, and any mismanaged public funds should be fully recovered.” SERAP also urged President Buhari to “direct Mr Malami and appropriate anti-corruption agencies…

Juventus have contacted Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola about the possibility of the Manchester United midfielder returning to Turin as a free agent in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) Pogba would have to accept a pay cut if he returned to Juve, who see their pursuit of the World Cup winner as a difficult one with Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid also in the race for the 28-year-old France international. (Calciomercato – in Italian) West Ham are keen to sign Belgium Under-21s midfielder Amadou Onana from Lille, who want more than £20m for the 20-year-old. (Sun on…