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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 investigate ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and members of the National Assembly suspected to be responsible for inserting N39.5bn for apparently 316 duplicated and mysterious projects in the 2021 budget.” SERAP said: “Any such investigation should establish whether public funds have been mismanaged, diverted or stolen in the guise of implementing the duplicated and mysterious projects. Anyone suspected to be responsible should face prosecution as appropriate, if there…

During a recent conversation with a group of Nigerian youths on the current level of youth involvement in leadership, policymaking, and nation-building in Nigeria, Daniel Ogoloma expressed his displeasure at the minimal participation of the Nigerian youths in the scheme of things. The Oxford University student and political activist identified two major factors that are responsible for this regrettable situation. According to Ogoloma, “While I agree that the political atmosphere created by government has made youth participation in governance a difficult task, the youths themselves have a responsibility to remain focused on their roles as not just leaders of tomorrow…

Manchester United virtually guaranteed a Premier League top-four finish and ensured rivals Manchester City must wait to be crowned champions as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa at Villa Park. Having sealed their place in the Europa League final despite a 3-2 second-leg defeat by Roma on Thursday, second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and substitute Edinson Cavani ensured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side require a single point from their remaining four games to secure a Champions League place. A win for Villa would have sealed the title for leaders City – beaten 2-1 by Chelsea on Saturday…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted an online drug trafficking cartel that sells illicit drugs to residents of Abuja and its environs. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, revealed to the public during the weekend. The agency’s spokesman said five members of the suspected organised drug criminal group were arrested during sting operations carried out between Friday 7th May and Saturday 8th May, 2021 by officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Agency. He said different brands of illicit drugs were recovered from them. The arrested suspected drug dealers:…

Ajax are set to battle it out with Manchester United for 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, who currently plays with Danish side FC Nordsjaelland. (Mail on Sunday) Manchester United will offer Uruguayan striker Edison Cavani a £2.5m pay rise to keep the 34-year-old at the club for another year. (Sun on Sunday) West Ham’s Declan Rice has hinted that he could leave the club in search of European football with Manchester United and Chelsea long-term admirers of the 22-year-old English midfielder. (Sunday Mirror) Tottenham striker Harry Kane is a top target for Chelsea, who “are ready to line up a huge bid” for the 27-year-old if there is a hint the England international could be…

Labour’s Sadiq Khan has won a second term as London’s mayor, beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey. He won 55.2% of the popular vote, after entering a run-off with Mr Bailey when neither managed to secure a majority in the first round of voting. The former MP became the first Muslim mayor of an EU capital city when he was first elected to the role in 2016. Speaking at City Hall, Sadiq Khan promised “to strain every sinew to help build a better, brighter future for London”. The Green Party’s Sian Berry came third, while the Liberal Democrats’ Luisa Porritt was…

The Chairman of the Kogi State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Wakili Damina, who was abducted by unknown gunmen in military uniforms has been released. The state Secretary of the association, Mr Adamu Abubakar confirmed his release to newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday, adding that Damina was released in on the night of May 7 in Abuja. Adamu said from Damina’s account, he was released by men suspected to be from one of the security agencies and not kidnappers as earlier suspected, NAN reports. Gunmen in military uniforms abduct Kogi Miyetti Allah leader…

The student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, who was abducted by some gunmen along Okigwe-Uturu road, has been released. Governor Okezie Ikpeazu made this known via his official Twitter handle @GovernorIkpeazu. Governor Ikpeazu thanked God, security agencies and the management of ABSU for the release of the abducted student. He expressed joy at the development and vowed that he will surely take justice to those involved in the kidnap and will not share the State with criminal elements. Gunmen abduct Abia state university students His full tweet reads: “It is with exceedingly great joy and a very pleasant sense…

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has penned a public apology to his team-mates, staff and fans of the club, after missing a penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_waYRzpc960] In a tweet on Saturday night, Aguero described his attempt to chip Eduoard Mendy as a “bad decision”. The Premier League leaders were already one goal up thanks to Raheem Sterling. Chelsea beat Man City to delay title victory Aguero, who is leaving City this summer, had the chance to make it 2-0 just before half time, but shot tamely at Mendy. Chelsea scored through Hakim Ziyech…

Liverpool boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification by beating Southampton to put pressure on fourth-placed Leicester City. Newcastle United beat the Foxes 4-2 on Friday and Jurgen Klopp’s men took full advantage by moving within six points of the top four with four games remaining – while Leicester have three. Sadio Mane opened the scoring against his former club, heading home Mohamed Salah’s cross moments after Alisson had made two saves in quick succession. Alisson gifted Southampton a chance to equalise late in the game when he passed straight to Che Adams, but the Brazil goalkeeper made amends by…