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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is ready to support youths to influence the passage of the hate speech bill presently before the National Assembly. Osinbajo gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while engaging the All Progressives Congress (APC) social media operators and influencers at a virtual meeting held at the party’s national secretariat. The Vice President also assured that the government would not relent in expanding and sustaining youth friendly projects, including media platforms that would add value to the society. Also speaking at the virtual meeting, Alhaji Ahmed Ismaeel, National Youth Leader of the APC,…

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for coronavirus. The 29-year-old is observing a 10-day self-isolation period, the Premier League club confirmed. As a result, the Germany international will miss City’s opening league game of the season against Wolves on Monday (20:15 BST). “Everyone at the club wishes Ilkay a speedy recovery,” Manchester City said in a statement. Paul Pogba tests positive for coronavirus City winger Riyad Mahrez and defender Aymeric Laporte previously tested positive for Covid-19 but are now back in training. Pep Guardiola’s side are also due to play Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup on Thursday and…

Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi says the Federal Government’s focus on railway and seaport development is a necessity to drive the nation’s economy. Amaechi spoke on Sunday at the virtual 15th Annual Kaleidoscope Global Business Conference hosted by the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York, the United States of America. “Many Nigerians have asked why the construction of railways? Eighty per cent of the cargoes we have in Nigeria are mostly imported, because the Nigerian economy is yet to generate enough production. “However, the President is of the view that if we must produce, we must have infrastructure that enables…

Tottenham players were left stunned after England midfielder Dele Alli, who has been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain, was left out of the squad which beat Southampton on Sunday. (Mail) Germany defender Antonio Rudiger’s future at Chelsea is in doubt after he was left of of the squad which lost to Liverpool on Sunday, despite the 27-year-old being fully fit. (Mail) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club are not in negotiations with Alexandre Lacazette over a new contract, with the 29-year-old France striker having less than two years left on his current deal. (Mirror) Arsenal and Germany centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, 28, is a target for Lazio and Napoli and the Gunners…

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said the passing of Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, at 84 marks the end of an era in the Zazzau Emirate and the North. In a condolence message by his media office, Tinubu described the late Emir as a detribalised Nigerian who was committed to Nigeria’s unity and progress. He said the Emir would be deeply missed by those who knew or encountered him. The former Lagos governor said: “I’m saddened by the news of the passing on Sunday of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, has disowned suspected thugs arrested with firearms at Ifon in Ose Local Government. He was scheduled to stop at Ifon as part of his local government campaign tour. The suspected hoodlums were inside a Toyota Sienna bus branded with Jegede’s campaign pictures. Last week, supporters of Jegede and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu clashed at Oba Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government. Eight persons were injured and several vehicles destroyed. The Chairman of Jegede Campaign Organisation, Gbenga Akinmoyo, alleged in a statement that the public had been made aware of…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for defending Nigeria’s democracy following his victory at the polls. He also thanked the people of Edo state whom he said has spoken loud and clear at the polls on Saturday. “The great people of Edo State have spoken. They have spoken loud and clear. We thank God almighty and give him all the glory for this victory. “Thank you, President Muhammadu Buhari, for defending our democracy and allowing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to perform their constitutional functions without interference. “INEC and the…

Members of the executive board of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), on Friday, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Lekan Fadolapo, the newly appointed Registrar/CEO of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) at the APCON House, Iganmu, Lagos. The AAAN team was led by the association’s President, Mr. Steve Babaeko. According to a statement signed by AAAN Publicity Secretary, Mrs Tope Jemerigbe, Babaeko expressed the desire of the association to work effectively with APCON. The statement quoted Babaeko as stating that the primary concern of the industry is the reconstitution of the APCON Council. He added…

A judge has blocked a US government attempt to ban the Chinese messaging and payments app, WeChat. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler said the ban raised serious questions related to the constitution’s first amendment, guaranteeing free speech. The Department of Commerce had announced a bar on WeChat appearing in US app stores from Sunday, effectively shutting it down. The Trump administration has alleged it threatens national security. It says the app could pass user data to the Chinese government. Both WeChat and China have strongly denied the claim. Tencent, the conglomerate that owns the app, had previously described the US…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 97 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Sunday. The 97 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 57,242. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 138 patients from isolation centers across the country with one new death reported. Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria reported 46 new confirmed cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos alone to 18943. Nigeria announces 189 new coronavirus cases Kwara state reported 12 new cases, Rivers state recorded…