Author: Vincent Osuwo

Nigeria and Villarreal striker Samuel Chukwueze

Stefano Pioli, manager of Serie A giant AC Milan, has praised Samuel Chukwueze, whom he described as a complete winger, and hinted that he is excited to work with the Nigerian. On Thursday, the seven-time European champions announced the signing of the winger from LaLiga club Villarreal on a five-year contract. To secure the player’s services, Rossoneri paid Villarreal €20 plus €8 million in add-ons. Chukwueze to join AC Milan for €20m Chukwueze comes to Milan with a big reputation, having won the Best African Player award in LaLiga the previous season. Pioli claimed the 24-year-old has all the attributes…

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I will lead in the footsteps of Umar Yar’Adua – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to be patient and sympathetic to the hardships brought about by his economic and monetary policies. He projected that the difficulties would eventually result in a more affluent, egalitarian, and inclusive economy. Tinubu delivered the assurance on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with All Progressives Congress national youth leaders from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The president assured the youths that his administration would include them in governance and decision-making processes and that no decision would be too difficult for his administration to make in the interest of the…

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Super Falcons beat South Korea 2-0 to record first win at the ongoing Womens World Cup

Stephanie Catley, the Australian defender, has praised the Super Falcons’ style of play following their 3-2 triumph over the Matildas on Thursday. Catley, who was captain of the Aussies in the match on Thursday, stated that the nine-time African champions’ counter-attacks were deadly. Statistics of the game showed Australia had 26 attempts on goal compared to the Super Falcons’ 11 but could only muster one more attempt to Nigeria’s six that was actually on target. #FIFAWWC: Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Australia 3 – 2 The Matildas also had 15 corners to Nigeria’s two, although both teams scored from those…

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Niger records 17 diphtheria deaths, offers free treatment to snakebite victims

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, has announced the establishment of three treatment centers as the number of cases of diphtheria in the state surged beyond 130. Yusuf announced this on Thursday, saying the state had put in place the essential procedures to stop the spread of the disease. He said that over 130 people were admitted just last Monday as the case continued to grow. Two die in Bauchi as Diphtheria hits six LGAs He said, “Governor Abba Yusuf has since directed the ministry to swing into action to curtail the spread of the deadly disease.…

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NDLEA backs crop substitution to end war with cannabis farmers — Marwa

Two people have reportedly been killed by men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the Idi-Oro Area of Mushin, Lagos State. Chronicle NG gathered that an operative of the agency stormed the Idi Oro area in commando style on Wednesday night with the intention to raid the drug den in the community. An eyewitness who spoke to Chronicle NG said the operation, which lasted hours, left the officers shooting sporadically in a bid to achieve their objective of nipping their target. NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, recovers 12.4m pills of opioid The NDLEA officers later left the community…

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Cute Abiola

The Nigeria Police Force announced its intent to investigate and prosecute popular comedian and skit maker, Abdulgafar Abiola, aka Cute Abiola, for allegedly desecrating police uniforms. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, announced this in a statement on Thursday. On July 20 and 24, the comedian was shown in two recent skits shared on his social media handles stopping motorists while dressed as a cop. In one of the skit films, he sought a bribe from the driver and requested a financial transfer when the driver stated that he was out of cash. Court orders Trinity Guy to…

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Nigerian Army have arrested notorious bandits in Sokoto

No fewer than ten bandits have been apprehended by Officers of Operation Hakorin Damisa IV in Plateau State. This was announced in a statement by the Nigerian Army on Thursday via their Twitter handle. According to the statement, the troops came under gunfire from suspected bandits on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, along Rugan/Basiru village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Army clears Mangu ambush, kills two bandits, others However, they were able to repel the attack professionally, forcing the bandits to retreat. The statement reads, “Troops of Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, while on operations on July 26,…

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Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS chairman

Immediate past Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and his colleagues from Rivers and Ebonyi, Nyesom Wike, and David Umahi, have made the list of ministerial nominees. Chronicle NG gathered that the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, submitted the list to the Senate on Thursday afternoon. The list is coming two days before the expiration of the 60-day deadline as stipulated by the 1999 Constitution as amended. BREAKING: Gbajabiamila presents ministerial list to Senate After a long wait by Nigerians, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday afternoon, presented President… Also on…

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Senate passes bill seeking to impose death penalty on drug traffickers

After a long wait by Nigerians, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday afternoon, presented President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate. Senate approves Tinubu’s $800m World Bank loan request The Chief of Staff to the President presented the list to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at exactly 01:19pm Akpabio thereafter read the ministerial list with 28 nominees. Details Later…….

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Police, DSS operatives nab suspected vote buyer with N25.9m cash in Kaduna

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking a 14-day extended detention order for the suspended Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The DSS premised its application on purported new evidence it had discovered. The application was discreetly filed by the Department of State Service’s legal team on Wednesday and came before the vacation judge today. DSS, NCS officials fight over custody of Emefiele Presiding judge, Justice Hamza Muazu dismissed the application, citing it as an abuse of court process and identifying the lack of jurisdiction. Upon…

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