Man United players return to training after COVID-19 outbreak
Manchester United on Tuesday reopened their Carrington training ground following a coronavirus outbreak that forced the postponement of two Premier League matches. United closed Carrington for an initial 24 hours eight days ago and their matches at Brentford and at home against Brighton were subsequently called off. “Manchester United’s players have started a return to training at Carrington on a staggered basis,” the club said in a statement. “The complex was closed for first-team operations last week due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the club but opened again (on Tuesday) morning. United are currently sixth in the Premier League table having played two games fewer than most of the teams above them.
Source:Punch
December 22, 2021 02:41 UTC
Aisha Buhari sends staff on leave till further notice
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has directed all staff members in her office to proceed on leave until further notice. However, it would not be the first time she has sent has sent her staff leave. Viral Voice Note On WhatsApp Billing FalseClaim: A viral WhatsApp voice note, purportedly made by the director and CEO of WhatsApp, claims users will have to start paying for WhatsApp services. Verdict: The viral WhatsApp voice note claim is a hoax. But before this dreaded disease is greeted by rumours and misinformation, here is what you have to know about the virus.APC states to establish Health Emergency Trust Fund…Aisha Buhari sends staff on leave till further notice
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 22, 2021 01:00 UTC
Wakanow apologises to IGP, police over advertisement of travel escorts as police personnel | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
One of Nigeria’s renowned travel agencies, Wakanow Limited, has apologised to the inspector-general of police concerning a “mistake” in an advert stating that the company was to offer mobile police (MOPOL) services. In the letter which was also directed to the Nigeria Police Force,(NPF) the company said it “sincerely regrets the inconveniences and embarrassment” the mistake may have caused the “reputable” Nigerian Police Force. A flyer published 7th December 2021 indicated that the travel agency was going to make the provision of a Mobile Police Force alongside an advert was later brought down by the company the following day, according to the letter. “Our attention was brought to a mistake on the publication which was orchestrated by the printers’ devil who misinterpreted the narrative of “well trained and equipped escort personnel” as “Mobile Police Officers (MOPOL)” and introduced the same in the flyer, which was not the intention contemplated by us”, the letter reads in part. It added that “The said flyer was published in the afternoon of Tuesday 7th December 2021 and as soon as the attention of our management was drawn to the mistake, we immediately took down the flyer which was done in the afternoon of Wednesday 8th December 2021.”Wakanow stated clearly that the company does “not provide and have never provided such a service.”The Company assured that an error of such nature will not occur “again in the future.”
Source:The Guardian
December 21, 2021 20:59 UTC
We love you, Iyabo Ojo’s children hail mum on 44th birthday
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, clocked 44 on Tuesday and her children, Festus and Priscilla, took to Instagram to celebrate their mum. The actress had announced her birthday in the early hours of Tuesday as she shared creative photos of herself. The 22-year-old described his mum as the greatest woman he has known, as he declared his unexplainable love for her. He wrote, “Happy Birthday to the Greatest Woman I know. You gave me the best life and you are the best gift from God.
Source:Punch
December 21, 2021 20:49 UTC
FULL TEXT: Buhari’s letter on withholding assent to electoral bill
), on his rejection of the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill. The National Assembly is closing for the year today after passing the 2022 Appropriation Bill and the 2021 Finance Bill. It was titled, ‘Withholding of Assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021.’The letter read, “Further to the fetter dated 18th November, 2021, forwarded for presidential assent, the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021, as passed by the National Assembly, I have received informed advice from relevant ministries, departments and agencies of the government, and have also carefully reviewed the bill in light of the current realities prevalent in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the circumstances. “The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021 seeks to amend certain provisions of the extant Electoral Act 2010. It is thus undemocratic to restrict the procedure or means of nomination of candidates by political parties, as it also amounts to undue interference in the affairs of political parties.
Source:Punch
December 21, 2021 20:36 UTC
JUST IN: Amid pregnancy rumours, Aisha Buhari orders staff to proceed on indefinite leave
Amid pregnancy rumours, the wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), Aisha, has ordered all members of her staff to proceed on an indefinite leave. Photos of the President’s wife released by the Presidency after the trip had sparked pregnancy rumours as she was pictured to have cradled what looked like a bump. PUNCH‘s efforts to get the comments of Aisha’s spokesman, Aliyu Abdullahi; and another aide working with the President’s wife, Suleiman Haruna, proved abortive on Monday. “To this end, all staff members are requested to proceed on leave, until further notice.
Source:Punch
December 21, 2021 20:05 UTC
OAU VC, officials attacked in Ile-Ife
VICE Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Eyitayo Ogunbodede, on Monday, escaped being lynched in Ife community. One of the security men of the institution was hacked with a machete by the hoodlums who shot sporadically into the air to scare the university community members. “We will try as much as possible to continue to maintain peace because the university cannot continue to exist without the community. ‘You can see that we are in a very serious situation as far as OAU land is concerned. The Federal Government is not interested in ceding an inch of the university land to anybody.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 21, 2021 19:38 UTC
Presidency replies opposition’s derision of Buhari’s visit to Lagos | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Presidency on Monday frowned at attempts by opposition People’s Democracy Party (PDP) to trivialise President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent visit to Lagos for cheap political goals. In a statement issued in Abuja, Shehu highlighted the significance of Buhari’s visit to Lagos State. “On Dec. 9, in Lagos, President Muhammadu Buhari launched a made-in-Nigeria Naval defence ship, NNS Oji. “’With the waters off the coast of Nigeria seeing increased attacks – with 35 cases in 2020 – these new naval ships entered service at the most opportune time. “They choose to ignore the crucial launch of the naval vessels; they suggest the primary reason for going to Lagos was to attend a book launch.
Source:The Guardian
December 21, 2021 18:10 UTC
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December 21, 2021 17:46 UTC
Lover flees as Rivers female tenant dies, daughter missing
Our correspondent learnt that the remains of Uchechi, aka Oyigbo, were discovered by her neighbours on Sunday. A suspected lover of the deceased, who was said to be living with her, was alleged to have fled with her two-year-old daughter. The caretaker of the house, Chinonye Anurum, said the sudden disappearance of Uchechi’s lover and her daughter was suspicious. He said, “She was sick for almost four days and the man did not tell anybody. “We are also asking for the transfer of the case file to the State Criminal Investigation Department for proper investigation, including autopsy.
Source:Punch
December 21, 2021 14:22 UTC
The 100 best male footballers in the world 2021: Nos 100-41
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December 21, 2021 07:34 UTC
I served my guardian meal mixed with rat poison so as to return to my biological mother —SSS1 student
I served my guardian meal mixed with rat poison so as to return to my biological mother —SSS1 studentAn 18-year-old SSS1 student, Tope, who allegedly attempted to kill her guardian by lacing her food with rat poison, has said she wanted to get rid of her in order to have an opportunity to go and live with her biological mother. Tope was arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for attempting to kill her guardian, Mrs. Esther Bada by poisoning her food. “While there, she made a confessional statement that she actually added rat poison substance to the victim’s food,” the PPRO said. It was learnt that Tope started living with her guardian who was her class teacher then after the death of her father. I was the one in charge of food preparation and the thought just came to my mind, so I put the rat poison into her plate of soup.
Source:The Guardian
December 21, 2021 06:47 UTC
Land dispute: Gunshots as hoodlums attack OAU VC’s convoy in Ile-Ife
Some armed hoodlums on Monday attacked vehicles conveying principal officers of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and newsmen going on inspection of hostel accommodation built by the university at Parakin Area, Ile-Ife. The attackers carrying axe, charms, machetes, and guns had blocked Ife/Ede road and prevented the vehicles from accessing the hostels. While the melee lasted, gunshots were heard as the hoodlums wielding dangerous weapons hit the vehicles and prevented the team from proceeding. Ogunbodede said the hostel accommodation that had been completed but could not be occupied by students owning to security concerns. They are not interested in ceding an inch of the university land to anybody.
Source:Punch
December 21, 2021 04:53 UTC
Olalere hinges business success on market research, collaboration | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Group Managing Director, Numero Groups of companies, Omowunmi Olalere, has admonished Nigerians planning to venture into business to study the industry they want to venture into and embrace collaboration with others to succeed. She said this during the third anniversary of the company and the unveiling of the Omowunmi Olalere Foundation. The foundation was built to nurture talented athletes in Nigeria to the global spotlight, thereby bringing them to be at par with other athletes globally. According to Olalere, the foundation would help them secure the space and skills needed to excel through the collaborative effort of concerned stakeholders. “Today, we are taking it a step further, which informed the theme for this third anniversary, taking a big leap with the launch of Numero Advantage and Omowunmi Olalere Foundation.
Source:The Guardian
December 21, 2021 04:10 UTC
Equities investors earn N22bn despite reduced participation
On Monday, equities trading at the Nigerian bourse sustained the previous week sentiments as the benchmark index appreciated. Equities investors, therefore, earned N21.6 billion as the market capitalisation settled at N22.13 trillion as against an opening of N21.11 trillion. Thus, the All-Share Index of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) advanced 0.1 per cent to 42,394.71 basis points. As measured by market breadth, market sentiment was positive as 20 tickers gained relative to 11 losers. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.Equities investors earn N22bn despite reduced participationEquities investors earn N22bn despite reduced participation
Source:Nigerian Tribune
December 21, 2021 03:58 UTC