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Four clubs Want To Sign Alex Collado The 23 Year Old Barcelona Attacking Midfielder

by Folarin Kehinde August 11, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

Alex Collado left Barcelona B as their captain and one of the most well-rounded attacking midfielders to graduate from the youth reserves. However, life after that has not quite gone as planned for him.

Last season, he was sidelined due to a bureaucratic error from Barcelona that left him without a team for six months, from July to January. He was then loaned out to Granada, where he gradually became an important player, scoring two goals and creating one.

He was expected to receive some minutes this season under Xavi. The manager is reportedly a fan of the player, but also realises the overbooking in midfield and attack. As such, Collado is seeking a loan exit.

Albert Roge has reported that there are four teams interested in pursuing Collado’s signature. Namely, these are Olympiakos, Celtic, and two unnamed La Liga clubs.

Collado is stuck in two minds as he wants to play European football, but he also liked the experience of playing in La Liga with Granada. The next few days could be key to his future.

The versatile midfielder recently extended his contract with Barcelona until 2024, but wants to leave in search of regular game-time. He has communicated the same to Xavi, who is open to the idea of him departing on a temporary move.

source: www.barcauniversal.com

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Bishop Rejects Governor Ben Ayade Donation: Tells Him To Use It And Pay Salaries

by Folarin Kehinde August 11, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

A Video making rounds on the internet right now has shown the moment the Catholic Bishop of Uyo Diocese, John Ebebe Ayah, rejected a N25 million donation from the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade .

Governor Ayade made the move at the thanksgiving mass for Justice Emmanuel Agim Akomaye, who was recently promoted to the rank of Judge of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

As seen in a viral video, the governor donated the sum of N25 million to the church, then promised the Bishop a “whisper package”, which he pledged to give him personally.

The bishop however subtly shunned the governor, rejecting his money and asked him to use the money to pay workers’ salaries.

After announcing the donation of N25 million on behalf of the state government, he said, “You are our pride, the pride of Cross River North, the son of the soil, Bishop John Ayah, I will whisper my package to you later.”

Bishop Ayah retorted, “I want to talk. The governor is my brother; we are both from Cross River North. I want to appreciate the governor and tell him to package whatever he has for me, add to it and use it to pay the salaries of the workers.”

Media outlets had in May, covered the protest of Cross Rivers State workers over non-payment of salaries since 2018. They urged the governor to attend to their plight as they have been suffering for a long time.

The development is currently generating reactions on social media as many Nigerians lauded his courage, asking other clergymen to emulate Bishop Ayah.

The Video

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United States ‘Democracy’ Spreading Instability In Africa – South African Minister

by Folarin Kehinde August 11, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The South African minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor, has described the continuous conflicts in African countries as a consequence of external interference on the continent by the United States and other western countries.

She made this known in a Joint press availability with the United States Secretary of States Anthony Blinken, held in Pretoria, South Africa.

Minister Naledi accused the United States of trying to bully African nations into isolating nations like China and Russia which are at loggerheads with the USA.

A draft bill has been passed by the United States house of Representatives that seeks to penalize and sanction African countries who trade anything apart from grain with Russia. The passed bill is called ‘Containing Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act’.

While condemning the war by Russia on Ukraine, minister Naledi has called described the bill as ‘offensive legislation’. She opines that it is a bill that looks down on the sovereignty of African countries and its ability to choose who its want to relate with.

She defended South Africa’s neutrality on the conflict and called for the issue to be resolved diplomatically. She also berated the for giving lesser attention to the conflict in the middle east between Israel and Palestine. Saying all these conflicts should be giving same attention as no oppressed people is better than another oppressed people.

She said that Africa had a right to choose who it’s want to relate with and will not succumb to ‘patronizing bullying’ by the United States and other western powers.

In her words; ‘All nations are equal according to the United Nations Charter. Every nation can hold different opinions and are not under any obligation to make the United States enemies its own enemies’.

‘Though we might differ in economic might or ability to wield influence in other nations, African nations should still be treated with respect and should not be looked down upon.’

Minister Naledi went further to accused the United States of spreading instability in African countries in the guise of spreading democracy.

‘America comes to you, trying to teach you how democracy works when in reality, they are after your mineral resources in your country’.

The United States and other western powers are a destabilizing force only interested in exploiting the natural resources that can be obtained in your country.

We’ve seen this play out during the cold war era and most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also in Africa, Libya has been on the receiving end of the brutality of western imperialist.

The minister opined that the presence of these mineral resources is what attracts the presence of the united states and other external influences who do not have the interest of Africa at heart.

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National Immigration Service To Punish Officials Who Extort Passport Applicants – Idris Jere

by Folarin Kehinde August 11, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The management of the National Immigration Service (NIS) has warned that any of its officers who is caught extorting passport applicants will be punished.

The comptroller general of the service, Idris Jere, gave the warning at the opening of a three day workshop for officers and servicom units of the NIS zone A Lagos. The workshop was organized by the assistant comptroller general of the immigration service Olakunle Osinaya, who is also in charge of the NIS Zone A Lagos.

Comptroller Idris said that extortions constitute impediments in the process of obtaining passports.

Mr Jere mandated all officers and men working in passport offices maintain a high level of discipline and professionalism in their conduct. According to him, NIS executes many statutory functions, including issuing passports and other travel documents.

He said these statutory functions called for discipline from people within and outside the service. The comptroller-general said the objective of the workshop was to drive home the need to respect the appointment system towards achieving excellent service.

“It is with this, among others, that henceforth, entrance into the passport offices would be based strictly on applicant’s ability to provide evidence of appointment and collection dates,” Mr Jere explained.

He also urged Nigerians to abide by NIS policies.

The NIS boss told the participants that the integrity of the appointment system of dates would be monitored and that any officer caught extorting applicants would face the music.

The appointment system allows a proper queuing management system. Mr Jere advised applicants that needed to obtain a passport to apply early to avoid unnecessary anxiety by logging on to the NIS portal (www.passport.immigration.gov.ng).

“After the login, the applicant should fill the application form, make payment, and choose a date and processing centre of their choice. The applicant would then proceed to the centre on the chosen date with the required documents,” he said.

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Seven Hostages in Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Released

by Folarin Kehinde August 10, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

Terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train abducting over 61 people have released another seven hostages, including a family of six and a woman.

The identities of the released family of six are Abdubakar Idris Garba, his wife, Maryam Abubakar Bobo, and their eldest son, Ibrahim Abubakar Garba, who’s 10 years old.

Others include Fatima Abubakar Garba (7), Imran Abubakar Garba (5), and youngest Zainab Abubakar Garba, who is only one and half years old.

Abubakar Idris Garba, a staff of the National Assembly Service Commission, is the son of a former Military Administrator of Kano and Benue States.

Also released is a 60-year-old woman, one Hajia Aisha Hassan, who was said to have been released due to life-threatening health challenges that deteriorated recently.

Although Tukur Mamu, Publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald and Media Consultant to a controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, withdrew as one of the negotiators, he confirmed the release of the seven hostages to journalists in Kaduna.

Mamu said the seven were released following the intervention of his principal, Gumi.

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Adeboye Retires National Overseers, Renames Redemption Camp

by Folarin Kehinde August 10, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced some major changes in the Church top leadership.

The changes include the retirement of the Church’s National Overseer, Pastor Joseph Obayemi.

Pastor Adeboye made the information known while addressing RCCG ministers on Sunday, August 7. He hinted also that the person that would take over from him as the General Overseer will be a young man.

The RCCG which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary was established in 1952 by Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi who passed on in 1980.

Before his transition, Akindayomi had given instruction that Pastor Adeboye who joined the Church in 1973 would succeed him as the General Overseer.

Adeboye stepped into Akindayomi’s shoes in 1981.

He has served in that position for more than 40 years and still counting.

In December 2016 Pastor Adeboye appointed Pastor Obayemi as the church’s overseer in Nigeria.

Obayemi was given an additional portfolio to serve as the Overseer of the RCCG in North Africa in 2021.

He was also addressed as an Officer in charge of Nigeria. But Pastor Adeboye announced his retirement along with some others during the ministers’ conference.

Obayemi is in his 70s.

Adeboye explained that the retirement age for all RCCG pastors will now be pegged at 70 years.

He said however that some of them may be given lesser roles after retirement.

Pastor Sunday Akande is to replace Obayemi as the RCCG National Overseer.

He will serve for a period of two years while Pastor Kalu Ndukwe will serve as the Overseer of the Africa Continent.

Adeboye said the position of the national overseer of the church will now be on a two-year tenure basis while the pastor occupying the position will operate from the redemption camp.

All churches in the camp would henceforth report to him. He will also represent Pastor Adeboye in special assignments.

Also affected by the changes is Pastor Johnson Odesola who had been in charge of the Administration and Personnel of the Church.

He was relieved of the two portfolios. Two pastors were appointed to handle the portfolios.

The new pastor in charge of Personnel is Julius Olalekan while Pastor Dele Balogun was appointed to take charge of Admin.

It is not yet clear the new designation of Pastor Odesola who also serves as the Overseer of the RCCG in the middle east.

The Redemption Camp according to Pastor Adeboye will henceforth carry the tag of a city just like the Vatican City.

He banned hawking and selling of goods along the roads in the camp saying such practice will no longer be tolerated. Offenders will be prosecuted while their goods will be confiscated. Indecent dressing in the camp environment will no longer be tolerated according to him.

Adeboye who clocked 80 early this year also named the ring road on the camp after the founder of the church, Pastor Josiah Akindayomi. Some other roads were named after some retired pastors of the church.

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RB Leipzig Set To Re-sign Chelsea Timo Werner on Permanent Deal

by Folarin Kehinde August 10, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

RB Leipzig are expected to complete the signing of Chelsea forward Timo Werner on a permanent deal, two years after he left the club for the Premier League.

Chelsea met the Germany international’s £45m release clause in 2020 but will make a loss, with Werner set to return in a deal thought to be around £25m.

The 26-year-old was pictured arriving in Leipzig for a medical on Monday.

Werner scored 23 goals in 89 games in all competitions for Chelsea, winning the Champions League in 2021.

He was one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe when the Blues signed him in the summer of 2020, having also attracted interest from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.

He scored 95 goals in 159 games in all competitions for Leipzig during his first spell at the club, after arriving from Stuttgart in 2016.

But Werner failed to replicate that goalscoring form in the English top flight, netting just 10 times in two seasons,

However he did play an important role in Chelsea’s run to European success in his first campaign, scoring in the semi-final second leg against Real Madrid.

TIMO WERNER: the new kid on the block

Chelsea initially held talks with Leipzig about Werner returning to the club on loan but that has turned into a permanent deal.

During Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States, Werner hinted he could be happy elsewhere, with boss Thomas Tuchel responding: “I would be one of the happiest people on the planet having a contract with Chelsea.”

Werner is thought to be one of the most popular players at the training ground and there is a recognition at Chelsea that he tried incredibly hard but he could not score enough goals.

Despite this, plus the pressure he was under and the criticism he faced, he remained a positive influence at Chelsea and was admired by the club’s fans for his effort.

Leipzig have also announced the signing of 19-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, who will remain at Red Bull Salzburg until July 2023 and will sign a five-year contract until 2028.

“The club’s philosophy of placing trust in young players and playing attractive, attacking football is a perfect fit for me,” said Sesko.

“The city, the stadium and the whole infrastructure at RB Leipzig, as well as the many good discussions with the club, convinced me that this move is absolutely the right decision.” BBC

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Kwara State Governor Disgraced By APC Youths As They Chant OLE, THIEF

by Folarin Kehinde August 10, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

There was pandemonium in a meeting between the Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and aggrieved Kwara state youth as the governor was booed by the youths amidst chants of ‘ole’ and ‘Thief’.

Disgruntled APC youths in Kwara state threatened mass exodus from the party to opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), due to the woes brought upon Kwara state and the entire country by the APC administration.

Governor Abdulrahman then convened a meeting between him and the APC youths in a effort to appease them. This move however proved to be a disaster as the governor was greatly embarrassed by the youths.

Agitated youths chanted ‘OLE’, ‘THIEF’ towards the governor showing him no regard whatsoever. The governor had to walk out in shame as all his efforts to calm the youths proved abortive. He even had to be escorted by security officials to avoid harm.

Youths and Nigerians in general seem to have woken up to the harsh realities facing the country. They are expressing their dissatisfaction and anger through every possible medium.

Political leaders, even Governors are no longer accorded God like reverence or respect but are now judged based on their competence and achievements. Individual qualities not party affiliations is now at the forefront of political discourse.

The upcoming 2023 elections will be the climax of everything as Nigerians have promised to vote out incompetent leaders and only vote in those with credibility and proven track record notwithstanding their party affiliations

August 10, 2022 0 comments

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Good News As Owo Church Attack Killers Apprehended

by Folarin Kehinde August 9, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor has said that security operatives have arrested the suspected killers of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

Speaking at a meeting with editors and media executives in Abuja on Tuesday, Irabor said the suspects would be paraded after the conclusion of investigation.

According to him, the military has also neutralized many bandits terrorizing the country.

He said, “Let me bring it to your notice that within the last time we met, there have been ignoble actions of men of the underworld that have impinged on our collective well-being, namely the unfortunate train attack, the attack on Kuje correctional centre as well as the attack on the presidential convoy.

Also, the Owo incident which was intended to bring men and women of the armed forces to present them in a form and shape that make it to look as if the nation is on a siege. We have arrested those behind the dastardly act in Owo.”

LEADINGREPORTERS reported how terrorists, on June 5, 2022, attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, and killed many worshippers.

August 9, 2022 0 comments

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NCDC Confirms 670 Monkey Pox Cases, 4 Deaths in FCT, 25 States

by Folarin Kehinde August 9, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

A total of 157 confirmed cases and 413 suspected cases of monkeypox have so far been reported from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) this year.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in its situation report Monday, said four deaths were also recorded in Delta, Lagos, Ondo and Akwa Ibom within the period.

It said the confirmed and suspected cases were recorded in Lagos (20), Ondo (14), Adamawa (13), Delta (12), Bayelsa (12), Rivers (11), Edo (8), Nasarawa (8), Plateau (6), Anambra (6), FCT (5), Taraba (5), Kwara, (5), Kano (5), Imo (4), Cross River (3), Borno (3), Oyo (3), Abia (3), Gombe (3), Katsina (2), Kogi (2), Niger (1), Ogun (1), Bauchi (1) and Akwa Ibom (1).

According the NCDC, from July 25 to 31 July (Epidemiological Week 30), a total of 24 confirmed cases were recorded.

It said enhanced surveillance at national and subnational levels with improved case detection and reporting as well as the recent attention from the global outbreak had partly or wholly contributed to the observed increase in cases recorded this year.

Symptoms of monkey pox include sudden fever, headache, body pain, weakness, sore throat, enlargement of glands (lymph nodes) in the neck and under the jaw, followed by the appearance of a rash (often solid or fluid-filled at the onset) on the face, palms, soles of the feet, genitals and other parts of the body.

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