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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi chapter has urged citizens across the country to elect credible and good leaders in the 2023 elections. Mr Ikechukwu Nwafor, the State Chairman of the NLC, made the call at a news conference in Abakaliki on Monday. Nwafor said that the briefing was part of the activities marking the 2022 Workers Day celebration in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN) reports that the NLC in the state shifted the celebration to May 2, instead of May1, as approved by the UN. “The 2023 elections are around the corner and we must not…

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has ended speculation over a possible move to Manchester United. The midfielder revealed he had a conversation with Xavi and felt confident and happy to continue at Camp Nou. Last month, the Dutchman was in the papers after Erik ten Hag was confirmed as the new Manchester United manager. The midfielder was said to be a top target for the Red Devils, but he has put an end to all rumors. The Barcelona midfielder was talking to the media after the Blaugrana’s 2-1 win over Real Mallorca when he revealed his conversation with Xavi. He…

Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski has stated that he was close to joining Barcelona in the January transfer window. The move ultimately fell through as Barca’s second-choice goalkeeper Neto did not want to leave the club at the time. Since moving from Valencia in the summer of 2019 for €26 million, Neto has had a tough time getting minutes under his belt. The 32-year-old keeper has reportedly grown unhappy at the Camp Nou, tired of playing second fiddle to first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. As a solution, Barca supposedly tried to bring in Dimitrievski from Vallecano, who has produced some fine…

Barcelona chief Mateu Alemany has denied claims of having a meeting with Robert Lewandowski. He added that the club would not speak about any negotiations or discuss anything related to players from other clubs. Lewandowski is reportedly looking to leave Bayern Munich this summer, and Barcelona are said to be interested. Reports suggest the Catalan club are keen on bringing in the Polish star and are preparing a summer move. Barcelona are preparing for next season, and Lewandowski is one of the names reportedly high on their priority list. When Alemany was quizzed about the possibility of the transfer, he…

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start when Manchester United take on Brentford in the Premier League on Monday, May 2. The Red Devils dropped more points last time around with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Ronaldo equalized for United just two minutes after Marcos Alonso handed the lead to the Blues in the second half. Ronaldo is currently in some great goalscoring form and will be expected to carry on for Manchester United’s home game against Brentford. The 37-year-old forward will be leading the attack for the Red Devils with Anthony Elanga and Marcus Rashford accompanying him on the wings. Ronaldo’s compatriot…

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is one of the greatest coaches in the world right now. He took over as Chelsea’s manager in January 2021 and immediately transformed them into one of the most defensively formidable units in Europe. Tuchel was able to guide the Blues to Champions League glory in his first half-season as their manager. Thomas Tuchel’s first full season as Chelsea manager has had its highs and lows Chelsea got off to a great start to the 2021-22 season as well and they were at the top of the Premier League table in the first few months of the campaign. However, they have…

With the rising demand for food in Nigeria and the need to prevent food shortages amid several challenges, the federal government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority, (NALDA) has embarked on aggressive food production in Plateau State has embarked on ‘Aggressive Food Production in some communities in Plateau state. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, NALDA, Paul Ikonne at the flag-off of the project in Plateau state said President Muhammadu Buhari had directed them to provide more food for Nigerians to mitigate possible food crises occasioned as result of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war. According to Ikonne, the…

Fola Ojo FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan may be revving up his political engine in a daring dash back to Aso Rock he vacated in 2015. Jonathan is now reportedly ‘consulting’ with all manner of power blocks. When politicians tell you they are ‘consulting,’ it’s as sure as death that their minds are made up. This time, Patience’s husband will not be firing shots from an adversarial positioning against retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari. He’ll be launching out from the president’s political-party vehicle with the general as the conductor-driver. The same vehicle he trashed as ‘bad for Nigeria’ just a…

Friday Musings with Ayo Olukotun A few weeks ago, this columnist observed with concern and consternation that the number of aspirants for the 2023 elections was lengthening by the day without corresponding uplift in turnaround ideas that the country desperately requires. That lament notwithstanding, the number of aspirants has continued to soar especially among the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. At first blush, one should give thanks that so many individuals have decided to enter the fray, some of them promising to turn the tide of Nigeria’s fortunes which had considerably ebbed. On deeper inspection, however,…

The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Stella Oduah has announced her defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This defection came exactly eight months after she joined the APC. Oduah’s defection was completed on Wednesday, April 28th, after facing a screening committee at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat of the PDP in Abuja. A statement from her aide noted that Oduah after consulting with various leaders in the PDP and, “considering her political strengths amid new developments across the country returned to the party where she’s highly regarded.” It states: “The former…