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Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as Barcelona’s new coach on Monday as thousands of fans welcomed the debt-ridden club’s legendary former midfielder back to Camp Nou. Xavi walked out to chants of “Xavi, Xavi” before signing his contract on the pitch, alongside his family and Barca president Joan Laporta. “I don’t want to get too emotional so I will just tell you one thing — we are the best club in the world,” Xavi told the crowd of around 10,000 fans. “And we will work to the highest standards to have success. We cannot accept defeats or draws, we have to…

He added that in this regard, monies recovered were promptly deposited into government treasury, thereby increasing the revenue profile of the government. He said that the ministry is presently making efforts to ensure that it was allocated some cost of collection from recovered funds to finance its recovery operations. “To date, there are large sums of illicit money stashed abroad for which we are working at close quarters with ICPC, and EFCC as dependable allies to effect recovery,” he said. The Attorney-General said that the ministry handled public prosecution and civil litigation for the federation and sometimes outsourced these services.…

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, says the number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria has increased by one million in the last one year. The Federal Commissioner of the commission, Hajia Imaan Ibrahim made this known while addressing members of the House of Representatives Committee on IDP during the year 2022 budget defence on Monday. She said that because of increasing number of IDPs in the country, the commission’s 2022 budget was designed to address the needs of the concerned persons. “Furthermore, due to the current unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and the alarming…

The human being is driven by an understanding of the concept of law and order, rules of decency and association which binds all members of a community. As citizens and individuals, we understand the idea that punishment is a natural consequence of disobeying the law and doing things that are socially forbidden. There is also an inherent understanding that reward and acclamation follow good behaviour. Beyond the law and legalism, the dominant religions in Nigeria are founded on the ideals of justice, love and doing unto others as we would want to be treated. Therefore, an individual expects the natural…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu emerged as the winner of the 2020 Zik Prize in Good Governance during the 2021 Zik Leadership Award ceremony, held in Lagos, on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu announced this via his verified Facebook page on Monday, adding that he accepted the award “with a greater sense of patriotism and commitment.” The Zik Prize in Leadership Award scheme, which was established in 1995, has now evolved to become one of Africa’s most respected award schemes. Sharing pictures of the event, Sanwo-Olu wrote, “It is a thing of utmost joy and honour to win an award named…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Anambra election inconclusive, following the failure of the exercise to hold in Ihiala Local Government Area. This followed the inability of the commission to deploy staff and materials to Ihiala, as a result of security threat. Returning officer in the election, Prof. Florence Obi, has however said the Ihiala election would now hold tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9, to complement the 20 local government areas election results, already announced. Obi said, “We have collated results for 20 local government areas, and Ihiala is still outstanding as the commission was unable to deploy to…

A former presidential candidate and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, talks about 2023, his political ambition and reasons for joining the Peoples Democratic Party among other issues with GBENGA ADENIJI Did you recently join the Peoples Democratic Party to contest the presidency in 2023 since you hinged your decision on the resolve to “contribute to the development of the country?” No one joins a political party simply to contest elections, and certainly not one as massive as the PDP. It would be foolish and foolhardy of me to enter the political arena and join a party, not to mention PDP for the sole…

The European Union (EU) has said it is building partnerships between young Nigerians, and other Africans, as well as their European counterparts, stressing that young people will remain critical in addressing current global challenges, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and making the world a better place. At the National Youth Conference organised by the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports in Abuja, the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, said youths are not only the future but also constitute the largest generation of young people in history. Urpilainen said she had mandated EU Delegations across…

The Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation (SAUGCO), Mr Afam Ogene, has urged the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra to stop heating up the polity. Ogene said that the call became necessary based on what he called the false claims by APGA that the All Progressive Congress (APC) had already written results of the gubernatorial poll in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state before the election commenced. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Saturday in Awka that SAUGCO call is contained in a release Ogene made available to…

Thomas Tuchel insists Ross Barkley can make an impact on Chelsea’s bid to win the Premier League title after the midfielder came in from the cold in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Burnley. Barkley made his first Premier League start this term as Tuchel tweaked the leaders’ line-up at Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old got his rare chance because Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner are injured, while Mason Mount was only fit enough for a substitute’s role after a tooth infection. Barkley started in a ‘false nine’ role in Chelsea’s three-man attack and delivered arguably the best performance of his troubled three-year…