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Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo insisted on Saturday that his team did not fear UEFA sanctions over the failed Super League project, designed to supplant the Champions League. “We are not afraid of this, we are calm and focused on our work,” Pirlo told a press conference ahead of the team’s Serie A game against Fiorentina on Sunday. “We are convinced that we can finish the season with our goals, we are serene about what UEFA will decide.” Juventus president Andrea Agnelli was among the leaders of the 12-team Super League which collapsed in 48 hours amid pressure from fans and…

Liverpool suffered another setback in a tumultuous week as Joe Willock’s 94th minute equaliser earned Newcastle a 1-1 draw at Anfield that prevented Jurgen Klopp’s men from moving into the Premier League top four. Mohamed Salah had opened the scoring after just three minutes, but Liverpool wasted a host of chances to extend their lead and paid in stoppage time. The Reds even had already had a reprieve when Callum Wilson’s equaliser was ruled out after a VAR review for handball, but still could not hold on as Willock’s deflected strike secured a vital point in the Magpies’ bid for…

• It’s Ridiculous, Misplaced Priority, Says Rights Activist • Serves No Strategic Purpose For Nigeria — Yoruba Elder • ‘We Need To Be Taken Care Of, Not Cows And Goats’ • ‘Bill Should Die A Natural Death’ • ‘N’Assembly Problem Of Nigeria’ Nigerians from all walks of life have criticised a bill in the Senate seeking to create a database of livestock, including cows and goats at a time the country is battling hunger, poverty, insecurity (banditry, kidnapping, etc), agitations amidst calls for restructuring, insisting such move should be the least attention of the lawmakers at this point in time.…

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” — Frederick Douglass Rick Joyner said: “If our life is always easy, it’s because we are called to a lesser purpose.” So many times, I listen to parents boasting pompously that the reason they struggle so hard to get to where they are today is simply because their children wouldn’t have to pass through what they themselves went through. Such parents quickly forget that the main reason they are comfortable, rich and stable today is simply because of what they went through. I am not disputing the fact…

Self-Control is your child’s ability to stop and think before acting. This gives your child a much better chance of making a good choice in a given situation. It is the ability to remain goal-directed in the face of temptation to stray off course, such as choosing to stick with homework when the temptation of cartoon programmes or social media is just a click away. It leads to good choices, which are the building blocks of self-esteem. A child who exercises self-control regarding school work, family relationships, friendships and extracurricular activities will find that healthy self-esteem is not far behind.…

The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on pay-per-view tariff has assured Nigerians of its commitment to abolish indiscriminate charges by satellite service providers. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Unyime Idem (PDP-Akwa Ibom) gave the assurance on Friday while addressing newsmen at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Idem said that a bill to compel service providers to implement pay-per-view has passed second reading in the house. He said that the bill, when passed into law, would expand the powers of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to ensure the implementation of pay-per-view tariff. Idem, who represents Ukanafun/Orukanam Federal Constituency…

A delegation of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) led by its National Chairman, Emmanuel Ibok Essien, has visited Former President, Goodluck Jonathan where issues of regional security arrangement for the South-South topped the discussions during the meeting in Abuja. A statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, PANDEF, Ken Robinson noted that the group visited the former President because he is an important voice in the country, and the political leader of the Niger Delta region, particularly, the South-South. It also stated that Jonathan’s vast knowledge and understanding of the complexities and intricacies of the country and region would be…

A group of ex-militant leaders, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Movement for Development (NDMD), has taken a swipe at Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, popularly called Boyloaf, over his recent verbal attacks on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The Convener of NDMD, Victor Mathew, who described the comments credited to Boyloaf against the former Akwa Ibom State governor as a tissue of lies, saying he was being sponsored by enemies of the region to pull down the minister. He said Boyloaf should settle his personal problems with Akpabio, instead of allowing persons who never meant well for…

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is in a race against time to be fit for the League Cup final against Manchester City after he missed training on Friday. Kane suffered another ankle injury in the 2-2 draw at Everton last week and missed the midweek win over Southampton. Interim boss Ryan Mason does not know whether the England captain will be available for Sunday’s showpiece game against City at Wembley as Spurs hunt their first trophy since 2008. “We’re not sure yet. He didn’t train with the team today (Friday) but we’ll have more of an idea tomorrow to see if…

Gov. Hope Uzodinma has updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the socio-economic and security situations in Imo. Uzodinma, who spoke to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the president on Friday in Abuja, said some politicians were responsible for the rising cases of banditry in parts of the country. He also alerted Nigerians that some politicians were bent on bringing down constituted authorities for their selfish motives. The governor, therefore, said all Nigerians must rise up against such destructive elements. He said: “Those funding this banditry are politicians, which I challenge and call on security agencies to make…