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•Warn there’ll be consequences if gov is harmed •Police confirm death of 13 in attack There are growing concerns over the safety of the outspoken Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, who has being the target of Boko Haram attacks in the last two months. Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom have expressed worry over his safety. Zulum, whose convoy was on Friday attacked by terrorists, leading to the death of several military and police personnel. They spoke in the wake of growing anxiety about the incessant attacks on Zulum, who had been targeted by insurgents…

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, has launched N5bn Post-Coronavirus Recovery Support capital for the education sector to support low-cost privatVe schools across the state in mitigating the negative impact of the pandemic. According to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, the intervention fund, which targets over 2,000 private schools, was formally launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday held at the Banquet Hall in the State House, Alausa. The statement said the loan scheme would be provided to two categories of applicants: Micro-Enterprise and Small and Medium Enterprise, adding…

Luis Suarez officially completed his move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid on Friday. The Uruguayan has scored lots of goals at every club he’s played at. It’s now official. Luis Suarez, after spending the last six years at Barcelona, has joined rivals Atletico Madrid. The 33-year-old was emotional when he said his goodbyes to his teammates, but the truth is Atletico looks to have better prospects than his former club. The Rojiblancos have achieved massive success with Diego Simeone as manager. They have won almost everything; La Liga, Copa del Rey, Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup. Only the Champions League has…

Barcelona looking to complete move for Memphis Depay in the coming week Barcelona decide to go for Memphis Depay over Alexander Isak due to affordability issues As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are prioritizing the signing of Lyon attacker Memphis Depay in the coming week. Memphis Depay has been linked with a move to Barcelona all summer, with new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman identifying him as a top target, along with Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool. Depay has enjoyed a successful spell at Lyon after moving to the club in January 2017, after enduring a miserable season-and-a-half at Manchester United. https://twitter.com/English_AS/status/1306137295746195457 Memphis Depay has been reborn at…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has alleged that pressure was being mounted on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to rig the October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking yesterday in Port Harcourt, Wike stated that while the people of Edo State fought godfatherism by ensuring the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in last Saturday’s election, Ondo people would respond to several unfulfilled promises the ruling party made to them. He said the national leadership of the APC was not happy that the party lost Edo…

•Gov Dismisses Action •All ‘Suspensions’ Nullity, APC Declares The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee, yesterday, waded into the crisis rocking the Ekiti State chapter of the party by declaring that the indefinite suspension slammed on Governor Kayode Fayemi by a faction of the party as well as an earlier suspension of some other party members in the state were nullities. The party said the national secretariat was yet to receive communication from the state chapter on the purported “suspensions.”In a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, APC said: “We strongly advise all members…

•Governor douses rumour about returning to APC •Wike: Obaseki must never forget that PDP gave him umbrella when he was left in the rain President Mohammadu Buhari, yesterday, said he instructed the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to ensure that the September 19 governorship election in Edo State was free and fair. The president stated this when Governor Godwin Obaseki, accompanied by his deputy, Philip Shaibu and the governor’s wife, Betty, as well as the wife of the deputy governor, Mrs. Shaibu, paid him a thank you visit at the Presidential Villa. Obaseki, who dumped the All Progressives Congres (APC)…

Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi expressed his dismay at fellow South American Luis Suarez’s exit from the club. Messi believes Suarez deserved a better send-off from the club after what he’s achieved for the Blaugrana. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi took to social media to deliver a damning assessment of the club’s treatment of Luis Suarez. The Argentine and the Uruguayan forged a surreal relationship on and off the pitch during Suarez’s six years at Barcelona. The former Liverpool striker will go down as the most prolific teammate of Leo Messi’s illustrious career, having combined with him for just under 100 goals for the Blaugrana. The 33-year-old…

PSG are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea’s Rudiger on loan this summer. However, the Blues are keen on a permanent sale of the German international. French champions Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Chelsea over the transfer of Antonio Rudiger this summer, as per reports. The Blues defender is said to be keen on a move away from Stamford Bridge this window after the arrival of PSG veteran Thiago Silva. Rudiger, who moved to Stamford Bridge from AS Roma in 2017, was arguably the Blues’ best centre-half before the 2019/20 campaign. However, due to several injuries, fitness issues, and questionable performances, the German has seemingly dropped…

Abimbola Adelakun Last week Wednesday, the Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, announced that he had signed the State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020 that stipulates stringent penalties for child rape. The amendment to the existing penal code punishes rape with respective surgical castration and bilateral salpingectomy (the removal of the fallopian tubes) for male and female convicts, as well as death. Given how much outcry rape has attracted in our society in recent times, it is commendable that Nigerian officials are taking measures to confront the epidemic. However, punishing rape with castration is a thorny legal and ethical issue, and…