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Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun has urged foreign governments and investors to work out symbiotic partnership programmes with sub-national governments in the federation rather than doling out development aid to them. For the impact of donors and philanthropies to be felt, Abodun argued, there was the need for them to have a deep understanding of the challenges of the people and come up with detailed strategies of addressing them. Abiodun stated this while speaking at a virtual humanitarian and philanthropic roundtable organised by Foreign Investment Network (FIN) on Friday, saying the people would only participate and take ownership on…

•Decry deterioration in governance, economy, security North and southern leaders of Nigeria, comprising the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), Middle Belt Forum, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere and Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), yesterday, resolved to work together with the sole aim of pulling the country back from the brink. Decrying the general state of governance, the economy and security, they also expressed their commitment to support and involve themselves in all activities targeted at improving the Nigerian constitution for the purpose of meeting the yearnings and aspirations of all Nigerian citizens. The socio-cultural and political organisations stated this in a communiqué issued…

•Abdulsalami’s peace committee to meet Buhari •Gov Uzodinnma, storms Edo, mobilises Ndigbo •PDP, APC accuse each other of underhand tactics to rig With just six days to Edo governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared anyone without Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) will not be allowed to vote. This is contrary to reports that the electoral umpire might have resolved to use the incidence forms for voters, whose PVC malfunctions during the Saturday, September 19, governorship election. The commission has said there was no such intentions and that those without their PVCs stood no chance of voting at…

Manchester United are reportedly set to make Sergio Reguilon their second signing of the summer. Real Madrid have given the go-ahead for the full-back to join Manchester United. Manchester United are close to securing the signature of Real Madrid full-back Sergio Reguilon, according to the Mirror. The report suggests that the La Liga giants were insisting on adding a buy-back clause in his contract but the Red Devils were against the proposal. However, Los Blancos have had a change of heart and are willing to let the 23-year-old leave without the clause. The Spain international is reportedly available for a fee…

Antoine Griezmann had tried to take the No. 7 shirt last season but was blocked by the Spanish FA. Philippe Coutinho spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich. Barcelona have handed the Number 7 shirt, previously worn by Philippe Coutinho, to Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman had tried to take the shirt last season but was blocked by the Spanish FA as Coutinho was already registered as the Number 7. The World Cup winner subsequently spent last season in the Number 17 shirt. Antoine Griezmann thanked his Brazilian teammate for allowing him to take the shirt. He said in a tweet: “An honour…

•Complaints by one of his wives influenced arrest of Kassim and Aliyu • Detainees seek release, demand N100m damages, apology The controversies generated by the robbery incident in the Ikeja residence of late Chief Moshood Abiola, presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, on September 12, took a twist yesterday as the two sons of the late politician, Kassim and Aliyu, detained over the incident filed for the enforcement of their fundamental human rights in court. The Applicants told the court that they were discriminatorily singled out as a result of a complaint by their step mum, Mrs.…

•Commences mobilisation of cards from neighbouring states •IG deploys DIG, 8 CPs, others for Edo election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed, in Abuja yesterday, that the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State would go ahead as planned despite the fire incident that burned its Card Readers meant for the election. Also in a statement yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, said the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu had deployed the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Research and Planning, Adeleye Olusola Oyebade, to supervise the security arrangement for the September 19,…

•Ngige: Government to lay bare finances, challenges at meeting The federal government has agreed to meet with members of the organised labour next Tuesday as a fallout of the recent hike in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff and the general state of the economy. Speaking with reporters after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, said the government would show its entire records of finance to the organised labour. He said the government would also explain its challenges to the labour bodies and listen to…

Matteo Guendouzi was shut out by Mikel Arteta in the closing stages of last season but has now been offered a chance to return to the squad. Outcast midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is back in Mikel Arteta’s plans after holding “really positive conversations” with the Arsenal first-team manager ahead of the new campaign. Guendouzi fell out of favour after Arteta’s arrival in December and has not featured in the squad at all since an altercation with Neal Maupay in June’s 2-1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion. However, he returned to first-team training this week and Arteta has opened the door for…

A look at 5 players who could make a big impact in the 2020-21 Premier League. The list contains 2 players from Manchester United and one each from Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. In a 2019-20 campaign where we saw many things come to a standstill, it’s so refreshing to know that a brand-new season is upon us. The most-watched football league in the world – the English Premier League – is back, with many new faces looking to make a good first impression. This window, the top six teams in England have all strengthened certain areas as they look to break…