Physics Competition

Physics Competition

Nigeria’s Dr. Yakubu Nura, has won the 2019 World Physics Championship in Einstein’s Planetary Equation with his research article, beating 5,721 works from competitors from 97 countries.

Dr Yakubu Nura, of the University of Maiduguri, Borno has emerged winner of the 2019 world physics competition.
The World Championship 2019 in Physics (Einstein’s Planetary Equation) acknowledged the outstanding international contributions of Dr Yakubu Nura. His selection was based on an international meritorious competition.

Nura’s research article was adjudged the best and beating 5,721 nominations from 97 countries that were screened for the championship.

The world champion Dr Yakubu Nura is now recognized as the father of modern Einstein’s Planetary Equation studies in Physics. The purpose of the award is to identify brilliant scientists and academicians around the world through world championship.   

The world championship is organized by International Agency for Standards and Ratings.

At international level, Dr Nura, (world champion and fellow, directorate of physics, IASR) plays a vital role in the advancement of scientific knowledge in Physics.

Naira Marley to remain in prison till Monday

Embattled singer, Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley will remain in Ikoyi prison till Monday June 3rd following the inability of his management to confirm his bail conditions which they say they have perfected.

The singer was granted bail by a judge in the sum of N2 million on Thursday 30th May with sureties with landed property in Lagos.

Man United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Treble Reunion Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester Date: Sunday, May 26, 2019 Kick-off: 3pm BST, today

Manchester United fans are in for a real treat today as the Legends of their 1999 Treble-winning season return for a reunion match against Bayern Munich.

A host of former United stars will head back to Old Trafford, which is 20 years to the day since the Red Devils' dramatic Champions League triumph over Bayern in Barcelona.

Mario Basler's sixth-minute free-kick looked set to end United's hopes of adding the Champions League trophy to their domestic double of the Premier League and FA Cup.

However, United super-subs Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struck a quickfire brace in injury time to complete one of the most sensational comebacks in European Cup history.

The likes of David Beckham, Peter Schmeichel, Gary Neville, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke will all play in today's friendly, with Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham also included.

Solskjaer's presence will have a slightly surreal edge, given that the Norwegian will be coached at the Theatre of Dreams despite currently holding the title of the club's permanent manager.

While few managers would make way for another in their own dugout, Solskjaer has no problem with United's choice as Sir Alex Fergusonwill be back in the dugout - a return which is sure to cause a few tears among the United faithful given the legendary coach's recovery from serious health problems last year.

In Pictures | Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Old Trafford | 22/09/18

Here's what you need to know for the Treble Reunion match...

Tickets

All the money raised will go to theManchester United Foundation, which works with young people across Greater Manchester.

In Pictures | Sir Alex Ferguson

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TV channel and live stream online coverage

BT will screen the match live across their BT Sport channels.

The match will be shown live on TV, and can be live streamed online for absolutely free via the BT Sport YouTube channel.

The game will also be shown live online via BT Sport's website and theBT Sport app.

Team news

Man Utd squad

1 Peter Schmeichel (Goalkeeper)
2 Gary Neville (Defender)
3 Denis Irwin (Defender)
4 David May (Defender)
5 Ronny Johnsen (Defender)
6 Jaap Stam (Defender)
7 David Beckham (Midfielder)
8 Nicky Butt (Midfielder)
9 Andy Cole (Striker)
9 Louis Saha (Striker)
10 Teddy Sheringham (Striker)
13 Ji-sung Park (Midfielder)
14 Karel Poborsky (Midfielder)
15 Jesper Blomqvist (Midfielder)
17 Raimond van der Gouw (Goalkeeper)
18 Paul Scholes (Midfielder)
19 Dwight Yorke (Striker)
20 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Striker)
21 Henning Berg (Defender)
24 Wes Brown (Defender)
27 Mikael Silvestre (Defender)
34 Jonathan Greening (Midfielder)

Bayern squad

2 Markus Babbel (Defender)
3 Hans Pfluger (Defender)
4 Sammy Kuffour (Defender)
5 Klaus Augenthaler (Defender)
5 Daniel van Buyten (Defender)
6 Martin Demichelis (Defender)
6 Christian Nerlinger (Midfielder)
7 Michael Sternkopf (Midfielder)
8 Markus Schupp (Midfielder)
9 Luca Toni (Striker)
9 Giovane Elber (Striker)
10 Lothar Matthaus (Midfielder)
10 Roy Makaay (Striker)
11 Stefan Effenberg (Midfielder)
11 Ze Roberto (Midfielder)
11 Ivica Olic (Striker)
13 Paulo Sergio (Striker)
14 Carsten Lakies (Striker)
16 Andreas Ottl (Midfielder)
16 Marcel Witeczek (Midfielder)
17 Thorsten Fink (Midfielder)
19 Carsten Jancker (Striker)
22 Bernd Dreher (Goalkeeper)
22 Hans-Jorg Butt (Goalkeeper)

Man United vs Bayern Munich 1999 Treble Reunion Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester Date: Sunday, May 26, 2019 Kick-off: 3pm BST, today

Manchester United fans are in for a real treat today as the Legends of their 1999 Treble-winning season return for a reunion match against Bayern Munich.

A host of former United stars will head back to Old Trafford, which is 20 years to the day since the Red Devils' dramatic Champions League triumph over Bayern in Barcelona.

Mario Basler's sixth-minute free-kick looked set to end United's hopes of adding the Champions League trophy to their domestic double of the Premier League and FA Cup.

However, United super-subs Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struck a quickfire brace in injury time to complete one of the most sensational comebacks in European Cup history.

The likes of David Beckham, Peter Schmeichel, Gary Neville, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke will all play in today's friendly, with Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham also included.

Solskjaer's presence will have a slightly surreal edge, given that the Norwegian will be coached at the Theatre of Dreams despite currently holding the title of the club's permanent manager.

While few managers would make way for another in their own dugout, Solskjaer has no problem with United's choice as Sir Alex Fergusonwill be back in the dugout - a return which is sure to cause a few tears among the United faithful given the legendary coach's recovery from serious health problems last year.

In Pictures | Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Old Trafford | 22/09/18

Here's what you need to know for the Treble Reunion match...

Tickets

All the money raised will go to theManchester United Foundation, which works with young people across Greater Manchester.

In Pictures | Sir Alex Ferguson

12show all

TV channel and live stream online coverage

BT will screen the match live across their BT Sport channels.

The match will be shown live on TV, and can be live streamed online for absolutely free via the BT Sport YouTube channel.

The game will also be shown live online via BT Sport's website and theBT Sport app.

Team news

Man Utd squad

1 Peter Schmeichel (Goalkeeper)
2 Gary Neville (Defender)
3 Denis Irwin (Defender)
4 David May (Defender)
5 Ronny Johnsen (Defender)
6 Jaap Stam (Defender)
7 David Beckham (Midfielder)
8 Nicky Butt (Midfielder)
9 Andy Cole (Striker)
9 Louis Saha (Striker)
10 Teddy Sheringham (Striker)
13 Ji-sung Park (Midfielder)
14 Karel Poborsky (Midfielder)
15 Jesper Blomqvist (Midfielder)
17 Raimond van der Gouw (Goalkeeper)
18 Paul Scholes (Midfielder)
19 Dwight Yorke (Striker)
20 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Striker)
21 Henning Berg (Defender)
24 Wes Brown (Defender)
27 Mikael Silvestre (Defender)
34 Jonathan Greening (Midfielder)

Bayern squad

2 Markus Babbel (Defender)
3 Hans Pfluger (Defender)
4 Sammy Kuffour (Defender)
5 Klaus Augenthaler (Defender)
5 Daniel van Buyten (Defender)
6 Martin Demichelis (Defender)
6 Christian Nerlinger (Midfielder)
7 Michael Sternkopf (Midfielder)
8 Markus Schupp (Midfielder)
9 Luca Toni (Striker)
9 Giovane Elber (Striker)
10 Lothar Matthaus (Midfielder)
10 Roy Makaay (Striker)
11 Stefan Effenberg (Midfielder)
11 Ze Roberto (Midfielder)
11 Ivica Olic (Striker)
13 Paulo Sergio (Striker)
14 Carsten Lakies (Striker)
16 Andreas Ottl (Midfielder)
16 Marcel Witeczek (Midfielder)
17 Thorsten Fink (Midfielder)
19 Carsten Jancker (Striker)
22 Bernd Dreher (Goalkeeper)
22 Hans-Jorg Butt (Goalkeeper)

Sir Alex Ferguson's 'verdict' on Man Utd's pursuit of Daniel James transfer

Daniel James is reportedly on the cusp of a £15million transfer from Swansea to Man Utd

Sir Alex Ferguson has given Manchester United a thumbs up over the potential signing of Daniel James, according to reports.

The Red Devils are said to be closing in on a £15million transfer for the highly rated Swansea winger, having won the race for his signature ahead of Leeds, Everton andNewcastle .

And legendary manager Ferguson is happy with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer first bit of business as United chief.

“Sir Alex is a massive admirer of Dan James and convinced he is destined for big things," a source told Football Insider.

“He would never say that publicly and put too much pressure on him but he has been impressed by the kid.

Daniel James is on the cusp of a huge transfer to Man Utd

“He doesn’t get too involved in our recruitment but he’s certainly excited by the signing of Dan James.”

Wales legend John Hartson, 44, says that he has not doubt James would be a success with United.

He said: “In recent years, Swansea have sold a complete team.

“Influential players like ­Lukasz Fabianski, Federico ­Fernandez, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Wilfried Bony have all gone.

“If they are offered in excess of £20million for Daniel, then it’s difficult to turn down.

Sir Alex Ferguson has given the transfer a thumbs up

“It would also be hard to deny the boy the ­opportunity of playing for Manchester United .

“He was very close to going to Leeds on the final day of the January transfer ­window for £10m.

“But I believe Swansea pulled the plug on the deal at the last minute because they thought, at that price, it was a steal.

“The transfer was almost over the line. I believe his parents were at Elland Road with the lad, but Swansea then told Leeds the deal was off.

“It wasn’t very nice for Daniel because he had probably pinned his hopes on joining Leeds, who then looked like they were on their way to the Premier League."

Europa League concern for Chelsea as Kante suffers injury set-back

The France international had been on the road to recovery, but the latest knock means he remains a doubt for the final against the Gunners

Chelsea are sweating over the fitness of N'Golo Kante ahead of the Europa Leaguefinal after the midfielder suffered a knock in training on Saturday.

The Blues star had almost completely recovered from the calf strain he sustained against Watford in the Premier League at the beginning of May, but he has now encountered another set-back in his road to recovery.

He had been taking part in preparations ahead of the Europa League decider against Arsenal when he suffered a knock to his knee and his involvement in the game remains doubtful as a result.

Maurizio Sarri had indicated last week that he was optimistic the France international could play a part in the game against the Gunners, so the injury comes as a blow and he will now have to consider alternative arrangements.

Indeed, Kante is not the only concern for Sarri in the build up to the all-Premier League encounter in Baku, with Jorginho also sustaining a knock in last week's open training session.

The Chelsea boss is already without both Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek who both suffered ruptured Achilles tendon injuries, with the latter having suffered his set-back in a post season friendly match against New EnglandRevolution.

Antonio Rudiger, meanwhile, is out with a knee injury that needed surgery.

There is some good news, however, as Ethan Ampadu has returned from a back injury and the Wales international will likely make the bench for the final.

Chelsea's Europa League clash against Arsenal is set to be played at Baku's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, May 29.

Sarri has already secured Champions League football for the Blues by guiding the club to a third-place finish in the Premier League, but he will be eager to land silverware as speculation swirls around his future.

"I think we had a good season, with a lot of problems of course," the former Napoliboss told reporters.

"We lost two, three games very badly, but we finished third, we got to the League Cup final, a very difficult competition, and now we have the opportunity to play the Europa League final."

The Italian coach added: "I'm very happy to stay in the Premier League and Chelsea is one of the most important clubs in the Premier League."

Breaking: EFCC Goes After Tinubu Over Bullion Vans During 2019 Election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday vowed to investigate the National leader of the All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu over the bullion vans that drove into his home in February

Although the EFCC has declined comments about whether it had launched an investigation to find out how former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu, came about the bullion vans that drove into his home in February.

Nigerians have mounted pressure on the anti-graft office to open money laundering probe against Mr Tinubu, after the ruling party chieftain was seen on February 22 receiving at least two armoured vehicles believed to be bearing cash.
The development raised controversies because it came a day to the presidential election on February 23.

Mr Tinubu is a senior leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and a strong ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was seeking reelection at the time.

Critics said there was no doubt the vehicles were conveying cash to bribe voters with, especially since such trucks are used in Nigeria almost exclusively to convey cash by banks, government institutions and cash-in-transit firms.

More https://mystatenews.com/breaking-efcc-goes-after-tinubu-over-bullion-vans-during-2019-election/

Latest N-Power News Update For Today May 26th, 2019

Afolabi Imoukhuede, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation (N-Power Scheme) Photo: LASG

Good day and welcome to the roundup of the latest N-Power news update for today, Sunday, May 26th, 2019 on Concise News.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Youth Empowerment, Afolabi Imoukhuede has revealed how the popular Federal Government of Nigeria scheme, N-Power was birthed, Concise News reports.

Afolabi was speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the National Social Investment Office’s (NSIO) world press conference on the activities of the Social Investment Programmes (SIP) in the last three years.

The presidential aide while highlighting the efforts made by the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to address the problem of unemployment in Nigeria, explains that it is in the government’s bid to fulfil their 2015 electoral promise on job creation to Nigerian youths that the N-Power scheme sprung.

“And secondly was also the reason why the job creation unit was carried out in the presidency, in the office of the vice president.

“And then, right after that, as we began to unravel the implementation of the promise, which has now become the National Social Investment programme, it was also important and imperative that the job creation…How do we speak to the needs of the youth, within the context of our social investment, and that’s why we then have what is now known as the N-Power programme. Just like the Special Adviser (Mrs Maryam Uwais) has alluded to. That component speaks primarily to the job creation component of our Nigerian youths between the ages of 18 and 35,” Afolabi says.

Lionel Messi broke another record in the Copa del Rey final

Messi keeps breaking records with sheer brilliance and passion.

Lionel Messi is like red wine. He seems to be getting better with age. Last night he broke the record of scoring in the most number of Copa del Rey finals even though Barcelona lost the match.

The La Liga 2018-19 champions have a last leg of the season to forget. The 4-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semis this month has demoralised the team completely. The team stumbled to a 1-2 loss against Valencia last night to add salt to the wounds of Lionel Messi and his colleagues.

However, for the Argentine magician, it has been records galore this week. 

He has already equalled the record of legendary Telmo Zarra of being the top scorer in La Liga in six different seasons. If everything goes right, he'll be creating a new record next season. 

On a personal note, he has had a brilliant season having scored 51 goals and assisted 22 more for Barcelona making the undisputed best attacker in the planet. He won the Creu de Sant Jordi awards, one of the highest civilian awards in Catalonia last week. He won the 6th Golden Boot which is another record and the third time in a row.

Lionel Messi has now scored in 6 finals of the Copa del Rey, the Spanish domestic cup competition.

He has now scored 51 goals in the prestigious cup competition, 2 ahead of Ferenc Puskas and 30 behind legendary Telmo Zarra who sits at the top of charts with 81 goals. He's sure to move further up the charts with Guillermo Gorrostiza, Quini and Edmundo Suarez in touching distance from his tally.

The Argentine will now be heading to Brazil and will be leading Argentina in the Copa America 2019. Barcelona will now have to introspect in the summer and work accordingly to come back stronger next season.

Gov Ambode congratulates Fayemi, Atiku

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has congratulated Govs. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti and Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi States on their emergence as Chairmen of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) respectively.

Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, on Friday, described their victories as fitting and well deserved.
He said that both being governors from the progressive fold was not only a positive sign for the party, but also a good omen for democracy in Nigeria.

“Let me congratulate my brother governors, Fayemi and Bagudu on their election as Chairman of NGF and PGF respectively.

“Their emergence has come at a time when our democracy needs men with proven track record of progressive leadership and experience.

“Fayemi is a technocrat and development expert with a rich wealth of experience over the years and I am confident that he will galvanise the NGF to work with President Muhammadu Buhari to take the nation to the next level.

“Bagudu has also proven his mettle as a man of honour, a progressive to the core.

“Without a doubt, his emergence as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum will unite the party to be stronger, all inclusive, deepen the democratic institutions and provide the necessary support that Mr President requires as he continues to steer Nigeria to greater heights,” he said.

Ambode also urged other state governors to rally round both men and work together for the greater interest of the country.

2019 UTME: Full JAMB Cut-off Mark For Universities, Polytechnics

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off mark for universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education for 2019/2020 has been released, Concise News understands.

Concise News understands that the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was recently-held with a lot of candidates eager to know the cut-off marks after JAMB released the results. 

JAMB Cut-off Marks For 2019/2020

According to JAMB, the cut-off mark was released after its 2018 Combined Policy Meetings on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria late last year.

Speaking on the matter, JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede said institutions, with the decision, are not to go below the minimum cut-off points adopted at the meeting for admissions.

“What JAMB has done is to recommend; We will only determine the minimum, whatever you determine as your admission cut-off mark is your decision,” he said.

In addition, he noted that “We should not be emotional in fixing Nigeria Universities cut-off mark; we need not over-dramatise issue such as cut-off mark.

“In order to enhance transparency in our educational sector, no automated admission for those without the necessary requirements will be tolerated by the board.”

What’s The 2019 JAMB UTME Cut-off Mark For Universities, Polytechnics?

Below are the cut-off marks for the 2018/2019 JAMB UTME:

Universities — 140
Polytechnics — 120
Innovative enterprising institutes — 110
Colleges of education — 100

Simi Finally Speaks On Naira Marley's EFCC Crisis

Simi & Naira Marley

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi, has expressed her concern on the arraignment of her industry colleague, Naira Marley.

Recall that the “Issa Goal” crooner’s road to detention began with beef with Simi a few weeks back after she condemned internet fraud and anyone supporting it.

However, the singer rose in defence of “Yahoo Yahoo” which ultimately led him to record “Am I a Yahoo Boy” music where he featured Zlatan Ibile before he got arrested.

On Wednesday, 22nd May, the multi-award winning singer and crooner of “Joromi” gave her followers a chance to ask her some questions on Instagram and a particular user asked about feelings on the arrest of Naira Marley.

In her response, the wife of Adekunle Goldsaid she has not been pleased with the development.

The user wrote; “You happy Naira Marley is arrested yeah?” Simi replied with a certain degree of conviction, “No.”

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BREAKING: You'll not win presidential election — Buhari tells Donald Trump

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has lash on the American president Donald Trump saying he will never win his next presidential election.

According to Buhari, he is in support with the former longtime Republican congressman who said Trump is illegitimate president.

 "I also believe Trump is illegitimate President because he welcomed help and influence from the Russians in his campaign," Buhari said.

Americans hate you now, your government worst in the history of America. You have cut off the long relationship between China and America, Mexico and many other countries. 

According to report from the White-House the former congressman, who also made the impeachment case Wednesday in a Kansas City Star op-ed, told journalists he believes Trump is "dismantling our democracy every day brick-by-brick (through) his actions, his lies, his abuse of power."

THEWATCH NEWS gathered that, Donald Trump is seriously battling impeachment as he may likely lose his chances becoming the American president for the second time.

However, THEWATCH NEWS reports that, the heat is getting more hotter in the white--house as Trump finds way to survive impeachment.

Source: ( THEWATCH NEWS )

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Man Utd made a mistake with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Manchester United to move for Mauricio Pochettino (Getty Images)

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United should have appointed Tottenhammanager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports.

Following the decision to sack Jose Mourinho in December, United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward opted to give Solskjaer a contract until the end of the campaign to get the club back on track.

But Solskjaer unexpectedly hit the ground running at Old Trafford by winning his first eight games, while he also guided United to a remarkable comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

But since that 3-1 victory in Paris on March 6, United won just two matches and lost eight of their remaining 12 games in all competitions.

Solskjaer, however, was given a three-year contract at the end of March and is now tasked with a major rebuild of his United squad, who face the prospect of Europa League football next season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was given a three-year contract by Manchester United (AMA/Getty Images)

According to the Mail on Sunday, Ferguson feels that United should have made an attempt to lure Pochettino away from Tottenham before Solskjaer was given a permanent contract.

Ferguson privately met with Pochettino for lunch in 2016 and is understood to be a huge admirer of the 47-year-old, who has guided Spurs to the Champions League final this season.

The report also claims that Ferguson is ‘disappointed’ that he has been marginalised by Woodward and is forced to keep up to date with the team’s plans via Solskjaer’s assistant Mike Phelan, who worked alongside the Scot at Old Trafford.

Ferguson is said to feel ‘isolated’ with the current situation at United, while Solskjaer reportedly does not turn to his former manager for any advice about the team.

Mauricio Pochettino has guided Tottenham to the Champions League final (Getty Images)

A source close to Ferguson told the Mail on Sunday: ‘Sir Alex feels conflicted.

‘He can see the irony that he still spends time thinking about United when he’s retired.

‘But he loves the club and does feel a bit hurt that his opinion is never sought.’

Peter Obi reacts as PDP takes over Zamfara State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to official declaration of its candidate, Bello Matawalle, as winner of the Zamfara State governorship election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Mahmood Yakubu had on Saturday declared Bello Mohammed Matawalle and other PDP candidates winners of the elections held in the state.

He made this known during at a press conference monitored by DAILY POST in Abuja on Saturday.

According to Yakubu, PDP won in all elective positions in the state after the All Progressives Congress failed to conduct a valid primary election.

PDP in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, congratulated Zamfara State Governor-elect, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, all federal and state legislators-elect, as well as people of Zamfara State, describing their victory as the triumph of the will of the people over manipulative forces.

The statement read in part: “The party says this victory is a clear pointer to the fact that no matter how long manipulations and anti-democratic tendencies appear to thrive, justice and the will of the people always prevail at the end of the day.

“The PDP assures the people of Zamfara state of a purposeful, people-based and result-oriented leadership that will unite and revitalize the state for the greater good, in line with the wishes and aspiration of the people.

“The party says Zamfara is blessed with abundant human and natural resources adding that the in-coming administration will direct all energies towards harnessing such resources for the wellbeing of all the people.

“The PDP, therefore, urges the people of Zamfara State to resist all forces of division and unite behind their new leaders to move the state forward.

“In congratulating the people of Zamfara state, the PDP expressed optimism that justice will prevail in its effort to retrieve all its stolen mandate, particularly the Presidential mandate that Nigerians freely gave to Atiku Abubakar, at the courts.”

Orji Uzor Kalu: Why I met Venezuelan President

President Nocolas Maduro of Venezuela and Orji Kalu.

A former governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has explained that he visited President Nocolas Maduro of Venezuela as part of his objectives to promote world peace.

Kalu, senator-elect for Abia North on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, stated that contrary to social media reports, his visit to Venezuela was not to cut oil deals.

He said the visit was an initiative of the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation and its partners across the globe, adding that he was also billed to meet with Afro-Venezuelan community in the country.

In a statement by his media team, from his interaction with journalists at the Simon Bolivar International Airport on Wednesday, the APC chieftain called on the governments of United States of America, United Kingdom, China, Russia, Nigeria and others to fashion out an inclusive and integrated strategy to overcome the crisis facing Venezuela even as he described Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari as a global peace builder.

“We are working with development partners and critical stakeholders to ensure peace and prosperity in Venezuela,” he said.

“We are living in a global community and as such, we must continue to promote and sustain peace initiatives across the world.”

Kalu was seen off the capital, Caracas by the Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil enroute Germany from where he is expected back into Nigeria this weekend.

Bad news for Messi! Guardiola set to make Cristiano Ronaldo the world best player

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola may have broken the hear of his former player, Lione Messi after the latest reports that says that the Spanish gaffer is close to helping Cristiano Ronaldo become the best player in the world again.

Lionel Messi won four of his five Ballon d’Or awards as a player under Pep Guardiola, and both achieved great things together while the club legend was still the manager including their first ever treble, but Pep looks set to help Cristiano Ronaldo pip his fellow Catalan.

Reports according to Italian website AGI,Pep  Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City and coach Cristiano Ronaldo as he has agreed personal terms with Serie A champions Juventus, in a deal worth 24 million euros, more that the 17 million euros in his contract extension with the Cityzens.

Along with Lionel Messi, Manchester City have gotten a bit of awful news after to overcoming English football as the latest report says club manager Pep Guardiola has agreed to a four-year deal worth millions on euros to be the next manager of Italian Italian Serie A champions.

Juventus sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri after spending five years with the club, winning the Serie A title five times, however, the Italian champions have gone separate ways with the coach. Now, according to reports from AGI, the Turin giants have agreed to a deal to make Pep Guardiola, Cristiano Ronaldo’s next manager.

Guardiola at first denied talks linking him to Juventus in the wake of leading Manchester City to the domestic treble of the English Premier League, Carabao Cup (League Cup) and the FA Cup, however at this point, the Spanish gaffer has agreed to a deal to leave the Cityzens and become the new Juventus chief.

In any case, Italian outlet AGI claims that Guardiola has agreed to take over at Juventus and that he will sign an arrangement on June 4. Guardiola won the local treble with Manchester City this season with triumphs in the League Cup, FA Cup and Premier League.

Pep Guardiola has spent three seasons with Manchester City, winning six trophies in his last two, after a trophyless and tough outing in his first year in English football, before proceeding to break and set various records in England and will be recognized as one of the best managers in the country’s history.

In the 2017-2018 season, Manchester City won the Premier League with 100, and furthermore won the Carabao cup, broke and set the win streak record, set new marks for goals scored in a league season, won the EPL with most matches left, won with a huge point margin to the second-placed Manchester United.

In the just concluded season, Pep Guardiola led the Cityzens to win the domestic treble, an achievement no other English team has ever accomplished. They also became the first team in over a decade to defend the Premier League title, after edging Liverpool by just one point on the final day.

Pep Guardiola throughout his career has been successful, winning 26 trophies in all. He will be a big loss for Manchester City if this deal is agreed and he will join a team, who are known to be champions. He can go on to become the FIRST EVER manager to win league titles in four of Europe’s top five leagues.

Buhari tells Saraki, Dogara to their face how ‘bad’ they are

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the relationship between himself and the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives under Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara was not the best.

Buhari spoke at the daily breaking of Ramadan fast (Iftar) he hosted the National Assembly leadership which was led by Saraki.

According to the president, the nation deserved better than it got.

He also said he hoped for a better working relationship between the two arms of government in the 9th National Assembly.

“Relations between the Executive and the Legislature were not the best in the 8th National Assembly. I sincerely hope each one of us will do his utmost to ensure there is a better working relationship between these two arms of government in the 9th Assembly so that we can serve the people better,” he said.

He also said the the principal task of the National Assembly “is to cooperate with the Executive so that together we can fashion policies that will lift our people out of poverty and out of illiteracy. I appeal to the Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members to subordinate all personal interests and ambitions to the imperative of working for the common good of our people.”

In a further email which the president sent to PREMIUM TIMES through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, he congratulated the members-elect on their success in winning their constituency seats.

He said, “this is a great burden and a great responsibility placed on you by your people. Our citizens are faced with challenges of poverty.

“Your principal task is to cooperate with the Executive so that together we can fashion policies that will lift our people out of poverty and out of illiteracy. I appeal to the Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members to subordinate all personal interests and ambitions to the imperative of working for the common good of our people.”

He assured the leaders that his doors remained open “to all of you who have genuine concerns or advice to improve the quality of governance and service delivery to our people.”

Senate President Saraki assured the president that the National Assembly would maintain focus on national interest at all times.

The event was attended by the Deputy Senate President, the Deputy Speaker, the majority and minority leaders, the majority and minority whips and their deputies.