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Leno on Ozil: "Of course, in the last time he didn’t make too many assists but when you see how many chances he creates, he is maybe playing the one pass before the assist. He brings his teammates into good positions & many people, they don’t see this"

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Kieran Tierney on leaving Celtic: “There were sleepless nights. It was a hard decision. I knew how big Arsenal were, a massive club in a massive league. Your coming down here and playing, in training, against Pepe, Ozil, Lacazette & Aubameyang, the world's best players.”

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According to The Sun Liverpool could be set for a surprise swoop for teenage Arsenal star Bukayo Saka with the youngster's contract talks on hold. 

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Tierney on Arteta: "I’ve seen all his video meetings, I’ve been in the meetings together as a team, before the games, after the games & just his analysis is amazing. In Dubai for the winter break I was doing some one-on-one work with him & thats when I realised this is brilliant"

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Arsenal are said to be the lastest club interested in Flamengo’s Gerson Santos with Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham in the race too! 

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Raul Sanllehi tried bringing the 22-year-old midfielder to Barcelona during his time there. But things didn’t work out... 

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Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with centre-back Axel Disasi. Reims will sell for a reasonable fee as his contract expires next summer. 

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With Sevilla interested, this feels to us like a classic case of using a big club name to drive up the price. This could be good news; he’s a far from ideal signing... 

COVID-19 UPDATE IN NIGERIA

Samples Tested

27,078

Confirmed Cases

4,641

Active Cases

3,589

Discharged Cases

902

Death

150

Confirmed Cases by State

States Affected	No. of Cases (Lab Confirmed)	No. of Cases (on admission)	No. Discharged	No. of Deaths
Lagos	1,933	1,398	502	33
Kano	666	573	61	32
FCT	359	302	53	4
Katsina	205	179	16	10
Borno	186	158	12	16
Bauchi	182	174	7	1
Ogun	126	82	39	5
Jigawa	118	112	4	2
Gombe	118	64	53	1
Kaduna	111	91	17	3
Sokoto	106	75	19	12
Edo	79	62	13	4
Zamfara	73	67	1	5
Oyo	65	48	15	2
Osun	39	5	30	4
Kwara	34	24	9	1
Nasarawa	25	24	0	1
Kebbi	24	20	1	3
Rivers	22	15	4	3
Adamawa	21	17	4	0
Plateau	19	18	1	0
Akwa Ibom	17	5	10	2
Delta	17	11	3	3
Ondo	16	4	11	1
Taraba	15	14	1	0
Ekiti	15	5	9	1
Yobe	13	12	0	1
Enugu	10	8	2	0
Ebonyi	7	7	0	0
Niger	6	4	2	0
Bayelsa	6	6	0	0
Imo	3	2	1	0
Benue	2	2	0	0
Abia	2	1	1	0
Anambra	1	0	1	0

Highlights

• On the 11th of May 2020, 242 new confirmed cases and 10 deaths were recorded in Nigeria
• No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours.
• Till date, 4641 cases have been confirmed, 902 cases have been discharged and 150 deaths have been recorded in 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory
• The 242 new cases are reported from 14 states- Lagos(88), Kano(64), Katsina(49), Kaduna(13), Ogun(9), Gombe(6), Adamawa(4), FCT(3),Ondo(1),Oyo(1), Rivers(1), Zamfara (1), Borno (1), Bauchi(1).

COVID-19: Why I demolished two hotels - Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state

COVID-19: Why I demolished two hotels – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has given reasons why he demolished Prodest Hotel in Alode and Etemeteh Hotel in Onne, both in Eleme Local Government Area of the state.

Wike said the hotels were demolished after it violated an Executive Order on COVID 19, despite warnings from the State government.

The Governor said that the focus on hotels was because one of the coronavirus cases in the state spread the virus from a hotel.

Wike who monitored the demolition of Prodest Hotel, Alode, Eleme said his action was in line with the Rivers State Government Executive Order 6, which banned the operation of hotels across the 23 Local Government Areas of the State.

Governor Wike told newsmen at the demolition scene that the law must be obeyed, hence the State Government’s decision to enforce it.

According to him; “Government has no alternative but to apply the Executive order which I signed before the lockdown of Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt. I called all the Traditional Rulers and Council Chairmen and told them to ensure that no hotel operates in the State.

“We are not saying it will be forever. This is for now so that we know where we are. To reduce the cases and check the spread.

“Whether you are PDP or not, all we are saying is that nobody is above the law. If we can do this to a PDP person, then you know we are not discriminatory. Everyone must obey. Whether you are in the PDP, SDP or no party, you must obey the law. If any other person does the same thing, the same rule will apply.

“We said no hotel should operate within this period. Unfortunately, the PDP Youth Leader in Eleme joined others to flout the Executive Order. Therefore, the executive order will be applied.

“We said if any hotel operates, the government will bring down that hotel. We are doing what we have told people that we are going to do.

“Nobody wants to obey any rules. We are saying just for now, keep off, let us see how we can keep our people safe.

“Look at the rate of infections, most of these people are found in hotels. Look at the man that died, he was at Mingi Hotel in Rumumasi. Due to that contact, we have had other seven cases.

“People should help us and support the Government for Rivers people to be safe. The Security Council will meet to review the strategies and achievements or setbacks, moving forward.

“All we are doing is to protect our people. Some people may not like our strategies, but our objective is to achieve results. ”

Governor Wike reiterated his declaration that no hotel should operate anywhere in the state, adding that the Managing Director of the hotel at Onne has been arrested.

Nigeria is set to receive Republic of Madagascar's herbal drug 'COVID Organics (COV)', which the country's leaders said cures and prevents Coronavirus.

The Nation reported that Nigeria’s consignment has been sent to Equatorial Guinea from where it will be airlifted to Abuja. It was gathered that African countries were divided into zones for ease of transportation, leading to freighting of Nigeria’s consignments to Equatorial Guinea.

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has been notified of the offer from Madagascar and arrangements are being made to bring Nigeria’s allocation to Abuja.

While some health officials are pushing for clinical trial of Covid Organics before being used in the country, there is reportedly pressure on the Federal Government by different medical and scientific organizations to allow the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) subject the drug to further analysis.

The Nation source said;

“The consignments of the drug are being distributed to different countries in Africa based on zonal grouping. We have been told that Nigeria’s consignment is in Equatorial Guinea from where it will be airlifted to Abuja.

“When the herbal drink is brought into the country, we will know the next step. But some medical and scientific organisations are pressurising that the drug be subjected to clinical trial.

“Some countries like Tanzania, Congo-Brazzaville, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea have subscribed to the drugs. Also, while South Africa has offered to conduct a scientific analysis of the drug, Senegal said it will subject it to clinical trial.

“I can assure you that the Federal Government will take the best decision on the drug in the overall interest of Nigerians.

“Before any food or drug can be administered in this country, there are certain protocols that must be followed. The government will not circumvent these protocols. We want solution; we want the best for Nigerians.”

Recall that on April 28, the Chairman of the PTF on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha said the nation was ready to give Madagascar’s herbal drink a trial.

Mustapha said at that time;

“I want to assure you that whatever is happening in the world, we are mindful of it and we are keeping a tab.

“I was reading of the experiences in Madagascar– of why everybody is drinking some solutions that have been prepared. This morning I was sharing with my wife, and I told her that probably I would request that Mr. President allow us import a plane load for a trial.

“We are all navigating an unchartered cause. Nobody has ever been on this road. So, every attempt to find solution that would bring succour to our people, be rest assured that this task force is very responsible and we would do everything to ensure that we get what will benefit our people, what will help them in the processes that we find ourselves today.”

This is coming after the World Health Organisation (WHO) maintained that the efficacy of the drug was unproven.

Ex-Lawmaker says: Arrest anyone that stops Alamajiris from entering their states.

Following the exchange of Almajiris between states, a 2nd republic Lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Muhammad, has called for the arrest and prosecution of security operatives at the borders that allow for Almajiris to be concealed in trailers like cows to smuggled to the Southern States.

Muhammad, who was speaking against the backdrop of a recent situation when South East, South-South States clamped down on Almajiris relocating from North, says he doesn’t believe the Almajiris treatment was necessary.

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari in his COVID-19 broadcast on April 27, 2020, had talked about the new plan to ensure there is no movement between States, however, the security at the border posts have been compromising and letting the Almajiris to be smuggled to other States.

The ex-lawmaker told TheGuardian Newspaper that his views for the past 60 years on Almajerai has not changed. “I don’t believe the almajiri is necessary, I don’t believe it is politics or religion, I don’t believe it is in the interest of our country to allow this unhealthy phenomenon.

“It is economically counterproductive, it does not help in developing the country or developing the young men who are the Almajerai.

“If they are brought up to be almajerai most of them does not know the Koran, they don’t know modern education, they have no trade, no job, they have no training, so as far as I am concerned it is, in fact, an abuse of these children who are brought up to be almajerai.”

He said on top of that, it is important to realise that if the almajerias decide to get married, there is a responsibility attached to that marriage, if they decide to have a child there is a responsibility attached to then as far as that child is concerned.

“The idea that you can decide to get married and start producing children like rats is simply uncalled for and in the long run a criminal offence as far as I am concerned.

“Bringing up a child in this modern age of the 21st century who is not educated, who knows nothing about religion, who knows nothing about any profession is also a crime against humanity.”

“So as far as I am concerned, whatever the inconveniencies these almajerai are subjected to, I am all for it, because I want it discouraged, and at some point in the near future, I want it completely to be stopped because we have the people who have refuse to really stamp their feet on the ground to put a stop to it simply because they don’t have the political will”.

He explained further that the people who are supposed to say no, don’t do so.

“Secondly there is also the idea that because of our liberal nature you can travel all the way from Lagos to Maiduguri to Sokoto to Calabar, without being harassed because they take advantage of that to go and now have so many colonies of Almajiris in so many places where the culture is not there.”

He said as far as he is concerned he has no problem with them being treated in a shabby manner adding that if they are caught they should be apprehended.

“The almajerai may be innocent but those who facilitate their journeys should be arrested and jailed. Unless we put our foot down we are not going to have an end to this criminal phenomenon.”

Nigerian Man Got Into Trouble Looking For Sugar Mummy In Abuja

A young Nigerian man has narrated how he got into trouble while looking for sugar mummies in Abuja.

According to him, he had rumours that there are plenty sugar mummies in Abuja spoiling young guys with money in exchange for sex.

Fortunately for him he got approached by a woman and this unfortunate thing happened.

Read the story below:-

Factors that may cause the stoppage of monthly allowances - NYSC DG

Corps members all over the nation often complain bitterly about how their monthly allowance payments was stopped abruptly without proper knowledge of what might have caused it.

The rules and regulations guiding the activities of every Corps member in the nation is clearly stated in the code of conduct manual of the NYSC.

Asides the Code of Conduct manual, here are 4 criterias that may lead to the immediate suspension of a Corps member's allowance:

1. Absconding From Service

Some Corps members after completion of the online registration and three weeks orientation exercise often abscond from nysc with the hope that they will continue receiving monthly payments. Once a Corps Member is discovered to have absconded, their payment is stopped immediately and they are to submit all properties of the NYSC in their possession.

2. Failure to partake in monthly biometric exercise:

Monthly biometric capturing is of utmost importance because it serves as proof to show that you were present at your state of deployment for that month. Any month's biometric capturing a Corps Member misses is an automatic forfeiture of that month's allowance. Unless in rare occasions like in the case of a pandemic.

3. Failure to always report to PPA

The failure of any Corps member to report of their Place of Primary Assignment may warranty the issuance of a query by the head of the PPA. Three consecutive strikes may lead to the forfeiture of that month's allowance and a possible service year extension.

4. Boycotting of CDS

Community Development Service is paramount in any environment a Corps Member is posted to as it helps to build both the Corps members and the environment.

Consecutive boycotting of CDS meetings may lead to the issuance of query letters which in turn may cause the immediate suspension of monthly payments.

Policeman Killed By Hit-and-run Driver In Lagos.

Policeman Killed By Hit-and-run Driver In Lagos. An officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been killed by a hit-and-run driver at Marwa, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. It was gathered the hit-and-run driver fled the scene of the accident after hitting the policeman. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency identified the deceased as Paul Omaji, adding that the accident happened on Sunday evening. Head, Public Affairs, LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said, “In a just-concluded operation, LASEMA Response Team recovered remains of a victim of a hit-and-run accident at Marwa, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, where an unidentified vehicle flee the incident scene immediately the accident occurred. 

 “On arrival at the incident scene, an officer the Nigeria Police Force named Paul Omaji was found dead at the aforementioned address. “Investigation conducted at the scene revealed that an unidentified vehicle ran into the officer on his way to resume his duty. “The unidentified vehicle fled the scene immediately the incident occurred. “The deceased body has been bagged as the LASEMA responders alongside the Officers on ground has transported the deceased body to Marina General Hospital with the aid of the Agency’s Ambulance. “The corpse was handed over to another officer, (SP Onajide Olabode) and has been deposited in the morgue.”

Youths In Taraba Beat Up Three Mobile Court Judges, Police, NSCDC Personnel Flee

The judges, three in number, were beaten by the youth while policemen and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps guarding the proceeding of the court at Dubeli Bridge along Wukari- Jalingo Road at Tella town under Gassol Local Government Area ran away as they could not contain the attackers.

Some Irate youth in Taraba State on Monday attacked judges of a mobile court for motorists that refused to comply with the lockdown order in the state.

The judges, three in number, were beaten by the youth while policemen and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps guarding the proceeding of the court at Dubeli Bridge along Wukari- Jalingo Road at Tella town under Gassol Local Government Area ran away as they could not contain the attackers.

The youth, it was further gathered, destroyed papers and other court documents, while money realized from fines made during the sitting was carted away.

Spokesperson for the police in the State, DSP David Misal, confirmed the incident.

He said the police had begun a manhunt for the culprits with a view to prosecuting them.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the presidential task force on COVID-19 to pick up Covid-Organics, Madagascar’s self-proclaimed, plant-based “remedy” for coronavirus.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the presidential task force on COVID-19 to pick up Covid-Organics, Madagascar’s self-proclaimed, plant-based “remedy” for coronavirus.

Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, broke the news at the daily briefing of the task force, which he heads.

He said Madagascar donated some of the products to Nigeria through Guinea-Bissau and arrangements were being made to pick them up.

Mustapha said the president directed that the products be subjected to validation process after they have been picked up.

Breaking! FG Announces News About 5G Installation

Breaking FG Announces News About 5G Installation

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said no licence for 5G technology has been issued to any mobile network operator (MNO) in Nigeria and that no MNO can switch on such technology in the country.

Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, who made this known in a statement by Dr. Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs of NCC, enjoined Nigerians not to rely on information emanating on social media.

The statement reads: “The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been drawn to a mischievous statement making the rounds on social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites that the Nigerian telecoms industry is going to switch on Fifth Generation (5G) in Lagos this Sunday 10th, Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th May 2020.

“The statement from the faceless individuals or groups cannot be further from the truth. The Commission has unequivocally stated that there is no deployment of 5G in Nigeria at the moment.

“The NCC back in November 2019 approved trial test for 5G for a period of three (3) months and the trial has been concluded and installation decommissioned.

“Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, said that ‘’the trial among others was to study and observe any health or security challenges the 5G network might present. Relevant stakeholders including members of the security agencies were invited to participate during the trial.’’

“The NCC will continue to maintain its policy of technology neutrality and will continue to encourage service providers to deploy the best technology that will meet the needs of the society in a secured and friendly manner.

“The NCC had provided clarifications through Frequently Asked Questions on 5G in view of the recent developments in which misleading materials with no proven evidence are being circulated to link CORONAVIRUS or COVID-19 with 5G technology and therefore refutes the claim that there will be switching on of 5G in Lagos in its entirety.

“The Commission also provided clarifications on the laying of fibre optic cables within Lagos and other parts of the country to the effect that the laying of additional fibre optic cables is to strengthen the existing 3G and 4G infrastructure to provide robust and pervasive telecoms infrastructure to improve network performance.

“5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology, which is an improvement of today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data to improve the way we live and work.

“NCC has not issued any licence for 5G in Nigeria and therefore, the mobile network operators (MNOs) cannot switch on such technology. NCC is technology-neutral. As such, we don’t license technology but assigns spectrum to operators for deployment of any service when allocated by National Frequency Management Council (NFMC).

“As the telecoms regulator, we enjoin Nigerians to get accurate information from us rather than relying on information emanating on social media by some individuals out of ignorance to misinform our people,” said Danbatta”.