Manchester City Celebrates EPL Trophy into early hours of the Morning

It was celebration galore for Manchester City last night after emerging victorious for the Fourth time at the EPL.
City‘s celebrations continued long into the night after the incredible final day of the Premier League season saw them retain the title in a stunning fashion.

It appeared City were heading for a shock defeat at home against Aston Villa at 2-0 down with 14 minutes left to play, however City scored three goals in five minutes, with an Ilkay Gundogan brace and a Rodri strike, City  retained the Title at the Etihad Stadium at the expense of Liverpool.

According to Daily Mail, o celebrate their success after the final game of the season, City stars took to the Ivy restaurant in Manchester city centre where the first-team players, their WAGS and manager Pep Guardiola partied until 3am before leaving bleary eyed following the end of a gruelling campaign.
City manager Pep Guardiola said his side are “legends” after they secured their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

This is Guardiola’s 11th trophy in six years since coming to England.

Liverpool won 3-1 at home to Wolves but that wasn’t enough to stop Manchester City defending their title.

The top two sides lost just five games between them in the league, all season.

City Forward Raheem Sterling, who spent three years at Liverpool, said Jurgen Klopp’s team had “pushed” City to achieve more success.

2023 NASS Poll: Hon. Cornelius Nnaji Renominated PDP Candidate

2023 NASS Poll: Hon. Cornelius Nnaji Renominated PDP Candidate

Abuja – Honourable Prince Cornelius Nnaji has been renominated by his constituents to fly the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag in the 2023 National Assembly election.

Honourable Nnaji who is currently the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Institutional Reforms and Freedom of Information, (FOI) represents Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency in the Green Chambers of the National Assembly.

He polled 73 votes to defeat his opponent, Engineer George Ugwu who managed to secure 3 votes on Sunday’s PDP primary election

The wide margin according to the Chairman of Isi Uzo Local Government, Barrister Obiora Obeagu was a proof of the trust reposed on him by the people of Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency.

“We believe in his quality representation in the House and that’s why our people have overwhelmingly endorsed his recommendation”. Barrister Obeagu further stressed.

Honourable Nnaji within the last three and half years in the House of Representatives, has attracted several impactful projects to the benefits of his constituents.

He has also engaged several youths as personal staff who are handsomely remunerated directly from his earnings monthly.

Rep Nnaji has also assisted others to secure employments in public service while some have as well benefited from his empowerment programmes.

Honourable Nnaji who was emotionally touched by the overwhelming supports from his constituents promised to redouble his efforts if he eventually wins his return bid at the general election.

HON. NNAJI WINS PDP NOMINATION FOR NKANU EAST/WEST FED. CONSTITUENCY

HON. NNAJI WINS PDP NOMINATION FOR NKANU EAST/WEST FED. CONSTITUENCY

Honourable Nnolim Nnaji was on Sunday elected the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) flag bearer for Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State.

Honourable Nnaji who is currently the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation pulled a total of 78 Votes out of the 81 total Votes cast to clinch the ticket.

His main opponent Honourable Uche Nwobodo trailed with 3 votes thus making it obvious that Honourable Nnaji who had represented the Constituency from 2019 to date was overwhelmly endorsed by his constituents.
Hon Lawrence Ezeh who was also contesting for the seat had earlier stepped down for Honourable Nnolim Nnaji and asked his supporters to transfer their allegiance to him.

Honourable Eze had hinged his decision to step down for Honourable Nnaji on the premise that Honourable Nnaji had given the people of Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency a quality representation.

Honourable Nnaji who was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2019, has been very vibrant both at the plenary and Committee level.

His astute representations and determination to make an impact no doubt elevated him to the position of House Committee Chairman on Aviation.
Within his short stint as a first timer to the Green Chambers, Honourable Nnaji has been able to do so much to lift his constituents.

Apart from the monthly empowerment he does for the down trodden on a monthly basis, Honourable Nnaji has within the first four years in the parliament built several class room blocks and sponsored three private Bills one of which had gone through public hearing.

He has donated transformers, constructed roads and given scholarships to indigent constituents and provided employments for several others.

Honourable Nnaji however expressed appreciation to his people for the overwhelming endorsement promising to do more if he eventually wins the election to represent them.

He urged them not to rest on their oars as the battle ahead was still very stiff and tough adding that victory to him was just
a stepping stone for the race.

Progess Emerges Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7 by Ada Nkong

Progess Emerges Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7 by Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Idol season 7 has been won by Progress .

He emerged at the Grand Finale which was broadcasted live onAfrica Magic stations on Sunday evening.

The host, IK Osakioduwa, announced Progress as winner after a close battle with Zadok.
The grand prize is worth N100m.

The top 12 contestants singing their hearts out on the live shows for several weeks to earn fan votes saw Progress and Zadok make it to finals.

D’banj and Simi, who are also judges for the show, performed on stage and thrilled the audience at the finals..

D’banj performed with the two finalists, while the season 6 winner, Kingdom Kroseide, performed with the other 10 finalists.
As the winner of the competition, Progress goes home with a cash prize of N30m, a brand new SUV, a Bigi-branded refrigerator and a year’s supply of Bigi drinks.
In addition,he gets to record an Extended Play album produced by a leading music producer in Nigeria and a music video, a weekend getaway from TravelBeta, and a DStv Explora fully installed with a 12 months premium subscription.

Roma Striker Tammy Abraham Breaks Serie A Record In Final League Game Of The Season with a Total of 17 Goals

Tammy Abraham wrapped up 1st season in Italy with 17 goals as AS Roma go into the Europa Conference League final with confidence after thrashing Torino 3-0.

Abraham left the Premier League to Serie A last summer, as he moved from Chelsea to join Jose Mourinho’s side, in a deal worth a reported £34 million.

Thomas Tuchel had dropped Abraham from the first XI when taking over from Frank Lampard in January 2021, and he was not in the squad for the Champions League final.

On Friday, Roma wrapped up their final game in the league with a 3-0 win over Torino, confirming their top six finish and a place in next season’s Europa League.

Abraham scored twice in the win, and his second goal, from the penalty spot, took his goal tally to 17, surpassing the record for most goals in a single Serie A season for an Englishman.

Speaking after the match, the 24-year-old spoke of his love for the club, saying, “I fell in love with this club on the first day and I’m always going to help the team as much as possible with my goals and assists.

Spanish GP: Lewis Hamilton Excited with Mercedes progress after very important upgrades

Lewis Hamilton is excited with the improvements Mercedes have made ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

According to Sky Sports,A beaming Lewis Hamilton said he was “super happy” with Mercedes’ start to the Spanish GP as he hailed much-needed progress in Friday’s practice sessions after debuting upgrades on their W13 car.

The eight-time Constructors’ champions have been struggling with porpoising throughout the whole season and had targeted Spain as the Grand Prix at which some potential upgrades could hopefully change their fortunes.

With a raft of changes including a new floor, Mercedes had minimal bouncing on the straights, while George Russell finished second and Hamilton third at the end of practice two, just behind Charles Leclerc.

India 2022: Nigeria and Ghana on brink of qualification

Nigeria and Ghana edged closer to the India 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification with the final round, first leg victories over Ethiopia and Morocco respectively on Friday.

The West African duo got one hand on the tickets as the Nigerians pipped Ethiopia 1-0 in Addis Ababa, while the Ghanaians defeated Morocco 2-0 in Accra.

At Abebe Bikila Stadium, the Flamingos were looking to gain an early lead but they could not find a breakthrough until Opeyemi Ajakaye broke the deadlock with her 36th minute strike.

Kumneger Kebede, Emush Daniel and Bethelem Germa came close to finding an equaliser but Nigeria’s defence and goalkeeper Faith Omilana were rock solid to snatch the win.

With the first leg lead, the Nigerians will seek to complete their qualification bid when they welcome the East Africans for the second leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on June 4, 2022.

Elsewhere, in Accra, the Black Maidens Stella Nyamekye and Nancy Amoh goals secured a comfortable lead over the Moroccans at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The first leg result has put Baba Nuhu’s side in the driving seat ahead of the second leg showdown with the North Africans at the Prince Moulay Al Hassan Stadium in Rabat on June 4, 2022.

Foreign Airlines Should Engage Nigerians As Cabin and Tech Crew – Nnaji

Foreign Airlines Should Engage Nigerians As Cabin and Tech Crew – Nnaji

House of Representatives Committee on Aviation will audit the foreign airlines that are operating into the country to ascertain the number of Nigerians they employed as part of their cabin staff and technical crew (pilots and engineers).

The Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Nnolim Nnaji who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja said, ” the parliament would also be interested in finding out the percentage of their tickets that are sold by local travel agents and at what commission “.

Honourable Nnaji stated that the audit would be done through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) adding that, “if it is discovered that Nigeria is being shortchanged in any way we will not allow it”.

He noted that the country has been over generous to the airlines with unrestricted access to the Nigeria travel market which they must reciprocate by engaging indigenous pilots, engineers and licensed cabin crew into their technical staff.

“Most of the foreign airlines are granted multiple entries points into the country so as Representatives of the people we will be interested in knowing how such gestures reflect in our economy and labour force

“It is equally important that we know the percentage of their tickets that are sold by our local agents so that we ensure that what obtains in other climes are same here”. Honourable Nnaji further stressed.

The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Aviation emphatically stated that if it was found out that the foreign airlines were not engaging Nigerians as part of their technical and cabin crew the committee would seek to correct it so that young Nigerian professionals could be employed.

NHRC Chairperson Commends Officers Of Kuje Correctional Service During 2022 Facility audit

Abuja – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended officers of Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command for the professional manner with which they interact and take care of the inmates, saying that such attitude will go a long way in reforming the character of those in the custodial facility.

The Chairperson of the NHRC Governing Council, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman who stated this when she led a delegation of the Commission on the 2022 Audit of the Custodial Centre, in Kuje, Abuja observed that the officers have made a difference by connecting to the concerns and needs of the inmates under their care.

The audit exercise which is nationwide was flagged off by the Chairperson Governing Council of the NHRC on the 12th of May, 2022 at the Nigerian Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja.

The Chairperson who was visibly elated with the attitude of the workers towards the inmates noted that the impression an average Nigerian allegedly has about those in uniform is the application of force, adding that it is not the case with Kuje Correctional Service, “but here there is mutual respect between the officers and the inmates which is good for the entire system”.

Earlier, top officers of Kuje Correctional Service took the visiting team of the NHRC round the different segments of the facility, including health centre, kitchen, recreation center, cells, skills/vocation centre, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centre and places of worship for the inmates, etc.

The Deputy Controller Corrections In-Charge of Kuje, FCT Command, Ibrahim Shehu told the Chairperson and her team that the Correctional Centre was built in 1989 with 560 capacity but now habours 926 inmates.

Continuing, the Deputy Controller stated that inmates that are awaiting trial are 740 while the number of convicts and lifers are 186 and 28 respectively.

Throwing more light on some of the vital statistics of the Kuje Correctional Service, he said that inmates in the facility are between 18 years and above, while the cost of feeding per inmate is N750 daily as against N450 previously.

On some of their major challenges, the top Corrections Officer disclosed that they do not have enough office accomodation and that they occasionally experience logistical problems leading to delay in conveying inmates to the courts in FCT, which according to him are usually sorted out eventually.

The audit exercise is carried out annually on all Correctional Service facilities and other places of detention to ensure that they are operated in line with the international best practices.
The 2022 exercise is taking place simultaneously across the states of the Federation.

Deborah Samuel: IPCR Sues for Peace, Condemns Killing.

Deborah Samuel: IPCR Sues for Peace, Condemns Killing.

… Calls on relevant authorities to bring the perpetrators to book to serve as deterrent to others

Abuja – The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) condemns the killing of Deborah Samuel, a student of College of Education, Sokoto, on Thursday 12 May, 2022 over alleged blasphemous statement against the Holy Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

The IPCR calls for calm and sues for peaceful co-existence among citizens, stressing that we are brothers and sisters and as such should be living together as siblings devoid of violence and hate.

Commending the Sokoto State Government for measures already taken to address the situation, the Institute calls on the state government not to relent or relax its efforts to ensure peace is restored in the state.

The Institute further appeals for tolerance, as that is the only way peaceful co-existence and harmony can be guaranteed, noting that the country has gone through several challenges and in this period of electioneering, what Nigeria need more is tolerance and peace if the nation must move forward.

The Director-General, Dr. Bakut Bakut, emphasizes that all hands must be on deck to assist the nation to achieve its desired peace. Nigeria cannot afford another difficult circumstance that will further strain the nation’s fragile security situation.

The Director-General cautions promoters of hate and violence to desist from such as Nigeria is not known for fighting inter-religious war. He calls on all relevant authorities to bring the perpetrators to book to serve as deterrent to others, who may want to toe such criminal and violent paths.