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Meet the personality of the month of May

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There is a story behind the success and achievement of Thomas Tuchel, the winner of the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Final this season.
Thomas Tuchel was born on 29 August, 1973 in Krumbach, Germany. Tuchel starred as a member of local club, TSV Krumbach, coached by his father Rudolf. Tuchel moved to the academy at FC Augsburg in 1988, however, he never appeared for the first team, being released soon after he turned 19. He was quickly granted the opportunity to play in the Bundesliga for Stuttgarter Kickers in 1992.

Thomas was a passionate player [who] was exacting and demanding, which didn’t go down well with some of his teammates.

He played eight games during the 1992–93 season. After the 1993–94 season, he was dropped from Kickers’ first team, and joined Regionalliga Süd side SSV Ulm, coached by Hermann Badstuber, the father of Holger Badstuber, whom Tuchel would later manage at youth level. Playing as a central defender, Tuchel made 69 appearances for SSV Ulm until being forced to retire in 1998, at age 25, after suffering a knee cartilage injury.

He graduated from Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University with a degree in business administration, and worked as a bartender at the Radio Bar in Stuttgart while a student.

He married his wife, Sissi, in 2009. The couple have two daughters. He is a polyglot, speaking English, French, and Italian in addition to his native German.

He describes himself as an “imperfect vegetarian” and consumes minimal amounts of alcohol. He considers himself an avid reader, namely of crime thriller novels and books about architecture and design, and is also a fan of tennis, rock music, and hip hop.

Coaching Career
Tuchel began his coaching career in 2000,hired by Ralf Rangnick as youth team coach at VfB Stuttgart, where he aided in the development of future first team players, namely Mario Gómez and Holger Badstuber.

In 2005, Tuchel returned to Augsburg, with club sporting director Andreas Rettig noting the club’s admiration of Tuchel’s tactical discipline led him to being appointed youth team co-ordinator. 

Tuchel’s time as the coach of Augsburg II impressed many top-level German clubs, and he moved to Bundesliga club Mainz 05 in 2009.

Tuchel officially assumed the role as the club’s new head coach on 19 April 2015, returning to the game after over a year out of management, signing a three-year deal.

In May 2018, Tuchel signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), replacing Unai Emery. He reportedly rejected Bayern Munich to join the club.

On 26 January 2021, Tuchel signed an 18-month contract (with the option for an extra year) with English Premier League side Chelsea, replacing Frank Lampard. He is the first German to be appointed as head coach of the club. Although expressing a desire to not come in mid-season so as to have a pre-season with his new team,Tuchel accepted the position after Ralf Rangnick rejected the proposal of interim head coach.

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Ultimatum To Buhari: Militants Back Tompolo, Threaten Total Blackout In Lagos, Abuja, Others | Sahara ReportersThe militant groups also declared their readiness to form an alliance with the umbrella body of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC).

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Some militant groups in the nine states of the Niger Delta led by the Supreme Egbesu Freedom Fighters have backed ex-militant, Government Ekpomupolo, also known as Tompolo over the seven-day ultimatum given to President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately constitute a substantive board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

The militant groups also declared their readiness to form an alliance with the umbrella body of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), while threatening to shut down major oil exploration flow stations and oil wells in the area.

The Supreme Egbesu Freedom Fighters, in a statement issued on Sunday via electronic mail at the end of an emergency meeting conveyed by the Commanding officer, Major General Agadagba 1 Obus, also known as Thunder, said, “We will have no choice but to join hands with all other forces with the Ijaw Youth Council and other agitating militant groups in the creeks to shut down oil exploration activities on all flow stations in the region.

“We have identified targets to include the Escravos-Warri to Kaduna NNPC major delivery crude line, the Escravos Lagos atlas cove delivery line and the Trans Escravos Warri Kaduna gas line that supply electricity to Abuja will not be spared and there will be no gas supply for electricity in Abuja, Lagos Kaduna and the Northern part of the country also the Trans Forcados 48- inches terminal underwater shell/NNPC crude delivery pipeline with most of the Chevron RMP24 Clough creek line will all be brought to stand still in the wake of this 7 days ultrasound.

“On this note, the Supreme Egbesu Freedom Fighters group and the other agitating militant groups in the creek urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC (All Progressives Congress) federal government, as a matter of security concern and for the interest of peace and economic stability immediately call the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Godswill Akpabio and his cohorts to lay off their hands and let the presidency quickly call for the inauguration of the NDDC board without any further delay for the interest of peace in the Niger Delta region and for the overall interest of the country.

President Buhari

“And if Akpabio and gang of corrupt-minded fellows of cronies refuse to yield to this noble piece of advice and still go against the common interest of the Niger Delta people and decide to continue to hold the entire Niger Delta region to ransom and refuse to let go of the grid of refusal and opposed to the inauguration of the NDDC board which means whatever that will be the fall out of this in the creek on before the expiration of this fresh one week ultimatum in alliance with the Tompolo one week declaration, this will lead to shutting down of this major crude flow stations and NNPC major crude oil delivery pipelines in the specific targeted locations in the creek then SEFFM should to be blamed rather all the blames and the economic woes should be channelled to Mr Akpabio and his fellow corrupt minded cronies at the presidency.

“The presidency and the federal government should hold Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and his cousin, the sole Administrator of the NDDC, Mr Effiong Akwa responsible and therefore whatever that befalls in the creek of the region, the supreme Egbesu Freedom Fighters and the other agitating militant groups should not be held responsible.”

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How Sowore Was Shot By CSP Altine Daniel During Protest Against Insecurity In Abuja.

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More Facts have emerged as to how human rights activist and Convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore was shot by a female police officer, CSP Altine Daniel.
Sowore was shot at the Unity Fountain in Abuja.

Sowore arrived at the fountain alongside few other protesters but they were locked out by armed policemen who had cordoned off the area.

Meanwhile, a group of protesters led by Jaye Gaskia were already inside the arena.

It was learnt that the police locked the main gate upon sighting Sowore and his group, denying them access.

The activist, while making enquiry from the police on why he was locked out, was told that the order was from the Commisioner of Police.

The activist swiftly called the Commissioner of Police but he denied giving such an order.

It was at this point the female officer mobilised some officers and drove close to Sowore and his group, before shooting at him.

Sowore, who was holding an iron net put around the fountain screamed in pain and went down. Blood gushed out of the wound.

Speaking to SaharaReporters, his lawyer, Abubakar Marshal who was also at the protest described the shooting of unarmed protesters as callous, wicked and unwarranted.

Marshal said, “Comrade gathered at Unity Fountain this morning in furtherance of the protest slated for today. When we got to the Unity Fountain, we discovered that the gate had been locked and we inquired from the policemen on the ground. We were informed that there was an order from the Commissioner of Police, FCT to lock the gate.

“We put a call to the Commissioner of Police and he denied that he gave such an order and he promised to order his men to open the gate in the next two minutes so that we could have access to the fountain, a public utility.

Yele Sowore

“As soon as we dropped the call, a detachment from the FCT police command, led by one CPS Altine Hyelhira Daniel, came down from the vehicle and opened fire on the protesters standing outside the fountain.

“There was no communication, altercation or disagreement. No form of provocation of any sort, she just alighted from the vehicle and opened fire, along with her men.”

Femi Adeyeye, Publicity Secretary of the African Action Congress (AAC), who was also an eyewitness, said, “As soon as we gathered at the protest ground the gates were locked on the orders of the Commissoner of Police, FCT, Bala Ciroma.”

“Sowore alongside other comrades was addressing the illegality, when another detachment of armed-to-the-teeth policemen led by CSP Altine arrived at the scene and without recourse to any iota of civilisation or civil engagement, shot at Omoyele Sowore and dispersed the protesters violently.”

As at the time of filing this report, doctors were still battling to save his life.

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Buhari, Jonathan Meet For Discussions In Abuja.

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Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has met with President Muhammadu Buhari for discussions on the current situation in Mali.

Buhari received the former President Jonathan, who is a Special Envoy and ECOWAS mediator to the Republic of Mali, in Aso Rock on Friday.

According to Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Jonathan had earlier met with the key political actors ahead of the meeting of ECOWAS leaders under the Chairmanship of President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana

He added that the meeting of the regional leaders was necessary to urgently find an acceptable solution to the current impasse in the West African nation.

While speaking at the meeting held at the State House, Abuja, Buhari called on the actors in the political crisis rocking the West African nation to come together for peace and unity.

Buhari said, “A situation where most parts of the country are in the hands of insurgents calls for a consensus and restoration of peace, not a further escalation of the crisis.”

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Adekunle Gold reacts to his wife, Simi’s post that a ‘photographer’ impregnated her

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Nigerian songstress, Simisola Kosoko simply known as Simi, recently got her husband, Adekunle Gold concerned after she revealed how a photographer got her pregnant.

The ”Joromi” singer, while sharing new photos on Instagram page, noted that the photographer who took the pictures, mixed business with pleasure and impregnated her.

Don’t mix business with pleasure”, but the photographer of this picture impregnated me.

PS: also, he does the cutest shit like make a map of where we went on our honeymoon into a necklace for me. ugh?

PPS: one of my buttons was undone but “it is what it is,” she wrote.

From her caption however, some fans deduced that she was referring to her husband as the one who got her pregnant.

Reacting to her post, Adekunle Gold, probed Simi on the manner she used her words.

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“Lizzy is not my friend”- Toyin Abraham breaks down in tears as she speaks on her lingering fight with Lizzy Anjorin

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Famous Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham has finally broken silence on her lingering squabble with colleague, Lizzy Anjorin.

It all started in September 2019, when an Instagram blog reported that Liz was ‘held and searched for drug peddling’ during hajj in Saudi Arabia.

The blog reported that she was ‘teary all through her encounter with the security agents at the airport’.

Speaking in response to the story, Liz Anjorin said her investigations revealed that Toyin Abraham ‘leaked’ the story to blogs and she came for her guns blazing.

Toyin’s response at the tie came with threats to sue Liz.

Well, recently, the story came up again after Liz had an interview with social media influencer, Esabod. Apparently, during the interview, Esabod reigned curses on Toyin, her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi, and their son, Ire.

Toyin, on seeing the recent interview, took to an IG live session with Iyabo Ojo on Tuesday, May 25 where she stressed that she had nothing to do with the drug peddling story about Liz whom she said she isn’t friends with as she has met just twice in her life.

She swore by the Bible that she had nothing to do with the story.

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Fake news has caused depression and ruined homes – Lai Mohammed

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Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, says fake news has adverse effects on society, such as ruining homes and leaving many depressed.

He said this on Tuesday when he received a delegation from The Guardian Newspaper in Abuja.

The minister said fact-checking will address the menace of fake news. Mohammed noted that it will help separate facts from fiction.

He also urged all media establishment to take the issue of fake news seriously.

He said; “To be sure, the issue of fake news and misinformation is not just about the government alone, as some have insinuated. It is about all of us.

“Fake news has ruined homes, pushed many into depression and done untold hardship to others. It is a clear and present danger to all.

“I believe it will not be out of place for reputable media organisations like the Guardian to set up a special desk for fact-checking as a panacea for this problem.

“That way, you can help citizens to separate fact from fiction. I am aware that some media organizations are already doing this, but it must be taken seriously by every media establishment.

On our part, we are undeterred as we have continued our engagement with stakeholders to find a way out. Hopefully, we will be taking a more concrete step on this in the months ahead.”

The minister said no democracy could survive without independent media.

“As a matter of fact, no true democracy survives without a professional, responsible and independent media. It is in this context that the government continues to view the media as a strong partner.

“It is said that for the media to be able to play its role, which is to inform, criticize and stimulate debate, it must take responsibility for whatever it puts out. In other words, it must get its facts right.

But can we say today that most of what we read, hear and watch in the news are factual?” he said.

World News

William Shakespeare dies five months after taking COVID-19 vaccine

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William Shakespeare, the first man in the world to take the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine, has died.

He was 81.

William’s name and face graced the front page of publications and media outlets on December 8 2020 after receiving his vaccine at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

The pensioner from Coventry died last Thursday, May 20, at the same hospital, of an unrelated illness.

Local councillor Ms Jayne Innes has described him as a “much-loved figure” with the Coventry Labour party, The Mirror reports.

Innes said: “He was such a lovely man, one who had a real commitment to making his local area better.

“During lockdown local families will have enjoyed walking amongst the trees planted by Bill and his colleagues in Allesley back in the 1980s.

“He was also very involved with the creation of the Coundon Wood in 2005 and in fundraising for the purchase of Elkin Wood, now managed by the Woodland Trust in 1997.”

William once worked at Rolls Royce and was also a school governor at Allesley Primary School, as well as at Coundon Court School.

The grandfather leaves behind his wife and two sons.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have sold all their shares in Apple and Twitter just to purchase stock in a South Korean firm, Coupang, which operates in global e-commerce market.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have sold all their shares in Apple and Twitter just to purchase stock in a South Korean firm, Coupang, which operates in global e-commerce market.

The couple had sold their one million Apple shares and the 272,420 Twitter shares by the end of the first quarter in 2021, indicating the sale took place before their divorce was made public.

The capital from the sold shares was divested into Coupang which had its public listing in March. The divestment from Apple came at a period the smart gadget firm’s stock was losing market value.

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Tiktok CEO resigns with $44bn net worth to spend his time ”reading and daydreaming”

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Co-founder of TikTok, Zhang Yiming is stepping down as CEO of ByteDance, the Parent company of the video-sharing app.

Yiming, 38, said Thursday, May 20, that he will leave the role because he lacks managerial skills. He added that he preferred “reading and daydreaming” to running the tech giant.

On Monday, May 24, Zhang announced his resignation in an official letter to his employees. he reiterated that he lacked some skills that’d make him an ideal manager.

“The truth is, I lack some of the skills that make an ideal manager. Similarly, I’m not very social, preferring solitary activities like being online, reading, listening to music, and daydreaming about what may be possible,” he said.

According to Bloomberg, he resigns with a net worth of $44.5billion, making him 31st on a list of the world’s richest people.

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Military detain Mali’s President, Prime Minister

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Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government on Monday, deepening political chaos just months after a military coup ousted the previous president, multiple sources told Reuters.

President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and defence minister Souleymane Doucoure were all taken to a military base in Kati outside the capital Bamako, hours after two members of the military lost their positions in a government reshuffle, the diplomatic and government sources said.

Their detentions followed the military ouster in August of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The development could exacerbate instability in the West African country where violent Islamist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State control large areas of the desert north.

Political instability and military infighting have complicated efforts by Western powers and neighbouring countries to prop up to the impoverished nation, contributing to regional insecurity.

The United Nations’ mission in Mali called for the group’s “immediate and unconditional” release and said those who hold the leaders would have to answer for their actions.

A delegation from the top regional decision-making body ECOWAS will visit Bamako on Tuesday to help resolve the “attempted coup”, ECOWAS, the U.N., African Union, European Union and several European countries said in a joint statement.

“The international community rejects in advance any act imposed by coercion, including forced resignations,” the group said.

The U.S. State Department called in a statement for the “unconditional release of those currently being held”.

Ndaw and Ouane had been tasked with overseeing an 18-month transition back to civilian rule after the August takeover, but they appear to have moved against the military’s control over a number of key positions.

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Why Kano Experienced Explosion That Injured 51 Persons—Official.

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The Kano State Commissioner for Works, Garba Idris, has blamed a filling station for violating the procedure of offloading inflammable substance after 51 persons were injured in a tanker explosion.

The commissioner blamed the filling station for offloading fuel in day time despite the scorching sun.At least 51 persons sustained injuries late Saturday after a fuel tanker exploded in Kano.

The incident occurred at a filling station in Sharada in Kano metropolis while the tanker was offloading the inflammable substance.

“Everybody knows it is against the law to offload the substance in the hot weather like that of Kano, which was responsible for the explosion.

“The fire disaster affected 51 persons, including eight officials of the fire service,” Mr Idris said.

Also, the spokesperson, Federal Fire Service in Kano, Nura Maigida, said the agency was investigating the cause of the fire.

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Nine people injured in Iran explosives factory blast

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Not less than nine people were injured in a blast on Sunday at a plant producing explosive materials in Iran’s central province of Isfahan, ISNA news agency has reported.

According to the Head of the province’s crisis management organisation, Mansour Shisheforoush, the reason for the blast, which occurred at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries at 4:00 am local time (2330 GMT) was unclear and still under investigation.

He said the nine factory workers that were injured had been taken to hospital, while several investigative teams were currently working to determine the cause of the blast.

Meanwhile, the plant is located about 45 kilometres northwest of Isfahan city.

The company manufactures “industrial-commercial explosive materials” and was established in 1941, according to its website.

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Fish vendor becomes youngest Member of Parliament in Uganda

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Hellen Auma Wandera has made history as the youngest Member of Parliament (MP) in Uganda.

The 23-year-old fish vendor was elected into the 11th Parliament as the MP representing Busia District in Uganda.

She took her oath of office on May 18, 2021 amid fanfare after her shocking win over the influential opposition candidate, Sharon Nabwire.

Wandera was born on December 12, 1997. The student-entrepreneur, who sold fish on campus to her friends, won the parliament seat under the governing NRM party in Busia District, eastern Uganda.

Before joining politics, the politician was a fish vendor in Banda market, a job she did while at Kyambogo University to be able to cater for her accommodation and other school requirements.

She enrolled at Kyambogo University in 2016, where she graduated with a Bachelors’ Degree in Arts and Social Science in 2019.

The Busia native saw the struggle her parents went through monthly to put food on the table and take care of their needs, thus, she decided to plow people’s gardens to earn extra cash to help pay her school fees.

Same year she abandoned her fish vending job and went back to Busia where she immediately began her campaigns.

Speaking during an interview with Daily Monitor, youthful Wandera attributed her decision to join politics to a divine dream she has been experiencing during her education career.

Though it was not an easy journey, the 23-year-old believed in herself and started door to door campaigns with the help of boda-boda riders and she was able to trounce the primaries to earn the support of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

After I was declared winner, Sharon Nabwire (her closest competitor) said it was a mistake and demanded a recount which I still won,” Hellen said.

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Governor’s Convoy Didn’t Crush Anybody – Witness

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OyoAffairs has confirmed that contrary to the news making rounds that the Convoy of Governor Seyi Makinde overran a child during a campaign in Ogbomosho for the incoming LG Elections. Reports reaching us have debunked this accusation.

According to reports reaching Oyo Affairs, this is a case of false accusation and mere political attack on the office of the Governor.

As opposed to the Convoy running over the child, it was a Toyota Matrix that overran the child, and the Governor’s convoy doesn’t make use of such a vehicle. Also, it is confirmed that the accident happened, long before the arrival of the Governor to the said event.

Residents of Ogbomosho have been asked to remain calm and await further investigation into the accident, as the culprit has been found and arrested; right now he is in the police custody.

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UN Deploys Troops in Disputed Abyei After an Attack Leaves 11 Dead.

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The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has deployed forces in Dunguop village of Abyei town after an attack on civilians left at least 11 people dead and seven others injured, according to the area deputy administrator.

Speaking to The EastAfrican on Tuesday, Kon Manyiet said one person is missing following the attack.”The attack happened on Sunday… They did random shooting on the civilians,” he said.

Calm returned to the area after UNISFA deployed its troops there, he said.

“We have issued a statement and I assume the Juba administration is now aware of the issue,” Manyiet added.
In January last year, an attack on the Dinka village in Abyei left at least 19 people dead and dozens others injured, according to UNISFA.

After days of negotiations, six children who were reportedly abducted during the clashes were returned.

Days after the incident, activists urged Juba, Khartoum, UN and the African Union to fast track the designation of Abyei to avoid future conflict.

In the following month, South Sudan and Sudan agreed to form a joint team to look into violent clashes.

The consensus was reached after President Salva Kiir met with Sudan’s deputy leader of the Transitional Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Juba over the matter, in response to an outcry over the incident.

They later announced the two had agreed to form a joint team of investigators, as well as a response force made up of soldiers from both countries, to protect civilians. However, the findings of the committee are yet to be made public.

Abyei is a contested border town between Sudan and South Sudan. The two countries are yet to agree on the flow of the border since secession of South Sudan from Sudan in 2011.

Last year, the UNISFA warned of the possibility of renewed clashes despite the ongoing peace efforts in the area.UNISFA was deployed in June 2011 to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence, and protect the area from incursions by unauthorised militants. Civil society groups, however, said the area was attacked mostly because the UN forces did not counter it.

There are 3,550 soldiers, 640 police personnel, including 148 individual police officers and three formed police units deployed in Abyei. As is tradition with most blue helmets, they are non-combat troops meant to defend civilians and prevent occurrence of violence.

The UNISFA, whose headquarters are located in Abyei town, operates in three Sectors; Sector North, Sector Central and Sector South with Sector headquarters at Diffra, Abyei town area, and Athony, respectively.

South Sudan and Sudan are yet to agree on a joint administration, including a police force, for the Abyei area.

The area has faced occasional violence and cattle rustling incidents.

In 2019, the Undersecretary of the UN Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, called on South Sudan and Sudan to use their cordial bilateral relations to resolve the status of the Abyei region.

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#COVID-19: Buhari seeks debt relief for African countries

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President Muhammadu Buhari has called on European countries and global financial institutions to consider reducing the devastating effect of the coronavirus pandemic on African economies by restructuring debt portfolios, opting for complete reliefs.

The President also canvassed for the release of vaccines to the African continent, which he said was still behind in protecting majority of its citizens.
President Buhari made the call on Tuesday at the Financing Africa Summit held at Grande Palais Ephemere in Paris, France, with the theme: “External Financing and debt Treatment”

President Buhari


In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, in Abuja late Tuesday night, the Nigerian leader said the fall in commodity prices as Covid-19 took a toll on the global economy further slowed growth in some countries and strained health facilities.
The statement quoted the President as saying, “It is in this vein that we solicit the support of the French government with its influence in the European Union to lend its voice to the efforts being made to mobilize additional resources for developing economies most especially Africa in order to strengthen the quantum of investments to our economies.
“This financial support should also be extended to the private sector.”
President Buhari advocated that the European Union should encourage fair and equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines in less developed countries, and promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities.
According to him, many African countries were already experiencing debt distress and the Debt Service Suspension by France and G-20 does not go far enough, adding that there was need for more sustainable and affordable financing solutions, including debt relief and further debt restructuring.
On the Paris Agreement for Climate Change, President Buhari noted that African countries would need financial support for green energy investment and COP-26.

He said Nigeria will refocus on gas while adopting a Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative.
On the theme of “Africa Private Sector — Reforms – Infrastructure’’, President Buhari said Public Private Partnership (PPP) will be fully explored to ensure more precision in development, cutting down waste and reducing chances of corruption.
“The government intends to leverage on Public Private Partnership to bolster its job creation, and anti-corruption drive. In terms of job creation, Nigeria has an abundant labour force since 30.5 percent of its population is between the ages of 25 and 54.” he said.

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Our WCW for today is Gidi Hadid @gigihadid

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Jelena Noura Hadid also known as Gigi Hadid was born in Los Angeles, California on April 23, 1995. She is the daughter of Palestinian real-estate developer Mohamed Hadid and Dutch model , Yolanda Hadid (née Van den Herik).
Through her father, she claims to be from Daher Al Omer, Prince of Nazareth. She has a younger sister named Bella, and a younger brother named Anwar, both of whom are models.
She also has two older paternal half-sisters named Marielle and Alana. In 2013, Hadid graduated from Malibu High School, where she was captain of the varsity volleyball team as well as a competitive horseback rider. Following high school, Hadid moved to New York City. She studied criminal psychology at The New School beginning in the fall of 2013, but suspended her studies to focus on her modeling career.

Gigi Hadid

Hadid’s modeling career began when she was two years old after being discovered by Paul Marciano of Guess clothing. She started modeling with Baby Guess before stopping to concentrate on school.
Hadid eventually returned to modeling in 2011.She resumed working with Marciano, and was named the face of a Guess campaign in 2012. Hadid has shot three campaigns with Guess as an adult.

In November 2014, she made her debut in the Top 50 Models ranking at Models.com.
In 2016, she was named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Over the span of four years, Hadid has made 35 appearances on international Vogue magazine covers.

From 2017–present, Hadid has won so many awards and recognition.

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James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

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Some $5.8m (£4.2m) recovered by UK agencies that was stolen by a Nigerian former governor and laundered in Britain have now been returned to Nigeria, the Nigerian authorities say.

Former Delta state Governor James Ibori was convicted of money laundering in the UK in 2012.

Prosecutors say he stole an estimated $165m (£117m) from the oil-rich state.

A Bombardier Challenger jet is among the items listed in court documents for a confiscation order against Ibori.

The £4.2m has been recovered from Ibori’s wife, sister and fiduciary agent, who were also convicted of money laundering.

Observers expect more money to be retrieved from Ibori himself.

Nigeria’s Attorney General Abubakar Malami hailed the return of the loot as a “demonstration of the recognition of reputation Nigeria earns” for managing recovered money, according to a statement from his spokesperson.

Who is James Ibori?

James Ibori went from petty thief to Nigerian state governor to convicted money launderer.

He went to the UK in the 1980s and worked as a cashier at a DIY shop in London.

Ibori was convicted in 1991 for stealing from the store but then returned to Nigeria and got involved in politics.

When he ran for Delta State governor, he lied about his date of birth to hide his UK conviction – which would have prevented him standing for office.

He became governor in 1999 and soon began taking money from state coffers. Delta state is the source of much of Nigeria’s oil.

Why did the British authorities convict him?

The British police began to take an interest in Ibori again in 2005 after they came across a purchase order for a private jet, made through his solicitor in London.

He evaded capture in Nigeria after a mob of supporters attacked police, but was eventually arrested in Dubai in 2010 and extradited to the UK.

He was convicted on 10 counts of fraud worth a total of nearly £50m in 2012.

After his release in 2016, Ibori was placed straight into immigration detention.

The publication of the court judgement revealed a Home Office email which had recommended keeping him in immigration detention to buy time to work out how to recover at least £57m.

What happened to Ibori?

Former governor of oil-rich Delta State James Ibori (R) raises his hand to acknowledge his supporters after leaving the courtroom at an Asaba High Court on December 17, 2009
image captionJames Ibori seen here celebrating in 2009 when he was cleared by a Nigerian court, but he was later convicted in the UK

Once he was eventually released, he returned to Nigeria and sued the Home Office for unlawful detention.

Ibori won the case but was awarded just £1 compensation.

In 2020 prosecutors in a UK court asked a judge to make a confiscation order against Ibori of £117.7m.

Court documents list several bank accounts owned by Ibori, as well as more than 10 properties around the world, ranging from flats on London’s famous Abbey Road to a £5m mansion in Nigeria’s capital Abuja.

The documents also list a Bentley car and a Bombardier Challenger jet valued at just under £17m.

How have Nigerians reacted?

The UK authorities’ announcement in March about how it promised to return the money to Nigeria provoked outrage.

The agreement laid out that the money would be used to contribute towards building a bridge and two roads.

The bridge, called the Second Niger Bridge, connects Delta state with neighbouring Anambra State.

But the two roads – the Lagos-Ibadan Express road and the Abuja-Kano road – are more than three hours’ drive from Delta state.

“It is bad news that this money is not going back to the victims,” said David Ugolor the Director African network on Environmental and Economic Justice on Tuesday.

Mr Ugolor is among the critics who argued that this money should have specifically gone to people in Delta state instead

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