Independence Day: Katsina Gov., Masari, begs Nigerians to give Buhari another chance

Masari made the call on Monday in Katsina in his 58th Nigeriaâ€s Independence Anniversary, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Alhaji Abdu Labaran.

Gov Aminu Masari of Katsina State has called on Nigerians to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 to consolidate on the foundation he laid to place Nigeria on the path of total recovery and development.

Masari made the call on Monday in Katsina in his 58th Nigeriaâ€s Independence Anniversary, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Alhaji Abdu Labaran.

“Nigerians should close ranks and re-elect Buhari in 2019 for him to consolidate on his achievements, evidenced in so many meaningful interventions across the country.“

Buhari has laid the solid foundation to place Nigeria on the path of total recovery and development.

“His sterling performances had shamed and proved the doubters wrong that Nigeria can make a progress,� he said.

The governor said those opposing President Buhari were only doing so because of what he described as “Buhari has exposed and stopped their rent collecting activities�.

Masari, then urged Nigerians to always pray for the country and its leaders to enable it continue to prosper.

Independence Day: Katsina Gov., Masari, begs Nigerians to give Buhari another chance

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Video: Pepe and Bamba destroy Marseille

Jonathan Bamba scored twice after Nicolas Pepe opened the scoring for Lille, who beat Marseille, 3-0, to vault into second place in Ligue 1

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We wont allow Boko Haram to destroy democracy, capture territories – Buhari

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his administration will never allow the Boko Haram terrorists to capture territories, destroy the nationâ€s democracy or deny children the right to education.

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CAF endorses Infantino for second term, Nyamilandu elected into FIFA Council

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C-L) and Fouzi Lekjaa (C-R), 3rd Vice President of CAF, speak to the press during the 12th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly meeting in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh on September 30, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / MOHAMED EL-SHAHED

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) yesterday endorsed FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, whose current tenure end in June next year, for a second term in office, reports cafonline.com.

At its 12th extraordinary general assembly yesterday in Egypt, CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad appealed to delegates to throw their weight behind Infantino for another term in office, adding, “I profoundly announce that CAF will support (Gianni) Infantino for another term.�

Ahmad called on the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, who doubles as CAFâ€s third vice president, to formalize the support.

“On behalf of my colleagues, I gladly announce that the delegates (present here) are in support of second mandate for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. You (Infantino) have shown great commitment to the activities and development of African football, and we would like to give you more time to further your reforms,� Lekjaa declared to a resounding applause from fellow delegates.

Ahmad reiterated his quest to see African football develop into a model built on the tenets of democracy and transparency.

“CAF needs a new dimension to regain the values of Africa,â€� he said whilst regretting the performance of African teams at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, where none of the five teams (Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia) made it past the group stage, the worst performance the continentâ€s representatives in decades.

He also called for support to Lydia Nsekera, FIFA Council member, who has declared her intentions to contest for the presidency of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).

In his reply, an emotional FIFA President, Infantino said, “the support for another term means a lot to me�, whilst pledging more support for the African confederation.

“Africa is the future. FIFA is committed to developing Africaâ€s passion for football via the FIFA Forward so the game can reach its potential in each African nation & everyone who wants to take part can do so without barriers.

“Iâ€m happy and proud that CAF embraced VAR. It shows that CAF is in line with modern trends of football.

VAR did not change football; rather VAR has helped football and referees.�

Another important item on the agenda of extraordinary general assembly was the election of African representative to the FIFA Council for the Anglophone Linguistic Group to replace Kwesi Nyantakyi (Ghana) who resigned last June.

Malawian Walter Nyamilandu got the nod after two rounds of voting.

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First Bank MD Gets US Congressional Commendation

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Managing director and chief executive of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, has been conferred with the Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia and Congressional Commendation Award from the Georgia Senate, United States of America (USA). The honour and award were received at the International Forum on African Leadership (IFAL) last week […]

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Infrastructure deficit: Challenges and opportunities

AS we journey into the last quarter of the year, 2018, it is noteworthy that hopes for significant results from the hypes in the fiscal strategy of ramping-up infrastructural development of Nigeria is dimmed.

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Ribadu pulls out of Adamawa governorship race, gives reasons

Nuhu Ribadu, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, has withdrawn from the race. This was confirmed in a statement signed by Salihu Bawuro, director-general of his campaign, on Sunday Ribadu explained that the APC in the state did not agree to direct primary election demanded by aspirants. “While we […]

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Watch: How Europe won 2018 Ryder Cup

BBC Sport looks back at the key moments that led to Europe regaining the Ryder Cup with a resounding 17½-10½ victory over the United States at Le Golf National, Paris.
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‘Arsenal’s Ramsey holds power in contract talks’

Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 23, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS /

“Like any player thatâ€s run down his contract, that does put him in a position of power to negotiate what happens next.â€�

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey holds the power in negotiations over a new contract, says Dominic Fifield, and he is still a player with quality.

Sky sources reported this week that talks between Ramsey and Arsenal over a new deal have broken down, with the Gunners potentially losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season.

But Fifield, the Guardianâ€s London football correspondent, believes the situation will only strengthen Ramseyâ€s position and he can still offer a lot to another club, should he move elsewhere.

When asked if Ramsey holds the power, he told The Sunday Supplement: “Yes he is, because if he resists being sold in January then heâ€ll command a higher wage at his next club. Thatâ€s the reality of it.

“I guess he might find his opportunities at Arsenal to play in the second half of the season, if heâ€s still there, more limited than he would like, but heâ€s still a player whose pedigree and quality is very obvious.

“He is a consistent performer in a team where people like Mesut Ozil arenâ€t consistent, so whoever brings him in knows what they are getting from him.

“Like any player thatâ€s run down his contract, that does put him in a position of power to negotiate what happens next.â€�

Arsenal find themselves involved in another saga surrounding player contracts, with Alexis Sanchez – who eventually moved to Manchester United – and Mesut Ozil under the spotlight last season.

The latter did extend his stay at the Emirates, but The Mail on Sundayâ€s chief football writer Rob Draper says Arsenal need to improve their process of negotiating new contracts.

“My reading of it is, if you stay out of the Champions League for two years, you have to make some hard choices,� he added.

“Arsenalâ€s wage bill is pushed to its absolute max because theyâ€ve signed up Mesut Ozil, theyâ€ve signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Alexandre Lacazette was a record signing and that was all before the Unai Emery era so he has no wiggle room.

“If you are going to pay someone around £200,000 a week, youâ€ve got to be sure heâ€s your number two or three player. My guess is Emery probably doesnâ€t think that.

Heâ€s a very good player who youâ€d want in your squad but they seem to have pre-empted the situation because they donâ€t want to get into the Sanchez or Ozil ‘will they or wonâ€t they sign†disaster of last January and said ‘actually we canâ€t go to that levelâ€.

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‘House On The Rock Church’ Honours Nigeria’s Fallen Heroes

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As part of its activities to mark Nigeriaâ€s 58th Independence Day celebration, the House On The Rock Church, Abuja, has honoured fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives to ensure the sovereignty of the nation. Among those honoured included the deceased armed forces who died in the course of defending the country as well as the […]

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Succour for Nigerian businesses in Ghana as Ekweremadu intervenes

SUCCOUR has come the way of Nigerian business community in Ghana following the intervention of Deputy Senate President and former Speaker of Parliament of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

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