Seriake Dickson: Bayelsa Gov. congratulates Atiku for clinching PDP Presidential ticket

According to Dickson, the former Vice President of Nigeria has the requisite experience and knowledge to tackle the challenges bedevilling the country.

Gov. Seriake Dickson on Sunday congratulated Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for emerging as the Peopleâ€s Democratic Party (PDP) flag-bearer in the 2019 presidential election.

According to Dickson, the former Vice President of Nigeria has the requisite experience and knowledge to tackle the challenges bedevilling the country.

Dickson stated this while reacting to Atikuâ€s emergence as the PDP presidential candidate after the partyâ€s national convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers.

Dickson described the primaries that produced Atiku as the freest and best election ever conducted in the history of the country.

“Let me congratulate the former Vice President and now the presidential candidate of our great party for the next presidential election over his resounding victory in a free, fair, transparent and credible primary election.

“The delegates have spoken and they have elected a man who understands our country, the Niger Delta and a man who has the requisite experience.

“He can build bridges of understanding and unity and form a great team to address the challenges that are facing our country.

“We look forward to working, collaborating and supporting him in that onerous responsibility. As he rightly said, it is not a job left for him alone.� Dickson said.

Dickson commended the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, and members of the National Working Committee (NWC), convention planning committee and Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and his team “for their hard work and the good job they have done.�

“I cannot fail to appreciate my brother, Governor Nyesom Wike, the government and people of Rivers State for their hospitality and sacrifices in hosting this historic event.

“Let me also commend our worthy leaders most of whom are my compatriots and friends for offering themselves for service. I thank and appreciate them for their show of sportsmanship and magnanimity,� Dickson said

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Oussama Darfalou bags brace in Vitesse’s victory

Leonid Slutskyâ€s men nicked their second home win with the Algeria international scoring twice

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Aiteo Cup: Pillars Edge Out Enyimba, Book Semi-Finals Ticket

By Adeboye Amosu: Kano Pillars zoomed into the semi- finals of the Aiteo Federation Cup following a 3-1 win against Enyimba in their quarter-final tie at the Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Enyimba dominated the opening exchanges and were rewarded for their good start when Stephen Chukwude scored the game’s opening goal in the 10th […]

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2019: Abia Governor’s aide hints Peter Obi may be chosen as Atiku’s running mate

Sam Hart, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has hinted that former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, may be chosen as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2019 general elections. Hart, who took part in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election in Port Harcourt, the Rivers […]

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In Lagos: Government releases N795m as part of retirees’ accrued rights

The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) said on Sunday in Lagos that the gesture was in fulfilment of monthly pension settlement embarked on by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.

The Lagos State Government has released N795 million in September to settle part of accrued pension rights of its retirees.

The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) said on Sunday in Lagos that the gesture was in fulfilment of monthly pension settlement embarked on by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.

According to LASPEC, the fund was released for 213 Public Service Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state.

The commision also confirmed that 9,804 retirees have had their accrued pension rights of N40,245 billion paid.

It said the N40,245 billion had been paid into their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) from inception of the governorâ€s administration till date.

“His Excellency has remained committed to pensioners†welfare in spite the huge funding obligations facing the administration.

“For this reason, funds are released monthly into the RSA of employees, and also the accrued rights are gradually been cleared,� LASPEC said in a statement by its Director-General, Mrs Folashade Onanuga.

The commission also said the pensioners there was a move by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to execute the Pension Law on guaranteed Minimum Pension for life.

“The law will be executed for retirees under the Programmed Withdrawal benefit option as it will be recalled that the annuity option offers pension for life for the annuitants,� the statement said.

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Fulham not at 'Premier League level', says frustrated Jokanovic

The West London outfit have now conceded 21 goals in eight games this season after being beaten by Arsenal

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Rangers 3-1 Hearts: Kent, Morelos & Arfield score for Steven Gerrard's side

Rangers end Hearts’ 13-game unbeaten run with a commanding victory against the Scottish Premiership leaders.
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Emery: Arsenal Must Keep Improving

Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists the Gunners must continue to improve on their performance after their 5-1 mauling of Fulham in Sundayâ€s English Premier League game at Craven Cottage. A brace from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang coupled with a strike from Aaron Ramsey’s goal secured a comfortable win for the Gunners. The win was […]

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Palestinian kills two Israelis in West Bank shooting: army

Israeli security forces gather at the site of a reported attack at the Barkan Industrial Park near the Israeli settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank on October 7, 2018. A shooting attack by a Palestinian at an industrial zone for a West Bank settlement on Sunday killed two Israelis and wounded another, the army said.Jack GUEZ / AFP

A Palestinian shot dead two Israelis and wounded another at a West Bank settlement’s industrial zone on Sunday, sparking a manhunt for the suspect who worked at the site, the army said.

Since the attack was allegedly carried out by a Palestinian employed at the Barkan industrial zone in the occupied West Bank, questions were raised over whether he knew the victims and over the motivation behind the shooting.

Israeli army spokesman Jonathan Conricus called it a “terrorist attack” but added that other unspecified factors were involved.The 23-year-old Palestinian used a homemade gun, known locally as a “Carlo”, according to Conricus, in the apparent “lone-wolf attack”.

Security forces were searching for the suspected perpetrator, he added.

Surveillance footage spread online that appeared to show the Palestinian fleeing the site with a gun.

Magen David Adom emergency medical services said their medics had entered a building at Barkan and found a man and woman dead.

They were identified by Israeli media as Kim Levengrond Yehezkel, a 28-year-old from the Israeli town of Rosh Haayin near Tel Aviv, and Ziv Hagbi, 35, from Rishon Lezion, also near Tel Aviv.

“Later we found another injured woman hiding under a table with gunshot wounds in her upper body,” said paramedic Tomer Fine, who was the first responder at the site.

The woman, 54, was taken to hospital, where her condition was stabilised.

Speaking at Israel’s weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the shooting “a very severe terror attack” and said he was certain the perpetrator would be caught.

Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs the Gaza Strip, welcomed the attack and called it a “natural response to the crimes of the Israeli occupation.”

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group issued a similar statement.

‘Together and crying’
The industrial zone is located next to the Israeli settlement Barkan and near the settlement of Ariel in the north of the West Bank.

Palestinians work side by side with Israelis in the industrial zone.

Palestinians often face tough choices in finding employment in the economically struggling West Bank and jobs in Israeli settlements can provide steady income.

Israelis have portrayed the industrial zone as a symbol of coexistence, though it is located entirely in the West Bank, occupied by Israel since 1967.

Speaking at Barkan, Yossi Dagan, head of a regional council for Israeli settlements in the area, said there were “Jewish and Palestinian workers standing outside together and crying”.

Some Israeli media reported the Palestinian suspect had been recently fired from his job at the site, raising speculation the attack may have been motivated by a personal vendetta.

The army, however, said the alleged shooter was still employed at the site as of Sunday, but noted he had been away from work in recent days.

The attack took place at the Barkan depot of the Alon Group, which manufactures recycling and environmental products, according to Eran Bodankin, a manager at the site.

Speaking with Channel 10 television, Bodankin said the suspect had entered the offices to fix an electrical problem, only to open fire at a secretary and senior manager sitting nearby.A wave of Palestinian attacks against Israelis broke out in 2015, but they have since become sporadic.

Last month, a Palestinian teenager stabbed an Israeli to death at a junction at the entrance to a large bloc of Israeli settlements in the West Bank near Jerusalem.A number of attacks have occurred at that location, the Gush Etzion Junction.

Israel settlements are considered illegal under international law and major stumbling blocks to peace as they are built on land the Palestinians see as part of their future state.Israeli leaders blame Palestinian violence, “incitement” and intransigence for the lack of progress in peace efforts.

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2019: Dogara reacts as Atiku wins PDP presidential ticket

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has reacted to the emergence of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate for the 2019 General election. Atiku polled the highest votes of 1532 to defeat his closest rival, Aminu Tambuwal who polled 693, and 11 other contestants who […]

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Senators Melaye, Murray-Bruce to report to CP FCT not the IGP Monitoring Unit – Police

The Police said on Sunday that following its invitation last week Friday, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce are to report to the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Garki, Abuja by 10am on Monday, 8thOctober, 2018 for investigation and not the IGP Monitoring Unit as earlier stated in the press release from the Force Headquarters on 5th October, 2018.

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Hazard scores again as unbeaten Chelsea win at Southampton

Chelsea extend their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign by comfortably beating Southampton at St Mary’s.
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In Rivers State: UPTH staff reportedly arrested removing eyes 18-mth-old baby

A father returns to a hospital two weeks after the death of his baby and found out that its eyes had been removed. Four mortuary attendants have been arrested for questioning.

In Rivers State, the police have arrested the staff of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) while investigating the mutilation of an 18-month-old baby.

The infant reportedly died at the hospital on Friday, August 3, 2018, following a struggle with anaemia.

Two weeks after it died, Mr. Sunday Ede, the father of the deceased had returned to settle the mortuary bill at the hospital when he noticed that the corpse of his child had been tampered with.

 

According to The Sun News, none of the officials who attended to him were able to provide information to explain the heartbreaking discovery.

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Ede alleged in a report that one of the nurses had earlier offered him N30,000 to have the baby buried at an unknown location. This was prior to its death on August 3.

“Even while the baby was still breathing, one of the nurses had approached me and asked me to pay N30,000 to have the baby buried somewhere. That got me annoyed.

"From that moment, they became nonchalant, claiming they were waiting for the blood test until the child died.

“I went to the mortuary on September 17 to pay the bill and retrieve the corpse. I had N20, 000 with me. But after taking the money, the attendant informed me my total bill was N56, 000.

"I requested to see the corpse of my baby. But to my surprise, when he brought out the babyâ€s corpse, the two eyes had been removed.â€�

“I had called my wife on phone and relayed the news to her. I broke down and wept. I was so angry I wanted to fight the mortuary attendants. Eventually, I abandoned the corpse to them.�

The police commissioner of Rivers State Ahmed Zaki has confirmed receiving a petition from the father of the deceased.

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This prompted a request for a meeting with the UPTH board but non of the hospital's officials was present for the discussion scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Four mortuary attendants have however been brought in for investigation.

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CSR: PwC trains journalists at capability enhancement workshop

LEADING professional services firm, PwC Nigeria has again hosted its annual Capability Enhancement Workshop for journalists.

The one day workshop which held in Lagos had participants from across both traditional and new media platforms. It featured insightful presentations on various topics by subject matter specialists with the aim of building the capacity of journalists and enhancing their ability to execute their duties effectively while also better positioning themselves to take advantage of future opportunities.

The annual workshop which is now in its fifth year, with over 300 journalists benefitting from the training over the years, is a major component of PwCâ€s Corporate Responsibility strategy. It was instituted in recognition of the very important role of the media in society and in particular, the role that the media in Nigeria has and continues to play in informing and educating the public.

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“Our support for the media through this workshop and the media excellence award is in line with our purpose which is to build trust in society and solve important problems. It is a demonstration of our strong belief that for the Nigerian people to enjoy good governance, the media must perform its role optimally and professionally and this is reflected in the quality of reporting, in the capacity of individual journalists to carry out research and investigations, in the independence of editorial judgments, and in their ability to use technology as an enabler.� Said Taiwo Oyedele, Partner and Head of Tax and Regulatory Resources, PwC Nigeria in his opening remarks at the session.

This year, the organiser took a poll of the workshop participants at the point of registration, to come up with the topics discussed at the session.

The presentations at the workshop included a session on “Technology & Data Journalism: Using Data to transform storytelling� facilitated by Victor Olorunfemi- Manager and Tax Technology lead, PwC Nigeria. The session demonstrated the power of technology and data in enabling journalists tell insightful stories including the tools and sources of relevant data. Editor of BBC Pidgin, Adejuwon Soyinka, facilitated a session on “Investigative Journalism� during which he shared his experience on recent reports including Sweet-Sweet Codeine and the unravelling of killings by Cameroonian troops in northern Cameroon.

The two other sessions included one by Esiri Agbeyi, a partner at PwC Nigeriaâ€s on “Preparing for the future: Savings & Investments Strategiesâ€�. She shared with participants tips that would help them rise above their meagre remunerations, save and make investments that will enable them live a better life while securing their future. The last session on The Press Council Bill which was facilitated by Moshood Olajide, Partner and PwC Nigeriaâ€s General Counsel discussed implications of the provisions of the proposed law on journalists and the practice of journalism in Nigeria.

The capacity enhancement workshop precedes the award gala nite for the announcement of winners of this yearâ€s PwC Media Excellence Awards, which is scheduled to hold on Friday 5 October 2018 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

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2019 presidency: Oby Ezekwesili unveils political party

Former minister of education and co-founder of the ‘Bring Back Our Girls†movement, Oby Ezekwesili, has declared the party under which she would be contesting the 2019 Presidency to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari. Ezekwesili formally declared her intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Saturday. Ezekwesili […]

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Southampton 0 Chelsea 3: Hazard, Barkley & Morata keep pressure on title rivals

Ross Barkley inspired Chelsea to victory at Southampton as they moved top of the Premier League ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City.

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We can’t wait to engage you in the campaigns, APC tells PDP, Atiku

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted his nomination by his All Progressives Congress APC to again fly its ticket in next year’s presidential elections, assuring that with his accomplishments, victory was sure.

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Arsenal thrash Fulham for ninth straight win

Arsenal extended their winning run to nine matches in all competitions after an impressive display in the London derby at Craven Cottage.
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2019: Atiku Seeks Support To Solve Nigeria’s Problems

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accepted his nomination as presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and told party member that it was time to find solutions to challenges facing the nation. The 72-year-old Fulani-born business tycoon and politician, said PDP had been able to articulate the problems facing Nigeria and it was […]

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Aubameyang lauds Arsenal spirit as winning run goes on

The Gunners have won their last nine games in all competitions, and their supersub wants that run to continue

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Sports: The best value plays in your DraftKings lineup for Week 5 of the NFL season

T.J. Yeldon, Josh Rosen, and Jordy Nelson are some of our best picks to play worth more than their DraftKings salaries this week.

Fantasy football is a tough game.

There's always good weeks and bad weeks, but when your players aren't producing, the second-guessing starts almost immediately.

Last week was a rough one for our DraftKings value picks. Aside from Calvin Ridley, who continues to tear through opposing defenses like he seeks desperate medical attention that can only be found in the end zone, we picked a few performances that were honestly underwhelming.

But the great thing about daily fantasy is that every week you get a brand new start, so this week, we're back at it yet again.

Take a look below for our picks at every position that looks set to outplay their pricing this week in DraftKings. They'll come in handy for when you've constructed the perfect lineup only to find that you don't have quite as much money left for your flex as you expected.

QB: Josh Rosen, $4,700

The 49ers are giving up almost 25 points per game in DraftKings scoring so far this season. Josh Rosen might be a rookie, but he looked solid enough in his first outing and should have a bit more room to throw this week against the San Francisco defense.

RB: T.J. Yeldon, $5,600

With Leonard Fournette still nursing a hamstring injury, T.J. Yeldon should be the featured back for the Jaguars in their trip to Kansas City. Expect Jacksonville to want to establish the run on the road.

RB: Mike Davis, $3,500

With his astonishing 31.4-point performance last weekend, taking Mike Davis again might be asking for lightning to strike twice, but he's likely Seattle's best option at running back. While the Seahawks rushing attack won't have the success, they had last week against the Rams fearsome defensive front, at this price Davis is still a decent flyer.

WR: Calvin Ridley, $5,800

He's getting more expensive week after week, but against a Steelers defense that has given up 29 points per game so far this season, it's impossible to sit Calvin Ridley in the middle of his impressive streak. Keep riding the hot hand.

WR: Doug Baldwin, $5,000

Doug Baldwin was a bit underwhelming in his first game of the season for the Seahawks on Sunday, but at $5,000, it feels like you'll never find him cheaper this season, and he could be in a great position for a couple of garbage-time scores should Seattle get down big early to the Rams.

WR: Jordy Nelson, $4,500

Jordy Nelson will be a boom-or-bust player throughout the season, but this week feels like it has some boom potential. Nelson got in the end zone last weekend as the Raiders' offense appeared to find its collective rhythm, and a trip to the Chargers in Los Angeles will likely play as another home game for Oakland.

TE: Tyler Kroft, $2,900

After Tyler Eifert's horrific injury, Cincinnati has once again called on Tyler Kroft to step into the starting tight end role. He should be comfortable there — in a similar situation last season, Kroft scored seven touchdowns in his time filling in for Eifert for the year.

DEF: Eagles, $2,600

The Eagles gave up 16 points to the Colts in their last home game, and it was the most scoring they've allowed at Lincoln Financial Field since Week 9 of 2017. Philadelphia's defensive backs might still need some work, but the Birds seem to always find a way to shut opponents down at home.

Now check out how the experts ranked the top 50 players in fantasy football for the rest of the 2018 season.

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2019: Buhari’s endorsement celebration of success – Shittu

Mr Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has described the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) National Presidential Convention as a celebration of success of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.

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Lacazette, Ramsey star as rampant Arsenal make it nine in a row

Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey celebrates with teammtes after scoring the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on October 7, 2018. Adrian DENNIS / AFP

Arsenal swaggered to a ninth successive win as Alexandre Lacazette’s double and a goal of the season contender from Aaron Ramsey inspired a 5-1 rout of Fulham on Sunday.

Unai Emery’s side turned on the style on the banks of the River Thames, recording their biggest win of the season as the resurgent Gunners moved into the Premier League’s top four.

Lacazette was at the centre of Arsenal’s powerful show at Craven Cottage, with his superb second-half strike restoring their lead after Andre Schurrle had cancelled out his opener.Ramsey’s audacious back-heeled goal put Arsenal in complete control to cap a stunning move that recalled the club’s finest days under Emery’s predecessor Arsene Wenger.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted twice in the closing stages as Arsenal won six consecutive league matches within a single campaign for the first time since 2016.

They have also recorded three consecutive away league victories for the first time in two years.

Emery was expected to need a long period to revive Arsenal after the depressing final years of the Wenger era.

But the north Londoners are quickly rediscovering their verve and struggling Fulham had no answer to their enterprising display.

Arsenal were battling fatigue after touching down in London in the early hours of Friday morning following a 4,000km flight from Azerbaijan, where they beat Qarabag 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday.

But Emery freshened up his side with six changes, although one was enforced as Mesut Ozil was sidelined due to a back spasm, and there were no signs of fatigue as they took the lead in the 29th minute.

Alex Iwobi was the catalyst with a clever pass to Nacho Monreal.

Monreal clipped his cross into Lacazette and the French striker left Tim Ream flat-footed with a nimble turn and close-range strike for his fourth goal of the season.

Fulham are the only side in the Premier League yet to keep a clean sheet this season and it was easy to see why as Arsenal carved holes in the hosts’ creaky five-man defence.

Arsenal were close to a second goal as they again exploited the space behind wing-back Cyrus Christie, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s effort well saved by Marcus Bettinelli.

Inspired move
Fulham hit back against the run of play in the 44th minute.

Unhinged by Monreal’s wasteful pass, Arsenal were out of position as Luciano Vietto slipped a pin-point pass to Schurrle, who caught Rob Holding ball-watching as he sprinted through to chip a fine finish over Bernd Leno for his third goal this season.

Undeterred, Arsenal stepped on the gas after the interval and Lacazette restored their lead in the 49th minute.

Danny Welbeck headed onto Lacazette and he took Bettinelli by surprise with a powerful 20-yard drive that flashed past the newly called-up England keeper.

Aubameyang and Ramsey had both been left on the bench, but Emery introduced them for the final half hour in a bid to kill off Fulham.

It proved an inspired move as Ramsey sealed the points with a majestic finish in the 67th minute.

A flowing attack saw Hector Bellerin and Ramsey combined in a blur of flicks and delicate touches in midfield before the ball was worked wide to Aubameyang.

Aubameyang whipped over a low cross that was slightly behind Ramsey, prompting a superb adjustment from the Wales midfielder as he guided a back-flicked shot into the far corner.

Aubameyang put the seal on Arsenal’s stroll in the autumn sunshine in the 79th minute, deftly converting Bellerin’s cross.

The Gabon striker wasn’t finished yet and, in the last minute, he smashed in Ramsey’s pass for his sixth goal of the season.No wonder jubilant Gunners crammed into one corner of Craven Cottage celebrated the goal with chants of “We’ve got our Arsenal back”.

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Hatton loses four-stroke lead as Bjerregaard wins Links

Lucas Bjerregaard wins the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by one shot, with Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood sharing second.
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