November 6, 2021

Xavi Reacts To His Appointment As Barcelona’s New Manager

November 6, 2021 12:34 pm

Xavi Hernandez has reacted to his appointment as Barcelona’s new manager.

Barcelona confirmed Xavi, a club legend, as their new manager on Friday.

Xavi, signed a two-and-half-year deal, with Barcelona after saying his goodbyes to Qatari side, Al-Sadd ahead of his return to the Blaugrana.

Barcelona expects Xavi, who replaces Ronald Koeman, to arrive at the club this weekend ahead of his official presentation and first press conference at the Nou Camp on Monday.

Speaking after Barcelona confirmed his return to the club, Xavi said in an emotional video: “It wasn’t goodbye. It was see you soon.

‘The Camp Nou

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Anambra: Obiano Votes In Aguleri, Urges Voters To Come Out

November 6, 2021 12:34 pm

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano was among the first voters to cast their votes in the ongoing gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

Obiano was accompanied by his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu to Otuocha Ward 4 polling station where they both went through a rapid registration before casting their votes in the polling booth.

Addressing the press shortly after casting his vote, Governor Obiano appealed to Ndi Anambra to come out quickly and perform their civic duties explaining that the voting exercise was expected to last for only a few hours.

He commended the voting process, saying it …

2023: Buhari’s Successor Must Be Christian – PFN

November 6, 2021 6:52 am

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has declared that, for the sake of fairness, justice and equity, whoever should emerge as President of Nigeria in 2023 should be a Christian.

Speaking at the end of the quarterly meeting of the National Executive Council of the Fellowship in Lagos, the National President of the PFN, Bishop (Dr) Francis Wale Oke, presented the case of the body.

‘We do not think it is right to have another Muslim president, come 2023. A Muslim President would have governed for 8 years, by 2023. The Church has been fully supportive of him. We prayed

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#AnambraDecides: Aguata Witnesses Impressive Turnout

November 6, 2021 6:51 am

There was a large turnout of voters at the Amaesi Ward of Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra at the Saturday Governorship election in the state.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that voters came out as early as 7.30 am until the arrival of electoral officers by 8.35 a.m at the ward.

The ward is the ancestral home of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate, Mr Valentine Ozigbo.

Voting, however, began at about 9:40 a.m at Polling Units 5, 11, 12, 13, 15 located at the Social Centre in Amaesi ward, Aguata LGA.

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Be `Merciless’ With Highway Criminals - Buhari To Security Agencies

Buhari Expresses Shock Over Killing Of 69 In Niger Republic

November 6, 2021 2:52 am

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock and grief over the killing of 69 people in Niger Republic by insurgents on the Nigeria’s common border with Mali and Burkina Fasso.

According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant, Garba Shehu, Buhari, while reacting to the incident on Friday said: ‘This dastardly and callous attack on innocent people, including a mayor in Niger Republic, is a disturbing setback to the regional efforts to stem terrorist activities that have caused massive destructions in our countries.’

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According to the President, …

Anambra Decides: Policemen Protest Non-Payment Of Allowances

November 6, 2021 2:16 am

Police officers deployed for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State on Friday protested the alleged non-payment of their feeding allowance by the federal government.

Speaking on Friday, the officers demanded that the N10,000 approved for their feeding should be paid immediately.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the cops, many of whom arrived Anambra during the week, were not given accommodation.

According to a video sighted by Africa Daily News, New York on Friday, the officers gathered at Idemili Ogidi Police Division, chanting ‘pay us our money.’

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Why Grazing Routes Won’t Work In Nigeria – Akeredolu

November 6, 2021 1:57 am

Ondo State governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has declared that grazing routes would not work in Nigeria because the country can no longer continue to live in the past.

He stressed that the country needs a multi-levelled policing with special attention to state police to effectively secure the lives and property of the citizens.

The governor stated that many states in the country have signed the anti-open grazing laws to protect the people and their means of livelihood. Akeredolu declared that the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps was effectively filling the vacuum created by the overstretched conventional security …

Many Feared Killed As Tanker Explodes In Kubwa Market

Scores Killed As Tanker Explodes In Kubwa Market

November 6, 2021 1:28 am

A yet to ascertained number of people were feared killed on Friday night after a kerosene tanker exploded at the popular Kubwa Market in the nation’s capital.

According to eyewitnesses, at least five persons were burnt beyond recognition, while many were injured.

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The eyewitnesses explained that the tanker explosion resulted in a fire that affected a shop near the main market.

Operatives from the Nigerians Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp as well as the FCT Fire Service successfully brought the fire under control.

As of 8:45pm, fire fighters …