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Akerodolu Not Bothered If Amotekun Costs Him Second Term

January 21, 2020 9:59 am

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that he is not disturbed over whether ‘Operation Amotekun’ may affect his chances of getting a second term in office.

Akeredolu, who is Chairman of South West Governors Forum, said he was only on the path of national cohesion with the collaborative internal security by the formation of Amotekun and not for any political ambition.

In a statement by his spokesman, Donald Ojogo, the Ondo State governor said that he will not be discouraged by the de-marketing of the regional security outfit aimed at addressing the daunting security …

‘Not Good Enough’ Pollard Costs Montpellier On Top 14 Debut

December 21, 2019 5:19 pm

South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Handre Pollard wasted eight points from the boot on his French Top 14 debut as Montpellier lost 29-25 at Racing 92 on Saturday.

Fly-half Pollard, who had been sidelined with a facial injury since lifting the Webb Ellis trophy on November 2, missed two penalties and a conversion which would have been enough for his side to secure their first away win of the season.

“I’m always disappointed whenever I miss a kick, there were a couple of tough ones in there. I expect from myself to kick those over,” he said.

“It’s something …

‘Not Good Enough’ Pollard Costs Montpellier On Top 14 Debut

December 21, 2019 5:10 pm

South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Handre Pollard wasted eight points from the boot on his French Top 14 debut as Montpellier lost 29-25 at Racing 92 on Saturday.

“I’m always disappointed whenever I miss a kick, there were a couple of tough ones in there. I expect from myself to kick those over,” he said.

“It’s something …

Teen Blunder Costs Pakistan As Australia’s Warner Cashes In

November 22, 2019 3:34 pm

Pakistan were left to rue a basic error from 16-year-old debutant Naseem Shah as Australia opener David Warner plundered the visitors’ attack with a brilliant 151 not out on the second day of the first Test at the Gabba on Friday.

Australia finished the day on 312 for the loss of just one wicket, 72 runs ahead of Pakistan’s first innings total of 240 and already in the driving seat.

Marnus Labuschagne was alongside Warner on 55, with the only wicket to fall that of Joe Burns, who made 97 before sweeping a Yasir Shah (1-101) delivery onto his stumps.…