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Acting President Osinbajo Orders Immediate Overhaul Of SARS

 
Following persistent complaints and reports on the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that border on allegations of human rights violations, Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to, with immediate effect, overhaul the management and activities of SARS.
The directive was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande,  in a statement signed on Tuesday.
According to the statement, Osinbajo instructed the IGP to ensure that any unit that emerges from the overhaul is intelligence-driven, restricted to the prevention and detection of armed robbery, kidnapping, apprehension of offenders linked to the stated offences, and nothing more.

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Photos: Ahmed Musa gets heroic welcome in Saudi Arabia


 
 
 
 

undreds of Large number of ALNASSR fans stormed the King Khaled Int’l Airport to welcome Nigerian international, Ahmed Musa. The former Leicester forward completed his switch from Leicester to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia for a fee in the region of £17.5m. He tweeted about hisexcitement







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Opinion: A Lesson in Resilience | By: Tony Ogunlowo


For more than three weeks last month 12 boys, the youngest of them being just 11 years old, were trapped in a cave in Thailand, not knowing whether they were going to get out – alive – or not. For the first 9 days of their ordeal before they were found they were in pitch darkness, they had no food or clothes apart from what they wore and had to resort to drinking water dripping off the walls to stay alive. At no point did they give up hope of being rescued even though they were in a helpless situation: nobody knew where they were and they had no means of getting out due to the rising waters. Even when the rescuers arrived and it was determined they couldn’t be brought out straight away they still didn’t give up hope.
Often in our lives when confronted with problems we are quick to give up, losing our faith and hope in an instant. And when faced with a seemingly hopeless situation – like the Thailand cave boys found themselves in – most people will go all the way down becoming clinically depressed and often suicidal.
Personally I don’t think any problem, in this world, is insurmountable and can’t be conquered. With the right state of mind anybody can get through anything in life.
When asked what got them through their ordeal, The Thailand Cave Boys put it down to their belief in their God and themselves.
Nowadays most peoples’ belief is limited to the virtual world of their phone or tablets touchscreens! The once belief in a God-that-can-pull-you-through anything has long gone and most peoples’ mental resilience is like a candle in the wind: first sign of trouble and they become quivering nervous wrecks!
There will always be trials and tribulations in our lives; nobody goes through life without facing problems. There will always be that one odd hopeless situation one has to deal with: situations which will defy all usual problem solving techniques leaving us with just faith and hope to pull us through.
To be able to get through whatever Life has to throw at us one needs to be spiritually and mentally strong: the two go hand in hand, not one without the other.
Lots of people will attest to their miraculous escapes from impossible situations; car accidents, house fires, even soldiers will attest to how bullets have missed them on the battlefield. This is without a doubt is divine intervention brought about by the individual’s faith and belief. If you have Faith you can move mountains.
The next thing is Positive Mental Attitude – PMA – some people have it and can remain positive and up-beat no matter what is going on in their lives. They are the ones who can always see light at the end of the tunnel even when there is nothing to see.
And there are the ones who have no PMA – they are perpetually negative! Their minds are permanently tuned to a negative channel and at the first sign of trouble they will be the first to panic and lose hope.
Conditioning one’s mind to ne more positive is relatively easy: start by believing in yourself – and God! You as a person have unlimited mental abilities often lying dormant because we don’t activate them! Our minds are capable of doing a lot more if given the chance. And believing in God 100% can produce miraculous results even in impossible situations.
Learn to believe in the word ‘hope’: it’s a simple four-letter word that can spell the difference between success and failure. None of the great men and women in the world today would have got  to where they are if they didn’t have ‘hope’ – even at times when defeat was staring them straight in the eye.
Put the two together, faith (-or belief) and PMA, and you’ll become a more resilient person able to deal with whatever life throws at you. No matter what problems you have there will always be a way out: probably not straight away, but there will be a way.
As the Yorubas say, there’s nothing that can fall from the sky that the ground (Earth) can’t shoulder.
Be more resilient.

Tony Ogunlowo blogs at http://www.archangel641.blogspot.co.uk

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Emmanuel Amuneke named Tanzania national team coach

Former Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke has been named coach of the Tanzania national team.  The 47 year-old who represented Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup signed a two-year contract.  He take over from erstwhile coach, Salum Mayanga, who was axed for dismal results.
Amuneke’s first outing will be against Uganda in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash on September 7, 2018. He will look to get the Taifa Stars’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track.

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Ahmed Musa completes his switch from Leicester to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa has completed his switch from Leicester City to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The Super Eagles forward signed a four year contract with the club touted to be the biggest in the Arabian Peninsula. The move was confirmed with a video of a flight from UK to Al-Nassr’s stadium and an official welcome message from the club. He joins for £17.5m (+ add ons) on a four-year deal with an option to extend.

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I am Ozil! German fans protest in support of Arsenal midfielder (Photos)


Hundreds of fans gathered in Berlin on Sunday wearing t-shirts bearing the slogan ‘I am Ozil’ & waved Turkish flags alongside German ones in front of publishing house Axel Springer. Demonstration was designed to raise awareness for the perceived racist treatment of Ozil by the media.
This development is coming a week after the Arsenal midfielder quit international football following claims of racist treatment and disrespect by the German FA (DFB) about his Turkish background.

‘I am Ozil’: Fans protest in Germany to support Mesut Ozil amid racism claims

Announcing his retirement, the 29 year-old said, “I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose.” He also revealed last week he received hate mail and threats, and was blamed for Germany’s disappointing World Cup.



Images Credit: Getty Images, snapshot-photography / T.Seeliger / Global Look Press

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NFF to send Carl Ikeme on a coaching course.

Following his retirement announcement, the Nigeria Football Federation has offered a lifeline to former Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme. Recall that the 32 year-old called time on his football career following a year-long battle with cancer.
In a statement signed by its general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF stated plans to offer Ikeme a role once he earns the required coaching credentials.

“The NFF will find the resources to send Carl Ikeme on a coaching course, and afterwards absorb him into the technical crew of the Super Eagles. That is the least we can do for such a dedicated patriot. He was an embodiment of absolute dedication, commitment and patriotic fervour in the games that he played for the Super Eagles.
“The circumstances of his retirement from the game are somewhat depressing, even as we thank God for his life.”

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Super Eagles/Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper announces retirement.

Super Eagles/Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, has announced his retirement from professional football on medical advice. He now intends to take some time off with his young family before embarking on life after football.

Reacting to the news, Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Having been at the club since the age of 14, Carl is far more than just a player in our eyes – he is our brother and an important part of our family. When Carl came to tell us his news, yes there was sadness, but also great happiness to see him so healthy and hungry for the opportunities that lay ahead of him.
“Carl is strong, a fighter, something he has proven in his playing career and also during what has been a very challenging time for him, so I have no doubt he will be a success in whatever he does next. We wish Carl all the very best for the future, but remind him he will always remain a part of the Wolves family.”

The British-Nigerian who has been with Wolves for his entire career, making more than 200 appearances for the club, 274 appearances in all competitions ,10 international caps for Nigeria and 2 promotions provided an update on his condition on his social media accounts in June.
‘After a year of intense chemotherapy I would like to share that I am in complete REMISSION. I still have hurdles to pass to be cured,but hopefully I can move on with some normality! I would like to thank everyone for there support over the past year. Thank you❤ #Grateful🙏🏽’ The 32-year-old wrote.
 
Additional story : www.wolves.co.uk
 

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German football federation react to Mesut Ozil's 'racism' claims

The German Football Federation (DFB) has denied Mesut Ozil‘s accusations of “racism” and insists footballer should provide answers for his photos with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The renowned midfielder quit German national team in a lengthy statement released on Sunday citing racism and disrespect.

A statement read, “The DFB would have been happy if Mesut Ozil remained in the team, but he has chosen otherwise. We respect that and it is a sign of respect that we leave some of the statements that we do not agree with in terms of content and tone uncommented in public. We emphatically reject the DFB being linked to racism.”


The statement continued, “The DFB regrets Mesut Ozil’s decision to step down from the national team. But it does not affect the association’s determination to continue its successful work on integration.”
 

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FIFA Release nominees for #TheBest 2018 list

One of football’s most anticipated awards nominations list is out.
FIFA today revealed the shortlisted candidates for four of the individual trophies, which will be presented at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on 24 September 2018.
FIFA will announce the final lists of the three nominees for each of the four categories listed above in early September. The awards will honour the sport’s top players and coaching talent from around the world, recognising their extraordinary achievements over the past season.
Two panels of renowned experts, revealed earlier this month, have decided upon the shortlisted candidates based on their performances across the full 2017/18 season.
OFFICIAL | The nominees for TheBest FIFA Men’s Player 2018:
The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid CF/Juventus FC); Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium/Manchester City FC); Antoine Griezmann (France/Atlético Madrid); Eden Hazard (Belgium/Chelsea FC); Harry Kane (England/Tottenham Hotspur FC); Kylian Mbappé (France/Paris Saint-Germain FC); Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona); Luka Modrić (Croatia/Real Madrid CF); Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool FC); Raphaël Varane (France/Real Madrid CF).
For the period 3 July 2017-15 July 2018


The nominees for TheBest FIFA Women’s Player 2018:
The Best FIFA Women’s Player: Lucy Bronze (England/Olympique Lyonnais); Pernille Harder (Denmark/VfL Wolfsburg); Ada Hegerberg (Norway/Olympique Lyonnais); Amandine Henry (France/Olympique Lyonnais); Samantha Kerr (Australia/Sky Blue FC/Perth Glory FC/Chicago Red Stars); Saki Kumagai (Japan/Olympique Lyonnais); Dzsenifer Marozsán (Germany/ Olympique Lyonnais); Marta (Brazil/Orlando Pride); Megan Rapinoe (USA/Seattle Reign FC); Wendie Renard (France/Olympique Lyonnais).
For the period 7 August 2017-24 May 2018


The nominees for #TheBest FIFA Men’s Coach 2018:
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Massimiliano Allegri (Italy/Juventus FC); Stanislav Cherchesov (Russia/Russian national team); Zlatko Dalić (Croatia/Croatian national team); Didier Deschamps (France/France national team); Pep Guardiola (Spain/Manchester City FC); Jürgen Klopp (Germany/Liverpool FC); Roberto Martínez (Spain/Belgian national team); Diego Simeone (Argentina/Atlético Madrid); Gareth Southgate (England/English national team); Ernesto Valverde (Spain/FC Barcelona); Zinédine Zidane (France/Real Madrid CF).
For the period 3 July 2017-15 July 2018


The nominees for #TheBest FIFA Women’s Coach 2018:
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Emma Hayes (England/Chelsea Ladies FC); Stephan Lerch (Germany/VfL Wolfsburg); Mark Parsons (England/Portland Thorns FC); Reynald Pedros (France/Olympique Lyonnais); Alen Stajcic (Australia/Australian national team); Asako Takakura (Japan/Japanese national team); Vadão (Brazil/Brazilian national team); Jorge Vilda (Spain/Spanish national team); Martina Voss-Tecklenburg (Germany/Swiss national team); Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands/Dutch national team).
Recognising the period from 7 August 2017-24 May 2018 inclusive


Source: Fifa.com
 
 
 
 
 

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