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Super Falcons Compete In Morocco Until 2022

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria qualified for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in style on Wednesday, defeating the Lady Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 at the Stade Robert Champroux in Abidjan in the return leg of their qualifier.

Esther Okoronkwo, in only her second cap for Nigeria, scored the game-winner with a minute to go, ensuring a 3-0 aggregate victory for the Super Falcons.

The victory and qualification for Morocco 2022 was sweet retribution for the Lady Elephants, who had beaten the Super Falcons on their way to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The Super Falcons, who have won the trophy nine times, won the first leg 2-0 on Friday at the M.K.O Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with both goals coming from US-based forward Ifeoma Onumonu.

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As a result, the Super Falcons won 3-0 on aggregate and will join hosts Morocco and Uganda in the 12-team finals, which will be held in Morocco from July 2 to 23, 2022.

The Ivorians gave it their all in the second leg, but were met by a tenacious Nigerian defense and an inspired goalkeeper in Chiamaka Nnadozie, who refused to give an inch.

For large swaths of the first half, the game was back and forth. Coach Randy Waldrum made two changes from the first leg’s starting lineup, bringing in midfielder Regina Otu and forward Francisca Ordega.

Halfway through the first period, the vivacious Ordega thought she had given Nigeria the lead, but the Nigerien referee ruled it out.
After determining that Ashleigh Plumptre had tripped an Ivorian striker in the Nigerian area, Nigerien referee Zouwaira Souley awarded a penalty to the hosts in the 34th minute. The shot was saved by goalkeeper Nnadozie, but contact from the same player on the rebound went into the side-netting.

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Morocco 2022 will also serve as a qualifier for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand, and the Super Falcons have competed in every FIFA Women’s World Cup since 1991.
The Super Falcons have thus avenged their defeat to the Ivorians in the qualifying race for the 2020 Olympics Women’s Football tournament with the victory and qualification.

Senator Hassan Confirmed As Zamfara Deputy Governor

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Senator Muhammad Hassan Nasiha has been confirmed as the new deputy governor of Zamfara State by the Zamfara State House of Assembly.

Following a screening by lawmakers on Wednesday, he was confirmed. At the resumed plenary, House Speaker Nasiru Mua’zu read a letter from Governor Bello Matawalle nominating Senator Muhammad as his deputy.

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Hassan was nominated just hours after Mahdi Gusau was impeached. Senator Hassan represents the Central Senatorial District of Zamfara.
Gusau was impeached after the House received the report of a committee chaired by Justice Kulu Aliyu, the state’s Chief Judge. The committee was formed to look into the allegations made against him.

Retired Justice Halidu Soba led the seven-member panel, which had submitted its report to the State House of Assembly complex in Gusau, the state capital.

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According to Oladipo Okpeseyi, a member of the panel, the committee completed its task with integrity. The panel had started meeting on Monday and finished the following day. However, the embattled Gusau, the respondent, was not present.

A breach of the Constitution, gross misconduct, financial fraud, and abuse of office were among the charges leveled against him.

The Day Any Man Hits Me, I’ll Be Charged With Murder – BBNaija star, Maria

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Maria Benjamin, a reality star, has revealed what will happen if a man attempts to assault her.

Maria was allegedly beaten up by her boyfriend ‘Kevin,’ according to a fan.

“Did Kelvin punch you today?” the fan wondered. What’s the status of the black eye he gave you?”

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In response to the claim, the BBNaija star stated that if any man assaulted her, she would be charged with murder.

“And if you don’t know anything about me, let me educate you,” Maria said. I’m going to jail for murder the day a man touches me in that way.”

She told the fan to go home and train with her parents.

“Run to your parents and persuade them to love you in a different way so you can find inner peace!” Maria wrote, “Stay blessed.”

Some of her supporters chastised her for making statements about murder, warning that such statements could lead to her being pursued in the future.

@Okpopol “Statements like this can be used against you in the future.”

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@Sendarus “Avoid toxic relationships, whether they are friendships, dating relationships, or marriages. Because you don’t get blood on your hands if you kill someone.”

@BestOjike “Please try to keep yourself in check as well so you don’t draw attention to yourself.”

@Eugenelexxy “She shouldn’t use phrases like ‘going to prison for murder.'” Those women who are currently serving time in prison for that crime will undoubtedly come to regret their actions.”

Court revokes Jaruma’s bail, orders re-arrest

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Hauwa Mohammed aka Jaruma, a popular aphrodisiac seller, has had his bail revoked by Justice Ismaila Abdullahi of an Abuja Upper Area Court.

The judge ordered Jaruma’s re-arrest in his decision on Wednesday.

Following her and her lawyers’ absence from court, he ordered that she be remanded in the Suleja Correctional Centre.

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As a result, Abdullahi postponed the case until March 17, 2022.

After being arraigned before an Upper Area Court for alleged defamation of character, false news publication, and intimidation of actress Regina Daniels’ husband, Ned Nwoko, on Instagram, Jaruma was granted bail.

APC to Abe: Present evidence for your accusation against Ameachi

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Senator Magnus Abe has been cautioned by the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, over his alleged accusations against the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who is also the state’s APC leader, of being behind a recent press conference by two members accusing Senator Abe’s faction of undermining the party.

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The APC stated that following their preliminary investigation into the matter, they have cleared the Minister of Transportation of such charges, and urged Senator Abe to discreetly and diligently examine those with whom he has shared a political bed for an answer to what is unfolding.

According to a statement by the party’s state chairman, Chief Emeka Beke, Abe’s investigation should focus on the “two gentlemen who appeared not to be under any form of duress in the video clip in question” that has gone viral on social media.

Senator Abe was also urged to present “concrete and verifiable evidence to support his accusation” to “the party and Nigerians,” as failing to do so would render him “guilty” of the same crime of character assassination that he is accusing others of.

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Senator Abe should always “exhibit maturity” and not be driven by “instinctive emotions in the face of serious developments that otherwise require measured and calculated reaction,” according to Chief Beke.

Declare Suspected Terrorists’ Leaders Wanted – Senate tells FG

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The Senate has urged the federal government to issue an arrest warrant for all suspected terrorist leaders in the country.

This followed the adoption of a motion by Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah (APC-Kebbi) and co-sponsored by 12 other senators during plenary on Wednesday.

“Urgent need to overcome all types of kidnappings, banditry, and related security challenges in Wasagu-Danko, Sakaba, and Yauri Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kebbi,” according to the motion.

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Na’Allah, who presented the motion, stated that it was no longer news that bandits were roaming the countryside in droves, terrorizing the people.

“According to reports, bandits have been laying siege to Yar-kuka, Morai, Dankade to Wadako, and most recently in Bena, where 20 people were kidnapped.”

He warned that unless immediate action was taken, peace-loving communities may be forced to resort to self-defense by acquiring weapons and ammunition.

Contributing Sen. Adamu Aliero (APC-Kebbi) said the federal government’s purchase of 12 Super Tucano jets was supposed to help flush out the bandits from their hideous hideouts.

“We recently purchased Tucano Aircraft, which can be used to transport bandits out of the area.

“It has the ability to track these bandits’ movements.” If they’re rustling cows, I’m curious as to how they get them to move without being noticed.

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“I urge the state’s security forces to step up their efforts to combat banditry.”

Sen. Sani Musa (APC-Nigeria) also stated that bandits and other criminals were wreaking havoc in many states’ communities.

“Not only in Kebbi, but also in neighboring states like Niger, the security situation is deteriorating.

“Every day, human beings are lost, and we like to stand up and do a one-minute silence.”

“Apart from calling on security agencies to intensify efforts in the fight against insecurity, leaders should fear God,” he said.

In his remarks, President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan said, “let us never be discouraged because sometimes we feel why we are doing this when nothing is happening.

“What we can do is limited, but we must do what we are supposed to do well.”

“We can only supervise to apply pressure, but we can’t carry it out.” We can’t command anyone to go anywhere, but what we do here is very significant.

“We should continue to discuss it and take some steps forward.”

“We have approved significant resources funds recently in both the Supplementary Budget of 2021 and the Appropriation Act of 2022 for armed forces and other security agencies.

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“Now is the time for all security and defense-related committees to have oversight over the funding releases to these agencies.”

President Muhammadu Buhari was urged by the upper chamber to direct massive military and other security forces deployed to the affected LGAs to conduct a rigorous operation to end banditry and other crimes.

Presidents of Turkey, Azerbaijan Meet To Discuss Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev spoke on the phone on Wednesday about bilateral relations and regional issues.

During their conversation, the two leaders discussed the Russia-Ukraine crisis, according to Turkiye’s Directorate of Communications.

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Erdogan and Aliyev also discussed ways to improve Turkiye-Azerbaijani cooperation as well as relations with Armenia.
The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to working together on bilateral and regional issues.

Governor Buni Receives Report Of APC Governorship Primary Election In Osun

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Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, on Wednesday submitted the report of the APC’s Direct Primary held on Saturday to elect the party’s governorship candidate for the July 16, 2022 election.

At the APC’s National Secretariat, Governor Abdulrazaq presented the report to Hon. Mai Mala Buni, Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Yobe State Governor, who was represented by the CECPC National Secretary, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe. Buni, Governor

‘In Osun, the APC is alive and well.’

Governor Abdulrazaq stated in his report that the APC and Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration were alive, strong, and popular in Osun State, as evidenced by the massive and peaceful voter turnout for the state’s Direct Primary Election.

“Having been appointed to conduct this exercise on behalf of the APC, the Primary Election Committee considered it a privilege.”

Panel submits reports, says APC stands 'good chance to win Osun gov poll'

Seeing the press and social media reports on the events in Osun before and during our appointment, we saw it as a huge challenge.

“I’m glad I had strong support from my team as Chairman of the Committee, and they were up for the challenge.” It appeared to be a walk in the park, but there was a lot of work involved. We are pleased that we were able to conduct a credible election that satisfied all stakeholders and the people of Osun.

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“I must inform the party that the APC is still alive and well in Osun,” he said. The Governor is doing exceptionally well, as is the party. Aregbesola has done well, and Oyetola has surpassed expectations.

“The road infrastructure is excellent. We saw bridges being built, schools being built, and human capital being developed. In addition, I inquired about FAAC allocations. There used to be a monthly deduction of around N2.4 billion. This has decreased as well, to just over N1 billion per month. The State government has repaid another 70 billion in loans.

“So the state is on the right track, and the primary election result demonstrated that the government is in touch with the people.” I strongly encourage Nigerians to travel to Osun State. It is, without a doubt, Nigeria’s most peaceful state, second only to Kwara.” Governor Abdulrazaq made the following statement.

Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, CECPC National Secretary, thanked the Committee for taking on the task on behalf of the Party.

“I accept this report on behalf of His Excellency Mai Mala Buni, National Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee. He has asked me to express his gratitude to you (Governor Abdulrazaq) for your humility in agreeing to relinquish your responsibilities in Kwara state in order to serve the party.

“We are truly grateful and thankful. We’ve heard and read that Your Excellency, as well as the entire committee, did an outstanding job representing the party.

“Your Excellency’s character is the result of a proper and classical upbringing. This is something you’ve demonstrated in your state’s administration and the task you’ve taken on behalf of the party in Osun State.

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Senator Akpanudoedehe expressed his gratitude by saying, “We are very grateful Your Excellency.”

Primary Election Committee for the Governorship of Osun State

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak is the chairman of the board.
2. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, Senator
3. Abdulkarim Abdulraman, Hon.
Hon. Wale Raji, No. 4
5. Mrs. Yetunde Imolehin, Chief
Mr. Ofonmbuk Okon Bassey, No. 6
Sen. Julius Ucha – Secretary of State

Iran says nuclear talks reach sensitive point

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) speaks during a press conference with his Syrian counterpart in the Iranian capital Tehran, on December 6, 2021. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that talks in Vienna on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have reached a sensitive point, and that Western countries should take a realistic approach to settling remaining issues.

“Nuclear talks in Vienna have reached a sensitive and critical stage,” Hossein Amirabdollahian, the Iranian minister, said at a joint press conference with his Omani counterpart in Tehran.

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“We are unsure whether the Western side will be able to take a pragmatic approach to the remaining points of the talks.”
After months of indirect talks to revive the nuclear pact abandoned in 2018 by then-US President Donald Trump, who also reimposed extensive sanctions on Iran, Reuters reported last week that a US-Iran deal was taking shape in Vienna.

In exchange for the lifting of international sanctions, Iran and world powers agreed to limit Tehran’s uranium enrichment, making it more difficult for Tehran to develop material for nuclear weapons if it chose to.

During this month’s annual Munich Security Conference, Amirabdollahian said Iran made it clear to the European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, that Tehran would never cross its red lines during negotiations.

A Russian envoy said on Tuesday that the talks are nearing a conclusion, and sources close to the talks said a prisoner swap between Iran and the US is expected soon.

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Following the United States’ withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2019, Tehran has gone far beyond its limits, rebuilding enriched uranium stockpiles, refining it to higher fissile purity, and installing advanced centrifuges to increase output.

Bala Mohammed: In 2023, PDP Wants To Save Nigeria From Its Current State Of Division

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Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, said on Wednesday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wants to save Nigeria from its current state of division.

During a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, he stated this. The governor told reporters after the one-hour closed-door meeting that he had come to see the former president because he had been instrumental in his career development and to discuss some of his personal aspirations ahead of the 2023 elections.

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“We’re rebuilding our party to get rid of squabbles and divisions.” “We still need him (Obasanjo), and his words of wisdom are extremely valuable,” Mohammed stated.

“So, I came to seek his opinion on some of the things we want to do in the party to close ranks and ensure that Nigerians have the opportunity to rescue the country from the current state of division.”

Governor Mohammed, a presidential candidate, emphasized that Nigeria’s leadership should be based on merit in order to bring everyone on board. The governor expressed confidence in his chances of winning the PDP ticket, claiming that Nigeria is too big to be overlooked.

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The governor stated that the PDP is unconcerned if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) zones the presidency to the south. He claims that the main opposition party will strategize, plan, and organize to win the general elections in 2023.