The Premier League have confirmed that Anthony Taylor will take charge of the Super Sunday clash between Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners go into the game in third place, four points behind Arne Slot’s men who lead the way with 21 points. Taylor will be officiating the match following a weekend of action that included major controversy over refereeing decisions. His assistants for the fixture will be Gary Beswick and Adam Sam Barrott has been appointed as fourth official, while Michael Salisbury will be on VAR duty. Darren Cann will be Assistant VAR for the match will kicks off 4.30pm…
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The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, has summoned 57 teachers from various government primary and junior secondary schools for alleged gross misconduct and absenteeism. The affected teachers – from GJSS Miri, Gumli, Haka Yafi, Tsohon Kamfani and Guru Junior Secondary School – have been directed to appear before the Board to explain their actions. The move follows a directive from SUBEB’s Executive Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Duguri, who expressed determination to address absenteeism and improve the quality of education in the state. Alhaji Duguri expressed concern over persistent absenteeism by some teachers without valid reasons, reaffirming his commitment…
Arsenal have decided not to appeal the red card William Saliba received during their 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday. Saliba was shown a straight red card in the 30th minute of the game at the Vitality Stadium. The French defender brought down Evanilson, with the Bournemouth striker was set to race through on goal. Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert then scored in the second half to seal the win for the Cherries. Saliba’s red was Arsenal’s third of the season following the dismissals of Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard and their 18th since Arteta took charge of the team…
Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, is attracting attention from the Premier League after rejecting a new contract offer from Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old will be able to sign an agreement with foreign clubs from January 1. Osayi-Samuel’s contract with Jose Mourinho’s side runs until the summer of 2025. So far, he has failed to agree fresh terms with the Turkish club, as they are far apart in valuation. According to Turkish outlet, Fanatik, Osayi-Samuel has turned down Fernabahce’s new contract offer of a net salary worth €2.5m per annum, with both parties are said to be €1m away from an agreement.…
The Nigerian Senate has set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate allegations of drug trafficking against Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru representing Kwara South Senatorial District. The setting up of the investigative committee came after Ashiru raised Order 42 of Senate Rules, which bothers on personal explanation, noting that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, accused him of involvement in drug trafficking, which led to the arrest of some of his aides. Ashiru said the allegation against him by NDLEA was baseless and unfounded, stressing that the agency was angry because he contributed to a proposed bill on the establishment…
Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed says his team will continue to work hard despite the home defeat against Rivers United. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered a 1-0 loss to Rivers United at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium on Monday. Mohammed blamed missed chances for the loss to the former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions. “It is one of those days; sometimes you win, draw or lose,” Mohammed told reporters after the game. “We played well, had our chances but couldn’t convert. “My opinion about the goal cannot change the result, so, referee’s decision is final. “We take on…
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has included renowned referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu as one of the resource persons for the upcoming pre-season seminar. The NNL chairman, George Aluo made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja. Aluo said that Chukwujekwu’s inclusion was done in order to give the best to the participants. “We decided to include renowned referee, Chukwudi Chukwujekwu as one of the resource persons because he is highly experienced and the participants will benefit immensely from his wide football knowledge,”Aluo told NNL media. “You’re aware that we’re organising this seminar to ensure that coaches and media officers are tutored on…
The Kogi State Police Command has banned the use of vehicles with covered number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles and motorcycles across the state. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) SP William Ovye Aya, the Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha stated that the order became necessary following intelligence that criminals hide under covered plate numbers to carry out criminal activities in the state. “It has become an obstacle in checkmating crime and criminality in the state by the law enforcement agents,” the statement noted. The Commissioner of Police advised owners…
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, Tuesday, assumed full regulatory oversight of the Enugu State electricity market. This is following the lapsing of the transition period for the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state agency. The development, which makes Enugu the first state to commence the development of a sub-national electricity market, also saw the EERC, issue licensees to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited,an EEDC subsidiary set up to take over electricity operations of EEDC in Enugu State effective midnight of Wednesday and the first Independent Power Project, IPP, in Enugu State,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, on Tuesday said it is engaging electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, and other stakeholders in the electricity sector to make metering processes more transparent and accountable. The FCCPC’s Director, Special Duties and Strategic Communication, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu made this known in a statement in Abuja. He said the engagement was to address ongoing concerns surrounding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other DisCos following widespread consumer complaints. According to him, the discussion would also ensure that DisCos bore the cost of replacement of the phased-out meters, without imposing…