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Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea: Joe Willock scores stunner.
Joe Willock scores stunner to condemn Graham Potter’s Blues to third straight Premier League defeat.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Joe Willock’s stunning strike earned Newcastle a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at St James’ Park, condemning Graham Potter’s side to their third consecutive Premier League defeat, as the Blues boss blamed “unforced errors” for their latest downfall.
Neither goalkeeper was troubled unduly during a lacklustre first half, with Miguel Almiron volleying over at one end and Armando Broja forcing a routine save at the other as the opening 45 minutes ended predictably goalless.
The Magpies, sensing an opportunity to prey on a below-par Chelsea side, were much more progressive after the restart, although Nick Pope was forced into a sprawling save in the 65th minute to deny Conor Gallagher’s curling shot.
Newcastle, who went ahead two minutes later when Almiron embarked on a jinxing run before finding Willock, will enter the World Cup break as the top-flight’s third-placed team. Chelsea, however, are languishing in eighth.
The only crumb of comfort for the visitors was that teenager Lewis Hall earned his first Premier League start, and didn’t look completely out of place, although an already ravished backline subsequently lost Ruben Loftus-Cheek to injury.
Potter recast Gallagher in the right wing-back role in the second period, to accommodate the introduction of Christian Pulisic, but that did little to aid Chelsea’s stuttering fluency in the final third.
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‘I’M DEEPLY EMBARRASSED!’: Tinubu Drops Hammer On EFCC, Orders Immediate Unfreezing Of Osun Govt Account.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to lift the freeze on the Osun State government account, expressing personal embarrassment over the timing of the action.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Timing Concerns: While acknowledging the EFCC’s statutory mandate and court backing, Tinubu noted that the timing is inauspicious and could create the wrong impression ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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Non-Interference Stance: The President emphasized his usual commitment to allowing anti-graft agencies to operate independently without executive interference.
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Direct Directive: Tinubu has instructed the commission to immediately approach the court to vacate the order and discontinue the action to protect the credibility and fairness of the democratic process.
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EFCC’s Position: The anti-graft agency had previously stated that the restriction was part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of public funds and was completely unrelated to the election.
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UNSTOPPABLE OR UNTOUCHABLE? Wakili Boasts: ‘Tinubu Can Write 2027 Results And Nobody Can Do A Thing!’.
Political analyst Imran Wakili has claimed that President Bola Tinubu operates above constitutional boundaries, arguing that checks and balances have degraded to the point where the President could dictate the 2027 election results without pushback.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a social media post, Wakili pointed to several controversial political developments as evidence of unchecked executive power:
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Suspension of a Governor: He cited the unpunished suspension of a sitting governor in violation of constitutional provisions.
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El-Rufai’s Detention: He alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been held for 170 days over a bailable offense—with 50 of those days passing without any public justification. (Note: Wakili did not provide documentary proof for these figures).
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Osun State Account Freeze: He criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Post-No-Debit restriction on Osun State’s statutory account during a financial probe, framing it as unlawful state interference despite the Presidency denying direct involvement.
Expanding on his claims regarding democratic decay, Wakili asserted that opposition lawmakers lack the backbone to challenge the administration. He went as far as claiming that if the President pursued an unconstitutional third term, the National Assembly—backed by a compliant and timid opposition—would readily approve it.
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POLICE SHOWDOWN: Why VDM Refuses To Walk Into Headquarters Without Meeting His Bold Conditions First!.
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Police Invitation: Controversial social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, commonly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to an official invitation from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja regarding claims made against AIG Moshood Jimoh.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Legal Representation: Acting through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, VDM stated his readiness to cooperate with law enforcement authorities while outlining specific transparency requirements.
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Monitoring Demands: The legal team requested that independent observers, including civil society organizations and representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association, be permitted to oversee the questioning session.
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Commitment to Accountability: Citing the high public interest and the senior rank of the officer involved, VDM’s representatives emphasized that fairness, accountability, and openness are essential for public trust.
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Readiness to Cooperate: The official statement reiterated that VDM is not opposed to lawful investigations and remains fully prepared to answer a proper police summons.
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