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Allegri Challenges Chukwueze, Milan Players: ‘Mental Balance Will Decide Our Season’
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has called on his players to maintain mental discipline as they gear up for the new season.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
His appeal came after Milan’s commanding 9-0 victory over Australian side Perth Glory in their final pre-season game of the Asia-Australia tour. The match featured goals from Filippo Terracciano, Christian Comotto, Samuele Ricci, Yunus Musah, Samuel Chukwueze, and braces from both Rafael Leao and Noah Okafor. Chukwueze, who had been goalless for nearly five months, marked his return to the starting lineup with a goal in the first half. The Nigerian winger had earlier featured for 27 minutes in Milan’s 4-2 win over Liverpool in Hong Kong. Speaking to Milan TV after the game, Allegri praised the tour’s productivity but reminded his squad that the real work starts once they return to Italy. “We’ve had 25 solid days of training and several encouraging performances in our friendlies. It was a good tour,” he said. “But once we get back to Italy on August 5, it’s a different ball game—the season truly begins then.” Milan experienced a mixed run during the tour, losing narrowly to Arsenal (1-0), defeating Liverpool (3-2), and thrashing Perth Glory. Allegri emphasized the need for emotional stability throughout the campaign. “We must take things one step at a time. When things go well, we shouldn’t get carried away. And when we hit tough patches, we can’t fall into despair,” he warned. “For me, mental balance is more important than tactics. The season is a long 38-game journey. You have to maintain a consistent rhythm throughout.” Milan will return to Italy before facing Leeds United in Dublin and Chelsea in London in their remaining warm-up matches. Their competitive season begins on August 17 with a Coppa Italia clash against Bari. Chukwueze, who made 26 Serie A appearances last season (nine starts), contributed three goals and two assists in 918 minutes. However, his future at San Siro remains uncertain, with Fulham reportedly expressing interest. Milan are said to be open to offers as they seek to cut costs and strengthen the squad.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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