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Gbajabiamila says President Is In Support Of Direct Primary

Gbajabiamila says President Is In Support Of Direct Primary

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says President Muhammadu Buhari is in support of the direct primary which allows all card carrying members of political parties to be involved in the choice of candidates for major elections.

He said this while responding to questions from State House reporters after a meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The speaker said the National Assembly backed direct primary because it would activate the implementation of the Not Too Young To Run Bill signed by Buhari to enable young Nigerians to participate in governance.

He said the revised Electoral Act which approved direct primary as sole method to produce candidates for all elective positions would soon be transmitted to the President for assent.

Responding to a question on the bill, he said: "Mr President has always been. We all know that. The whole world know that. He has always been from his inception in politics because he is a very popular man."

Gbajabiamila says President Is In Support Of Direct Primary

Australia Test-Captain Steps Down Over Sexting Scandal

Australia Test-Captain Steps Down Over Sexting Scandal

Australian cricketer Tim Paine has stepped down as captain of the national Test team less than three weeks before The Ashes over a sexting exchange with a former colleague.

The 36-year-old had been expected to lead the line for his side in the series against England which commences in Brisbane on December 8, but made the "incredibly difficult decision" to abdicate the role.

The wicketkeeper-batsman did not shed light on the nature of the messages in his resignation speech, but Cricket Australia's (CA) news website referred to it as "revelations of a sexting incident involving a former Cricket Tasmania employee in 2017".

Cricket Australia has accepted the resignation and would appoint a new captain, but added the Tasmanian would be available for selection for the forthcoming series.

Fast bowler Pat Cummins is the current vice-captain and most likely choice to become the team's new leader.

Paine was unexpectedly elevated to become Australia's 46th Test captain after Steve Smith's ban following the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

While the duty of captain was thrust upon him, he has drawn lauding for his execution of the demanding dual roles of captain and wicketkeeper, especially in Australia's 2019 Ashes triumph in England.

Speaking to reporters in Hobart, Paine said: "It's an incredibly difficult decision but the right one for me, my family and cricket.

"As a background on my decision, nearly four years ago I was involved in a text exchange with a then colleague.

Australia Test-Captain Steps Down Over Sexting Scandal

NFF To Make A Decision On Gernot Rohr Next Week

NFF To Make A Decision On Gernot Rohr

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation will make a decision on the future of Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, next week.

Speaking to State House Correspondents on Thursday at the weekly ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications team at the Presidential Villa, the minister disclosed that Rohr's stay or departure is a decision to be made by the NFF and will be made in due course.

Specifically, the minister was asked to verify whether the national team coach had been relieved of his job or asked to resign. While noting that he could not speak much on the matter, he assured that the NFF report will be ready by next week

According to Mr. Dare, Rohr's future with the Super Eagles would depend on a report to be submitted by the NFF in the coming days.

Sunday Dare further added, his ministry would await the report from the NFF on the performance of the team in recent matches, review it, among others before taking the necessary action.

The minister also assured that the Super Eagles would gain qualification for Qatar 2022, as the authorities were allegedly doing everything to ensure the team qualifies for the tournament.

NFF To Make A Decision On Gernot Rohr

Serena Williams Says Peng Shuai Case Should Be Investigated

Serena Williams Says Peng Shuai Case Should Be Investigated

American great Serena Williams lends voice to the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai, says the case "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" about her welfare.

35-year-old Peng, has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a leading Chinese government official two weeks ago.

Chinese state media has released an email attributed to Peng, but doubt has been cast about its authenticity.

"I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible," said Serena Williams.

Concern for Peng's general welfare has continued to grow since she said she was "forced" into a sexual relationship with former China vice-premier Zhang Gaoli.

The allegations were made in a post on Chinese social media site Weibo on 3 November and soon deleted from China's internet.

The incident is the first time such claims have been made against a senior Chinese political leader.

Chairman of the Women's Tennis Association, Steve Simon said Peng deserved "to be heard, not censored" on the allegations.

Williams is one of many leading players to speak out about Peng's welfare, following men's world number one Novak Djokovic and Japan's four-time major winner Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams Says Peng Shuai Case Should Be Investigated

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