Everton have sacked their manager, Sean Dyche, less than two years into his tenure at Goodison Park.
The announcement came just hours before Everton’s FA Cup third-round match against League One side Peterborough.
The club also stated that Under-18s head coach, Leighton Baines, and club captain, Seamus Coleman, would take charge of the team for the match.
The Nigerian government has officially received $52.88 million in recovered Galactica assets, linked to former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United States.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, made the announcement at a formal signing ceremony of the asset agreement between Nigeria and the USA in Abuja on Friday.
Fagbemi explained that $50 million of the recovered funds will be allocated through the World Bank to support a rural electrification project, while the remaining $2 million will be used to bolster the International Institute of Justice's efforts to expand the justice system and combat corruption.
Fagbemi emphasized that the return of these assets represents a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against corruption and the promotion of the rule of law. He also highlighted that this development aligns with President Bola Tinubu's efforts to address corruption in the country.
In his remarks, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, stressed the importance of monitoring and ensuring that the recovered assets are used effectively for the benefit of the Nigerian people.
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Nigerians on social media are calling for the immediate arrest of the sons of Lagos billionaire Chief Rasaq Okoya, following allegations of naira abuse in a viral video. The video, which trended on Wednesday, showed Okoya’s sons misusing the naira. While the Nigerian Police responded by identifying and detaining the officer seen in the video, they made no mention of any action taken against Okoya’s sons.
In a statement released on Friday, Police Spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi condemned the actions of the police officer involved and assured the public that disciplinary measures would be taken. However, the statement failed to address any action against Chief Okoya’s sons, leading to widespread criticism. Many Nigerians accused the police of shielding the billionaire’s sons from legal repercussions.
One social media user, Nejeeb Bello Oyarese, questioned, "What about the sons of Chief Okoya who were actually abusing the Naira? Have they been arrested and detained while charges are being put forward against them?"
Another user, IRUNNIA, pointed out, "The sons of Chief Okoya abused money and they were not punished. It was the policeman standing on his own that was punished. Omo Davido was right. In this life, have money or you go suffer."
Several other users echoed similar frustrations. Amb. Dr. Stephen O. Enike-Matthew suggested prosecuting Okoya's sons for the abuse of Naira and for mistreating the police officer, while Facebook user Ozoemena Nwatu questioned, "Hope the police have equally detained the actual culprit, I mean the sons of the businessman?"
The criticism continued on Facebook, with many questioning the police's selective approach to the incident, wondering if the Okoya sons were being protected due to their father's wealth and status. Some users called for action against the sons, asserting that the situation was an example of inequality and corruption.
The public outcry continues to grow as many await a response from the authorities regarding the sons of Chief Okoya.
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Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie Bliss, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.
The joyful announcement was made by the singer on his Instagram page on Friday, alongside the release of a new music video featuring his wife.
Moses Bliss wrote, "This is the doing of the Lord. We are in awe of His mercy. Join us to thank God for blessing our family with a baby boy. This song is our testimony."
The couple, who got married in March 2024, had kept much of their personal life private, including details of the pregnancy. Marie Bliss, a Ghanaian-born lawyer based in London, and her husband have now shared their beautiful testimony with the world.
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