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October 23, 2024 EPL: Arsenal Faces Growing Injury Concerns Ahead of Liverpool Clash

EPL: Arsenal Faces Growing Injury Concerns Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has voiced his concerns ahead of the crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday. Key defender William Saliba will miss the game after receiving a red card in the 25th minute of Arsenal’s match against Bournemouth, leading to their first defeat of the 2024/2025 Premier League season.

Following Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, Arteta confirmed that recent signing Riccardo Calafiori picked up an injury during the match. Calafiori appeared to injure his knee in the second half and was replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Arteta also revealed that Bukayo Saka is still sidelined and not yet back in training. “Saka is not training yet, so he won’t be available, and Ricci [Calafiori] felt something and couldn’t continue. It’s a bit of a worry,” Arteta admitted.

In addition, Arsenal will be without captain Martin Ødegaard and defender Jurrien Timber, both of whom are still working on regaining fitness ahead of the Liverpool showdown.

Despite these setbacks, Arsenal have earned seven points from their first three Champions League fixtures.

October 23, 2024 Beggar Eviction to Begin in FCT on Monday — Wike

Beggar Eviction to Begin in FCT on Monday — Wike

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to roadside beggars, urging them to stop or face arrest by enforcement agents. This announcement was made by the FCT Minister during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of access roads to the newly initiated judges’ quarters in Katampe.

The minister expressed concern over the alarming number of people begging on the streets, noting that their presence poses a security threat to the metropolis. He then set a deadline of October 27, 2024, for those involved to vacate the streets.

During the same event, the minister recalled revoking the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of several plots of land allocated to Julius Berger, the German construction company, in Katampe District.

The ceremony marked the official launch of the Design and Construction of 40 Judges' Quarters in Abuja, an event attended by dignitaries including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem.

Wike also revealed that 70% of the project funds had already been released following its approval by the Federal Executive Council. Of the 40 units to be constructed, 20 will be allocated to the FCT High Court, 10 to the Federal High Court, and 10 to the Court of Appeal.

October 21, 2024 IPOB Denies Involvement in Monday, Tuesday Sit-at-Home Orders

IPOB Denies Involvement in Monday, Tuesday Sit-at-Home Orders

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has refuted claims that it issued a sit-at-home directive for October 21 and 22 across Igbo land. The group stressed that it always makes official announcements when such orders are made and urged the public to disregard what it described as a false and "obnoxious order" by criminals aiming to tarnish IPOB’s reputation.

In a statement released by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group clarified that they do not enforce sit-at-home orders without legitimate reasons.

"IPOB did not order a two-day sit-at-home, and we don’t want to create panic over inconsequential directives from infiltrators," he said. "We are not in the habit of threatening Ndigbo. Whenever we declare a sit-at-home, it is made public. Our people should ignore these false orders from criminals working to tarnish the peaceful image of the IPOB movement."

Despite IPOB’s denial, commercial activities in Aba, Abia State, were heavily disrupted due to a sit-at-home declared by suspected pro-Biafra groups. Schools, banks, markets, and businesses were shut down, and major roads like Azikiwe, Faulks, Ngwa, Aba-Owerri, and Obohia were deserted. Security forces, including combined teams of soldiers and police, were seen patrolling key areas of the city.

October 21, 2024 Everton Targets Samuel Chukwueze for January Transfer Move

Everton Targets Samuel Chukwueze for January Transfer Move

English club Everton has set its sights on Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze as a potential signing in the upcoming winter transfer window. This development follows reports that AC Milan is open to loan or outright sale offers for Chukwueze in January 2025.

According to Football Insider, Everton has been monitoring the 25-year-old for some time and is now prepared to make a move to bring him to Goodison Park. Chukwueze joined AC Milan last summer but has yet to fully establish himself at the club, despite increasing his goal tally to four. His most recent goal secured a 1-0 victory for Milan against Udinese at San Siro in Serie A.

The Nigerian international has made nine appearances this season under manager Paulo Fonseca, starting in two matches. With his crucial goal against Udinese, Everton hopes to capitalize on his potential and add him to their squad in January 2025. It remains to be seen whether the Toffees can successfully negotiate the transfer.

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