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February 24, 2021 ‘I Was Never Arrested For Corruption,’ EFCC Boss Bawa Says

‘I Was Never Arrested For Corruption,’ EFCC Boss Bawa Says

Bawa hopes to leave the EFCC a better and more transparent place.

The new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, says he's never been arrested on corruption allegations before.

President Muhammadu Buhari wrote the National Assembly on February 16, 2021 to request Bawa's confirmation as EFCC chief, but he's been dogged by corruption allegations.

Peoples Gazette, an online news platform, reported last year that the 40-year-old was detained for alleged theft of confiscated proceeds of ill-gotten loot when he was heading the Port Harcourt zonal office of the EFCC.

The anti-graft agency has since dismissed the allegation since his appointment was announced, noting that the sale of the forfeited trucks was conducted after Bawa left the Port Harcourt division.

Bawa repeated the denial during his screening before senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday, February 24.

He said he wasn't involved in any probe, and that he shares a cordial relationship with the former boss of the agency, Ibrahim Magu.

During nearly two hours of questioning, Bawa answered numerous questions from lawmakers ranging from the operations of the EFCC, process of asset forfeiture, management and disposal, and prosecution of offenders.

He said he hopes to leave the EFCC a better and more transparent place at the end of his tenure, if confirmed.

"I am going to give the young people a very good representation in the governance of this country so that more young people will be given more responsibility in this country," he said.

Many lawmakers praised Bawa for his years of service, and noted that his appointment is a manifestation of the demands of young Nigerians to occupy top leadership positions.

Senators approved his appointment in a unanimous vote.

He will take over from Mohammed Umar Abba who was appointed acting chairman last year to replace Magu who was indicted for numerous corruption allegations.

President Buhari is yet to act on the report of a committee that investigated the allegations against Magu who was acting chairman for five years because the Senate refused to confirm his appointment.

February 24, 2021 Atlanta And Ivory Coast Football Star, Willy Ta Bi Dies At 21 A Year-Long Battle With Liver Cancer

Atlanta And Ivory Coast Football Star, Willy Ta Bi Dies At 21 A Year-Long Battle With Liver Cancer

Italian club, Atalanta confirmed that highly-rated youngster Willy Ta Bi has passed away following a year-long battle with liver cancer. 

 The Serie A side announced the tragic death of the 21-year-old was announced by Atalanta on social media. 

"It's with great sadness that we announce the painful loss and untimely death of one of your family members, Willy Braciano Ta Bi. Primavera Champion in 2019, he saw his dream come to an end too soon. Goodbye Willy, rest in peace," Atalanta wrote.

 "President Antonio Precassi and the whole Atalanta family are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Willy Braciano Ta Bi," the Serie A club wrote in a statement.

 "A cruel destiny interrupted a dream that began with the Nerazzurri shirt in January 2019 too soon.

 "He only needed a few months to earn a leading role in the Primavera and help bring the Scudetto back to Bergamo, but above all to leave a great memory."

 The young forward, who also played for the Ivory Coast at youth level, was diagnosed with cancer shortly after.

 The midfielder moved to Atalanta from ASEC Mimosa - the most successful club in Ivory Coast - in 2019 and helped the youth team achieve Primavera 1 glory in the same year. 

 Ta Bi captained the Ivory Coast at the youth level and represented his country at the Francophone Games in 2017. 

Photo credit: Getty Image.
 

February 24, 2021 Oyo State Government Orders Immediate Reopening Of Shasha Market In Ibadan

Oyo State Government Orders Immediate Reopening Of Shasha Market In Ibadan

Oyo state Governor SEYI MAKINDE has ordered the immediate reopening of Shasha market in Ibadan.

 The governor who gave the order also insisted that bulldozers be deployed to clear the rubble in the wake of the crisis that hit the area.

This was the outcome of weeks of extensive deliberations with market leaders from the Yoruba and Hausa communities promising to ensure peaceful co-existence within the market.

Shasha market was shut after clashes with traders of Yoruba and Hausa extraction, leaving several people displaced and properties destroyed.  

February 24, 2021 Giroud Overhead Kick Grants Chelsea Win Over Atletico

Giroud Overhead Kick Grants Chelsea Win Over Atletico

Olivier Giroud's spectacular overhead kick provided an advantage for Chelsea as they sealed victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 first leg in Bucharest.

Giroud's moment of improvisation not only handed the win and a vital away goal but also continued new manager Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start at Chelsea and put them in pole position to reach the quarter-finals.

In a tie played in Romania instead of Spain due of Covid-19 restrictions, Giroud demonstrated athleticism and technique to send an acrobatic effort past Atletico keeper Jan Oblak in the 68th minute. The goal was initially chalked off after an offside call before a video assistant referee review revealed the ball had bounced off Atletico defender Mario Hermoso.

This was a dismal showing from an Atletico Madrid side who have been excellent domestically, topping the league over Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona.

Chelsea have now gone eight matches unbeaten since Tuchel succeeded Frank Lampard while Giroud is emerging as their Champions League ‘hitman’ after scoring all four goals in the group-phase victory against Sevilla and a last-minute winner away to Rennes.

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