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December 1, 2024 Chelsea Rises to Third in EPL Table Securing 3-0 Victory Over Aston Villa

Chelsea Rises to Third in EPL Table Securing 3-0 Victory Over Aston Villa

Chelsea extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to six games, while Aston Villa’s winless streak stretched to eight matches.

Despite manager Enzo Maresca downplaying Chelsea’s title chances during his rebuilding season, the Blues are making a strong case for Champions League qualification. Their 3-0 victory over Aston Villa marked their third win in eight days, putting them level on points with second-placed Arsenal.

Villa, meanwhile, have struggled since their Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich in October, managing just one Premier League win since then. Now sitting in 12th place, their poor form continued at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea struck early when Nicolas Jackson volleyed Marc Cucurella’s cross into the net in the seventh minute, securing his eighth goal of the season. Villa protested a foul by Cucurella on Jaden Philogene during the buildup, but the goal stood.

The frustration mounted for Villa when Enzo Fernandez doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 36th minute with a composed finish from 12 yards. Cole Palmer sealed the win in the 83rd minute with a brilliant strike from the edge of the box, also his eighth goal of the season.

Elsewhere, Tottenham’s hopes of a top-four finish took a hit after a 1-1 draw with 10-man Fulham. Brennan Johnson gave Spurs the lead in the 54th minute with an assist from Timo Werner. However, Tom Cairney equalized in the 67th minute with a curling shot into the far corner.

Cairney was later sent off with seven minutes remaining when a VAR review upgraded his yellow card to a red following a foul on Dejan Kulusevski. Despite the numerical advantage, Tottenham failed to capitalize, leaving them in seventh place.

December 1, 2024 Lagos Government Declares No Ban on Sachet Water

Lagos Government Declares No Ban on Sachet Water

The Lagos State Government has dismissed rumors of a ban on sachet water within the state.

Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, clarified the situation on Sunday through a statement shared on his official X account. His response followed the circulation of a viral video depicting enforcement officers destroying packs of sachet water at various locations in Lagos.

Addressing the issue, Wahab explained that the officers in the video were from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). He stated that their actions were part of a lawful operation to remove unregistered and unsafe products from the market, prioritizing public health and safety.

“My attention has been drawn to a viral video showing individuals bursting sachet water packs at factories and on buses,” Wahab wrote. “I wish to categorically state that these individuals are not enforcement officers from any Lagos State Government agency or the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.”

He further clarified: “Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the individuals in question are enforcement officers from NAFDAC. Their actions are part of an enforcement exercise targeting sachet water that does not comply with NAFDAC regulations, undertaken in the interest of public health and safety.”

Wahab reassured Lagos residents that the state government has not imposed any ban on sachet water and has no plans to do so. Instead, he emphasized the government’s focus on improving plastic waste management across the state.

“As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are implementing mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for manufacturers of polythene terephthalate (PET) products, sachets, and carrier bags with a thickness of no less than 40 microns,” he added.

This clarification aims to dispel misinformation and highlight Lagos State’s ongoing efforts toward environmental conservation and public health.

December 1, 2024 Court Rejects Bobrisky’s Fundamental Rights Case Against EFCC

Court Rejects Bobrisky’s Fundamental Rights Case Against EFCC

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In the suit, Bobrisky demanded N200 million from the EFCC for “psychotic trauma” and sought N1 billion in damages from the National Assembly, alleging a violation of his right to a fair hearing. He also requested an injunction to prevent the EFCC and the National Assembly from “harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted.”

The case gained attention after social media influencer Martins Otse leaked an audio recording claiming that Bobrisky paid N15 million to the EFCC to drop money laundering charges against him.

Delivering judgment on November 28, Justice Alexander Owoeye ruled that Bobrisky’s claims lacked merit and were unsupported by credible evidence.

The EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the ruling in a statement released on Friday. Justice Owoeye stated, “Having evaluated the evidence placed before this Court by the Applicant, it is evident that the Applicant has failed to provide credible evidence to justify the award of the declaratory and injunctive reliefs sought by him.”

The court further held that Bobrisky’s claims of fundamental rights violations against the EFCC and the National Assembly were unsubstantiated. Consequently, the lawsuit was dismissed, and no damages were awarded against the EFCC.

Justice Owoeye concluded, “The Applicant’s claims against the 1st and 2nd Respondents lack merit and are accordingly dismissed.”

November 29, 2024 Friendly: Demehin Excluded from Super Falcons’ Match Against France

Friendly: Demehin Excluded from Super Falcons’ Match Against France

Galatasaray defender Oluwatosin Demehin will be absent for the Super Falcons' upcoming friendly match against France due to injury. Demehin picked up the injury during a recent league fixture with Galatasaray.

As a result, interim head coach Justine Madugu will have 19 players available for the match. The friendly is set to take place on Saturday at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, with a kick-off time of 9:30 pm Nigeria time.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two nations, with France having won all three of the previous encounters.

 

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