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  • What made me resign as Super Eagles coach in 2016 – Sunday Oliseh

    What made me resign as Super Eagles coach in 2016 – Sunday Oliseh

    Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has revealed the reasons behind his resignation as the national team’s coach in 2016. In an interview on Elegbete TV on YouTube, Oliseh discussed the challenges he faced during his tenure.

     

    Appointed as head coach in July 2015, Oliseh resigned from the position in February 2016. The former Juventus midfielder cited a lack of support from his employers, players, and the media as the primary reasons for his departure.

     

    “I coached the Super Eagles for fourteen games, winning four and losing only two. One of the losses was a friendly against Congo in Belgium.

     

    “After being unpaid for four months, and my assistants for six months, I fell ill and received no support. I spent thousands of dollars on medical treatment and was mocked by some media for my illness. I resigned because I didn’t get support.

    When I left, Nigeria was still on track to qualify for the 2017 Nations Cup, needing to beat Egypt to qualify,” Oliseh explained.

  • Xavi resignation at Barca didn’t surprise me – Fabregas

    Xavi resignation at Barca didn’t surprise me – Fabregas

    Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he wasn’t surprised by Xavi’s resignation announcement.

    Xavi will leave the job at the end of the season.

    Cesc told Radio Cataluyna: “Xavi’s farewell didn’t surprise me, I’ve been in football for many years and I’ve seen everything. I know Xavi as a person and a player, but not as a coach.

    “He is a very positive, happy person, he always wants the best, to win… He always believes in what he does. I believed that Barça needed a person like that. Many young people have grown up with him; the moment it’s not easy but Barça is one of the three biggest clubs in the world and the pressure is high.”

    The Como chief was asked about coaching Barca in the future and said: “In the end it’s something you can’t know. I think that first I have to grow, take steps forward… That’s why I’m happy to be where I am, because I don’t have very high pressure.

    “Football it changes, the dynamics change and the work you do day after day counts.”

  • Mass resignations hits Rivers Govt as crisis spirals

    Mass resignations hits Rivers Govt as crisis spirals

    The Rivers State Government has been hit by mass resignation of officials of the government as the crisis in the oil-rich Niger Delta State continue assume new dimensions.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports political crisis erupted in Rivers when the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara fell out of favour with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is currently FCT Minister.

    Wike had accused Fubara of hobnobbing with political opponents in the State and tempering with the political structure of the State. However, the crisis had since assumed different dimensions.

    The State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Mmom is the recent to join the others who resigned from the State Government’s service.

    Mmom disclosed this in a letter routed through the office of the Secretary to Rivers State Government (SSG) to the governor on Thursday in Port Harcourt.

    Mmom in his letter, said his resignation was for personal reasons.

    “I hereby resign my appointment as the Commissioner for Education,  Rivers State for personal reasons.

    “I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you for the opportunity given to me to serve in your administration and wish you the best as you carry on with the government of our dear state,” the letter read.

    TNG reports the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zaccheaus Adangor has earlier resigned from office on Thursday.

    Many of the Commissioners had similarly resigned from the State Executive Council, including the Commissioner for Social Welfare, Mrs Inime Aguma.

    Others are Dr. Kelly George, Commissioner for Works; Mr Chukwuemeka Woke, Chief of Staff to the Governor and Isaac Kamalu, the Commissioner for Finance.

    See list of commissioners who have so far resigned from Fubara’s government

    1. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice – Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN)
    2. Commissioner for Works – Dr Des George-Kelly
    3. Commissioner for Special Duties – Emeka Woke
    4. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation – Mrs Inime Aguma
    5. Commissioner for Finance – Isaac Kamalu
    6. Commissioner for Education – Prof. Chinedu Mmom
    7. Commissioner for Housing – Dr. Gift Worlu
    8. Commissioner for Transport – Chief Dr. Jacobson Nbina JP

    Elders call for peace in Rivers

    Meanwhile, a Coalition of Rivers leaders of thought, has called for peace and de-escalation of political tension in the state to create an enabling environment for the people to enjoy dividends of democracy.

    This is contained in a statement jointly signed the Convener, Chief Sunnie Chukwumele Fosha and Secretary, Mr Josiah Onoriode and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja.

    ”It has become necessary for the coalition to continue to cry for peace in the face of the heinous political conflict that is threatening to engulf the state.

    “We lend our voice and contribute to issues based on conviction. We also act as vanguards to engage in agenda setting, feedbacks, propagation and promotion of good governance.

    “We are not happy with the ugly political developments in the state culminating in the threat of impeachment of the Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and the factionalisation of the state Legislators.

    “Also, the alleged gun attack on one of the Factional speakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly has put our dear state in bad light, which is also bad enough to distract the governor,” it said.

    The coalition added:“No meaningful governance can take place in the state under the prevailing unhealthy political atmosphere with its attendant bloody kind explosive nature.

    “We therefore call for peace, love and de-escalation of the political tension, squabbles and animosities to allow for peaceful environment to facilitate the effective delivery of dividends of democracy to the people.

    “This is very important for the growth and development of Rivers and for her people to experience good governance and prosperity.”

    It said that governance in the state was being distracted, saying that this would negatively impact on the citizenry.

    “With such distraction, the desired dividends of governance will be denied the good people of Rivers.

    “And this is in counter to the spirit of section 14, sub-section 2(b) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which expressly states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.

    “This cannot be achieved if the governor of the state is continuously and deliberately distracted from concentrating in the discharge of his constitutional mandate to the peoples and citizens of Rivers.

    “It is regrettable that the prevailing situation appears to be giving impetus to rising cases of criminality, occasioning armed attacks and killings in the state.”

    “For example, the armed attack on the residence of Rep. Edison Ehie, the factional speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and even killings by gun attacks in parts of the state.

    “If the citizens do not rally support for the State to experience peaceful atmosphere for good governance, security and life of the people, we may be on the road to Somalia”.

    The coalition said that the prevailing situation paint a gloomy picture as it scared and repel investments and investors; and all the seen efforts of the governor and his government would become exercise in futility.

    “We encourage the governor to declare a state of emergency on critical areas that deal with UN Millennium Development Goals like Education, Health, Eradication of poverty and hunger, water and sanitation, climate action, peace, etc.

    ”We urged Fubara to also pay attention to other critical aspects of the state economy like the Blue Economy, Agriculture, employment of teachers, and management of pensioners and welfare of the Aged.

    “We call on all men and women of goodwill to continue to pray for the state and rally round her and the government to navigate through these trying and tough times.

    “More than any resource today, Rivers needs peace and Stability,’’ it said.

  • Maurizio Sarri threatens resignation after defeat to Salernitana

    Maurizio Sarri threatens resignation after defeat to Salernitana

    Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri threatened to quit after their 2-1 defeat to Salernitana.

    Lazio had the lead through Ciro Immobile’s penalty before Salernitana stormed back.

    Asked how president Claudio Lotito may react, Sarri said: “If I was him, I would make a strong intervention. I am not a fan in general of training retreats, but something has to be done to break this inertia.

    “The squad has lost character and initiative. After scoring a goal in the first half, we came back out hoping to control it for 50 minutes. That is not what our characteristics are as a team.”

    He also stated:

    “Something clearly is not working. If I was certain that I was the problem, then I would immediately step down. I don’t understand how I have been treating them differently to last season. If anything, I think I’m being harder on them.

    “If over the next few days I evaluate and find that it is my fault, I will be the first to take the decision to walk away by speaking to the President.”

  • Group condemns call for DSS boss, Bichi’s resignation

    Group condemns call for DSS boss, Bichi’s resignation

    A Civil Society Organisation, Save Nigerian Movement (SNM), has condemned call by some individuals and groups for the resignation of Mr Yusuf Bichi, the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS).

    The group, in a statement signed by its Convener, Rev. Solomon Semaka, on Saturday in Abuja said the call was the handiwork of high profile criminal suspects currently undergoing trial.

    Semaka described the call as a desperate bid by criminal elements to hoodwink Nigerians and curry public sympathy against the service and the Federal Government.

    “The call is a reckless ploy and afterthought, deployed by powerful criminal suspects undergoing trial in line with the rule of law.

    “These individuals have resorted to smear campaign against the Federal Government apparently to evade justice and stamp their feet and take control of the system,” he said.

    According to him, these high profile and very powerful criminal syndicates already in custody have deployed their enormous financial war against the DSS at the detriment of national security and Nigerians.

    “As a frontline Civil Society Organisation, committed to promoting democracy and societal values, we deem it necessary to condemn the purported call for the sack of the DSS boss.

    “We also condemned the threats of a nationwide protests by those we consider as crisis entrepreneurs who always avail themselves to be bought by wealthy criminals at the detriment of Nigerians.

    “It is troubling that some Nigerians have sold their conscience to the same corrupt elements that impoverished us while in public office by engaging in criminality instead of service delivery,” he said.

    Semaka said the allegations made by the “crisis entrepreneurs’’ against Bichi and the DSS were baseless and a clear case of corruption fighting back.

    He said the use of criminally acquired wealth, influence and faceless groups to sponsor campaigns of calumny against the DSS was an old trick that Nigerians would not fall for.

    The convener said it was shameful that some greedy Nigerians had teamed up with enemies of the country just because of selfish financial gain.

    “This is a clear case of corruption fighting back to overwhelm the state.

    “The DSS must do its job and refrain from falling for cheap blackmail as they strive to ensure national security,” he added.

  • Fact Check Report: Did Justice Ugo of the Presidential election tribunal resign?

    Fact Check Report: Did Justice Ugo of the Presidential election tribunal resign?

    There have been claims that one of the Justices presiding over the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has tendered his resignation from the bench, citing pressures from the executive.

    The purported resignation emanated from a report published by the Igbo Times Magazine on Wednesday 19th July, 2023, where it claimed that Justice Boloukuoromo M. Ugo was being compelled to rule in favour of a certain political candidate, widely believed to be President Bola Tinubu.

    The report quotes the judge as saying that supporting the government on the matter in question would effectively signal the “death of Nigeria’s democracy.”

    How True are these claims?

    Although the publication based its report on a statement purportedly issued by Justice Ugo, it failed to provide evidence to back its claims.

    The newspaper’s report also reveals a significant flaw in the natural sequence of events, as it mistakenly portrays the elections conducted on February 25 as still being in the future.

    “According to Justice Ugo’s statement, he was asked to ‘cripple the independence of the judiciary’ by ruling in favor of a certain political candidate, whom he did not name but is widely believed to be Bola Tinubu, the front-runner in the upcoming presidential election.

    “In addition to this, he was asked to suppress evidence and dismiss cases that could have an impact on the election,” the newspaper said.

    The erroneous portrayal of the election as “upcoming” undermines the credibility of the newspaper’s reporting and raises concerns about the accuracy of the information presented.

    As the news of Justice Ugo’s purported resignation continued to reverberate, the Court of Appeal has dismissed the allegations as false and misleading.

    The Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal Malam Umar Mohammed Bangari, firmly asserted that no Justices have resigned from the Court of Appeal Bench, and Justice Ugo remains an active member of the panel of Justices election petitions.

    Verdict:

    The alleged resignation of Justice Boloukuoromo M. Ugo, is therefore false and should be disregarded by the public.

  • Ex-NUC executive secretary, Rasheed give reasons for voluntary resignation

    Ex-NUC executive secretary, Rasheed give reasons for voluntary resignation

    The now former executive secretary of National University Commission (NUC), Prof Abubakar Rasheed, has stated that personal reasons and his desire to return back to the classroom were the purpose for his voluntary resignation as the executive secretary of the NUC.

    Rasheed, who disclosed this during an interface with the media on Friday, stated that though he had three more years to stay, he had decided to spend the rest of his active years in the classroom.

    “I have written to Bayero University to return to the school tomorrow(July, 1 2023).

    “I didn’t want to come back to the classroom two years back but I was reappointed so I have to return. I want to be conferred as professor emeritus and it is only if I retire as a professor, I can be that,” he said.

    He appreciated the support of the NUC staff, vice chancellors and critical stakeholders of the sector throughout his tenure in the Commission

    “I appreciate your constant support throughout my days. I will take what I have learnt to the next phase of my career and what we have done towards revitalizing the universities in our country,” he said.

    While speaking on the establishment of more universities in the country, the former executive secretary stated that those criticizing the establishment were either ignorant or mischievous.

    He added that many of the private universities established only take a small population of the admission seekers, adding that more universities will create more access to the many admission seekers in the country.

    The ex-NUC Executive Secretary while speaking on the quality of education stated that though there are challenges in the sector, he is proud of the quality of education as almost all Nigerian graduates who secure admission abroad exit with astonishing results.

    “I am happy with the quality of education but there are challenges which is why we are working with stakeholders to discuss the best way to improve the quality. We are doing fairly well but will continue to improve,” he said.

    He urged Mr Chris Mayaki, the former deputy executive secretary, Administration, who was taking over from him until a substantive ES is reappointed, to continue with the noble task of promoting a quality education in the tertiary sector.

    Speaking while bidding the former ES farewell, the acting executive secretary, described the outgoing ES as a patriotic Nigerian and a change marker who has brought about positive impact in the sector.

  • UK deputy PM, Dominic Raab resigns over bullying complaints

    UK deputy PM, Dominic Raab resigns over bullying complaints

    British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned from the government on Friday following an independent investigation into complaints that he bullied colleagues.

    Raab resigned in a letter to the prime minister before the report was made public.

    His departure is a setback for Sunak just two weeks ahead of English local council elections where his Conservatives are predicted to fare badly.

    This represents the latest scandal to force out one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s top ministers.

    The loss of the third senior minister over their personal conduct in the past six months will damage Sunak’s efforts to revive the governing Conservative Party’s fortunes.

    It also serves as a major embarrassment as he had entered Downing Street in October promising a government of integrity.

    “I called for the inquiry and undertook to resign if it made any finding of bullying whatsoever,” Raab’s letter said, adding: “I believe it is important to keep my word.”

    Sunak said in a letter in reply that he accepted Raab’s resignation with deep sadness but said it was important that ministers uphold the highest of standards.

    As deputy prime minister, Raab had no formal powers but stepped in for the prime minister if he was away from parliament or incapacitated.

    However, he was a close political ally of Sunak and helped launch his campaign to be prime minister last summer.

    The resignation will do little to improve the public perception of his government following the scandal-ridden tenure of Boris Johnson and the chaotic economic policies that brought down Liz Truss after less than two months.

    The five-month investigation into Raab’s behaviour heard evidence from multiple government officials about complaints of bullying at three different departments.

    The independent report by lawyer Adam Tolley found that Raab had acted in a way that was “intimidating” and “persistently aggressive” while at the Foreign Office.

    It said while at the Justice Ministry, he had gone “further than was necessary or appropriate in delivering critical feedback and also insulting, in the sense of making unconstructive critical comments about the quality of work done”.

    “(Raab) has been able to regulate this level of ‘abrasiveness’ since the announcement of the investigation,” Tolley wrote.

    “He should have altered his approach earlier,” the lawyer added.

    Raab requested the investigation in November following formal complaints about his behaviour by government officials.

    He said he felt “duty-bound” to accept the outcome of the inquiry but also staunchly defended his conduct.

    He said the report had concluded he had not once sworn, shouted, or physically intimidated anyone in four and a half years, and had dismissed all but two of the claims against him.

    Raab apologised for any unintended stress or offence caused but said the decision to set a threshold for bullying so low “set a dangerous precedent” for the conduct of good government.

    This will “have a chilling effect on those driving change on behalf of your government – and ultimately the British people”, he said in his letter.

    Raab referred to the two incidents where there was a finding of bullying against him – one at the Foreign Office in dealing with a senior diplomat’s handling of the Brexit negotiation over Gibraltar, and one where he gave critical feedback during an earlier stint at the Ministry of Justice from 2021 to 2022.

    Keir Starmer, the leader of the main opposition Labour Party, accused Sunak of “weakness” for failing to sack his deputy rather than letting him resign.

    Another of Sunak’s senior ministers, Gavin Williamson, also quit in November after bullying allegations, and the prime minister sacked Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi in January after he was found to have broken the ministerial code over his openness about his tax affairs.

    Sunak is facing his own investigation by parliament’s standards watchdog into his behaviour over whether he properly declared his wife’s shareholding in a childcare company that stands to benefit from the new government policy.

  • S. Africa: Hundreds hold ralllies to demand Ramaphosa’s resignation (PHOTOS)

    S. Africa: Hundreds hold ralllies to demand Ramaphosa’s resignation (PHOTOS)

    In a bid to force out South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, over his handling of the country’s economy and energy crisis, hundreds have marched to the presidential residence to demand his resignation

    South Africa‘s opposition, on Monday, held rallies under tight security.

    But turnout was low and calls for strikes went unheeded as the government mobilised thousands of police, backed by troops, to stifle any unrest.

    The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the country’s third-largest party, had called for a “national shutdown,” sparking fears of a repeat of bloody clashes and looting just under two years ago.

    Under close escort and with a police helicopter overhead, several thousand protesters marched in the capital Pretoria to Ramaphosa’s official residence, passing the seat of government, the Union Buildings.

    “Our demands are simple, we want Ramaphosa to leave this house, to leave this house with immediate effect,” EFF’s firebrand leader Julius Malema told protesters.

    “We are here to demand the end of load shedding (electricity outages), to demand Ramaphosa to step down and if he doesn’t… we will force him to step down,” he said.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that in other parts of the country, protesters gathered in groups varying in size from dozens to hundreds.

    The protest call rekindled memories of clashes in July 2021 that saw the worst violence since the end of apartheid and advent of democracy in 1994.

    At least 350 people were killed when protests sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma spiralled into riots and looting.

    As the protests loomed, the authorities mobilised nearly 3,500 troops to assist police and warned they would deal firmly with any unrest.

    “The mayhem and anarchy that was threatened did not materialise due to the strong presence and visibility of law enforcement authorities,” Ramaphosa’s spokesman, Vincent Magwenya, stated in a text message.

    “Citizens who were not party to any demonstration were able to carry on with their normal daily activities. “There was no shutdown. Some businesses closed down due to intimidation and fear of violence.” he said.

    The EFF told followers their actions “must be militant and radical” but to behave peacefully and watch out for provocateurs.

    Eighty-seven protesters were arrested for violence-related offences overnight, according to the police, who gave no details of the offences.

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    S. Africa: Hundreds hold ralllies to demand Ramaphosa's resignation (PHOTOS)

    S. Africa: Hundreds hold ralllies to demand Ramaphosa's resignation (PHOTOS) S. Africa: Hundreds hold ralllies to demand Ramaphosa's resignation (PHOTOS)

  • New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern resigns

    New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern resigns

    New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has announced that she will step down from the role by February 7.

    Ardern made the surprise announcement during her first press conference of 2023 on Thursday.

    “I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank. It’s that simple,” she said.

    “We give all that we can for as long as we can, and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time.”

    Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new prime minister.

    A caucus vote to elect a new Labour Party leader will take place on Saturday.

    Elected prime minister in 2017 at 37 years, Ardern is one of the world’s youngest female heads of government and the second to become a mother while still in office.

    Ardern also announced this year’s election will be held on Oct. 14.