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  Chelsea boss, Graham Potter has allowed Hakim Ziyech to join Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain. The Moroccan has agreed a move to leave Chelsea and is set to sign for the French champions. Ziyech has spent three underwhelming seasons at Chelsea following a £33m move from Ajax in 2020 but many thought his performance at the 2022 World Cup would have been a turn around. The 29-year-old has failed to impress successive Chelsea managers. With the arrival of Joah Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk at Stamford Bridge this January, the Moroccan game-time will only suffer more. Ziyech is now closing in on a winter move to French champions, PSG. Ziyech has already agreed to join PSG, who are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal. Chelsea and PSG are optimistic of reaching an agreement, with the Blues keen on raising some funds following a heavy period of spending under Todd Boehly.

 The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested some members of an organised syndicate selling the new Naira notes in parts of the country. Although the DSS did not disclose the names and locations of the suspects, the agency said in a statement on Monday that some commercial bank officials were aiding and abetting the act. The statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, warned that the Service would go after those involved in the malfeasance. The statement said, "The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has intercepted some members of organised syndicates involved in the sale of the newly redesigned naira notes. In the course of its operations, in this regard in parts of the country, it was also established that some Commercial Bank officials are aiding the economic malfeasance. "Consequently, the Service warns the currency racketeers to desist from this ignoble act. Appropriate regulatory authorities a...

Dani Alves  Dani Alves remains behind bars in Brians 2 Prison, located in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, near the Catalan capital of Barcelona. He was taken to jail more than a week ago after being accused of an alleged a sexual assault in a nightclub. His lawyer, Cristabal Martell, is expected to file an appeal to request the provisional release of the Brazilian right-back. Meanwhile, La Vanguardia has published an article this Sunday in which they reveal how Alves' life in prison is, according to multiple sources, a mix of people who are official, unofficial, inside and outside the penitentiary center. The Catalan newspaper has indicated that Alves' "adaptation is being exemplary". How is Dani Alves' life in prison? They even reveal that Alves, who was arrested on January 20, accused of a sexual assault allegedly committed in the Sutton nightclub in Barcelona on December 30, has already played his first football match with the other inmates. It happened last Thursday a...

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched the Nigerian National Domestic Card Scheme, AfriGo, aimed at creating a more robust payment system that would drive financial inclusion in the country. CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, has said that transaction charges on all cards would henceforth be paid in Naira, except for international transactions. Emefiele said the card, which will function like other international payment cards, is aimed at boosting financial inclusion in the country and reducing dependence on foreign cards. He added that "by this initiative, will therefore be joining countries like China, Russia, Turkey and India which have launched domestic card schemes and harnessed the transformative benefits for their respective payments and financial systems, particularly for the underbanked." The national domestic card is expected to rival Visa and Mastercard, the market's biggest players. The announcement follows last year's decision to phase out old highe...

 The Apex bank of Nigeria  announced a 10-day extension of the deadline for the use of old naira notes across Nigeria. The CBN governor, who spoke to journalists Sunday morning, said he had the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari for the extension. The new deadline is now 10 February instead of the former 31 January deadline, he said. Mr Emefiele spoke in Daura, Katsina State, after a meeting with the president who is in his home state for official duties. Mr Emefiele said Nigerians, who are yet to change their naira notes from the old to new ones, now have an opportunity to do so. He said people must utilise the opportunity because the deadline will not be extended again. PREMIUM TIMES reported how the CBN last October introduced redesigned 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes and gave a deadline of 31st January for the use of the old notes.

  The suspects The unfortunate incident happened on Sunday 29TH January, when the suspected hijacker (left above) pretended to be a customer to a bet shop. The suspect had with him all necessary tools to lose any kind of lock he might encounter. After successfully carrying out the act, little did he know that people around took notice of his movement around the bet shop and its environ.  A good Samaritan along with him some wellwishers tracked him down to where he intended to sell the motorcycle(suspected buyer right above), the stolen motorcycle was seen at buyer's shop with the hijacker already negotiating the selling price. Both suspected has being handed over the law enforcement agent.The unfortunate incident happened in Saki,Oyo state.

 Limiting your eating to an eight-hour window could help boost your longevity, according to a doctor. While longevity can be a difficult goal to achieve, “easy” lifestyle changes could go a long way. Starting your day with breakfast at 11am boosts your longevity with gusto. In fact, this eating protocol could help reduce your risk of serious health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Following the recent announcement by Airtel Nigeria, three out of the four mobile network operators in Nigeria are now offering eSIM (embedded SIM) service. The two others are MTN Nigeria and 9mobile, who were the first telecom operators approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence the trial of the service in 2020. eSIM is seen as the next step in the evolution of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM cards) as it is designed to deliver unprecedented freedom and flexibility. Unlike the physical SIM, you do not need to insert an eSIM into your phone as it is already built into your smartphone, device or wearable. You simply activate the eSIM with your account profile and you are ready to enjoy all the services you normally would with a physical SIM. Benefits of eSIM: eSIM allows you to have more than one phone number assigned to your smart device. It is beneficial for people who want to manage personal and business lines. The possibility of losing or damaging your SIM...

  Some major roads in Osogbo and Ilesa were on Saturday blocked by protesters, said to be displeased with the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal that sacked Senator Ademola Adeleke as governor. The protesters, who prevented vehicular movement along Osogbo/Ikirun road, also blocked Gbongan/Osogbo road to traffic and beat up many commercial motorcyclists that were operating in the town. While many commuters were stranded and had to trek long distances to their destinations, many business places did not open to customers over the fear of attack by the hoodlums. At Igbona Area, the convoy of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kehinde Longe, was stopped by some people believed to be members of the transport management committee. An eyewitness, who witnessed the incident said operatives that were in the convoy of the CP later cleared the barricade and moved on. At Ilesa, the popular Roundabout was blocked to traffic, forcing commuters to take alternative routes to their various...

  The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday declared that the January 31, 2023 deadline fixed by the apex bank for the return of old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes would not be extended. Emefiele, rather, urged those who might still be holding on to the old banknotes to turn them in, assuring them they would not be harassed by the anti-graft agencies. The CBN Governor’s comment came just as the Senate and House of Representatives members urged the banking sector regulator to extend the deadline. Both the red chamber and the green chamber requested for a six-month extension of the deadline. In addition, the House of Representatives set up an ad hoc committee to meet Managing Directors of banks and subsequently with the CBN over the public outcry on the cash withdrawal limit and scarcity of the redesigned naira. They also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the matter. However, addressing journalists at the end of a two-day me...

  Nigerians and other immigrant students in the United Kingdom currently face a high-risk of deportation after completion of their studies following a row between UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman and the Department of Education. According to The Daily Mail, Braverman is currently seeking to cut down the amount of time foreign students can stay in the UK after graduation. The PUNCH reports that currently, immigrants who travel to Britain to study can stay behind two years after graduation. But the Department for Education is said to be resisting Braverman’s plan to cut that to just six months, after which they have to have a skilled job that makes them eligible for a work visa or leave the UK. The Daily Mail further stated that the development is the latest twist in a long-running row over foreign student numbers. “Braverman has committed to cut immigration and ‘substantially reduce’ the number of unskilled foreign workers coming to Britain, from 239,000 to the ‘tens of thousands’...

  The modern Lekki deep seaport has been commissioned today Monday, January 23rd, 2023 by President Mohammad Buhari, after the port had undergone about two years of construction, which officially commenced on June 15th 2020. The President also handed over the port to Tolarams Group for 45 years. The seaport constructed by China Harbour Engineering Lekki Free Trade Zone LFTZ Enterprises (CHELE), a subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company, was billed to be completed by October 2022. It is believed to be the deepest in Nigeria and one of the deepest in West Africa with a draft depth of 16.2 metres in-depth and annual cargo tonnage of four million tons and annual container volume of 2.5 million teu. However, prior to President Muhammadu Buhari’s commissioning of the deep seaport, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) berthed a CMA-CGM container vessel to the port. The vessel is reputed to be one of the largest container vessels in the world which is about 400 metres long and could ...

The possibility of a suspension looms over Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal international may be suspended again as part of the investigation launched into his former club Juventus’ false bookkeeping and transfer irregularities in the past. Italian journalist Paolo Ziliani said that 15 points were recently deducted from Juventus after an investigation into their finances by an Italian court. Ziliani reports that the scope of the punishment for the Italian giants could stretch beyond Italy and to players such as Cristiano Ronaldo’ who are no longer at Juventus. If Cristiano Ronaldo or any other player is found guilty of falsely reporting lower wages, they could be banned for 30-plus days. Ronaldo was at the Turin-based club between 2018 and 2021 and could receive this punishment. “All members involved were questioned and admitted the circumstances [as part of the investigation],” he said according to Sportbible.