After a standout season in Ligue 1, Lille star Nicolas Pepe has been linked with some of Europe's top clubs - including a big-money move to Manchester United. So why is he in demand? Earlier this week, Lille president Gerard Lopez revealed the future of the in-demand winger is close to being decided, while Pepe stated in February he was open to a move away from the French side.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Why Pepe Is In Demand
After a standout season in Ligue 1, Lille star Nicolas Pepe has been linked with some of Europe's top clubs - including a big-money move to Manchester United. So why is he in demand? Earlier this week, Lille president Gerard Lopez revealed the future of the in-demand winger is close to being decided, while Pepe stated in February he was open to a move away from the French side.
Fayemi reinstates ex-TUC boss, Kolawole Olaiya into the civil service
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has reinstated the former Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Kolawole Olaiya into the civil service.
The reinstatement was consequent on the report of the State Committee on the Review of Irregular Appointments chaired by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi nullifying Olaiya’s disengagement from the civil service.
PDM Withdraws Petition Challenging President Buhari’s Re-Election
The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) has withdrawn its petition challenging the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari at the 2019 presidential election. At the resumed hearing on Wednesday counsel to PDM, Mr Aliyu Lemu, informed the tribunal of the desire of the petitioners to withdraw their petition.
Federal Government Sacks 2,500 N-Power Beneficiaries
The federal government has sacked over 2,500 beneficiaries of N-Power, a component of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).
The scheme is targeted at addressing the challenge of youth unemployment in the country. Justice Bibiye, communications manager of NSIP, said the beneficiaries were dismissed following reports that some of them had not gone to their respective places of primary assignment (PPA) in a long time.
Visa Restrictions Imposed On Saboteurs Of Nigeria’s Democracy By The US Government
The U.S. Government has imposed visa restrictions on “individuals responsible for undermining the Nigerian democratic process.” A spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State, Ms Morgan Ortagus announced this in a statement on Tuesday. She disclosed that the action applied to those responsible for election-related violence.