A disappointed President Muhmmadu Buhari spoke yesterday against the backdrop of the ongoing investigation of the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), expressing regrets that some public officials put in positions of trust had abused the confidence reposed in them.

He vowed that all ongoing investigations into previous and new corruption cases would be painstakingly pursued.

Buhari, speaking after the private Eid prayers held with his family and aides at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja yesterday, said he emplaced the special investigative panel on EFCC to ensure the probe of all cases.

He also spoke on the security challenge in parts of the country, pledging more resources for the military, the police and other security agencies to deal with the situation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that when asked how he felt about recent revelations coming from the EFCC and the NDDC, Buhari said: “There has been abuse of trust by people trusted by previous administration and this administration.

“A number of assets have been recovered and some money.

“But we have introduced TSA where all the monies are taken and I said asset should be sold and the money be put through TSA so that it can be identified at any level and I will see who will come after us and take it back again to those who misappropriated public funds.”

While assuring that all past and present cases would be fully investigated, he said: “This is why we put the commission (of investigation) in place.”

On the Niger Delta, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said Buhari decried the wastage of the resources, especially the 13% derivation meant for improving the lives of the people of that region.

He said corruption has not helped the generality of the people.

In a series of tweets two weeks ago, Buhari asked the National Assembly and other agencies investigating the misuse of national resources to work together in ensuring transparency and accountability from individuals and institutions entrusted with public funds.

”I am determined to get to the root of the problem undermining the development of the Niger Delta in spite of the enormous national resources dedicated to this annually. This administration remains committed to bringing rapid, even and sustainable development to the region,” he said in one of the tweets.

Buhari also yesterday warned against the vandalization of oil pipelines in the oil- producing areas which often results in environmental pollution.

His words: “Those who are blowing pipelines and interfering with the production of petroleum products are hurting their people more than the rest of Nigerians because majority of their people are fishermen, fisherwomen and farmers.

“Now if they pollute the land and the waters, the fish goes into the deeper sea where the people cannot go and they cannot grow anything. They are hurting their immediate communities more than any other thing.”

Buhari described the deteriorating security situation in the North West and the North Central as “very disturbing.”

President Buhari said that while much had been achieved security wise from the situation he inherited in 2015, more still needed to be done.
“I want Nigerians to be very conscious of their country, and what we inherited when we came in 2015 was Boko Haram – North East and the militants, the South-South. Nigerians know that we have done our best,” he said.

Responding to a question on the performance of the Service Chiefs which he recently said needed to get better, the President said that the military, the police and other security agencies were working hard.

“We are making resources available to them to even do better,” he said.

He added: “From the reports I am getting, they could do much better…they could do much better. But we are keeping them on the alert all the time to do their duties.”

Asked what he wished Nigerians as they celebrate the Eid El-Kabir, the President said: “I wish Nigerians the best of luck.

‘In the Eid-Kabir sermon, the Imam has said it all. We want security, prosperity and wellbeing of all Nigerians. We want Nigerians to be very conscious of their country.”

The President after the prayer personally slaughtered his own ram in accordance with Islamic injunctions.

The Senate and the House of Representatives are currently investigating how the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) allegedly squandered N40 billion within a few months.
There is a separate forensic audit into the affairs of the commission by the Presidency.

The Presidency also set up a Presidential Probe Panel headed by retired Justice Ayo Salami to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the suspended acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

The setting up of the Ayo Salami panel followed a memo by the Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, in which he accused the EFCC under its suspended chairman, Ibrahim Magu, of “not acting in the overall best interest of the country and the policies of this administration due to its mismanagement and lack of transparency in managing recovered assets; diversion of recovered assets for personal enrichment; neglecting to investigate the P&ID case as directed by the President; flagrant disobedience to directives and to court orders.”

For instance, Malami said: “EFCC reported a total naira equivalent of N46, 038,882,509.87 while the naira equivalent of the foreign currency lodgments were N37,533,764,195.66, representing a shortfall of N8,505,118,314.21.

“These inconsistencies cast a serious doubt on the accuracy of figures submitted by the EFCC. It is the committee’s view that the EFCC cannot be said to have fully accounted for cash recoveries made by it.

“While EFCC reported total naira recoveries of N504,154,184,744.04, the actual bank lodgments were N543, 511,792,863.47. These discrepancies mean that EFCC’s actual lodgment exceeded its reported recoveries by N39, 357,608,119.43.

“This is an apparent case of manipulation of data in a very brazen and unprofessional manner and this has greatly eroded the public confidence in the anti-corruption efforts.”

He said Magu refused to clarify the discrepancies and inconsistencies in the figures.

The minister also cited alleged mismanagement of recovered assets by the EFCC.

Magu denied all the allegations.

In his defence to the panel, Magu said: “The existing structure in the EFCC on the recovery of assets and the management of same will not allow any form of mismanagement of recovered assets to be perpetrated.

“In the Commission under my watch, funds are recovered vide bank drafts issued in favour of the Commission and lodged in the recovery accounts domiciled with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
“Even when cash is recovered during execution of search warrant, such funds are meticulously counted, kept in the safe custody of the Exhibit Keeper and lodged in the recovery account.

“I am not a signatory to these accounts and the funds therein. I have never approved a withdrawal from any of the Commission’s recovery accounts for my personal benefit.

“Nowhere have I reported the Naira equivalent of the foreign currency recoveries. As a matter of standard practice and procedure, the Commission under my leadership reports foreign currency recoveries and not the naira equivalent of same.

“The commission under my leadership has never converted foreign currency recoveries to Naira.”

Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho, reports
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Iheanacho struggled for regular playing time at Leicester City in the just concluded season despite his big reputation at the club.

He scored 10 goals and bagged four assists in 29 appearances across all competitions for the Foxes in the 2019/20 season.

Aston Villa are looking to reinforce their strike force after struggling for goals last season.

The trio of Wesley Moraes, Mbwanna Samatta and Keinan Davis scored a combined total of six league goals.

West Brom are back in the Premier League after two years in the Sky Bet Championship and are looking to add more firepower to their attack.

Iheanacho linked up with Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017.

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10. Mohammed V International Airport – Casablanca (Morocco):
Coming in at 10th Place is the Mohammed the fifth International. Mohammed the fifth International Airport is an international airport serving Casablanca, Morocco. Located in Nouaceur Province, it is operated by ONDA (National Airports Office). With just under 8 million passengers passing through the airport in 2014, it was the busiest airport in Morocco and the fourth busiest in Africa. In August 2014, ONDA reported a year-on-year increase of 7.28% passenger traffic, to 918,238. In 2019, The Airport served more than 10 million passengers. The airport serves as hub for Royal Air Maroc, Royal Air Maroc Express and Air Arabia Maroc. It is named after King Mohammed V of Morocco. Due the massive improvement in the efficiency and accuracy of this Airport, It was recented voted the 10th Best Airport in Africa according to skytrax.

9. Kigali International Airport – Rwanda:
Kigali International Airport , formerly known as Grégoire Kayibanda International Airport, but sometimes referred to as Kanombe International Airport, is the primary airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. It is the main air gateway for all destinations in the country, and in addition serves as a transit airport for Goma and Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport is located in the suburb of Kanombe, at the eastern edge of Kigali, approximately 5 kilometres, by road, east of the central business district of the city of Kigali. There are three terminals at Kigali. The main two-story terminal was built to replace the single-story building, now housing the VIP terminal. The main terminal can handle 6 small-to-midsized aircraft, but also up to a Boeing 747 jet. The airport is designed to handle 400,000 passengers per year. According to last figures, international and domestic passenger numbers were nearly 600,000 in 2013, while flight frequencies were about 400 weekly. International and domestic passenger numbers were 710,000 in 2016. Thought the airport is relatively small compared to the other Airports on this list, it is however the 9th best in the other Airports on this list, it is however the 9th best in Africa.

8. Seychelles International Airport - Seychelles:
Seychelles International Airport or Aéroport de la Pointe Larue in French, is the international airport of the Seychelles located on the island of Mahé near the capital city of Victoria and is the main gateway into the beautiful island country. The airport is the home base and the head office of Air Seychelles and features several regional and long-haul routes due to its importance as an international leisure destination. The airport is 11 kilometres southeast of the capital and is accessible by the Victoria-Providence Highway. The beautiful airports receives more than 500 thousand passenger per year and according to report by the Seychelles Civil Aviation authorizes the figures are on a massive increase.

7. Port Elizabeth International airport - South Africa:
Port Elizabeth international airport in South Africa was made one of the best airport in Africa. Port Elizabeth is one of the airport in Africa named 10 minutes Airport. Airport is owned by a company airports in South Africa and which also owns several other airports in South Africa. The airport handles more than 1 million passengers a year and up to 800 thousand tons of cargo. It is ranked the seventh-best airport in Africa.

6. East London Airport - South Africa:
East London Airport South Africa is a small airport but a beautiful airport in East provinces of South Africa. The report is small but bustling one. Airport rested in 136 metre above sea level. In 2016 East airport was name the fastest growing airport in South Africa, haven accomplished 19% increase of passengers over a period of 12 months.

5. Marakesh Menara Airport - Morocco:
Marakesh Airport is the main gateway into the city of Marrakesh. It is located at five kilometres away from the city of Marrakech. It is an international facility that receives several European flights as well as flights from Casablanca and some of the Arab nations. Flying Marrakech Airport is easy and affordable. It is the 5th best airport in Africa which receive about 5 million passenger per year.

4. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - Mauritius:
The Sir Seewoosagur Airport is the main airport in Mauritius and is located at 26 nautical miles(48 km) southeast on the capital city of Port Louis. It offers 7 destination in Africa, Europe and Asia. Rank as the fourth best airport in African and 99th in the world. Over the years the airport have undergo many developments in 2013, including the building of new terminal to support more passengers. The new terminal has a capacity of 4 million passengers. The airport in carry's up to 9 to 10 million passengers a year.

3. O. R Tambo international Airport Johannesburg - South Africa:
Tambo Airport is one of the best in South Africa and is located in Johannesburg. It is previously known as Johannes International Airport. It has an excellent transport infrastructure. It is named after Oliver Tambo a former president of African national congress. It is the biggest and busiest airport in Africa. Receiving up to 21 million per year with the capacity to process 29 million. It is wrong as the third best airport in Africa and 33rd worldwide. It has five continents in the world and plays a major role in both local and regional and International. It boasts of high quality and beautiful infrastructures.

2. King Shaka International Airport Durban - South Africa:
It was open on May 2012 and it is d main airport in the city of Durban South Africa. It host a lot of features to make travelling experience comfortable as possible. King Shaka international airport is said to be 3 times bigger than the Durban International Airport. Airport handles 5 to 10 million passengers every year. It has several International Airport operating from King Shaka including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airway, Air Mauritius and Air Namibia. It has efficient travel processes and manageable walking distances.

1. Cape Town International Airport - South Africa:
Cape Town Airport is voted as the best airport in Africa. Located approximately 20 km from the city centre. The airport was opened in 1954 to replace Cape Town previous Airport. Its main FM destination for Global travellers and over the past few years it is said to have grown in passages number. It has easy navigation areas most of hotels library a budget fairly grocery store also on. It handles over 10 million passengers per annum.

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Here are the top 10 quick players in the just concluded season and their recorded speed.

10. Phil Foden
The man city player in their match against Aston Villa on October 26 recorded a speed of 23.07mph.

9. Fred
Fred's record was 23.17mph vs Everton in Dec 15.

8. Shane long
The Southampton player in their match against Newcastle on December 8 recorded a speed of 23.21mph.

7. Ainsley Maitland Niles
On December 15, his speed was 23.27mph against man city.

6. Caglar Soyunchu
23.33mph was his speed in their match against Crystal Palace on November 3.

5. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The defender was in fine form in the just concluded season. 23.36mph was his speed in their match against West Ham in November 3.

4. Trezequet
The club narrowly escaped relegation on the last day. Trrzequet had a speed of 23.36mph, the same speed with Wan-Bissaka.

3. Mason Greenwood
The young midfielder really had a good season. He is third place with a speed of 23.36mph. This was recorded in their match against Everton on March 1st.

2. Adama Traore
Adama is well known for his speed but unfortunately his misses out from the first position. 23.48mph was his speed against Chelsea on July 26.

1. Kyle Walker
Kyle is the first man on this list. He is just ahead of Adama by a little gap. 23.49mph was his speed against Chelsea on June 25.
So Kyle is the fastest player in the just concluded season.

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It was revealed that the Federal Government has cleared 14 Airports as at Friday, July 24, for resumption of commercial flights.

The airport currently on operations before the FG new order includes; Lagos and Abuja airports were opened on Wednesday July 8 while four other airports that follow suits were Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Mallam Aminu, Kano International Airport, Maiduguri Airport, Borno and Sam Mbakwe Airport and Owerri, Imo State Airport.

Following the announcement, The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) inspection team has been inspecting the airport for certification.

The guidelines that was set aside for reopening of airports was putting in place Covid-19 protocols, like floor marking to ensure social/physical distancing as well as hygiene practices must be observed.

Following the Nigerian Civil Aviation certification, 14 Airports have met the guidelines and have been reopened for full operations.

In addition to the six earlier listed, other airports that have passed the inspection includes; Victor Attah Airport, Uyo,Akwa Ibom; Kaduna Airport, Kaduna, Yola Airport, Adamawa and Margaret Ekpo Airport, Calabar, Crops River State.

other includes; Sultan Abubakar Airport, Sokoto, Benin Kebbi Airport, Kebbi, Yakubu Gown Airport, Jos Plateau State and Benin Airport, Benin and Edo State Airport...

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika disclosed the latest development on his twitter handle.

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The German Forward who recently joined the London side is appearing to have finally landed in London, he made this known Through his Twitter handle where he wrote "Finally Landed ,Guess where?

The former Leipzig's man who is set to be earning £170,000 per week as from next season after Chelsea signed him for just £47.5m from the Bundesliga side.

The hitman had an amazing season, scoring 36 goals and contributing numerous assists in all competition before making that switch to England.

Liverpool were among the favourite to land him before but it seem Jurgen Klopp's side did not showed interest any longer which made Chelsea to secure him.

It now appearing Werner wants to follow Ziyech Footsteps by Training with his new club from now
Meanwhile, the blues attention would be focused on achieving their aim this season by champions league qualifications and Winning the FA Cup next month..

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