A.C. Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years, after earning a 3-0 final-day victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with a double from Olivier Giroud and one goal from Franck Kessie, sealing the Scudetto in style.

Stefano Pioli's side came into the final round of fixtures knowing a point would be enough for them to finish on top, ahead of rivals Inter Milan, but after Giroud scored in the 17th minute, a 19th Serie A title never looked in doubt.

Frenchman Giroud scored a second goal in the 32nd minute to put Pioli's men on course for the trophy, without needing to be concerned with how Inter were doing on the back field at the San Siro stadium.

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Presidential aspirants visit the matriarch Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua. What's going on here?

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, declined to grant bail to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him.

Trial Justice Binta Nyako held that Kanu must explain the reason why he breached the previous bail that was given to him, before he could enjoy another favourable discretion from the court.

“Until the issue of absence of the defendant for his trial, with all the bail conditions breached, is determined, the instant application of the defendant for bail will at best be premature and it is refused.

“However, the defendant is at liberty to refile the application”, Justice Nyako held.

The court noted that Kanu’s trial had since 2015, suffered various setbacks owing to over 19 interlocutory applications that have been filed in the matter.

It, therefore, implored the parties to allow the case to proceed on trial to enable the charge to be determined, one way or the other.

Kanu had in the application he filed pursuant to sections 6(6) and 36(5) and (6) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, as well as sections 161, 162, 163 and 165 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, 2015, prayed the court to release him on bail, pending by determination of the charge against him.

He equally prayed the court to order the Department of State Services, DSS, to produce the medical report of the defendant who is currently in its custody.

Kanu, told the court that he was severely tortured for eight days in Kenya, before he was repatriated back to Nigeria for continuation of his trial.

He alleged that his health condition deteriorated, following “a highly poisonous substance” he said was injected into his system, which he said is causing him to have constipation and increased heart beat.

Insisting that the DSS lacks the necessary medical facility to cater for his health needs, Kanu, told the court that he was confined to solitary confinement where he alleged that he was daily exposed to mental torture.

The IPOB leader told the court that he has “credible and reliable sureties”, pledging that he would not commit any offence while on bail.

Besides, Kanu, argued that he has not been tried or convicted by any court of law in the country, contending that he was entitled to bail.

He further drew attention of the court to the fact that he was previously released on bail on health ground.

However, FG, urged the court to refuse the bail application, insisting that Kanu, having realized the gravity of the case against him, would run away from the country and not make himself available for trial.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/breaking-court-rejects-nnamdi-kanus-application-for-bail/

The Christian Association of Nigeria, has called for a nationwide protest over the gruesome killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200 level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto.

The CAN President, Rev. Olasupo Ayokunle, in a letter addressed to all bloc leaders, urged Christians to hold peaceful protests within their church premises on Sunday May 22, 2022.

He made the call against the backdrop of the Thursday killing and setting ablaze of the female student by an angry mob that accused her of blasphemy.

The letter dated May 14, 2022 and signed by CAN’s General Secretary, Joseph Daramola, reads: “I have been directed by the CAN President, His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, to request all Church Leaders, through your various Churches to organize a PEACEFUL PROTEST in honour of one of our daughters, DEBORAH YAKUBU who was gruesomely murdered on Thursday, 12 May, 2022 at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto in Sokoto State by some Islamic extremists.

The protest will take place on 22 May, 2022 in the afternoon by 3:00 Pm in every Secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) nationwide and not on the streets in order to avoid further loss of lives. Those without CAN’s Secretariat may use any church with big premises.

“We are to hold placards with some succinct message like “WE DEMAND JUSTICE 4 DEBORAH,” “NO MORE KILLING IN GOD’S NAME”, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH,” “POLICE, STOP UNPROVOKED KILLINGS IN NIGERIA,” “CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SECOND CLASS CITIZENS,” “KILLERS OF DEBORAH MUST BE PROSECUTED,” “WE CONDEMN RELIGIOUS KILLINGS,” “WE SAY NO TO ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS.”

“We urge those who could afford it to make use of the traditional media and the social media and others can use only the social media to give it a wide coverage in other to sensitize the whole world. We also call on Nigerian Christians in diaspora to join us using our embassies all over the world.

“The occasion can also be used to pray for Deborah’s family and friends, peace for the country, victory for the Church and godly political leaders in the coming general election.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/just-in-can-calls-for-nationwide-protest-over-deborah-samuels-murder/

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Liverpool remain in the hunt for a historic quadruple after winning the FA Cup following another Wembley penalty shootout against Chelsea.

Jurgen Klopp's side repeated their Carabao Cup final victory in February, the decisive moment coming when Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saved Mason Mount's spot-kick, leaving Kostas Tsimikas to secure Liverpool's second trophy of the season.

The Reds remain in the hunt for the Premier League title and have the Champions League final to come against Real Madrid.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61429640

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination( UTME) results.

Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, JAMB, Fabian Benjamin, said this in a statement on Saturday.

The board directed candidates to send UTMERESULT to 55019 using the same phone number that was used for registration.

The statement reads: “To check the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, all a candidate needs to do is to simply send UTMERESULT to 55019 using the same phone number that he/she had used for registration and the result would be returned as a text message. This is the only process of checking the 2022 UTME results for now as the Board has not uploaded it on its website for obvious reasons.

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-jamb-releases-2022-utme-result/

Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged plan to disqualify him from the 2023 presidential primaries slated for the end of this month.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties a deadline of June 3 to submit their candidates for the 2023 elections.

On Friday, Daily Trust had reported how some groups purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms of the ruling All Progressives Congress ((APC) for Emefiele.

This had triggered outrage as many called on the CBN governor to step down.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who described Emefiele’s interest in the 2023 Presidency as “a joke taken too far”, had asked President Muhammadu Buhari to fire him if he refused to step down.

Some lawyers had argued that Emefiele was unfit to run going by Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act.

The section states that no political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the Convention or Congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election.

But in documents seen by Daily Trust, Emefiele, through his lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, argued that he is not a political appointee and by provision of the constitution, he is expected to resign a month before the February 25, 2023, presidential election.

“It is our respectful submission that the plaintiff is not a political appointee as envisaged by the Electoral Act and as he seeks to contest for the Office of the President in the new electoral calendar, he shall only be governed or guided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (1999), as amended, which requires that he gives at least thirty (30) days’ notice of resignation, withdrawal or retirement from the office of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before any elections,” the document read.

He also contended that a Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, had nullified section 12 ( of the Electoral Act.

INEC and the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) were joined in the suit.

On Saturday, Emefiele declined the presidential forms bought for him, saying he would use his resources to purchase them if he is interested in the race.

Speaking further on the 2023 Presidency, Emefiele said God would decide for him “in the next few days”.

https://dailytrust.com/breaking-emefiele-sues-inec-over-alleged-plan-to-disqualify-him-from-primaries

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NCC new policy does not permit that coz you too are a suspect, according to the policy. So if someone is willing to risk his job to do it for you at 10k, please quickly and quietly comply

That facial expression, though

Controversial socialite, Okuneye Idris Olanweraju also known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to release bride price list for future hubby

(S)he wrote:“Dear future husband, below is my marriage list before you take me away from my dad:

100 bags of rice
Taxi money to bring the bride — 100million
Money to unveil the bride — 55million
My grandma acceptance fee — 166 million
Money for my dad to accept — 100 million
Acceptance fee from the elders— 5 million
My engagement ring worth ($100k) and so on.

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The Lagos State government has shut down Chrisland Schools indefinitely amid allegation of rape.

A 10-year-old pupil of the school was said to have been raped by her schoolmates during a trip to Dubai.

The incident sparked outrage on social media, with many calling on government to act.

In a statement on Monday, the state Ministry of Education said investigation into the matter was ongoing.

The state government disclosed that the allegations of sexual violence involving students of Chrisland School are being investigated by the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including the Ministry of Education; Office of Education Quality Assurance; Ministry of Youth and Social Development; Ministry of Justice, and the Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency.

The statement jointly signed by the MDAs, revealed that the criminal allegations had been escalated to the Commissioner of Police.

“In view of the allegations, we are committed to ensuring that adequate medical and pscyho-social support is provided. This is to reassure members of the public of the State Government’s commitment to safety and child protection, especially in ensuring that all child-centered institutions within the state, formulate and implement policies and systems that are compliant with the Executive Order (No.EO/AA08 of 2016), Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Program.”

The State Government therefore reminded the general public that anyone who engages in any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving of a child commits an offence and is liable to custodial sentence of 14years. “This includes producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing an image of child pornography.”

Daily Trust had earlier contacted the school for its reaction to the incident.

A representative of the school had said who spoke over the phone had said, “Yes, this is Chrisland School. I am not permitted to speak on the issue. We will soon release an official statement. Thank you.”

https://dailytrust.com/breaking-lagos-shuts-down-chrisland-school-indefinitely-over-sex-tape-of-minors

With the availability of HD and FHD online video contents increasing overwhelmingly and the presence of cable tvs, when last did you watch a local TV station or use a local TV antenna? Do the TVS still exist? How're the staff coping?

After two years of being shut, Jehovah’s Witnesses have opened their places of worship, known as Kingdom Halls, which were closed worldwide.

The Kingdom Halls were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed millions of lives around the world.

The group’s spokesperson in Nigeria, Olusegun Eroyemi, in a video announcement noted that its public activities were suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among members and their friends.

He said, “We didn’t want to be associated with spreading COVID. We didn’t want it to be said that someone contracted COVID because he attended a function organised by Jehovah’s witnesses. That was why we had to wait until what we thought was a good time to go and this time, we think, is the right time.”

While the Kingdom Halls were shut, members of the religious group held their services, known as Christian meetings, virtually.

As the Witnesses returned to their Kingdom Halls, they also invited their friends and neighbours to two important programs that will hold in their Kingdom Halls in the month of April.

The two events are a 30-minute program titled ‘Where Can You Find Real Hope?, which will be held during the week of April 4, and the annual observance of the death of Jesus Christ on the evening of April 15, 2022.

According to a statement made available to The PUNCH, Eroyemi stated that both events will be held at Kingdom Halls across Nigeria.

“These are difficult but not hopeless times. Attending one of these special events will provide the needed courage to look to the future with confidence in God’s promises,” the Witnesses’ spokesperson said.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-open-kingdom-halls-two-years-after-covid-19-lockdown/%3famp

Former Miss Grand Ukraine, Anastasiia Lenna has become a member of Ukraine's fighting force to block Russia from taking over her country.

Lenna shared photos of herself armed and taking a position against the invading Russian army.

According to TMZ, Lenna speaks five languages and worked as a translator and PR manager.

Credit: Instagram | anastasiia.lenna

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday announced that registration for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and the Direct Entry examination will begin on February 12.

The board made this known in its weekly bulletin released by its Head of Media and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin on Monday.

In the timeline of events attached to the bulletin, the board said: “UTME/ DE registration starts 12th February 2022 and ends 19th March 2022. Mock examination holds on 20th April, 2022. UTME holds from 20th to 30th April 2022.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/jamb-2022-utme-de-registration-commences-february-12/amp/

We dey congratulate the Super Eagles as dem top their group for #AFCON2021, and we wish dem beta luck for the knockout stage. Up Naija. ���

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No Salah, no Mane, no goals for Liverpool. Come play for me, please

A record 103 Premier League players and staff tested positive for Covid in the seven days up to and including 26 December, new figures show.

The previous weekly league record was 90 cases, announced a week ago.

A total of 15,186 tests were carried out between 20 and 26 December, as the Premier League has reintroduced daily testing of players and staff.

Fifteen English top-flight games have been called off so far during December because of coronavirus cases.

A Premier League statement said: "The Premier League's Covid-19 emergency measures include protocols such as wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing, limiting treatment time, as well as the increased testing.

"The league is continuing to work with clubs to keep people safe by helping mitigate the risks of Covid-19 within their squads. We are also liaising closely with the government, local authorities and supporter groups, while being responsive to any future changes to national or local guidance."

Premier League and EFL clubs recently chose to fulfil festive fixtures despite ongoing Covid-19 disruption.

The Premier League's 20 clubs met last week to discuss the fixture list following a number of postponements.

No vote took place, with two rounds of fixtures remaining in place across five days from 26 December, while the EFL will play games "where it is safe to do so".

Clubs were advised if they have 13 fit players, plus a goalkeeper, they should fulfil their games.

Manchester United were set to visit Newcastle later on Monday to play their first game in more than two weeks following a Covid outbreak within the squad.

Watford's game against West Ham on Tuesday will also be their first game since a 2-1 defeat at Brentford on 10 December.

Wolves' scheduled trip to Arsenal on Tuesday has been postponed because of Covid-19 cases in the Midlands club's camp, with Leeds United's top-flight game against Aston Villa on Tuesday has also been postponed because of an outbreak at the Yorkshire club.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59774778

...when you know the actual value of food

Recently, I had some elderly family members visit my family after church service. As part of the entertainment I offered them, I switched my decoder from the football I was previously watching to a "more appealing" home movie channel. Shockingly, it was a hot romantic scene that was on. I was so embarrassed as it was even on a Sunday! Have you had any such embarrassing movie moment? Let's share

Popular GSM website GSMArena has made what seems to be first review of an Infinix phone.

GSMArena wrote those:

We don't review Infinix phones too often, mostly due to the brand's only regional popularity. In certain markets, particularly in Africa and South Asia, Infinix has its fair share of market pull.

To provide additional context, Infinix is one of the brands the Chinese Transsion Holding sells phones under. Other major ones include Tecno and Itel. Also, Oraimo for accessories and Carlcare for after-sales service. But, we digress.

The point is that the Infinix Note 11 Pro we have for review today might not be easy to acquire in many places but could very well be a great value, if it's available in your market.

https://m.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_11_pro-review-2339.php

Aston Villa v Burnley postponed after Villa record 'increased amount' of positive Covid-19 cases

Saturday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and Burnley has been postponed after an "increased amount of positive Covid-19 test results" in the Villa squad.

Villa apologised to Burnley and their fans but said they acted "as swiftly as possible" to "minimise disruption".

The postponement leaves Leeds v Arsenal as Saturday's sole surviving game from the original six-match programme.

The Premier League said Villa did not have enough players to field a team.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59665333

Meanwhile, Premier League clubs will meet on Monday to discuss the escalating crisis around the coronavirus pandemic.

With nine games postponed over the past week, including five already from this weekend's 10-match fixture list, clubs want the chance to discuss the options.

Managers and captains are also due to hold their own meetings.

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard said he hoped the meetings would provide "clarity" to "a lot of concerns and unanswered questions".

Meanwhile, Premier League chief Richard Masters has written to clubs urging players to get the vaccine and stressed the importance of the league completing the season.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank led calls for all matches to be called off until 26 December to enable a reset.

Some feel the break should be longer - but others such as Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp do not believe it should happen.

The Premier League said on Thursday it intends to carry on playing matches as long as it is safe to do so.

Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been cleared to resume preparations for Sunday's trip to Newcastle.

The Spaniard had returned an inconclusive coronavirus test and cancelled Friday's news conference, but a subsequent PCR test came back negative.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59698662

The police in Lagos say they have begun an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College in Lekki Lagos.

The student died on Tuesday, after he was allegedly tortured and given a harmful substance by some senior students in the school, over his refusal to join a cult group.

In a statement released on Saturday by Adekunle Ajisebutu, the police spokesperson, the police said investigation has started, despite having not received a formal report of the incident.

“The Lagos State Police Command is not unaware of the reported death of one Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos which is currently going viral on the social media.

“The Command wishes to inform the public that, although no formal report of the incident was made to the police, the Commissioner of Police, upon hearing about it instantly directed the Divisional Police Officer, Maroko Division under whose jurisdiction the place of incident is to immediately visit the school to carry out initial investigation into the incident.

“This directive has been carried out as investigation into the case has since commenced. However, in view of the seriousness of the case, the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, has also been directed to take over investigation of the case immediately,” the statement reads in part.

Background
The news about the late Mr Oromoni, 12, surfaced on the internet on Wednesday, following a post by his cousin, Perrison Oromoni, on issues surrounding his death.

Mr Oromoni said some students of the school “bullied, harassed, and tortured his late cousin for refusing to join their cult group, which led to his eventual death”.

He said tests and X-rays conducted on the deceased showed that he sustained internal injuries from beatings he received from the students.

Although the school immediately reacted to the allegation, saying it was not true and that the student was sick and treated at school before being sent home, a video of the last minutes of the deceased where he listed the names of his abusers was released.

Following the controversies surrounding the death of the student, the Lagos State government, on Friday, shut the school indefinitely.

“We reassure the family of the late Sylvester Oromoni Junior and Lagosians at large that efforts are being made to unravel the circumstances leading to his demise, even as we reiterate the Government’s commitment to Child Protection,” the ministry said in its statement.

‘Stay calm’
The police have, however, urged members of the public, particularly the deceased’s parents, friends and relatives to stay calm as the police investigate.

Mr Ajisebutu said the Command has deployed all available human and material resources at its disposal to unravel the circumstances surrounding the sad and unfortunate incident.

“While diligent investigation is ongoing, members of the public are advised against taking the law into their own hands. They are also enjoined to refrain from comments that could jeopardise investigation,” the police said.

The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who commiserated with the bereaved family, and assured that the outcome of police investigation would be made public in due course.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/499088-police-begin-investigation-into-controversial-death-of-dowen-college-student.html