Arsenal Star Balogun Chooses USA Over Nigeria, England
Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun has chosen to represent United States of America ahead of Nigeria and England.
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) confirmed on Tuesday it has approved a request by the US Soccer Federation to change Balogun’s national eligibility from England.
“The change of association of the player Folarin Jolaoluwa Balogun from England to the USA has been approved,”FIFA spokesperson told the PA news agency.
The 21-year-old was born in New York, USA to Nigerian parents.
His parents emigrated to England when he was two years old.
Balogun has 19 goals in 34 games on loan at Reims from Arsenal this season in Ligue 1.
BREAKING: On Thursday May 25, 2023, President-Elect @officialABAT and Vice President-Elect @KashimSM will be conferred with the National Honours of GCFR and GCON respectively, by President @MBuhari.
Electorate: I thought Buhari said he will head straight to Daura immediately after handing over power on May 19 and wont spend a day more in Aso Rock, this interim government shit is getting real.
mycar: I read it very well and I don't have a comprehension problem like many of you. In Nigeria, good governance begins with democracy, there will cannot be a good governance in Nigeria without an absolute democracy.
President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on Monday, May 22nd, 2023 to take part in the Presidential Fleet Review and to commission the Dangote Refinery.
Presidential Fleet Review: Nigerian Navy to Parade 16 Warships, Helicopters, Fighter Jets to Honour Buhari
Nineteen days to the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Navy said yesterday it would put on parade 16 warships, three warships from Spain, Brazil and Ghana as well as six helicopters and fighter jets from the Nigerian Air Force as it prepares a presidential fleet review in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Others include six war planes including Super Tucano aircraft.
Presidential Fleet Reviews are traditional events which navies across the world conduct in order to honour their sovereigns or heads of government.
It involves assemblage of ships and other maritime assets at a designated area for the purpose of demonstrating loyalty and allegiance to the state.
The review also provides an avenue for the president to assess the navy’s preparedness to meet statutory obligations in maritime security, safety and defence within a global/regional collaborative approach.
During a review, the president or head of state is invited to review the fleet in commemoration of a historical event, celebration of an important anniversary or any other activity deemed necessary.
Some of the occasions to organise a fleet review include special landmarks of either the navy or the country.
Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, said Presidential Fleet Review (PFR) 2023, is scheduled to hold from May 19-22, 2023 in Lagos.
He said the review themed: “Fleet Readiness for National Prosperity” was carefully chosen to underscore the essence and value of the Nigerian Navy as a responsive naval force poised towards the attainment of national prosperity.
Gambo, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Admiral Suleiman Garba, noted that during the 8-year administration of president Muhammadu Buhari, a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy.
“The ships comprise offshore patrol vessels, landing ship transport, hydrographic survey vessels, seaward defence boats, helicopters as well as over 300 inshore patrol vessels and assault crafts.
“The president also commissioned two locally built ships in 2016 and 2021 and laid the keel for two more, which will be ready by 2024.
“The Nigerian Navy deems it appropriate to honour the Commander-in-Chief for his support to the service”, he said.
“The 2023 Presidential Fleet Review is therefore organised in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari in recognition of his generous contribution to the service and the nation at large”, the naval chief further stated.
NOTICE: The Federal Government today directed the IMMEDIATE CLOSURE of the Ijora-Olopa Bridge following the discovery that some miscreants have tampered with the major reinforcement elements of the deck from underneath, which led to the failure of a section of the Bridge along Ijora Olopa Road, beside Water Corporation, Ijora.
The Minister of Works and Housing @FMWHNIG, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, in a Press Statement signed by his Special Adviser on Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello, identified the failed section as the Ijora-Olopa inward Ijora-Oloye–Apapa.
According to the Statement, Roads leading directly to the Bridge such as Costain inward Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge descent inward Ijora Oloye have, as a result, been closed to traffic from last night.
Working with @followlasg and other traffic management authorities, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos has also issued the following Traffic Advisory to ensure that motorists and other members of the commuting public are able to use alternative routes.
—From Eko Bridge motorists should take IGANMU/ SIFAX to Ijora-Oloye or Apapa
—From Iddo to Ijora-Oloye/Apapa; traffic will be diverted at the intersection underpass at Ijora Olopa on contraflow, and reconnected at the U-Turn to Ijora-Oloye or Apapa.
It would be recalled that the Hon. Minister of Works and Housing has on several occasions asked illegal squatters occupying Lagos under-bridges to quit as fire incidents and other illegal activities underneath such bridges often result in extensive damage of the vital infrastructure constructed with the nation’s scarce resources.
Signed:
HAKEEM BELLO Special Adviser, Communications to the Hon. Minister 17th May, 2023
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