Pele: Portuguese Dictionary Adopts Name As Adjective

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April 27, 2023

“Pele,” arguably the best footballer in history, is now also an adjective.

On Wednesday, the word “Pele” was added to the more than 167,000 words in the Michaelis Portuguese dictionary printed in Brazil.

For the world’s Portuguese speakers, “pele” can now be used to denote something or someone extraordinary — the sense in which it is already employed informally in Brazil.

“The expression already used to refer to someone who is the best at what they do has been eternalized on the pages of the dictionary!” The Pele Foundation said on social Media.

Under the new entry, the word is defined as “exceptional, incomparable, and unique” — qualities associated with “The King” of football who died in December at the age of 82.

The online version of the Michaelis also provides useful examples: “He is the Pele of basketball… She is the Pele of Brazilian drama.”

For now, the word has been included only in the Michaelis online version, though it will be added to printed dictionaries in future.

It is the result of a campaign by the Pele Foundation, the sports channel sportv and the Sao Paulo football club Santos where Pele played for much of his career.

Pele scored a world record 1,281 goals during his more than two decades playing with Santos (1956-74), the Brazilian national team, and the New York Cosmos (1975-77).

Sudan: More Nigerians To Leave In Coming Days

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faith Jegede

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April 27, 2023

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The Nigerian government has promised to continue evacuating its nationals, from Sudan, a country currently in crisis, by road to Egypt.

Manzo Ezekiel, spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (Nema) said evacuations have begun with Seven buses heading to Egypt from Khartoum.

In all, some 40 buses have been hired to transport the stranded Nigerians, according to Ezekiel, who said 3,500 Nigerians were to be transported initially to Aswan, in neighbouring Egypt.

the director of special missions of the Nema, Onimode Bandele said the organization thinks there are more than 5,000 Nigerians (in Sudan) but for now we are talking about 3,500, including students, who will be transported in buses to Aswan in Egypt,”

According to him, the trip “will take some time because Khartoum is about 1,200 kilometres from Aswan.

Upon arrival in Aswan, the evacuated Nigerians will be flown to Abuja, the Nigerian capital by local airline Air Peace who volunteered to fly the Nigerians for free.

The 12 days of intense fighting between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo and the regular army of Abdel Fattah al-Burhane have thrown the country into chaos and sent foreigners scrambling to return home.

These two generals, who staged the coup in October 2021, are now engaged in a merciless war for power, which has resulted in several hundred deaths and a massive exodus.

Western powers have sent Special Forces and military aircraft to repatriate their nationals and diplomatic personnel.

Many other countries began evacuations by road and sea shortly after the 72-hour U.S.-brokered cease-fire went into effect Tuesday.

Since fighting between paramilitaries and the regular army began on April 15, more than 459 people have been killed and more than 4,000 wounded, according to the UN.

Oil Probe: Malami Appears Before Reps Committee

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday appeared before the House of Reps ad-hoc committee investigating the alleged loss of over $2.4 billion in unremitted oil revenue.

The revenue is from the illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export from 2014 till date.

The chairman of the committee, Mark Gbillah on Thursday, April 20 2023, announced that Malami will face the lawmakers on April 27.

Gbillah said the committee obtained reports that Malami received funds from outside the country through the whistle-blower policy but did not remit it to the federation account.

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The lawmaker also said the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, approved payments to whistleblowers which were not in accordance with the policy.

But appearing before the lawmakers, the Minister of Justice said that disclosing the details of the whistle-blowers as requested by the committee violates confidentiality.

With regard to details of accounts into which recoveries were paid, Malami stated that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintained these accounts, not the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. Malami argued that his office is not a signatory, nor does it manage the accounts.

According to him, over $650 million have so far been recovered from different sources including late Head of State, General Sani Abacha; former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamiesiegha, and former Delta State Governor, James Ibori

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians of New Killer Syrup in Town

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Cleopatra Okohai

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April 27, 2023

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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about a dangerous cough syrup in circulation.

The cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’, is reportedly manufactured by Fraken Group.

According to reports, the syrup is believed to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five at a health facility in the health district of Fundong, in the North-West region of Cameroon.

According to the North-West Regional of Cameroon delegate for Public Health, the children showed a decrease in kidney function after using the cough syrup.

In a recent press statement, NAFDAC disclosed that the product is not authorised for marketing in Cameroon and was purchased from unauthorised sources.

“Although the product is not in NAFDAC database, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the substandard (contaminated) syrups,” the agency said.

Madrid Open: Raducanu Pulls Out

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Emenike Agu

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April 27, 2023

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Emma Raducanu is set to drop out of the top 100 less than two years since her shock win in the us open after pulling out of the Madrid open on Wednesday with a hand injury hours before her first match.

The 20-year-old briton, currently world number 85, was poised to face bulgaria’s viktoriya tomova in the spanish capital, ahead of a potential clash with world number one iga swiatek in the second round.

The Briton was replaced by Austrian lucky loser Julia Grabher.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates winning the second set against Bianca Andreescu of Canada in their first round match during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Raducanu has been beset by health problems this year, suffering from a wrist injury during her first round defeat by bianca andreescu in the miami open in march.

Raducanu, who has also suffered from tonsillitis, has only played 10 matches this season and won five.

She withdrew from events in auckland and austin earlier this year and will now be targeting rome and the french open, which starts may 28.

Raducanu had told reporters in madrid her wrist was “ok” amid a tense news conference tuesday.

Since becoming the first qualifier in history to win a grand slam, Raducanu has burned through a string of coaches, currently working with Sebastian Sachs.

UNN Lady Bags First Class in Engineering

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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A 22-year-old lady, Josephine Adah, has bagged First Class in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka, Enugu State.

During an interview, Adah, who hails from Cross River State, told DAILY POST her love for Mathematics as a child propelled her to study engineering, despite being considered a male-dominated discipline.

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She said the financial challenges she faced in school (having lost her father at a tender age) didn’t discourage her from targeting a First Class at the prestigious university in Enugu.

She said: “I faced financial challenges where I could not afford some of my learning resources at school. However, I am grateful to senior colleagues and classmates that assisted me with books. I started some petty business and got awarded the National Merit Scholarship from NNPC/Total which assisted in easing the financial burden.

“I also experienced low access to electricity where I stayed at home. I am not usually productive at home compared to when I am at school. When we were sent home from school because of industrial actions by ASUU, my learnings were usually dificult because I couldn’t continue learning as much as I would love to with little or no access to electricity.”

She acknowledged that her academic success was partly due to her membership in professional bodies while at the University.

“When I got to school, I joined communities in school like the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the Association of Catholic Engineering Students (ACES). These communities were the foundation of my growth. They groomed, mentored and taught first-year students how to build character, capacity, the resilience to excel in the tertiary institution.

“As I advanced in my year of study, I joined AIESEC, Student Personal Development Hub (SPDH) and the UNN Scholars Accelerators to build leadership skills and take up civic engagement responsibilities,” she stated.

Speaking about her next big plans, Adah said: “I don’t have a big plan. I consistently take baby steps. I plan to get an entry-level position. I am interested in the Energy, Tech (Artificial Intelligence Research), Construction and Management Consulting industries.

“I am also working towards graduate studies in the interception between Civil Engineering (Infrastructure and Energy) with Artificial Intelligence. I am also committed to supporting youth development organizations to advance quality education, Clean Energy and Sustainable cities.”

She added: “The news (of the first class result) came with a lot of gratitude rather than surprise. Gratitude, because, for me, it was a breaking forth – being the first person in the family with a First Class and studying Engineering. The news was appreciated to encourage females in STEM courses to believe that they can stand out anywhere they find themselves”.

“I could also perceive the joy and excitement from family, mentors, and friends that contributed to helping me achieve the goal while they sent congratulatory messages. The win was a win for the community.” she added.

Supreme Court Okays FG’s Request Against Nnamdi Kanu

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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The Supreme Court on Thursday has given the Federal Government approval to file additional nine grounds in its appeal against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

A five-man panel led by Justice John Okoro of the Supreme Court Okayed the Federal Government’s appeal against the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted Kanu.

The court granted the permission while ruling on a motion for leave moved by the counsel of the Nigerian Government, Tijani Gazali.

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The Justice Okoro-led panel also granted leave to the Federal Government to include the additional nine grounds as part of its amended notice of appeal dated October 28 2022.

Kanu’s lawyer, Mike Ozekhome informed the court about a couple of motions filed by his client, including one in which he is praying to be relocated to Kuje prison from the facility of the Department of State Services, DSS.

Ozekhome claimed Kanu was seriously ill and required proper medical attention, which, he believed, his client could access at the Kuje prison.

After the hearing, the apex court adjourned the matter till May 11.

Sudan Crisis: Nigeria Begins First Evacuation of Nationals

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April 27, 2023

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The Nigerian government said Wednesday that it had begun evacuating thousands of its nationals, mostly students, from conflict torn Sudan, by road to Egypt.

“The evacuation of our nationals has begun. Seven buses have left Khartoum and are heading to Egypt,” Manzo Ezekiel, spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (Nema) told Pressmen.

In all, some 40 buses have been hired to transport the stranded Nigerians, according to Ezekiel, who said 3,500 Nigerians were to be transported initially to Aswan, in neighboring Egypt.

“We think there are more than 5,000 Nigerians (in Sudan) but for now we are talking about 3,500, including students, who will be transported in buses to Aswan in Egypt,” Ezekiel said

According to him, the trip “will take some time because Khartoum is about 1,200 kilometers from Aswan.

Once they arrive in Aswan, the evacuated Nigerians will be flown to Abuja, the Nigerian capital. The local airline Air Peace has volunteered to fly the Nigerians for free.

Foreign countries are trying to organize the flight of their citizens out of Sudan, which has been in the grip of intense fighting for 12 days between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo and the regular army of Abdel Fattah al-Burhane.

These two generals, who staged the coup in October 2021, are now engaged in a merciless war for power, which has resulted in several hundred deaths and a massive exodus.

Western powers have sent special forces and military aircraft to repatriate their nationals and diplomatic personnel.

Many other countries began evacuations by road and sea shortly after the 72-hour U.S.-brokered cease-fire went into effect Tuesday.

Since fighting between paramilitaries and the regular army began on April 15, more than 459 people have been killed and more than 4,000 wounded, according to the UN.

Those who cannot leave Khartoum, a city of more than five million people, are trying to survive without water and electricity, subject to food shortages and telephone and internet cuts

Inter Beat Juventus to reach Coppa Italia Final

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Emenike Agu

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April 27, 2023

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Inter Milan reached the Italian cup final on Wednesday after beating Juventus 1-0 to go through to next month’s showpiece 2-1 on aggregate.

Federico Dimarco poked home the only goal of an underwhelming game at the san siro, meeting Nicolo Barella’s pass which was intended for Edin Dzeko and rolling past Mattia Perin.

It was the Italian’s fifth goal of the season for his boyhood club and one which continues Inter’s cup campaign.

Simone Inzaghi’s side have already won the Italian super cup and will have the chance to retain the Italian cup in Rome on may 24, most likely against Fiorentina.

They are also preparing for a blockbuster derby with Ac Milan in the champions league semi-finals.

On Thursday Fiorentina host Cremonese 2-0 ahead from their first leg and almost guaranteed passage to the final.

Massimiliano Allegri’s team have lost their simplest route to European football next season and now have to earn a place in continental football via their Serie A placing or by winning the Europa League.

Juventus are third in Serie A after having their 15-point penalty for illicit transfer activity revoked but are awaiting a potential new punishment from the Italian Football Federation which could bump them back down the league.

Pres. Buhari Arrives Army Parade in Military Uniform

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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April 27, 2023

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Nigerian Army trooping and presentation of colours parade 2023 at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Thursday.

The retired army general was dressed in the ceremonial military uniform.

The President, arrived Eagle Square, venue of the parade, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari

Buhari will unveil 28 out of the 81 national and regimental colours for the newly established and operationalised units and retired unit colours of the Nigerian Army.

Other dignitaries present are the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.

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Others are the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, among others, and members of the National Executive Council.

The president, who arrived the venue of the parade, Eagle Square, at about 10:16 am, was fully garbed in a ceremonial military, and accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.

Buhari is currently reviewing over 1,000 Nigerian Army officers who are standing at attention on the parade ground.

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