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Road to Russia 2018 – President Muhammadu Buhari Hosts Super Eagles

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6 years ago

May 31, 2018

Road to Russia 2018 - Super Eagles to Russia

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the Super Eagles of Nigeria that only victory at the forthcoming World Cup in Russia (Road to Russia 2018) will gladden Nigerians.He further urged them to embrace fair play, adding that they should demonstrate at the tournament the gallant spirit which Nigerians are known for. Buhari spoke during a reception organized for the team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.

Yesterday I hosted a talented group of young Nigerians who will soon be traveling to Russia carrying the passions & emotions of 180 million people.
Today I look forward to welcoming to the State House another group of young Nigerians, as I sign into law the #NotTooYoungToRun Bill pic.twitter.com/J4iJMVQ8GZ

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) May 31, 2018

The President said, “As you are going to represent us in Russia 2018, you must bear in mind that you are not just going for a tournament. “With each game, you must remember that you are carrying the passions, emotions, and feelings of over 180 million people.“Play fair and clean, but demonstrate the gallant spirit which Nigerians are known for.

And he also assures Nigerians he is close to signing the “Not Too Young to Rule” with the hastag #NotTooYoungToRule

Road to Russia 2018 – Super Eagles Squad

“Nothing unites Nigerians more than football and nothing will gladden the people of Nigeria than for your to acquit yourself honourably by winning in Russia 2018. “You are the youngest team in the tournament which means you are likely the most inexperienced team, a fact that will not be lost on your opponents. But it is also something that you can use to your advantage. “You have the full support and the blessings of all Nigerians who will look up to you for as long as the tournament lasts.” Buhari commended the Nigerian Football Federation for drawing up the right programme that is helping to refine the team to the powerful force which it’s meant to be.

“This is our time. We look up to you to make us proud. All Nigerians join me in saying to you, best of luck. Thank you and God be with you all.”

Road to Russia 2018

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Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th U.S President

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3 years ago

January 21, 2021

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Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th United States president as Harris becomes the Vice President.

She is America’s first female and first black Asian-American person to hold the office.

Biden took his oath of office on Wednesday at the capitol in Washington D.C.

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Chief Justice, John Roberts junior, administered the pledge at exactly 11:48am eastern time.

In his Inaugural address, Mr. Biden said it was a day of “history and hope”.

“my whole soul is in putting America back together again”.

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Turkish Court Sentences Kurdish Former Member of Parliament to Jail

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December 21, 2020

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Turkish court sentences Kurdish former MP to 22 years in jail

A Turkish court has sentenced Kurdish former lawmaker, Leyla Guven to more than 22 years in jail on terror-related charges.

Leyla Guven, who was stripped of her parliamentary immunity in June, was convicted of membership of a “terror group” and disseminating “terror propaganda” for outlawed Kurdish armed groups.

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On Monday, Guven was given 14 years and three months in jail on a charge of membership of a “terrorist organization” and an additional eight years for two separate charges of disseminating “terrorist propaganda”.

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Burundi’s Former President Pierre Buyoya, Dies at 71.

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December 18, 2020

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Burundi’s Former President Pierre Buyoya, has died at age 71.

Buyoya served as President twice, from 1987-1993 and then 1996-2003.

His death comes three weeks after his resignation from the position of the high representative of the African Union for Mali and the Sahel region.

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Announcing his resignation, Buyoya said he needed time to focus on legal battles back home, following his trial in absentia and sentencing to life in prison.

Burundi’s top court sentenced Buyoya to life imprisonment in late October 2020, for alleged assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye who had won the 1993 elections.