Presidency speaks on ‘dismissal’ of NACA DG, Sani Aliyu

“In this regard, false reporting to the effect that he was sacked for one reason or the other is unhelpful to his legitimate aspiration. He left on his own.’’

It was reported that the Permanent Secretary, General Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olusegun Adekunle, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Gambo Aliyu as the new Director-General of NACA.

He said the appointment of the new head of NACA, which was approved by President Buhari, was in line with the provision of Section 8, Sub-Section (4) of National Agency for the Control of Aids (Establishment) Act, 2007.

Adekunle disclosed that Aliyu’s appointment as the Director-General of the agency was for an initial term of four years.

Photos: President Buhari attends Eid El Filtri prayers at the Mabilla Barracks (Photos)

 Buhari attended the Eid El Filtri Prayers at the Mabilla Barracks Eid Praying Ground The president is pictured here with Chief Imam Captain Yusuf, Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen. TY Buratai, Leader of House Femi Gbajabiamila, Senator Kabiru Gaya and IG of Police Adamu Mohammed.

Kepa's €80m release clause paid as Chelsea seal deal for Courtois replacement

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The Blues are on the verge of completing the signing of the Athletic Club goalkeeper, with their Belgian No.1 heading to Real Madrid

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga having activated the goalkeeper's €80 million (£71m/$92m) release clause.

The player's representatives and lawyers travelled to La Liga headquarters in Valencia to pay the fee, with Kepa now due to travel to London to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms.

Athletic confirmed that the release clause had been paid on Wednesday, issuing a statement that read: "The player Kepa Arrizabalaga has met the requirements for the valid unilateral termination of the contract that linked him to Athletic Club.

The aforementioned certification indicates that the player has expressed his desire to terminate and unilaterally resolve the relationship that had joined him with the club since the 2004-05 season and that the amount of the compensation established in the contract has been deposited.

"Athletic thanks the player for his contribution during the time he has remained with our club."

he Kepa deal will break the club's previous transfer record, set last season when the Blues signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid in an initial £58m ($75m) deal, potentially rising to £70m ($90m).

It will also make Kepa the world's most expensive goalkeeper, less than a month after  Alisson joined Liverpool in a £65m (€73m/$85m) move .

The move for the Spaniard will free up Thibaut Courtois to complete a switch to Real Madrid, with the Belgian having been absent from training as he looked to force through a switch to Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid have been keen to bring in Courtois in a €35m deal (£31m/$40m) for some time now, where the funds expected from that transfer being used by the Blues to secure Athletic goalkeeper Kepa.

And the Blues' transfer business isn't likely to end with Kepa - Goal understands  Maurizio Sarri's side are in talks over a loan move for Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic .

Indeed, Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui has revealed that his side will attempt to find a "high level replacement" should Kovacic complete a switch to Stamford Bridge .

Time is against Sarri and Chelsea, however, with the transfer window for Premier League clubs closing at 5pm BST on August 9.

Chelsea get their Premier League campaign underway on Saturday with an away trip to David Wagner's Huddersfield Town.

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Defection: Akwa Ibom state government sack Akpabio's brother, one other

The Akwa Ibom State Government has sacked the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Ibanga Akpabio, from the state Executive Council.

Ibanga is said to be the younger brother of the state's former governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The termination of his appointment was contained in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government; Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem.

Godswill Akpabio will be defecting to APC in a few hours time.

According to the statement, Ibanga was removed from the state executive council following his reluctance to comply with good governance processes of government. 

He has been mandated to handover to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry before close of work today.

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Caterson drops another trap single "ITSEKIRI"

After releases like “BulletProof”, “In The Air” and his previous released “Ooouuu” cover,

Carterson comes back with yet another sick trap single titled “Itsekiri”. He shows his prowess on the Mic as a gifted upcoming rapper and is a celebration of his Heritage as a Proud and Talented Boy from Southern Nigeria, this would definitely be an anthem for the wonderful people of Itsekiri land and beyond which is filled with witty punchlines and hard knocking wordplays. This is definitely going to shake clubs and do good for his career. The 2Gen2Beatz produced tune would definitely give you a run for your money. Enjoy

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