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Corruption: Puma Terminates N1bn Contract With AFN

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The unrest within the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) does not show any sign of letting up.

The latest is the termination of the kitting contract in place with sportswear giant, PUMA.

In a letter addressed to the AFN on August 4 and titled ‘official Notification of Terminating Sponsoring & Licensing Agreement’, the content read: “We are referring to the Sponsoring & Licensing Agreement (the “Agreement”) signed between our Company and your Federation.

“As a direct consequence of the recent developments, particularly at the Tokyo Olympics Games 2020, and under Clauses 9.2 and 7.3 of the Agreement, we hereby terminate the Agreement with immediate effect.

“PUMA explicitly declares to be discharged from any obligations towards all stakeholders involved and reserves all rights against these entities and individuals.

“The official notification is dispatched to all stakeholders listed on page two.” The letter was signed by Herman J. Brink, the Local Manager and Manuel S. Edlheimb, a Company Director.

The terminated contract for a three-year duration was signed in Qatar in July 2019 and is worth about N1 billion [$2.7million]

Blessing Okagbare had a go at the AFN with a Facebook post just before her ban in Tokyo.

“I have said it before and I will say it again. If you do not know the sport, are not passionate about it/Us (the athletes), then you have no business there as an administrator.

“The sport system in Nigeria is so flawed and we athletes are always at the receiving end of the damages.

“They were busy fighting

overpower, exercising their pride over puma contract/ kits forgetting their major responsibility “THE ATHLETES”. Sadly, this cycle keeps repeating itself and some people will come out to say I am arrogant for speaking my truth. It is my CAREER.” Okagbare added in her outburst.

The AFN is yet to react to this development.

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Late COAS, Lagbaja, To Be Buried Friday

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Barring any unforeseen circumstance, the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, would be buried in Abuja on Friday.

His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, disclosed this in Osogbo, Osun State during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA).

He said the military could not release his remains to the family, but assured them he would be given a befitting burial in Abuja on Friday.

The delegation presented a condolence letter signed by Global President of the association, Tade Adekunle and and General Secretary, Leye Odetoyinbo, to the family.

Speaking on behalf of SCOBA during the condolence visit, the leader of the delegation, who is also the 1st Vice President, Engineer Adesina Salami, described late Lagbaja as an exceptional individual, a proud Charlean, and a distinguished military leader who served the nation with unwavering dedication.

Salami said, “We mourn the loss of an exceptional individual, a proud Charlean, and a distinguished military leader who served our nation with unwavering dedication. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s remarkable life, selfless service, and enduring legacy inspire us.

“He made an inspiring and unforgettable impact on the Charlean Family Worldwide during his glorious lifetime.

“May the comforting presence of Almighty God surround you during this difficult time. May His peace, love, and strength sustain you as you navigate the darkness of grief.

“We pray that the cherished memories of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s love, wisdom, and accomplishments bring solace to your hearts and may his exemplary life continue to inspire generations to come.”

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Relief for Nigerians as petrol landing drops to N976/litre

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Nigerians may see a much-needed reduction in petrol prices as the landing cost of the product has reportedly dropped to N971 per litre, raising hopes of potential relief for consumers facing high petrol prices.

Using an exchange rate of N1,665.84/$, data sourced from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) showed the 30-day average landing cost for petrol into a tank cost stood at N976.73/litre.

The decrease in the landing price is expected to lead to a corresponding reduction in pump prices at filling stations across the country.

However, the extent of the price reduction will depend on various factors, including the cost of transportation, storage, and distribution.

MEMAN data also revealed that the landing cost of Automative Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel stood at N1,082/litre, while that of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), known as aviation fuel stood at N1,135/litre.

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Lakurawa: Intelligence Has Failed – Shekarau On New Terrorist Group

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Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has blamed lack of proper intelligence gathering for the emergence of new terrorist group, Lakurawa.

Shekarau said the federal and state governments can address the issue of new terrorist groups emerging through proper intelligence gathering and community policing.

About six people have reportedly lost their lives, with scores injured after angry youths attacked Fulani residents in Mera community, Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State.

SaharaReporters reports that the youths reportedly carried out the attack on Sunday in response to allegations linking some Fulani individuals to recent bandit raids in the area.

According to the report, the violence was allegedly triggered after a survivor of Friday’s bandit attack informed the community youths that he recognised some Fulani faces among the attackers, known locally as “Lakurawa.”

Featuring on Channels TV’s programme, Sunrise Daily, Shekarau said: “This is giving us an impression that our intelligence gathering is still below average because if the intelligence have been up and doing from all the agencies, then this thing should have been discovered earlier than now. The new insurgents have already started attacking communities by giving them all kinds of nightmares and collecting levies.

“I think we have had enough of insurgents we are battling with, so for them to have come in from neighbour countries like Niger Republic into the borders of Sokoto and Kebbi, I think we need to do a lot of restructuring of the security architecture.

“When I was a governor, I always meet with the security committee and I directed all the local government to meet on the last Thursday of every month. The state security committee, the local government security will meet and report back whatever they have.

“If government will initiate a proper community intelligence gathering there will be peace.We did in Kano and the people trust this arrangement far more, the traditional institution was greatly involved and we empowered them.

“One of the major things to do is to improve the nature of intelligence gathering. The number of police, Army, and military is not enough for them to be all over the place. Through intelligence gathering you will be able to identify informants who are working with insurgents.

“If we want to address this issue, the government (Federal and State) must work together to improve intelligence gathering through community watch and policing. Up till now, we have not been able to produce some of these things.”

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