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Senate President Bukola Saraki has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) . (File) Senate President Bukola Saraki speaks during a  plenary at the Senate Chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja . Saraki announced his defection in a tweet on his official handle @bukolasaraki, noting that his decision follows extensive consultations. Read Also:   Saraki’s full statement announcing his defection I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC). — Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki)  July 31, 2018 Although the Senate President is yet to announce the political party where he will be pitching his tent, he is currently in Kwara State, in a closed-door meeting with the State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. The meeting is holding at Saraki’s residence in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Members of the National, State Assembly, Commissioners and 10 representati...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday elected Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)  at the just concluded ECOWAS Summit in Lome. President Muhammadu Buhari new Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) His media aide Bashir Ahmad made this knwon on his Twitter handle he said “President Muhammadu Buhari has been elected the new Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the just concluded ECOWAS Summit in Lome, Togo’ President Muhammadu Buhari has been elected the new Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the just concluded ECOWAS Summit in Lome, Togo. The announcement was made shortly after a closed session of Heads of State of the Commission.  pic.twitter.com/W6Y5gOqPft — Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad)         July 31, 2018 Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/breaking-buhari-elected-new-chairman-of-ecowas/

High Court in Owerri stops the swearing-in of Callistus Ekenze, Head of Civil Service of Imo, as Deputy Governor of the state. Details later… Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/breaking-high-court-in-owerri-stops-swearing-in-of-callistus-ekenze-as-deputy-governor/

Real Madrid’s new coach, Julen Lopetegui has finally commented on report linking his forward, Gareth Bale with a summer move from the club to join Manchester United. Bale has been linked in recent weeks, with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu to join the Premier League giants. The Welsh international joined the Los Blancos for £87million in 2013 and has since won the Champions League four times, scoring twice in the 3-1 final victory over Liverpool in May this year. The 29-year-old was not regularly featured in the first-team under former Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane last season. Speaking at a news conference in Miami, USA, ahead of Real Madrid clash with Manchester United in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday, Lopetegui dismissed talk of Bale joining United this summer. “Gareth Bale is happy to play at Real Madrid,” Lopetegui said. “I don’t want to talk about hypothetical situations. “Gareth is happy to play at Real Madrid. This is a fantastic...

Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski has decided to join Real Madrid this summer. The player turned down a move to Manchester United. The Polish stiker wants to push for a move away from the Allianz Arena, with a host of top European clubs ready to snap him up. Both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have shown interest in the player. However, Lewandowski’s preferred destination is Real Madrid. Lewandowski dreamt of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and at 29; he feels time is running out to secure a dream transfer to the La Liga giants Polish newspaper, Prezeglad Sportowy reports that Lewandowski has made it clear he won’t move to United because he does not view Manchester as an attractive place to live. Lewandowski is contracted to Bayern until 2021 but his manager Niko Kovac confessed he is toying with the idea of leaving.

Chelsea star, Willian Borges da Silva, has broken the silence over reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid and Manchester United. The Brazilian was a subject of speculations in the summer transfer window because of his impressive World Cup performance in Russia. A host of top clubs have been linked with a move for the 29-year-old attacking midfielder/winger. Willian, who has kept his head down throughout the speculations, has finally opened up on his future. Speaking to Brazilian TV show, Esporte Espetacular, he said, “I’m back to England. I’m very happy at Chelsea. I’m very happy living in London.”

Manchester United board has handed manager, Jose Mourinho funds to sign more players. United chiefs bowed to pressure from Mourinho following series of public outcry by the Portuguese gaffer. The former Chelsea boss voiced his concerns over the club’s activities in the transfer market. United have been able to bring in Fred, Diogo Dalot and reserve goalkeeper, Lee Grant this summer. The Guardian, Uk, reports that club officials understand the manager’s frustrations over a disappointing pre-season, with 17 first-team players unavailable. According to the newspaper, they have informed Mourinho that there are still funds at his disposal to spend before the window slams shut, according to the Guardian. Mourinho had earlier told reporters that he needs a centre-back and an attacking midfield with Leicester City’s Harry Maguire and Ivan Perisic at the top of his wishlist.

Arsenal have sent goalkeeper, Matt Macey, out on loan to League One club, Plymouth Argyle for the 2018/2019 season. The 23-year-old was the third-choice goalkeeper under Arsene Wenger last season. He made his first two appearances for the club, playing against Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League and Norwich in the Carabao Cup. However, Macey never looked close to challenging Petr Cech or David Ospina for regular playing time and has fallen down in the pecking order, following the signing of Bernd Leno and the return of Emiliano Martinez from a loan spell. It’s Macey’s third loan move since joining the Arsenal academy in 2013, having had previous stints at Accrington Stanley and Luton Town.