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ECOWAS Deter FG From Unlawfully Arresting Nigerians Following SERAP's Suit

President Muhammadu Buhari | The Nation Newspaper

The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has now deterred the Nigerian government from unlawfully imposing sanctions on individuals, parties, or bodies pending the hearing of the suit filed against the government by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 bothered Nigerians.

 “(The court) restrained the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and its agents from unlawfully imposing sanctions or doing anything whatsoever to harass, intimidate, arrest or prosecute Twitter and/or any other social media service provider(s), media houses, radio and television broadcast stations, the Plaintiffs and other Nigerians who are Twitter users, pending the hearing and determination of this suit.”

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians filed a suit against the government that “the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria, criminalization of Nigerians and other people using Twitter have escalated repression of human rights and unlawfully restricted the rights of Nigerians and other people to freedom of expression, access to information, and media freedom in the country.”

After hearing statements from solicitor to SERAP, in the person of Femi Falana SAN, and lawyer to the government Maimuna Shiru, the courthouse gave out the order.

The court said: 

“The court has listened very well to the objection by Nigeria. The court has this to say. Any interference with Twitter is viewed as inference with human rights, and that will violate human rights. Therefore, this court has jurisdiction to hear the case. The court also hereby orders that the application be heard expeditiously. The Nigerian government must take immediate steps to implement the order.”

Responding to the order, Femi Falana, SAN said: 

“The intervention of the ECOWAS Court is a timely relief for millions of Nigerians using Twitter who have been threatened with prosecution under the provision of the Penal Code relating to sedition.”

“Contrary to the assurance credited to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN that violators of the Twitter would not be prosecuted, the Federal Government filed processes in the ECOWAS Court threatening to prosecute Nigerians using Twitter for violating the suspension under the provisions of the Penal Code relating to sedition.”

“It is extremely embarrassing that the Federal Government could threaten to jail Nigerians for sedition, which was annulled by the Court of Appeal in 1983, in the case of Arthur Nwankwo vs The State.”

The suit and the ruling came after the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed halted Twitter activity in Nigeria after finding the micro-blogging platform "suspect."

A subsequent suit has been adjourned to 6th July 2021 for hearing.

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Transfer News: Ronaldo To Barca, Man City Prepares Kane's bid, Favre, More on Torres, Favre Bellerin, Ramsey

Transfer new | Sundayadoga

Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to play together next season and is willing to offer two players in exchange to persuade Juventus to move the 36-year-old Portuguese striker.

Manchester City is prepared to include Gabriel Jesus, 24, of Brazil, and Raheem Sterling, 26, of England, in any proposal for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, who is valued at over £150 million.

Manchester United is making progress in their pursuit for Villarreal defender Pau Torres, who is 24 years old.

Atletico Madrid is interested in signing Hector Bellerin, a 26-year-old right-back for Arsenal and Spain.

Aaron Ramsey, a 30-year-old Welsh midfielder, is no more desired by Juventus this summer.

Despite some Everton fans protesting against the former Liverpool manager's prospective appointment, Rafael Benitez is coming closer to the post after fresh talks over the weekend.

Crystal Palace has had positive talks with Lucien Favre about perhaps succeeding Roy Hodgson, but Everton may be able to outbid them for his services.

Atalanta is expected to fend off interest in Italian midfielder Matteo Pessina from both AC Milan and Roma, and are set to offer the 24-year-old a contract extension.

Leeds United, Southampton, Aston Villa, and Burnley are all interested in signing Wales right-back Neco Williams, who wants to leave Liverpool.

Wolves are interested in signing Danny Ward, a 27-year-old goalkeeper who made an impression for Wales at Euro 2020.

Antonio Rudiger, a 28-year-old German defender, wants to stay at Chelsea next season even though the club has yet to begin talks about extending his current contract, which expires next July.

Bayern Munich has joined Everton, AC Milan, and Inter Milan in the fight to recruit PSV Eindhoven's Denzel Dumfries, a 25-year-old Dutch international full-back.

Boubakary Soumare, a 22-year-old Lille midfielder, will have a medical with Leicester City in the next ten days before signing a five-year contract with the Premier League team.

Despite the fact that Kostas Tsimikas, a 25-year-old Greek defender, only made seven first-team appearances last season, Liverpool has no plans to move him this summer.

Roma are in talks with Wolves about a deal for Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio, who is valued at between £10 million and £13 million by the Premier League team.

James Ward-Prowse, a 26-year-old Southampton England midfielder, is interested in joining Aston Villa this summer.

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Usain Bolt Welcomes Twins

Usain Bolt shares pictures of his newly welcomed twins | Lindaikejiblog

The former Olympic star, Usain Bolt has revealed that he and his partner, Kasi Benneth recently welcomed a twin, who both were boys

The star couples named the baby boys, Saint Leo Bolt and Thunder Bolt.

More photos on Usain Bolt new twins | Lindaikejiblog

Pictures of the couples and their new set of twins were shared yesterday, fathers day.

The sprint legend wore white and cream outfits, his partner was dress in a light golden gown.

The couple's daughter, Olympia Lightning Bolt, a year old, struck the perfect pose at the middle of the picture on a sleek gown. 

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Transfer News: Man City Bid For Kane, Manchester United Makes New Offer For Sancho, More on Hakimi Trippier, James, Tierney, Loftus-Cheek

Transfer news | Sundayadoga news

Tottenham will receive a take-it-or-leave-it offer from Manchester City of £100m for England striker Harry Kane, 27.

A new offer of more than £75 million has been made by Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund for England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, after their initial offer of £67 million plus add-ons was rejected by the German club.

Besides Manchester United, Paris St-Germain is also interested in signing Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier, 30.

The biggest summer signing at Real Madrid is expected to be the return of Colombian winger James Rodriguez, 29, from Everton.

The 24-year-old Scottish left-back has agreed to a new five-year contract with Arsenal, which wants English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe to sign a new contract after Aston Villa turned down a bid.

Inter Milan will accept Chelsea's offer to sign their 22-year-old Moroccan wing-back Achraf Hakimi in return for their English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Rui Patricio, 33, the goalkeeper for Portugal and Wolves, has agreed to join Roma.

Luka Jovic, 23, is up for sale, and former club Eintracht Frankfurt is considering re-signing him if Portugal's Andre Silva, 25, leaves. Also, both Manchester United and Chelsea have both showed interest.

To allow the Swedish striker, 21, to sign a new deal with the Spanish club, Borussia Dortmund and Real Sociedad have agreed to waive the buyback clause in Alexander Isak's contract.

According to the chairman of his club Steadfast FC, Liverpool has signed Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, 17.

For Sassuolo's Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli 23, Juventus is preparing £26m plus 19-year-old Radu Dragusin.

Denzel Dumfries, 25 years old and from PSV Eindhoven, would be a good addition for Bayern Munich but the player may prove too expensive.

Real Madrid's 20-year-old Spanish midfielder Marvin Park is wanted by Torino on loan.

After his Barcelona contract expires in 2024, France's Antoine Griezmann has declared that he will end his career in MLS.

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Transfer Rumours: Kane, Pogba Could Move To PSG, Manchester United Backs Away From Tierney, & Varane, More On Aouar, Ramos, Lingard, Ramsey, Jorginho

Transfer news| Sundayadoga news

Harry Kane, 27, of Tottenham Hotspur and England, has told his representatives that he would welcome a reunion with Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG will redouble their efforts to sign Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, who is 28 years old.

Arsenal is drafting a £100,000-per-week contract offer for Lyon and France midfielder Houssem Aouar, 22, who is 22 years old.

As he leaves Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos, 35, is a target for Manchester United, PSG, and Sevilla.

Kieran Tierney, a 25-year-old defender from Scotland, has agreed to a new five-year contract with Arsenal, which he will sign in the coming days.

Raphael Varane, a defender for Real Madrid and France, is yet to decide on his future, despite interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

Varane, as well as Atletico Madrid's 30-year-old full-back Kieran Trippier and England full-back Kieran Trippier, have been prevented from joining Manchester United due to their clubs' hefty asking fees.

Manuel Locatelli of Italy has been linked with a move away from Sassuolo, but the 23-year-old is unconcerned with the "rumours" surrounding his future and is focused on his country's Euro 2020 campaign.

Chelsea has joined Arsenal in the race to sign Alexander Isak, a 21-year-old Swedish striker from Real Sociedad.

Jorginho's agency claims that several prominent European clubs are interested in recruiting the 29-year-old Italy midfielder, but he is unlikely to leave Chelsea.

After agreeing to recruit 27-year-old Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, who is a free agent after choosing not to extend his contract at Lyon, Barcelona will prioritize a move for a central midfielder.

Aaron Ramsey, a 30-year-old Welsh midfielder who currently plays for Juventus, could return to Arsenal, who are failing to attract top players and may turn to a previous star.

Domenico Berardi, 26, of Sassuolo and Italy, is a target for Liverpool.

Everton is considering up to eight applicants for the job of manager, although Rafael Benitez and Nuno Espirito Santo remain the frontrunners.

Everton is closing in on an £18 million agreement to capture Sporting Lisbon's Matheus Nunes, a 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder.

Matteo Guendouzi, an Arsenal midfielder who spent last season on loan at Hertha Berlin, has signed personal terms with Marseille, and he is currently negotiating a cost with the Gunners.

To entice England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, to join West Ham on a permanent basis, the Hammers would have to offer him a substantial wage increase.

Watford is interested in signing Arsenal's England defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is 28 years old.

Arsenal is willing to spend about £250 million on at least five new arrivals this summer, giving Mikel Arteta the opportunity to rebuild and restructure the club.

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Chelsea Fikayo Tomori Transfers To AC Milan For £24m

Fikayo Tomori | AC Milan

After a thriving loan spell at the San Siro last season, Fikayo Tomori joins AC Milan from Chelsea in a £24m move.

The move was made possible after the Italian club triggered an option in The 23-year-old's loan contract to sign him permanently from the Blues.

The England centre-back has penned a four-year deal with the Serie A giant.

Tomori scored a goal while he achieved a superb defending spell in 22 appearances for Milan last season.

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Transfer News: Chelsea Goes For Haaland And Bellingham, Manchester United Set For Varane, More on Lingard, Tielemans, Hakimi

Transfer news | Sundayadoga news

Everton are interested in signing Wolves and England centre-back Conor Coady, who is 28 years old.

Chelsea wants to establish a positive relationship with Borussia Dortmund in order to capture two of their best players, Norway attacker Erling Braut Haaland, 20, and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 17 years old.

Manchester United have launched a £50 million bid for Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane, but Real Madrid are demanding £80 million for the 28-year-old.

However, United's hopes to sign Varane may be thwarted by Sergio Ramos' exit from Real Madrid, which has initiated new contract discussions with the centre-back.

Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi, a 22-year-old Moroccan, has "verbally accepted" to join Chelsea. The Italian champions are said to seek £43 million for Chelsea's Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso, who has already turned down approaches from the Blues and Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG will be considering a second offer for Hakimi in the amount of 70 million euros (£60 million).

If Arsenal and Switzerland player Granit Xhaka, 28, is not available, Roma will try to sign Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz, a 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder.

Wolves are considering acquiring Diego Costa, a 32-year-old Spain striker who has previously played for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid and is available on a free transfer.

Fernandinho, a 36-year-old Brazilian midfielder, has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester City.

As part of their search for a new manager, Crystal Palace has made contact with the representative of former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre.

Arsenal are interested in Anderlecht's Albert Lokonga, 21, and Sheffield United and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 23, as Mikel Arteta attempts to rebuild his team. Lokonga, a Belgian midfielder, is reported to be worth roughly £17.5 million.

Youri Tielemans, 24, of Leicester City, is expected to sign a new contract with the club amid concerns about his future. Both Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with the Belgian midfielder.

Leicester City have intensified their pursuit of RB Salzburg forward Patson Daka, 22, of Zambia.

The midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, is expected to hold talks with Manchester United over his future when he returns for pre-season training next month, Thus, West Ham must wait to discover if they can sign the shone on-loan England international.

Jurgen Klopp is keeping an eye on Sweden striker Alexander Isak. The 21-year-old helps the club win Copa del Rey last season and also nettedd 17 goals in La Liga.