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ICC Arrives Nigeria For One Week 360 Review Tour

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Joel Ajayi

International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation for the one week 360 review tour have arrived Nigeria ahead of the event.
The ICC 360 Review Tour is slated for 18th to 23rd June 2019 inside M.K.O Abiola Stadium, Velodrome, Package A’ in Abuja.
ICC 360 review tour is a holistic assessment and screening of Cricket activities in Nigeria.

Its on record that, the last 2 years of the present administration led by Prof. Yahaya Adam Ukwenya, has seen the growth and development of the game in the country metamorphose into a higher stratosphere thereby putting Nigeria on the global map of Cricket in the world.

The Recent successes both on and off the field can be attributed to the structure, focus and corporate governance of the Board, improvement in administration, Technical skill acquisition, Educational programs and lots more.

“The ICC 360 Review team will arrive Nigeria on Sunday 16th June 2019 and is expected to have interactions with Federation Board Members, Officials from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Staff and administrators, sponsors and potential sponsors and whomever deemed necessary to get the required information needed.

Alongside the 360 reviews, the ICC CRIIIO grassroots development program will also be launched in Nigeria. The CRIIIO program is ultimately about changing the narrative of the game that it is ‘inaccessible and/or expensive to play, rather reflecting the truth which is ‘Cricket can be played anywhere and by anyone at any time; according to Andy Hobbs “Senior Manager, Development ICC.

However, the ICC team is expected to spend 3 days in Abuja before heading to Lagos on Wednesday where the consultation and interactions will continue before departing on Sunday 23rd June 2019.

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President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To LGA Offices

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Joel Ajayi

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.

In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.

He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.

President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.

While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.

President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.

He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.

According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.

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