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Republic of Phillipines Honours Emmanuel Akpakwu (MFR) during 125th Independence Anniversary
Republic of Phillipines has recognized and honoured Nigeria’s Emmanuel Akpakwu, MFR, during the southeastern Asian country’s 125th independence anniversary, marked on June 12.
A certificate of appreciation signed by the Charge d’affaires, Roderico Atienza, on the behalf of the Phillipines Government, was presented to Akpakwu. He was appreciated for his service to both Phillipines and Nigeria.
The honour was bestowed on him, “in appreciation of his invaluable services and contributions in the field of economic, cultural, and public diplomacy for facilitating contacts with key Nigerian officials at state and federal levels, and extending timely assistance to those people in distress”, according to the message contained therein.
The Republic of Philippines celebrates its independence anniversary every June 12, after it got its independence on the same date in 1898. wwwckdmedia.ng report.
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Nigerian teenager, Ilenikhena outshines Yamal Scores, As Monaco beat Barca 2-1
Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena scored on his Champions League debut as Monaco produced an upset against 10-man Barcelona.
The 18-year-old substitute raced on to Vanderson’s long ball over the top of the defence in the 71st minute and blasted his shot past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Eric Garcia had earlier been shown a straight red card with just 10 minutes gone when he fouled Takumi Minamino as the last man after a poor pass out from the back by Ter Stegen.
Monaco took the lead soon after when Maghnes Akliouche slotted past Ter Stegen who was rooted to the spot.
Barcelona’s own teenage star Lamine Yamal equalised with his first Champions League goal when he latched on to a long ball and cut inside before drilling a low shot into the bottom corner.
But Ilenikhena’s goal, his first since signing from Royal Antwerp in the summer, condemned Barcelona to an opening defeat.
Vanderson’s strike from the edge of the area was pushed past the post while Minamino had an effort deflected on to the crossbar for the hosts.
It could have been a more emphatic win but Folarin Balogun had a penalty overturned late on following a video assistant referee (VAR) check after he was adjudged to have gone down too easily under the challenges.
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