Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has described the performance of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State as commendable and satisfying.The traditional ruler made this statement during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Benin city.He said, "I am happy to see that you are doing well."I have been following some of your recent comments on the minimum wage, you have remained consistent with the ideals for which you are known."I am here this time on the occasion of the honour done to me by President Muhammadu Buhari by appointing me Chancellor of the University of Benin."Your Excellency, for me, it is a matter of deep pride to be associated with this city and this state and this particular university, and, I can assure you we will do our best to ensure we bring as much development as we can and to further strengthen the excellent relationship between the people of Kano and the people of Edo."Responding, Governor Oshiomhole said he was honoured to receive the Emir at the Government House."As the governor of this state, I still have fond memories of your last visit to Edo State then, as the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with regards to your resourcefulness, and initiatives in the area of empowerment of rural people.We remember the laudable legacies that your highness left behind as the CBN governor."I want to thank you for your support, for your kind words and your prayers. We also want to congratulate your highness on your richly deserved appointment as the Chancellor of the University of Benin which we are all proud to describe as UNIBEST and I am sure under your leadership, it would witness even more growth and development and Edo as a community will continue to benefit from the activities of the university."
Manchester City football manager Pep Guardiola alongside Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi have each contributed a whooping €1million to help Spain and Argentina in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. According to Spanish media reports, Guardiola sent the money (equivalent to his monthly wage at Manchester City) to Barcelona Medical College and the Angel Soler Daniel foundation, a foundation named after a doctor from Santpedor, the town in Barcelona Guardiola hails from. Guardiola made the financial pledge on Tuesday following an appeal by the foundation over the weekend as the Spanish government declared a state of emergency on Saturday in a bid to quell the coronavirus pandemic. Messi, the World's 2019 footballer of the year, made his own contribution after taking part in several campaigns to raise awareness over the past week, highlighting the importance of staying at home and washing hands to avoid the virus from spreading. According to Cat...

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