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Why I Left Chelsea For Man Utd – Mount

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11 months ago

July 5, 2023

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England international, Mason Mountsays he left Chelsea to join Manchester United where he would have new challenges for his career.

Mount, who said it was not easy for him to leave Stamford Bridge where he grew up, however, added that he wanted to be part of the drive to win major trophies at Old Trafford.

The former Chelsea player, after completing a £60 million deal and passing his medicals, was officially unveiled as a United player on Wednesday, July 5.

The 24-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils on a contract running until June 2028, with the option of a further year.

He becomes Erik Ten Hag’s first major signing this summer after a rather complicated contract talk which saw the Blues reject United’s bids for him twice.

Mount who made 279 appearances for the Blues scoring 58 goals and contributing 53 assists during the period, said he is very excited to be with United’s manager.

He revealed these in a recent interview published on the official website of Manchester United.

“I’m very excited to work under Erik ten Hag,” Mount said.

“It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Man Utd will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.

“I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies,”

Speaking on landing Mount at the club, Manchester United football director, John Murtough said, “Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad.”

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Young Woman Found ‘lifeless’ Behind Ebonyi Hotel (disturbing graphic)

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6 hours ago

May 23, 2024

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A yet-to-be identified young lady was found lifeless behind Ishieke hostel in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

One Evangelist Prince Nwoba Solomon, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday night, May 22, 2024, said the deceased was found by two passersby and rushed to the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital.

He claimed she took a poisonous substance suspected to be a sniper.

“This young lady was rushed to fetha 2 by passerby after they found her lying dead behind Ishieke hostel.

“Apparently she committed suicide by drinking a bottle of sniper.

“No items are found on her, anybody that knows or can identify her should rush down to fetha 2, repost to various groups so her family can be found,” he wrote.

This photo is shared for easy identification by her relations or friends

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Need For Youth Active Participation In Politics Takes Centre Stage As NGO Sensitises Nigerian Students

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7 hours ago

May 23, 2024

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A cross section of students at the event on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

The need for youth to fully participate in Nigeria’s electroal process took the centre stage Wednesday at an event organised by a Non Governmental Organization, Gatefield, aimed at encouraging citizen participation in politics.

The event, themed ‘Frame Democracy,’ was held at Doctor’s House, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) with over 200 students in attendance.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Charles Eghweree, who was the keynote speaker, urged Nigerian youths to be actively involved in the nation’s political process rather than taking the back seat.

Dr. Eghweree, who is Head of Political Science Department, said that youths refusal to participate in the nation’s politics gives room for those who are not qualified to mount leadership positions.

He added that these unqualified persons now decide the fate of the majority of the people due to youths non-participation in politics.

According to Dr Eghweree, to take their rightful place in the scheme of things and put the country in the right footings, they (the youths) must ignite and develop their interest in politics.

The political scientist, while stating that the present day politicians have succeeded in using poverty as weapon against the masses, maintained that the Nigerian youths still stand the chance of redeeming themselves by developing interest in politics through participation and possibly registering a political party of their choice.

Earlier, Project Manager of the organisation, Mahmud Jafar, said the aim of the programme was to train and enlighten over 600 students across both private and public schools who, according to him, will graduate and change the political narrative in the country.

He further explained that the programme aims at actively involving young Nigerians in discussions and conversations about democracy and concerning authoritarian trends in the country.

He said that the organisation decided to focus on political science students to help drive the process of educating and sensitizing the youths to be politically inclined with the view of correcting the mistakes of the past leaders

He added that the future of the country rests squarely on their shoulders.

Some of the students, Oshoke David and Okolie Isabella, thanked the organizers of the event for coming up with such a programme which they both said, have spurred them to be actively involved in the nation’s politics.

The event climaxed with panel discussion on the subject.