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Pep Guardiola Gives Update On Jack Grealish’s Injury, Kovacic Hails De Bruyne

<p><img width="615" height="409" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/images-23.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/images-23.jpeg 615w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/images-23-300x200.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px" /></p> <h2><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/21/wayne-rooney-wont-mind-working-with-pep-guardiola/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola</a>, has confirmed that Jack Grealish suffered an injury during their 6-2 win over Luton Town on Tuesday, February 27.</h2> <p>Coach Pep Guardiola decided to start Jack Grealish in the FA Cup 5th round clash with Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, but that didn't end well for the Englishman.</p> <p>Due to the injury setback, the 28-year-old England international was substituted in the 38th minute of the FA Cup clash. He was replaced by Jeremy Doku, who ensured that his absence wasn't felt in the game.</p> <p>This means that Jack Grealish will not be available for the Manchester Derby between City and United at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.</p> <p>After City's 6-2 win over Luton Town, coach Guardiola noted that the injury Jack Grealish suffered <em>"looks like it [a recurrence of the groin injury]".</em></p> <p>The coach added, <em>“It’s the second time. Hopefully this time he can recover well".</em></p> <p>Meanwhile, Manchester City midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, noted that the club's talismanic midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, deserves a Ballon d'Or.</p> <p>Kevin De Bruyne has, over the years, proven to be an unstoppable midfielder, especially in terms of providing assists.</p> <p>In Manchester City's 6-2 win over Luton Town on Tuesday, the 32-year-old Belgian midfielder provided four assists, a sign of his proficiency in midfield.</p> <p>After the game, Kovacic said, <em>“Kevin’s career is amazing; a player that deserves to have a Ballon d’Or.”</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/28/pep-guardiola-gives-update-on-jack-grealishs-injury-kovacic-hails-de-bruyne/">Pep Guardiola Gives Update On Jack Grealish’s Injury, Kovacic Hails De Bruyne</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Senate Backs Tinubu’s Request To Sack Irukera As FCCPC Boss

<p><img width="750" height="420" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Babatunde-Irukera.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Babatunde-Irukera.jpg 750w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Babatunde-Irukera-300x168.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p> <h2>The Senate has approved the request of President Bola Tinubu to sack the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera.</h2> <p>In a letter read at the plenary on Wednesday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu asked for the Red Chamber's permission to Irukere based on inefficiency.</p> <p>Presenting the letter, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the President needs the approval of the National Assembly to sack Irukera in accordance with Section 8(1)(b) & (2) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act, 2018 as amended.</p> <p>The letter read, “<em>In accordance with the provisions of Section 8(2) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Act 2018. I hereby seek the kind confirmation of the Senate in respect of the disengagement from office of Babatunde Irukera as Executive Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC with effect from January 8.“</em></p> <p>After deliberations, the request was put to a voice vote where the ayes had it, and the Senate President hit the gavel.</p> <p>Recall that Tinubu had in January <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/08/breaking-president-tinubu-sacks-irukera-okoh-as-ceos-of-fccpc-bpe/">sacked</a></strong> Irukera as the FCCPC boss and the Director-General/CEO of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Alexander Okoh, with immediate effect.</p> <p>However, the Presidency said the two heads of two federal government agencies <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/10/irukera-okoh-only-relieved-of-their-duties-not-dismissed-presidency-clarifies/"><strong>were not sacked</strong> or dismissed</a>, as reported in the media.</p> <p>In a post via his official X handle on January 10, presidential aide, <strong>Bayo Onanuga, </strong>Irukera and Okoh were only relieved of their duties, adding that the search for their successors has begun.</p> <p>He said President Tinubu appreciated the two men who have served the country diligently and expressed gratitude for their services.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/28/senate-backs-tinubus-request-to-sack-irukera-as-fccpc-boss/">Senate Backs Tinubu’s Request To Sack Irukera As FCCPC Boss</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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