The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who reportedly died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. According to multiple international media reports, the incident occurred at a railway crossing in Austria, where Manninger’s vehicle was hit in a devastating collision. Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, but efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Manninger, a former Austrian international, enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe, featuring for top clubs including Arsenal and Juventus. He was part of the Arsenal squad under Arsène Wenger during the late 1990s, contributing to the club’s domestic successes and earning admiration for his composure and professionalism. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the football community, with former teammates, clubs, and fans expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss. Wenger, who managed Manninger during his time in Nort...
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Osun State Chapter, has tasked the state government on youth involvement, having carried out its constitutional obligation, held its election with smoothly transition of power from predecessor, Comrade Abdul'aziz to successor, Comrade Adetunji Ajala in an historical Congress.
The youths specifically pleaded for gender balance in the appointment of cabinet members and other positions in a press conference held Thursday, 6th of April, 2023. at the council secretariat, Osogbo, the state capital.
The immediate past chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Abdul'aziz reeled out the achievements of NYCN, baring that the condition of the council's secretariat had undergone certain obsolescence stages, which the building's early figure had been restored and now wearing new look after painted and procurement of office equipments under his leadership.
He said that the council were able to manage other youth structures which are not affiliated to NYCN, An attempt which garnered a move in tandem with the council's vision for the development of state as well as helping
to facilitate direct and indirect opportunities for youth, such as loan, skills acquisition and employment.
Comrade Adetunji Ajala, Chairman-elect said that, "Every end of the tenure, we always have elective congress where the youth that are affiliated to the NYCN meets to decide a new leadership for four years, that's what we've done by electing me as the chairman.
Speaking on what he described as subtle of notable performance by the government during interview, According to Comrade Adetunji Ajala, The government is doing wonderfully well, set up commitee before assuming office to oversee the affairs of youth. With the kind of persons in charge of the committee, "We're going to do thorough works to ensure that the potential of the NYCN is revealed to the world, he noted."
The Congress Planning Committee, CPC secretary, Comr. Olaraji Gbenga Sunday, hailed the performance of the outgoing chairman, he portrayed him as an achiever who has written his name on the platter of gold based on record tracked in terms of loans, grants and adventure to utmost states across the country which was very enjoyable.
The government should not only consider the youth inclusion in the cabinet, but it is also pivot for gender balance as to the involvement of women, the council hammered.
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