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Police and the Football Association are investigating after Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira was involved in an altercation with a fan following their Premier League defeat at Everton. Television footage showed him being taunted by an Everton supporter as fans ran on to the pitch at full-time.

The Frenchman appeared to kick out at the fan before being ushered away by other supporters. Police say they have not received a formal complaint about the incident. "Merseyside Police is investigating an altercation on the pitch at Goodison Park following the Everton v Crystal Palace match on Thursday," the force said in a statement.

"We are working with Everton to gather all available CCTV footage and are speaking to witnesses. "No formal complaint has been received and enquiries into the incident are ongoing." Everton staged a stunning comeback to win and retain their top-flight status. "I have nothing to say about that," Vieira said when asked about the incident during his post-match news conference.

Everton manager Frank Lampard said: "I feel for Patrick. I didn't get him at the end. I would have said, 'come in with us' - although he might not have wanted that. "Of course he ran 80 yards across the pitch and it's not easy."

The Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Friday travelled to Owerri, the Imo state capital via the Sam Mbakwe Airport.

The purpose of his visit to Imo state is to woo party delegates ahead of the All Progressive Congress’ presidential primaries billed to hold later this month.

He was received by the Imo state Governor Hope Uzodimma, APC Chairman in Imo state, McDonald Amadi, other state executives of the party, Imo state top government functionaries and party supporters.

The Vice President had campaigned in Rivers State on Thursday.

Youths Isu under the aegis of Isu Good PDP Youth Frontiers have warned delegates to avoid voting for an individual who does not have antecedents of generosity at the party primaries to hold the Nkwerre/Isu/Nwangele/Njaba Federal Constituency  ticket. 

The leader of the group, Mr Abel Okoro disclosed this in Isu where the group held an extraordinary general meeting ahead of the commencement of the Peoples Democratic Party 2023 elective position primaries. 

Cmrd. Okoro noted that as part of resolution of the group, it was agreed that the entrant of Rt. Hon. Ozurigbo Ugonna into the PDP gave the party super confidence especially as it also attracted the conversion of over 3000 members from various political parties in the constituency along side the over 2000 that came in with OZB. 

He added that there is know reason why OZB shouldn't run unopposed at the primaries but accepted that nobody should be disenfranchised from partaking in their civic right. 

He noted that OZB is the best candidate for the PDP due to his leadership style built around humility, accessibility, benevolence and development. 

"It is evidenced that OZB has done several things that seem magical in our federal constituency that many of us wonder if he is now the President of Nigeria to be able to attract such massive development." Okoro stated. 

We advise delegates to hand over the party ticket without blinking and eye because he has shown capacity and not abandonment philosophy. 

We urge Hon. Kingsley Echendu to reach an understanding with OZB rather than continue his endless digging and simplistic view of marginalisation. 

We support OZB and have directed our members and allies who are delegates to massively turn up for OZB for the purpose of ranking and conclusion of his second term which has become a norm." said Okoro. 

The group also called for the support of Modestus Osakwe who they described as a giver and leader per excellence. 

They thanked Hon. Osakwe for not abandoning the party and the youths even after losing election while urging delegates to do the needful on Saturday.

.... As Compiled by The New Nigeria Team.

Education is an essential part of human life. An individual may use education as a tool to empower and leverage their innate potential, to be productive in society. In addition, the noble and beautiful act of acquiring knowledge through education changes an individual’s perspective of viewing life, thus shaping the character and behaviour of the individual.

To understand Rochas Okorocha, you have to understand his educational philosophy, and deep love, a keen educationist who believes all children deserve the opportunity to attend quality schools and receive the best education possible. For many years, He has supported various educational programs. He believes education should be seen as a right and not a privilege.

In 1998, His Excellency Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha established the Rochas Foundation, a non-governmental organization that was created to provide free qualitative public education to children, restore the dignity and hope of widows, orphans, and the less privileged. Since the inception of the foundation in 1998, over 60,000 plus students have benefitted from scholarships. His Excellency has also trained 1,500 teachers (from other states as well) at all levels. In Imo state he built 546 Twelve-number classrooms upstairs Block for primary schools, Built some secondary schools, and remodelled many.

A philanthropist indeed more of his amiable contributions to the educational sector in Imo state includes:

1. Built Imo College of Advanced Professional Studies along Egbu road

2. Built National Polytechnic Arondizuogu. 

3. Built Imo State Polytechnic Ehime Mbano. 

4. Built Ahiara Polytechnic Ahiazu Mbaise. 

5. Built Imo State Polytechnic Orlu. 

6. Built University of Medical Sciences Ideato.

7. Built University of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Aboh Mbaise/Ngor-Okpala.

8. Built University of Creative Technology. 

9. Built Marine University Oguta (under Construction). 

10. Built Eastern Palm University (PPP) Ogboko. 

11. Built College of Education, Ihitte Uboma.

12. Built Police College Ogboko.

13. Built Young Scientist College Owerri.

14. Built Imo Girls College Owerri.

15. Built Ohaji/Egbema College of Education

16. Rebuilt Government Technical College. 

17. Rebuilt Comprehensive Secondary School Amakohia.

18. Built 305 Upstair School buildings he also introduced Free and qualitative education from Primary to University, Polytechnic, College of Education, etc.

19. Built School Enrolment Snowballed from 267,000 in 2011 to 850,000.

20. The Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo was rebuilt and remodeled by Governor Rochas Okorocha.

21. Imo State University with most of the befitting structures was built by Governor Rochas Okorocha's administration.

22. The number of School Children drastically dropped while hawking on the streets of Owerri got reduced to five percent.

The State has led in JAMB Applications from 2012 to 2018 in the Country, because of the free education program. At the recent education fundraiser held by the Yobe state governor in, Abuja on the 10th of February 2022. Rochas Owelle Anayo Okorocha promised to provide a school infrastructure once the land is given. His Excellency's love for education is outstanding and deeply rooted which triggers his excellency's unrelenting quest to better the educational sector. This is the man Nigeria needs, for a new Nigeria.

...As Compiled by The New Nigeria Team

44 years ago and these words remain evergreen in the hearts and minds of Nigerians. “Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey.” The new Nigeria calls for a pristine spirit, a compassionate spirit, a benevolent spirit alas called a noble spirit. A great nation with growth and purity as her flags colors - green, white and green. Spreading out her rich culture of 250 ethnic groupings with 500 plus languages as well as her exquisite heritage.

His Excellency Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha a passionate and enthusiastic Nigerian who is in politics not because of what politics can give him but for what he can give. A man who braces himself with the country’s ramifications and her democracy. In 1998 Rochas Foundation was incorporated to serve humanity whilst building a credible future for Africa and this mission has been long-running till this day, a benevolent man indeed.

The new Nigeria calls for inclusiveness of her traditional rulers, and her youth to serve as the bedrock of the nation’s productivity currently over 33.6 million of which 16.8 percent are regarded as youths which span from ages 15 and 35 it is without a shadow of a doubt that the youths major in great talents in the world and the new Nigeria seeks to give these talents even more exposure, women relevance will be sort for because core family values remain imperative.

Contributions will not be ignored because Nigerians continue to stand out in their chosen fields around the world, the armed forces will remain appreciated for severally proving their great love for Nigeria through the endless sacrifice of protecting her nation’s integrity. Education will not be a way of life but life itself not looked at as a privilege but seen as a right. Social production will be solely encouraged. The new Nigeria will be born out of vision and passion. 

God bless Nigeria!!!