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[VIDEO] Obiano speaks from U.S., says ‘rumours of my death will only extend my life’ By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano – speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false and mischievous. He said the rumour-mongers were only helping to prolong his life. “The truth is that I am in the United States. I am not in London, and I didn’t go to the hospital. We give God the glory. All the lies they are peddling is for them to extend my life. That is how it will be through Christ our Lord,” the former governor declared. His message came hours after his former Commissioner for Information, Mr C. Don Adinuba, also publicly refuted the claims, confirming that he had personally spoken with Obiano. Adinuba, in a statement on Friday, described the reports as baseless, stressing that the former governor is “hale and hearty” and very much alive. “Obiano has never lived in the United Kingdom. He lives in the United States of America. I just spoke with him now,” he said, urging members of the public to disregard the rumour. He warned that such unfounded claims were capable of causing unnecessary panic and distress to Obiano’s family, friends, and supporters across Anambra State and beyond. The former governor’s direct appearance and reassurance have effectively put to rest the speculation that had spread widely on social media earlier in the day.

By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano - speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false…

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By Oyinlola Awonuga Balogun (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

Members of Chelsea’s 23-man squad that have travelled to Bucharest to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League have been revealed.

Thomas Tuchel’s side make the trip to Romania on Monday ahead of their European tie on Tuesday night and the squad has been revealed.

Tuchel confirmed in his pre-match press conference that he will be without Thiago Silva. The 36-year-old is back in training but isn’t ready to return to the side.
Tuchel said: “He is not available.”

“He is training right now. We are leaving and he is not available.”

There was good news though – Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic will both travel with the squad to face the Spanish side.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is in the squad after his substitution at the weekend and Tuchel hinted that he is in contention to start on Tuesday night.

Billy Gilmour has also been included in the squad. There is no room for youngster Tino Anjorin though.

Full 23-man Chelsea squad available to face Atletico Madrid.

Goalkeepers: Arrizabalaga, Mendy, Caballero

Defenders: Rudiger, Alonso, Christensen, Zouma, Emerson, James, Azpilicueta, Chilwell

Midfielders: Jorginho, Kante, Pulisic, Kovacic, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, Gilmour, Havertz

Forwards: Werner, Giroud, Abraham

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