Due to his hairstyle, an ex-student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) was denied access to the campus.
The ex-student was prevented from entering the compound by a security operative at the school’s gate entrance, according to a viral video.
Although it was unclear exactly why he was denied entry due to the above-mentioned problem.
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YABATECH is known for its strict rules for acceptable dress code, hairstyles, and accessories, as well as its reputation for being intolerant of inappropriate attire.
Additionally, the institution has not made any comments.
We are super excited now. We have had moments in the past week of thinking “we are in Switzerland and the tournament is right around the corner now”.
I think when we qualified in December, six months felt like a long way away, but the time has gone in a flash. Now we are really feeling excited and we are raring to go for that first game in Lucerne against the Netherlands.
The Nations League A was a perfect preparation from our point of view for this tournament, we played some top-quality teams and being in League A means every minute is competitive.
We’ve reflected on what went well, what we can improve on and have taken really valuable lessons going into this European Championship.
Things didn’t click for us in our last game, against Italy, but I think you learn a lot from the days when things don’t go well for you.
Every team has days when they aren’t at their best. I think if we didn’t have that game we might not be as strong and focused a unit as we are now.
No-one wants to have a result like that, but I think we’ve utilised it in the most positive way that we can.
We feel like we built some really strong foundations as a group of players in the past months since our qualification in Dublin. Our manager Rhian Wilkinson has been drip-feeding information on every single camp and a lot of us have had a lot of minutes under her as well.
I do feel that bodes particularly well for us as a squad coming up to the Euros, you see lots of players getting on the pitch and that is really important for us in terms of our development as a nation.
Saturday is going to mean so much to us.
We will feel immense pride first and foremost to be the first Welsh team in a major tournament. We will feel that not just for us but for those who came before and paved the way for us.
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Boss Wilkinson’s impact
Our manager Rhian Wilkinson is one of the key reasons why we are where we are.
I have found Rhian absolutely fantastic to work with, I sit in some of her meetings and she delivers the messages and I think “wow, that is such an impassioned and empowered speech”.
I always think that she leaves me with little snippets I can take away.
That’s what you want as a player, a coach that inspires you, who motivates you and who pushes you on and also makes you feel valued as a member of the group.
I’ve worked under a lot of different managers and I know it is not an easy job to do, particularly when you’re coming in just before the start of a qualifying campaign and you need to hit the ground running.
A special connection
The thing that I believe makes this group special is the bond we have with each other. I know everyone says it, but it is a family.
Because of that, a lot of our thoughts are with the players who couldn’t be here because of injury, namely our goalkeeper Laura O’Sullivan and defender Mayzee Davies, who are both missing out on the tournament after undergoing knee surgery.
We are missing them and it is very unfortunate they couldn’t make it.
On the flip side to that, what a boost for us to have Sophie Ingle back in the squad with us because she’s a great person to have around.
On the pitch she brings her leadership qualities. The other day in the heat she was the one pushing for our training session to carry on, because she is the ultimate professional.
We are super excited to have her in the group. It’s so important for us.
I know we are all very excited to see the Red Wall on Saturday and we will have family coming out to watch us.
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Switzerland has been very welcoming to us and certainly we have enjoyed our time here so far. Obviously there is not a lot we can do about the weather, but ‘hot’ is definitely a word we have been using a lot.
It was great on Tuesday for us to get to see some of the amazing scenery in the country when we took a cable car up the Hoher Kasten mountain in the Swiss Alps.
It was a really nice moment to reflect and see some of the country, stay present and reflect on being in the tournament.
Richard Ashcroft is currently gearing up for the biggest stadium tour of the decade, but the legendary musician is continuing to keep himself busy with his latest record
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Richard Ashcroft has shared huge career news
Richard Ashcroft isn’t slowing down anytime soon as he prepares to tour with Oasis. The Verve icon will be opening up for brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher on their mammoth stadium tour which kicks off in just a matter of days.
But while most people would be throwing themselves into rehearsals, Richard, 53, has been working on his first album in four years, following the release of his 2021 record, Acoustic Hymns, Vol. 1. Fans who are flooding to the likes of Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Manchester’s Heaton Park and Wembley Stadium will no doubt hear Richard perform some of his biggest hits.
Amidst the preparations for the most anticipated tour in music history, the northern legend has been working on Lovin’ You, which is slated for release on October 3. The new record opens with its first single, Lover, which is currently being played across the nation today.
The song fits into Joan Armatrading’s mega hit, Love And Affection, and has even been praised by the songwriter herself, who said: “I love how he’s sued my song and I love his song. “
But the huge track sets the bar for Richard, who is currently at the peak of his game. His forthcoming record will set the tone of his sound, from his acoustic ballads and euphoric indie-rock, while flashing through Americana, soul and electronic beats. But the album is inspired by intimate and personal themes, focusing heavily on love, romance and affecting messages of support for those who are currently battling challenging aspects of their lives.
In true Richard style, every song on his upcoming release has been written by him. He also co-produced the record with Chris Potter and Emre Ramazanoglu. One track, I’m A Rebel, has been co-written and produced by Mirwais, who is best known for working with Madonna, after first meeting the Queen of Pop in the late Ninties.
Lovin’ You is available to pre-order now
Richard, who found fame as the founding member of The Verve, produced hits including Bitter Sweet Symphony and The Drugs Don’t Work, has amassed huge success as a solo artist, with all five of his solo albums landing in the Top 5 spots. Later this week, he and Oasis will take to the road, with their friendship spanning decades.
He’ll perform at all of the upcoming UK shows as a special guest, as well as his own headline show next month. Ahead of the first biblical Oasis gig on Friday, the Mirror revealed just days ago that the band, which includes Liam, Noel, new drummer Joey Waronker and guitarists Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, are gearing up to ensure they sound their best on the tour.
It comes just days before he takes to the road with old pals, Liam and Noel Gallagher(Image: PA)
A source told us: “With a new lineup and it being such a huge first show, the boys will do some songs inside the venue too. Some tours would start with a smaller show or take a week or two to get into the groove again. “
They went on to say that the brothers want each show to be “massive”. The source continued by saying: “But there is no time for that and also Liam and Noel want every night to be massive. ” Our insider went on to add: “This is such a huge comeback show and they are taking it very seriously. It all points to it being an incredible comeback tour. “
Where to see Richard live this summer:
July with Oasis
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT)
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT)
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)
16th – Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)
25th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
26th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
30th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
August with Oasis
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)
12th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)
16th – Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT)
17th – Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT)
23rd – Cornwall, Live At Scurrier House (HEADLINE SHOW)
September with Oasis
27th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
28th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
‘Lovin’ You’ is now available to pre-order here. It will be released on standard black vinyl, CD and digital formats.
How to buy Oasis tickets now
Oasis tickets are available right now from a number of online retailers. This includes both official and resale websites.
Fans will likely want to peruse Ticketmaster’s wares first, as they have been touted as the original seller of the band’s tour tickets. However, the online media giant has not had any tickets for some time.
And, at the time of writing, only people with allocated codes can buy tickets. Regardless, here’s the link:
TICKETMASTER – Buy Oasis tickets here.
Otherwise, resale websites are where fans ought to be looking the most. Oasis have signposted Twickets as their official resale websites, however, they have not had tickets for a very long time.
As a result, fans have flocked to the likes of viagogo, Vivid Seats and StubHub instead. And, at the time of writing, some Oasis tickets are being sold for around £200 each on viagogo. Below, we have broken down all the options Oasis-lovers have to buy tickets right now. This ranges from official retailers to VIP sellers and resale websites.
viagogo and resale tickets
Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs.
Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
Here’s the links:
VIAGOGO – Buy Oasis tickets here.
VIVID SEATS – Buy Oasis tickets here.
STUBHUB – Buy Oasis tickets here.
TWICKETS – Buy Oasis tickets here.
Finally, there are also official tickets available from VIP and hospitality-based website Seat Unique. This retailer gives fans the absolute best chance of getting involved in Oasis’ tour dates this year.
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Sports news correspondent at Wimbledon
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World number 33 Yulia Putintseva has shed some light on the security concerns she raised during her first-round defeat at Wimbledon, saying a male spectator was “screaming” between her serves and that it was “political”.
The 30-year-old said “people nowadays are acting too crazy about many things” and she had wanted the umpire to “take him out” of the crowd.
Early on in Monday’s match against Amanda Anisimova, Putintseva described the fan as “crazy” and “dangerous” and later warned the umpire that “maybe he has a knife”.
Asked about the incident following her doubles defeat on Wednesday, the Russian-born Kazakhstani told BBC Sport: “I said it because the guy was saying something crazy. I feel like those people might be crazy, maybe not. Maybe it’s just my point of view. But I was just saying ‘just take him out’. “
She confirmed she did not know the man.
Pressed on what she had heard him saying, she said: “He was actually talking about, like, political stuff. And I’m really outside of the political so I don’t want anyone on my match, when they are coming to see tennis, saying anything political. “
The chair umpire spoke to members of security after Putintseva voiced her concerns, and a spokesperson for the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said the matter had been “dealt with”.
The club’s operations manager said security protocols were followed.
The BBC understands the spectator in question left the stands on court 15 of his own accord.
Asked if she thought it had been handled appropriately, Putintseva said: “I just think that people nowadays are acting too crazy about many things, and yeah, I think the security just have to be prepared.
Gary Woodland will be part of his first Ryder Cup in September – two years after undergoing brain surgery.
It will be in a non-playing role, with United States captain Keegan Bradley naming the 41-year-old as his fifth and final vice-captain for the 45th Ryder Cup, which will take place at the Bethpage Black course in New York from 25-28 September.
Woodland, who won the 2019 US Open, joins Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker as vice-captains on a US team aiming to regain the trophy after Europe claimed a 16½-11½ victory in Rome in 2023.
“Keegan’s passion for this event is contagious and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” Woodland said.
“With just over two months to go until we arrive at Bethpage, I am fully committed to doing everything I can to help Keegan as well as our team of vice-captains and players.”
Four-time PGA Tour winner Woodland represented his country in the 2019 Presidents Cup and recently received the PGA Tour Courage Award in recognition of his return to the sport after having surgery to remove a brain tumour in 2023.
His appointment could also take on greater importance given 39-year-old Bradley, who won the Travellers Championship last month and is ranked seventh in the world, is on course to become the first playing captain in a Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
“I have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for Gary and all he has accomplished in this game,” said Bradley.
“As a major champion and someone who is still competing at a high level, he is well aware of the demands of performing on golf’s biggest stages.
