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Is Erik Ten Hang Regressing Man Utd towards Oblivion

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Paul Ugbede Godwin
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Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 19, 2023. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United fans were left stunned and disappointed after their team suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth on Saturday. The result marked the third consecutive loss for the Red Devils in the Premier League, leaving them in 6th place, 10 points behind leaders Liverpool.

Erik Ten Hang Performance as Man UTD manager

Erik Ten Hang is the new manager of Manchester United, one of the most prestigious and successful clubs in the world. He took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked after a poor start to the season. Ten Hang has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football, and he has proven his credentials at Ajax, where he won four domestic titles and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019. But how has he performed so far at Man UTD?

Ten Hang’s first game in charge was a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. He made some bold changes to the starting line-up, dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba to the bench, and giving chances to youngsters like Mason Greenwood and Anthony Elanga. The team played with more intensity, pressing and passing with purpose, and scored three goals in the first half. The fans were delighted with the performance and the result and gave Ten Hang a standing ovation at the end.

Ten Hang’s second game was a tougher test, as he faced his former club Ajax in the Champions’ League group stage. He received a warm welcome from the Ajax fans and players, who appreciated his achievements at the club. The game was a thrilling contest, with both teams creating chances and playing with flair. Ten Hang showed his tactical flexibility, switching from a 4-3-3 to a 3-4-3 formation during the game, and making effective substitutions. Man, UTD came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. Ten Hang praised both teams for their quality and spirit, and said he was proud of his players.

Ten Hang’s third game was a derby against Manchester City, the reigning champions and fierce rivals of Man UTD. The game was billed as a clash of styles, between Ten Hang’s offensive philosophy and Pep Guardiola’s possession-based approach. The game lived up to the hype, as both teams played with high tempo and intensity, creating chances and scoring goals.

Man, UTD took the lead through Ronaldo, who came off the bench to score a stunning volley. City equalized through Kevin De Bruyne, who curled in a brilliant shot from outside the box. The game was decided in the last minute, when Edinson Cavani scored a header from a corner to give Man UTD a 2-1 win. Ten Hang celebrated wildly with his players and staff, while the fans chanted his name.

Ten Hang has made an impressive start to his tenure as Man UTD manager, winning two games and drawing one, scoring seven goals and conceding three. He has shown his ability to motivate his players, adapt his tactics, and entertain the fans. He has also shown respect for his opponents and humility in his interviews. He has earned the trust and admiration of the Man UTD faithful, who are optimistic about the future under his guidance.

Many supporters have blamed manager Erik Ten Hang for the poor performance, accusing him of failing to motivate the players, implement a clear tactical system, and make effective substitutions. Some have even called for his resignation, claiming that he is regressing the club towards oblivion.

But is Ten Hang really the main culprit for Man Utd’s woes? Or are there other factors that are contributing to their decline?

But is Ten Hang really the main culprit for Man Utd’s woes? Or are there other factors that are contributing to their decline?

This is the question that many fans and pundits are asking after another disappointing result for the Red Devils, who lost to Bournemouth on Saturday. The defeat left them in sixth place in the Premier League, 10 points behind leaders Liverpool and six points off the top four.

Ten Hang, who replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager has been under fire for his tactics, team selection and handling of star players. Some have accused him of being too rigid, too defensive and too reliant on individual brilliance. Others have questioned his ability to motivate and inspire his squad, especially after reports of dressing room unrest and player dissatisfaction.

But is it fair to blame Ten Hang for all of Man Utd’s problems? Or are there deeper issues that go beyond the manager’s control? In this blog post, we will explore some of the possible factors that have led to Man Utd’s decline, such as:

  • The lack of a clear vision and strategy from the club’s owners and board.

  • The failure to invest in quality players and address key weaknesses in the squad.

  • The impact of injuries, fatigue and Covid-19 on the team’s performance and morale.

  • The rise of stronger and more consistent rivals in the Premier League and Europe.

The reality and urgency of climate change

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Paul Ugbede Godwin
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The reality and urgency of climate change are undeniable. The question is: how will we respond?

Climate change is not a distant threat, but a present and growing danger that affects every aspect of our lives. The scientific evidence is overwhelming and undeniable: the Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate, mainly due to human activities that emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

The consequences of this warming are already visible and devastating melting ice caps and glaciers, rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heat waves, droughts, floods, storms, wildfires, and epidemics. These impacts threaten the health, security, and well-being of millions of people around the world, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.

We cannot afford to ignore or delay action on climate change any longer. The window of opportunity to avoid the worst effects of global warming is rapidly closing. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world needs to cut its emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 to limit the temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

This is the level that scientists consider safe and compatible with sustainable development. Beyond this threshold, the risks and costs of climate change will become unbearable and irreversible.

To achieve this ambitious goal, we need a radical transformation of our society and economy. We need to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, from wasteful consumption to circular economy, from carbon-intensive agriculture to sustainable land use, from individual transport to public and active mobility, from deforestation to reforestation, and from apathy to action. We need to embrace a green and just transition that ensures a fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of climate action, respects human rights and dignity, and leaves no one behind.

We also need to recognize that climate change is not only an environmental issue, but a social and political one. It is a symptom of a deeper crisis of our current system that prioritizes profit over people and planet. It is a result of the unequal power relations that exploit nature and oppress people. It is a driver of conflict and violence that fuels injustice and instability.

Therefore, we need to challenge the root causes of climate change and address the structural inequalities that perpetuate it. We need to demand accountability and transparency from our governments and corporations that are responsible for the bulk of emissions. We need to support and amplify the voices of those who are most affected by climate change and least responsible for it. We need to join forces with other movements that share our vision of a more democratic, inclusive, and peaceful world.

We have the knowledge, the technology, and the resources to tackle climate change. What we lack is the political will and the collective action. That is why we need to act now, together, as citizens of this planet. We need to raise awareness, educate ourselves and others, mobilize our communities, pressure our leaders, advocate for change, and participate in decision-making processes. We need to show that we care about our future and that we are ready to fight for it.

Climate change is not a hopeless situation, but a historic opportunity. It is an opportunity to reimagine and rebuild our society in a way that respects nature and human rights. It is an opportunity to create a more equitable and resilient world that can cope with current and future challenges. It is an opportunity to unleash our creativity and solidarity as agents of change.

Trademark Use and Non-Use, Offences As To Trademarks and Trade Descriptions Under Nigerian Law

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Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ogbuka
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Intellectual Property :- Trademark Use & Non-Use Under Nigerian Law

This write-up will be looking at trademark use & non-use as well as trademark removal/de-registration as well as defensive registrations and registered users under Nigerian law, specifically the Trademarks Act of Nigeria.

What qualifies as non-use of a trademark which would lead to removal of a trademark from the trademark registry ?

– Removal of a trademark is possible by either :-

a). An order of court.

b). At the option of an applicant.

c). A decision of the registrar of trademarks. 

– The grounds of non-use would include the following :-

a). Lack of any bonafide intention on the part of the applicant to use the trademark in relation to those goods up to the date one month before the application.

b). No bonafide use for 5 years from registration.

– The tribunal may refuse an application under this provision if it can be proved that there’s bonafide use of the subject trademark.

What are the provisions of the trademark act on the defensive registration of well-known invested words?

– Where a trademark consisting of an invented word or invented words has, as respects to any goods in respect of which it is registered and in relation to which it had been used (otherwise called “familiar goods”), become so well known that its use in relation to other goods would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade between those goods and a person entitled to use the trademark in relation to the familiar goods, the trademark may, on the application in the prescribed manner of the proprietor registered in respect of the familiar goods, be registered in his name in respect of those other goods as a defensive trademark, notwithstanding that the proprietor registered in respect of the familiar goods, does not use or propose to use the trademark in relation to those other goods and notwithstanding anything in the act and while so registered, the trademark shall not liable to be taken off the register in respect of these goods under the relevant section of this act.

What is the provision of the Trademark Act on registered users?

– A person other than the proprietor of a trademark may be registered as a registered user thereof in respect of all or any of the goods in respect of which it is registered (otherwise than as a defensive trademark) & either with or without conditions or restrictions.

Intellectual Property :- Offences As To Trademarks & Trade Descriptions Under Nigerian Law

This article and final part of this intellectual property article series looks at the criminal law aspect of trademarks, specifically  trademark infringements & fraudulent trade descriptions under Nigerian Law, specifically the Merchandise Marks Act of Nigeria.

Our focus will be mainly on the topics of :-

– What false trade descriptions are under the merchandise marks act.

– Offences as to trademarks & trade descriptions.

– Forging trademarks.

– Mark or trade description  applications.

What exactly is a false trade description under the merchandise marks act?

– A trade description which is false or misleading in a material respect as regards the goods to which it is applied, and includes every alteration of a trade description, whether by way of addition, effacement,or otherwise where that alteration makes the description false or misleading in a material respect, and the fact that a trade description is a trademark,or part of a trademark, shall not prevent such trade description being false within the meaning of the merchandise marks act.

What are the offences highlighted by the merchandise marks act as  relating to trademarks & trade descriptions?

– Forging a trademark.

– Falsely applying to goods, any trademark or marks so nearly resembling a trademark as to be calculated to deceive.

– Making, disposing of, or having in possession, any die, block, machine or other instrument for the purpose of forging, or of being used for forging, a trademark.

– Applying any false trade description to goods.

What are the exceptions to the provisions of the merchandise marks act regarding acts or omissions constituting offences?

– An act or omission ordinarily being a violation of the merchandise marks act would not be deemed an offence where:-

a). The accused party acted innocently.

b). The accused had no reason to suspect the genuineness of the trademark, mark or trade description.

c). The accused is simply an employee of the legitimate proprietor and is in possession of materials such as dies, blocks, machines by reason of his employment despite the materials legitimately belonging to the proprietor.

What are the penalties for these offences?

– The violation of the merchandise marks act constituting an offence is punishable with an imprisonment term or 2 years, a fine, or both.

What qualifies as forging a trademark under the merchandise marks act?

This occurs via :

– Making a mark without the assent of the proprietor with the intention to deceive.

– Falsifying any genuine trademark, by alteration, addition, effacement or otherwise.

It should be noted that the defendant/accused has the burden of proving the proprietor’s assent.

What are the provisions of the merchandise marks act regarding the application of marks or descriptions?

This occurs when :

– Applying marks or descriptions to the goods.

– Applying any covering, label, reel,or other thing in or with which the goods are  sold or exposed  or had in possession for any purpose od sale, trade or manufacture.

Ndubuisi Ekekwe To Keynote A Google AI Summit in January 2024

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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The village boy from Ovim wishes to announce that he has accepted to deliver a special keynote speech in an upcoming Google Summit. As a PhD student in Johns Hopkins University, faculty in Carnegie Mellon University, global lead ASIC design engineer in Analog Devices, investor in Tekedia Capital, and owner of Intel Corp’s only programmable microprocessor knowledge partner in Africa*, I have worked at the highest level of robotics and AI systems. And in Harvard University’s Harvard Business Review, I have written many seminal papers examining the impacts of AI in markets, economic development and more.

In Harvard, I predicted how AI and robotics will transform developments across nations, and challenged Africa to look for new developmental paradigms, instead of mimicking China’s trajectory, because what worked for China has expired, and cannot be used in another country or region. Simply, the Western factory jobs which were outsourced to China will not move to Africa as wages rise in China because Africa will be competing against AI and robots in America and Europe, not Chinese workers.  The piece, written in 2019, remains insightful, and OpenAI ChatGPT and Google Bard are making everything clearer

AI will change the foundational pillars upon which market systems operate, and only firms and nations which develop capabilities will thrive. When Pythagoras postulated centuries ago, as they looked for the “core” of natural philosophy, that our world is nothing but Numbers, little did he know that AI will make that postulation self-evident in this age. With AI and broad autonomous systems, the Western world and China will transition from their current innovation era to accelerated era, even as some regions in the world are stalled on a transition from invention era to innovation one. The economic gap can widen, and that is why your firm must not just run on AI, but be transformed by AI.

My speech is on January 11, 2024, and I will be attending live; will share webcast link later. More updates coming…

  • Fasmicro, an Intel Partner 

Guidelines for Professional Relations Between Lawyers and The Court System In Nigeria Under The New Rules Of Professional Conduct

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Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ogbuka
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Legal Practice :- Guidelines For Professional Relations Between Lawyers In Nigeria Under The New Rules Of Professional Conduct

This article talks about the relationship between legal practitioners as governed by the rules of professional conduct (RPC), particularly in the areas of :- 

– Fellowship & precedence. 

– Good faith & fairness among lawyers. 

– Association in matters. 

– Change of lawyer. 

What is the provision of the RPC on fellowship and precedence among lawyers?

 – Lawyers are required to treat each other with fairness, respect, consideration and dignity.

 – Lawyers are required to always regard each other with no ill feelings. This includes addressing each other in courteous & respectful language.

 – Under the RPC, all legal practitioners, regardless of their ranking and placement at the bar,are equal in status. This is without prejudice to the rights of Senior Advocates Of Nigeria (SANs) and Honourable Benchers having the right to get their matters called out of turn in court and to not share seating arrangements in court with members of the outer bar. 

What are the provisions of the RPC on good faith & fairness among lawyers?

 – Lawyers are required to always honour agreements made with other lawyers.

 – Lawyers are barred from entering into late holding brief agreements.

 – Lawyers are barred from speaking with an opposing legal counsel’s client in his absence.

 What are the provisions of the RPC on associations of lawyers in matters?

 – When being briefed by a client who already has a former lawyer still representing him in a matter, the second lawyer is required by the RPC to refuse being briefed in that matter if it is objectionable to the previous lawyer.

 – The new lawyer being briefed to replace the previous lawyer is also required by the RPC to ensure that all outstanding fees owed to the previous lawyer are paid by the client.

 What are the provisions of the RPC on the change of lawyers?

 – Where a lawyer has been briefed by a client to replace another lawyer currently representing him, the new lawyer is to  :-

 a). Give notice to the former lawyer.

 b). Use his best endeavors to ensure that the former lawyer is paid his earned fees.

 – In litigation :-

 a). Both lawyers shall give notice of change of counsel to the court.

 b). All documentation in the client’s brief in the possession of the former lawyer is to be handed over to the client upon the change of counsel.

 c). The former lawyer in line with ethical rules on the recovery of unpaid fees may place a lien on documentation belonging to the client.

Legal Practice :- Guidelines On Relations Between Legal Practitioners & The Court System In Nigeria Under The New Rules Of Professional Conduct (RPC) 2024 

This article focuses on the roles required of legal practitioners in their relationships with the courtroom hierarchy under the new rules of professional conduct slated to take effect in January, 2024. 

What are the duties required of lawyers by the RPC as officers of the court? 

– Lawyers are required to be respectful to the court and to not obstruct, delay or adversely affect the administration of justice. 

– Where there is a reasonable cause of action, lawyers are required to only seek redress against judicial officers through the appropriate authorities. 

– A lawyer failing to comply with undertakings to a court constitutes professional misconduct. 

– Lawyers are not allowed to discuss pending cases with the judge trying or hearing the case, except in the presence of opposing counsel in the suit. 

What are the requirements of the RPC concerning candid and fair dealings? 

– In appearing in his professional capacity before a court or tribunal, a lawyer shall not deal with the court unless otherwise candidly and fairly. 

What are the provisions of the RPC on trial publicity? 

– Lawyers are not permitted to engage in television,radio and other media interviews or shows for the purpose of commenting on courtroom or litigation matters which are pending before the court, especially where there’s a clear intention of possible or calculated interference with the fair trial of the suit. 

What are the requirements of the RPC regarding relations between lawyers and judges? 

– Lawyers are required to ensure that they never create the ascertainable impression of gaining or trying to gain special personal consideration or favour from a judge.  

– This can also apply to lawyers having a duty to reveal to opposing counsel, any personal relationship he may have with the judge sitting on matters participated in. 

This is the Nigerian legal ordinance. Understand that laws vary across national boundaries. If your practice involves international law, being aware of the venezuela sanctions ofac is essential for compliance and ensuring smooth legal operations.

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