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Nervy Forest Must 'bounce Back' In Champions League Hunt

Nottingham Forest were "not comfortable" during their late defeat by Everton and must "bounce back" if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season, says manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Forest's remarkable season means they remain third in the Premier League but they are now nervously looking over their shoulders with six games remaining. Abdoulaye Doucoure's 94th-minute winner at the City Ground made it back-to-back defeats at the wrong time in the campaign as they aim to compete in Europe's elite club competition for the first time in over 40 years. "The performance was not good," Nuno told Match of the Day. "The last minute of the game, from an offensive corner we conceded so we are disappointed but in terms of the game, we were not good. Everton were dominant. "We cannot get away from the decisive moment in the season. We were not comfortable and the fans also saw we were struggling. You cannot get away form that. We want to try and give it a go." When Forest lost at Everton a year ago they were just one point above the drop zone, but managed to stave off relegation. Few could have predicted their achievements this season in reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and challenging for the Champions League but they are now in danger of slipping down the table. Their final six games are tough prospects with the likes of Manchester City, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea on the final day, all still to come. Former England defender Stephen Warnock said on Final Score: "It would be heartbreaking for Forest to miss out on Champions League football at this point given all the work they have put into the season. "They have to go back into the dressing room now and say, 'Ok, bad day at the office. Let's go again and re-group.' We've seen them bounce back from adversity at times already this season, so it is not the end of the day." Saturday's defeat was just their third at the City Ground all campaign and Doucoure's late strike ended a run of 449 minutes without conceding at home. Everton boss David Moyes added: "Forest have done remarkably well but if you would have given them Europe, they would have snapped your hand off for that. It is incredible what they have done and we have to wait and see if they can get over the line for the Champions League." Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi said to Sky Sports: "It is in our hands to make sure we stay in the position we are in. Football is cruel and it is tough to put into words. We have to move on from it now."

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Stop Relocation Of KWASU Agriculture Faculty, Students Urge Kwara Govt

The National Association of Agricultural Students has called on the Kwara State Government to immediately suspend the proposed relocation of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kwara State University to Ilesha Baruba. The students made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday by the NAAS National President, Bashar Abdulazeez, and co-signed by the NAAS National Director of Welfare, Raji Ridwan. The students expressed deep concern over the safety of students in light of recent violent attacks in the community. “We sympathise with the people of Ilesha Baruba who have suffered from repeated attacks. “However, the relocation of students to a region facing such volatility is highly risky and unacceptable. No educational reform should come at the cost of students’ lives,” Abdulazeez stated. He emphasised that the academic welfare and safety of students must remain a priority, calling on the state government to reconsider its decision and involve stakeholders in any discussions about future changes. “Students deserve to learn in an environment free from fear and danger. “The Faculty of Agriculture must remain in a secure and academically conducive zone. We urge His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, to engage the leadership of NAAS and other relevant bodies before proceeding with any relocation plan,” he added. The association also encouraged the university management, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Shaykh-Lukman Jimoh, to improve on-campus security measures. While commending the state government’s broader efforts to combat insecurity, Abdulazeez insisted that “more targeted interventions are needed in sensitive regions like Ilesha Baruba, especially where students’ lives are at stake.” On his part, Ridwan reiterated the association’s commitment to advocating for student-friendly policies. “We will continue to monitor the situation and ensure that no student is exposed to unnecessary danger in the name of academic restructuring,” Ridwan affirmed.