Otunba T.J Abass Two teenagers Idowu Samuel and Sunday Williams who allegedly attacked and robbed a police officer at gunpoint under the Trade Fair bridge along Lagos-Badagry Expressway have been remanded in prison, pending legal advice. The duo were arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on Friday. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Yewande Aje-Afunwa who gave the … Read more
Some armed bandits suspected to be kidnappers, on Friday, shot a yet-to-be-identified tricycle operator in the head in Aba, the commercial city of Abia state. It was gathered that the incident happened around 7 am at Park Road/George’s Street, Aba. The spokesman of the police command in the state, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, who confirmed the … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said his administration would consult with the people of the state to know their stand on the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise. Sanwo-Olu said this during a visit to the Olusosun dump site in Ojota area of the state, in company with his deputy, Dr. … Read more
Despite insisting he is enjoying his career with DC United in the MLS, Wayne Rooney has spoken of plans regarding a return to Manchester United or Everton in the future. For the 33-year-old former England captain, however, it will only be in a coaching capacity. Rooney, who has enjoyed a renaissance in the United States, … Read more
Tottenham Hotspurs coach, Mauricio Pochettino, yesterday insisted the decision on whether to play star player, Harry Kane, from the start in today’s Champions League final or not is “not easy”. Kane, who has not played since he picked up an injury against Manchester City in the first leg of the quarter-final on April 9, is … Read more
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp, has refused to accept the tag of his Reds side as favourites in today’s Champions League final. Having finished 26 points better off as they dragged the battle for the Premier League title at the just-ended season with Manchester City to the last day, Liverpool are widely perceived to be the … Read more
No fewer than 350 million people across the world are billed to watch the Champions League final holding in Madrid today, according to broadcast data. With Liverpool and Tottenham facing off in the second all-Premier League European final in a matter of days, available data shows competition will be watched by an estimated worldwide audience … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, is now a permanent Barcelona player after the Spanish giants decided to exercise the option of signing her permanently from Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian. The 24-year-old former Arsenal striker joined Barcelona through a 6-month loan deal in January after the 2019 Chinese Women’s Super League was postponed. However, she … Read more
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Always ahead of the game among Nigerian female singers especially relating to social media popularity, Yemi Alade has celebrated reaching seven million followers on Instagram. The 30-year-old “Johhny” singer, who also describes herself as the King of Queens following an album she released bearing the title, celebrated attaining the landmark figure late Monday. “Thank you … Read more
Nigerian footballer, Samuel Chukwueze, has been ranked as Africa’s most valuable U-20 player in Europe’s top five leagues. The ranking was done by CIES Football Observatory and according to the study by the Swiss-based organization, the Nigeria international is worth €35 million, which makes him the 12th most expensive U-20 player on the planet based … Read more
Apart from his star strikers, Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino confirmed to miss out, Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has a new injury headache to deal with. It emerged late Monday that the club’s star, Virgil van Dijk, had not participated with his team-mates in the last training session ahead of the Champions League clash second … Read more
Manchester City are now just 90 minutes away from defending their Premier League title, after battling to 1-0 win over Leicester City in their last fixture at the Etihad this season. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game on Monday, knowing that anything but victory would mean their destiny was no longer in their hands … Read more
A 29-year-old suspect of internet fraud, Akpojivi Joel Onoriode, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has begged the commission not tell his children that their father is a “Yahoo boy”. Onoriode, described as kingpin of cybercrime, was recently picked by EFCC Uyo Zonal Officer in Calabar, Cross River State capital. During his … Read more
A 28-year old man, Oni Olohunwa, is in police custody having been arrested by officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command for culpable homicide. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the state capital, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, said the suspect was arrested on Sunday, May 5 following … Read more
A Nigerian mother, Mrs. Oluremi Adeleye, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after her actions were deemed to have led to the death of an 8-month-old baby in Maryland, United States. The 73-year-old, who broke down in court as she spoke through an interpreter, said: “It was a mistake. I did not want … Read more
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted reports that the Federal Government has offered Miyetyi Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria(MACBAN), the umbrella association of herdsmen, N100 billon to end killings and kidnapping of Nigerians. Government ministers have allegedly held meetings with Macban in Kebbi State where herdmen were offered N100 billion ($276m) to … Read more
No fewer than 120 police officers in specialised units within the Enugu State Police Command are currently undergoing human rights training in Enugu. The officers undergoing the training are drawn from Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Anti-Cultism Unit, Special Anti-Terrorism Squad, IGP Special monitoring Squad and host of others on special assignments. Declaring the three-day training … Read more
Several people were left with different degrees of injuries when a train heading to Kano derailed later on Monday. The unpleasant incident took place between Maikunkele and Jangaru in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. According to New Telegraph, the accident was caused by cattle crossing the railway, which the train rammed into as … Read more
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for a review of early warning signals, EWS, mechanisms put in place by Nigeria and South African governments. Reacting to the latest killings of Nigerians in South Africa, Dabiri-Erewa, who made the call in Abuja, said the EWS set up … Read more