Information was gathered today Tuesday that the Eko market, Lagos island is currently on fire.

A lot of tweeter users are uploading photos and videos online, Nobody stated the cause of the fire yet

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FBN HOLDINGS, FBNBANK GHANA SEEK IMPROVED BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH GHANA

The Group Board Chairman of FBN Holdings Plc, Dr. Oba Otudeko and Directors of FBN Holdings, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited and FBNBank Ghana Limited, recently paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo-Addo in Accra.

The visit was to show appreciation to the Ghanaian President and thank him for participating in First Bank of Nigeria Limited’s 125th-anniversary activities held earlier this year.

According to a statement from the bank, the visit was also to update the president on some recent investment activities of the Group.

Otudeko assured President Akufo-Addo that FBNHoldings believes in the Ghanaian economy. This, he said was evidenced by the recapitalisation of FBNBank Ghana by its parent bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited.

He pointed out that the Group’s investment of $100 million was well above the new minimum capital requirement set by the Bank of Ghana into its Ghana operation.

The FBNHoldings Group Board Chairman added that the bank’s confidence in the Ghanaian economy and the talent of Ghanaians had resulted in the appointment of Victor Yaw Asante as the first Ghanaian Managing Director of FBNBank Ghana Limited.

Otudeko lauded the President of Ghana for giving the youth opportunities to serve in his government, saying it will prepare them to take over the leadership of Ghana in the near future. He congratulated the President on the choice of Ghana as host of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, saying that it must have taken significant effort to bring this to Ghana.

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CLOSING THE GAP IN SOCIAL INEQUALITY WITH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
For most developed countries, the youths remain an important focus in areas such as economic development, sustainability and nation building. When organisations and the government drive conversations and activities around social investments, these discourse are usually focused on empowering young people as they hold the power to drive growth across all levels of the economy both locally and internationally.

In a country like Nigeria, with lots of liquid resources and just about 2.11 trillion Naira in circulation as at May 2019 according to the CBN, the standard of living for the average citizen does not exactly reflect the volume of Nigeria’s asset. There is an existing gap in connecting education, employment and entrepreneurship within the youths, creating a great layer of social inequality.

Globally, more than 200 million young people are either unemployed, or they have jobs, but continue to live in poverty due to low income. This social and economic inequality is a challenge shared by many countries. Infact, it is estimated that 1% of the world’s population will own two thirds of its wealth. This level of inequality stifles growth and creates disharmony. It significantly affects disadvantaged young people who often can’t access the skills and opportunities needed to close this income gap.

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PULISIC GUNNING FOR FIRST START AS AJAX STORM STAMFORD BRIDGE TONIGHT
Ajax will travel to Stamford Bridge this evening seeking revenge in their
UEFA Champions League clash in London.
The game will be the first time this season USA Captain and talisman, Christian Pulisic is set to start in Europe’s top club competition with his impact in recent weeks impossible for Frank Lampard to ignore any longer.

The fortnight that changed the course of the 21-year-old’s first season in England began in the Champions League against Ajax, when he came off the bench to set up Michy Batshuayi’s winner at the Johan Cruyff Arena and inflict a first defeat since May on the Dutch champions.

“If he continues doing that sort of thing then the goals will rack up,” said Lampard after Pulisic followed up his hat-trick with a predatory goal from close range at Watford. “His general performance was top as well.”Victory at Vicarage Road saw Chelsea equal a club record for seven straight away wins with Lampard earning plaudits for his ability to quickly turn the negativity of a summer transfer ban and the loss of Eden Hazard into a buoyant atmosphere at the Bridge.

Pulisic was the one big-money arrival. Chelsea anticipated both the 12-month ban on signing players and Hazard’s departure to Real Madrid by completing his signing for £58 million ($75 million) in January before being loaned back to Borussia Dortmund for the second half of last season.

However, that move left the Pennsylvanian in limbo in Germany with his time at Dortmund coming to an end and the rise of English wonder-kid Jadon Sancho limiting his first-team appearances.
A move to London was meant to be a fresh start, but after a start as Chelsea lost the Uefa Super Cup to Liverpool on penalties in August, Pulisic soon found himself behind Willian, Pedro Rodriguez and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the battle for places on the wings of Lampard’s three-man attack.

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PDP CAUTIONS INEC OVER DEPLOYMENT OF EXTRA RECS, NATIONAL COMMISSIONERS TO KOGI, BAYELSA STATES

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against the deployment of extra National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), from other states to Kogi and Bayelsa for the November 16 governorship elections in the two states.

Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP said it was enlightening the INEC hierarchy that the PDP already has due diligence report on each of the commissioners.

“Our party recognises that while some are of clean record in their previous responsibilities, there are others who are known to be of questionable character and fared far below expectations in their responsibility,” said Ologbodiyan.

He said further, “The PDP cautions the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to note that the deployment of officials with known integrity issues is capable of triggering a crisis and jeopardizing the credibility of the electoral process.”

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A church protocol officer, Victor Duru, 23, has been arrested by the police for allegedly luring his female church members to hotels and taking their nude pictures, which he used to blackmail them into giving him money.

Duru, who is a Madonna University dropout, was said to have blackmailed not only his girlfriends in the church but also other girls, who were not members of the church before he was apprehended by the police in Surulere, Lagos State, last Thursday.
One of his girlfriends, who spoke on condition of anonymity………..

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Egypt: 83 Militants Killed In Sinai Military Raid

Eighty-three militants were killed in recent anti-terrorism operations in Egypt’s restive Sinai region, the military said on Monday.
The militants were killed in central and northern Sinai during raids that took place from `September 28 until today,’a military spokesman said in a statement.
The army said that a military officer and two soldiers were also killed or wounded in the operations.

The Egyptian military often refrains from giving a……………………………………..

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Liverpool got Lucky but Still Deserved to win – Klopp

Liverpool may have got some late luck against Aston Villa and must improve, but still merited their latest comeback, elated manager Juergen Klopp said on Saturday.
Klopp’s table-topping side was staring at their first league defeat in 10 months until the 87th minute of their game at Villa Park but snatched a last-gasp victory thanks to headers from Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane.

“We still have to learn, we still have to improve, we do, we will, I know that.
“And sometimes you need to get knocks. But at ……………………………….

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Intrigues, Accolades of Nollywood ‘King of Boys’

When a woman fights and becomes ‘king’ or ‘Oba’ who rules the underworld? The intrigues and suspense that follows are what makes Nollywod blockbuster “King of Boys” entertaining, thrilling and visually compelling.

The star-studded movie got nine nominations for the 2019 annual Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), and won three trophies, which are NFVCB Best Nigerian Film, Best Actress in Supporting Role and Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, was crowned Africa’s best…………………

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Security Guard Detained for Allegedly Sleeping on Duty

A Kabusa Grade I Area Court on Monday ordered that a 25-year-old security guard, Jude Agyor, charged with negligent conduct, be remanded in a correctional centre.

The Judge, Ibrahim Kagarko, adjourned the case until November 12 for hearing.
Agyor, a security guard of Leadership Wealth located at No. 37 Julius Nyerere Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja, however, pleaded not guilty to the offense.

The Prosecution Counsel, Mahmud Lawal, told the court that the complainant, Israel Godknows, who is the facility manager of Leadership Wealth, reported the case at the Asokoro…….

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A 19-year-old man, Ojukwu Chika, on Tuesday, escaped while policemen were taking him for arraignment in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

The suspect, our correspondent gathered, first appeared in court on Tuesday, for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl.

It was further gathered that he escaped into the premises of the Government House in Abakaliki and the policemen searched for him to no avail until another security personnel on duty inside Government House spotted him and handcuffed him.

The security personnel, it was learnt, demanded to know his mission and where he was headed for before handing him over to the police.

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WOMAN FOUND DEAD WITH PYTHON AROUND NECK

A 36-year-old woman has been found dead with a python wrapped around her neck in a home in the mid-western US state of Indiana, which housed around 140 snakes, police said.



The body of Laura Hurst was discovered on Wednesday in the house in Oxford, a state police spokesman, Sergeant Kim Riley, said in a statement.

Hurst, of Battle Ground, Indiana, had an eight-foot (2.4-meter) reticulated python wrapped around her neck.

Medics attempted to revive her but their efforts were unsuccessful.



“She appears to have been strangled by the snake,” Riley told the Lafayette Journal & Courier newspaper. “We do not know that for a fact until after the autopsy.

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WE’LL BE UNITED BEFORE 2023 — RIVERS APC

THE Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said that despite the crisis rocking the party, it would come out united before the 2023 general elections.

State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Chris Finebone, told PUNCH on Friday that the party had begun to rebuild, adding that the case in court would get quick attention from the judiciary.

Finebone explained that the conduct of the party’s ward, local and state congresses was a way to achieving unity even as he stated that every member would have the opportunity to participate in the exercise.
He expressed optimism that peace would reign in the party and pave the way for its rebuilding, which he added would commence without delay.

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Dr Oluwatoyin Smith, the National Coordinator, National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) emphasised the importance of regular blood donation, saying it reduces the risk of heart attack and burns calories.
She told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday that blood donation has many health benefits and
encouraged citizens to cultivate the habit at regular intervals.
According to her, regular blood donation reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, improves heart health, agility, revitalises the body…………………………………

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Insecurity: Gani Adams Faults South-West Govs On Recruitment Of Private Security

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has berated some South-west governors for their alleged plan to recruit their surrogates to form state security apparatus in the region.

He said such purported move would not improve security situation in the region.
Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital during a sensitisation programme on security for members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Adams condemned the move, describing it as unacceptable.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo, who said political leaders should differentiate between politics and security, added that “without security there can’t

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OML 25: Host Communities Tackle Wike

The crisis rocking Oil Mining Lease (OML) 25 in Kula Kingdom, Abonemma Local Government Area is yet to abate as the host communities have declared that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, lacks the powers to call for a stakeholders’ meeting as that area has been ceded to Bayelsa State.
This is as the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) also faulted Wike’s decision to organise a stakeholders’ meeting for OML-25, urging the governor to concentrate on things that would bring peace to the state
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Addressing a media briefing on behalf of Belema,.......................

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APC Sweeps Kebbi LG Poll

The Kebbi State Independent National Electoral Commission (KESIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the October 26 local government election in the state.

Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the KESIEC Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Mera, said: “KESIEC wishes to release the official results of the state local government election held on Saturday as already declared by the various wards and local government returning officers in 223 wards of………………………………….

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Rice Farmers Want CBN To Reschedule Loan Repayment Plan

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), has appealed to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to reschedule its loan repayment plan for rice farmers in Adamawa following recent flooding, which ravaged rice farms in the state.

The state’s RIFAN Chairman, Mr Stephen Maduwa made the appeal in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Yola.
Maduwa said the appeal became necessary because many of the rice farmers were beneficiaries of the CBN Anchor Borrowers’ scheme and were expected to repay their loan soon.

He said the farmers were looking forward to bumper harvest before………………….

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For some years now, stakeholders in the Oyo State education sector have continued to lament the free fall of the system such that the state has become a laughing stock among states not only in the Southwest Region but the country as a whole. THISDAY checks revealed that the state was the 26th in the last West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations.
However, a new sheriff may have come into the state to turn things around and ensure that it takes its rightful position among the states. Since his assumption of office on May 29, 2019, the body language of Governor Seyi Makinde has shown that he is determined to do more ………..

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CBN Introduces Electronic Form To Facilitate Exports

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced electronic forms for commercial exports (e-Form NXP) to replace the hard copy form that was in use previously.
In a notification to all authorised dealers, the Nigeria Customs Service, pre-shipment inspection agents and the general public, signed by Dr. O.S. Nnaji, on behalf of the Director, Trade and Exchange Department, a copy of which was posted on its website, the central bank said the e-Form ‘NXP’ becomes effective from tomorrow.

Consequently, all authorised dealers were required to ensure that the processing of the form is done electronically on the Trade Monitoring System accessible at www.tradesystem.gov.ng.

Also, banks’ export customers were required to obtain a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS)/Joint Tax Board.
The TIN, according to the central bank, is a prerequisite for customers to access the trade system for e-Form NXP application.
“The e-Form NXP is web-based and allows exporters to initiate the Form from their offices/homes same to the authorised dealer bank. A charge of…………………..

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Nigeria Targets Polio Certification By 2020 — NEC

National Economic Council (NEC) says Nigeria is making conscious efforts toward achieving polio certification by the year 2020.
The information was conveyed by Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, while briefing State House correspondents after the NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said that the major highlights were updates on disease control efforts by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire.
He added that “Nigeria is steadily progressing toward polio certification by……………….

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Six Ways Trump Sold Out America – Robert Reich

One of Donald Trump’s main campaign promises was to put “America First” and defend American interests above all else. It was a theme that riled up his base at rallies across the country, but this has turned out to be yet another big lie.
At every turn, he has sold out America for his own personal interest. Instead of putting America first, here are 6 ways Donald Trump has put himself first:
1 He has encouraged foreign powers to interfere in our democracy. Trump is using the power of the presidency to encourage foreign leaders to interfere in our elections – asking the President of Ukraine to investigate Trump’s political opponents in exchange for military aid. He has also…………………………………….

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Ogun Offers Automatic Employment To Crescent Varsity Best Graduating Student

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has offered immediate employment to the best graduating student of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Miss Halimat Abdulsalam of the Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences.

With a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.93, she surpassed 413 graduands, the best ever to be achieved by any valedictorian of the institution.
Speaking at the 11th convocation ceremony of the institution recently, the governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot……………………..

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As part of the efforts to entice the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party has adopted a no-zoning policy in picking the party’s governorship candidate in the state.

The party has also resolved that the position of the state chairman would not be zoned as well.

A former governor of the state, Mr. Lucky Igbinedion disclosed the no-zoning arrangement to journalists yesterday in Abuja after the Edo State chapter of the PDP met with the national leadership of the party.

Igbinedion said that the idea behind a no-zoning system for the emergence of the governorship candidate and chairman of the PDP in the state is to throw up the best candidates for the two positions.

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CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS 25 CONTAINERS OF EXPIRED RICE IN TIN CAN ISLAND

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hamid Ali (rtd), Thursday revealed that the service has intercepted 25 containers of expired rice at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.

Ali disclosed this in Abuja at the fourth National Assembly hearing on the proposed 2020 budget.

He told the federal legislators that the decision to close the country’s land borders was not driven solely for increased revenue collection but has security consideration.

He stated: “I want to take this opportunity to tell this house that we have now 25 containers of rice we intercepted in Tin Can Island Port. Each of them contained 100 bags of rice that were clearly stamped with the expiration date of May 2018. I have said it here that 90 per cent of the smuggled rice has expired.

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BOKO HARAM: UN CALLS FOR PROPORTIONATE MILITARY ACTION

The United Nations on Friday said the ongoing military action against Boko Haram in the North-east should be proportionate and not add to the plight of the civil populace.

The UN lamented that a total of 38 UN and NGO workers, most of them Nigerians, have been killed since 2011, stressing that 10 aid workers have died as a result of the violence perpetrated by Boko Haram and other non-state armed groups in the past 18 months even as six other persons are still missing.

The UN further lamented that this year alone, the resurgence of Boko Haram has led to the force-displacement of 140,000 people, while three million people have become food insecure.

It decried that more than seven million people in the three most affected states by Boko Haram, Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, are presently in need of humanitarian assistance.

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FIFA STILL SILENT ON U-20 WOMEN W’CUP IN NIGERIA

The FIFA Council, which met Thursday in Shanghai, China, made appointments of future hosts of FIFA competition but was loudly silence on the 2020 Women’s Under 20 World Cup, which is assumed that Nigeria will host.

Pronouncement on the conferment of hosting rights was expected to be made last September 12, but the meeting of the Organising Committee of FIFA did not come out with any report, despite making announcements on future competitions.

Again yesterday, FIFA Council announced hosts of other competitions without that which Nigeria is interested in. The appointment of hosts of future FIFA competitions as announced runs thus:

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FG WORKING ON BETTER TECHNOLOGY FOR ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT, SAYS AREGBESOLA

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, Thursday disclosed that the federal government was working towards introducing a better technology for the issuance of the Nigerian Passport such that there would not be physical contact between the passport seeker and passport provider.

just as the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, called for the closure of illegal entry points into the country to curb nefarious activities of some illegal migrants.

Aregbesola, who stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Comptroller-General of Immigration’s Annual Conference in Benin-city, Edo State capital, said the new method of issuance of passports would reduce fraud in the system.

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The Police in Niger State has arrested five suspects for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Rafi and Mariga local government areas of the state.



The Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Usman Adamu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Thursday.

Usman said on October 18, one Alhaji Ibrahim Garkuwa of Tashan Kare reported at Kagara Police Division that some hoodlums who were armed with a machete, stick and dressed in female Hijab (Muslim females gown) and face mask, invaded his house at Tashan Kare.

He said the criminals attacked Garkuwa’s wife and daughter, inflicting various degrees of injury on them.

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KUNLE AFOLAYAN SEALS DEAL WITH CAPE VERDE FOR NEW FILM, ‘CITATION’

IN HIS BID TO FORGE A STRONGER COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES USING FILMS, KUNLE AFOLAYAN HAS SEALED A DEAL WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF CAPE VERDE.
Afolayan opened up on his new deal with two African countries, Senegal and Cape Verde, saying he had sealed a partnership deal with the government of Cape Verde towards the production of ‘The Citation’.



In the last two weeks, Afolayan, in the company of his crew members and associates, met with top government officials in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, and Cape Verde.

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TOMATO FARMERS LAMENT WASTAGE

Some tomato farmers in Benue have called on the state government to mop up surplus tomatoes in markets across the state to curb wastage.



The farmers made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Makurdi.

They said the government could do this by establishing tomato processing industries in areas where the product is being cultivated in large quantity.

According to them, this will go a long way to curb wastage and improve the incomes of average tomato farmers in the state.
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Five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have landed in the city of Goiania, Brazil, where the team will tackle Hungary at the Estadio Olimpico in the opening game of Group B of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals on Saturday.



Players and the officials were received by FIFA and local organizing committee officials at the airport and they were ushered into the bus that took them to their hotel at the Metropolis area of the city.

The Eaglets have been in the football –passionate South American country since October 10, in the city of Sao Paulo, where the team had their training camp and played three warm-up games against Sao Paulo U 17 side, which they lost 1-2, before defeating South Korea 4-2 and then losing by the odd goal to Japan.

The record holders of the title had their first training in Gioania yesterday evening by 4.00pm local time

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RISING CHELSEA STARS FACE ACID TEST AGAINST FORMIDABLE AJAX

Chelsea’s young guns will test their run of form at one of the homes of youth development tonight as they attempt to stop an Ajax team on course to replicate last season’s thrilling Champions League run.



The Blues are on a five-match winning streak in all competitions after beating Newcastle United 1-0 at the weekend but come up against the Group H leaders in Amsterdam

Ajax are averaging over three goals a game at home and abroad and are hungry for European success after semifinal heartache last season.

Fikayo Tomori, Ross Barkley, Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham all started Saturday’s win at Stamford Bridge, the first time since 2013 five English players made the London club’s starting XI.

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FIVE INJURED AS SOUTH AFRICANS RESUME ATTACK ON NIGERIANS

For the umpteenth time, Nigerians living in South Africa bore the brunt of a fresh wave of xenophobia that broke out yesterday, which left five persons injured.



According to reports, the latest attack occurred at Mpumalamga Province and in some parts of Witbank where the residents attacked their Nigerian neighbours.

This is coming barely weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari visited South Africa to dialogue with his South African counterpart to address the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants.

It was gathered from Nigerians living in South Africa that the attack started with the indigenes attacking shops and businesses belonging to Nigerians and other African nationals for no just cause.

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GUNMEN KIDNAP FEDERAL HIGH COURT JUDGE IN ONDO
A Federal High Court judge serving in Akure, Ondo State, Justice Abdul Dogo, was on Tuesday abducted by gunmen.



Dogo was said to have been abducted along with his driver at Ibilo/Isua Akoko axis, a border area between Ondo and Edo states while on their way from Abuja to Akure.

A source close to the federal judiciary in Akure confirmed the incident that was corroborated by two of the lawyers who were in his court for the hearing of their cases.

One of the lawyers also told journalists that the kidnappers had contacted family members and officials of the Federal High Court in Akure and Abuja to demand N50 million ransom

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INEC TO CORRECT GENERAL ELECTION MISTAKES WITH BAYELSA, KOGI POLLS

At the end of a two-day seminar on the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the November 16 governorship elections in Kogi and the Bayelsa States, the commission said the two elections would correct the mistakes in the 2019 general election and set a new standard for future elections.



This is coming as stakeholders from Kogi and the Bayelsa States have listed violence, vote-buying and manipulation of youths as some of the issues that would determine the outcome of the polls in the two states.

Speaking yesterday, the Chairman of the Board of INEC’s Electoral Institute, who is also a National Commissioner, Prince Solomon Soyebi, said: “The election will provide the commission with yet another opportunity to test-run its policies, processes and new initiatives.
“Since the conduct and outcome of the 2019 general election, the commission has done a lot to reorganise and strengthen its processes, procedures and systems for better performance.”

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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo’s DNA matched evidence collected in the rape case against him in America, according to a report from English tabloid The Sun.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was accused by American citizen Kathryn Mayorga of rape last year, which she claims took place in a hotel room in Las Vegas in 2009.

The criminal case, which has since been dropped, was widely publicized, with the 34-year-old Portuguese forward protesting his innocence on social media following the accusation.

Among the 100 emails sent between police and criminal prosecutors in America, Las Vegas detective Jeffrey Guyer said that “DNA is back and is a match”, referring to the Juventus star.

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Cricket: Nigeria Lose Second Game to Canada at T20 Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria has lost its second Group B game to Canada- by 50 runs at the ongoing T20 World Cricket Cup qualifiers in the UAE.

Canada won the toss, elected to bat and scored 159 runs for the loss of seven wickets while Nigeria managed 109 for the loss of eight.

Nigeria impressed with the ball but a late partnership between Tariq Hamza and Nitish Kumar helped boost Canada’s total to 158, and that was always a tall order for Nigeria.

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Pochettino admits job at Spurs at risk over poor performance

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has conceded he could be out of a job if results do not improve but said he tries not to pay too much attention to speculation over his future.

Spurs have made a poor start to the season with three wins in nine Premier League games so far and head into Tuesday’s Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade at the bottom of Group B.

Tottenham began their European campaign with a draw at Olympiacos before being comprehensively beaten 7-2 in London by Bayern Munich. They were also held to a 1-1 draw by bottom-of-the-table Watford in the Premier League at the weekend.

“Our performance is not as good as we can deliver,” Pochettino told reporters. “Of course we need to improve. On the other side, there are all of the rumors that happen at any club when you don’t win but it doesn’t mean they’re true.

“I understand this business. I’m 47 – why do you think I don’t have grey hair? Because I don’t pay attention to any of this. I only pay attention that we need to improve our performances.

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Hospital MD, Wife Re-arraigned for Attempted Murder

The Medical Director of the Excel Medical Centre, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, Dr Ejike Orji, and his wife, Dr Ifeayinwa Orji, were on Monday re-arraigned before a Lagos State High Court in Igbosere for the alleged attempted murder of 17-year-old Somtochukwu Ezi-Ashi.

The couple was arraigned on four counts bordering on attempted murder, causing grievous harm and negligent act causing harm, which they pleaded not guilty to.

It was gathered that the defendants, on July 26, 2018, at their hospital, allegedly fixed a Plaster of Paris cast too tightly on Ezi-Ashi’s leg, which caused him grievous harm.

The couple, who are not orthopedic specialists, was accused of recklessly administering orthopedic treatment to the teenager from his upper thigh to his toe and refused to remove the POP when asked to do so.

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NIMC calls for use of NIN in JAMB

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says the adoption of the National Identification Number (NIN) as criteria for all examinations in the country will tackle malpractices such as impersonation and promote transparency.

Hadiza Dagabana, NIMC General Manger Legal Service, made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

She said although registration for NIN has already started at the Primary School level of education across the country, it should be encouraged to further enhance confidence in the nation’s examination system.

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Edward Onoja, the running mate of Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, in the November 16 gubernatorial election, has been sworn in as the deputy governor of the state.
The swearing-in ceremony held at the Kogi government house on Monday.
The ceremony followed his confirmation by the Kogi state house of assembly.
Bello had sent the name of Onoja, his former chief of staff, to…………………..

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Escaped Kano Lion Captured, Returned To Cage – Official

The Management of Kano Zoological Garden said the escaped lion in its custody has finally been captured and returned to its cage.
The Managing Director of the Zoo, Alhaji Saidu Gwadabe, confirmed the capture of the lion in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Monday.

He said the animal was captured around 7:00 a.m. on Monday by the staff of the Zoo that used to feed it on daily basis.
“The operation was to be conducted after the………………….

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Troops Destroy 2 Bandits Camps In Kaduna

Combined troops of Operation Thunder Strike, Operation Whirl Punch and 312 Artillery Regiment have destroyed two bandits’ camps in Kaduna State, spokesman of Army 1 Division,
Col. Ezindu Idimah, has said.

Idamah said the operation was carried out from about 2 am to 4 am on Sunday following credible information from well-meaning Nigerians.
“The offensive action was aimed at destroying remnants of bandits and their camps at Kankomi, close to Tantu and Daban Goje Mountains in……………………………………

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Man Lands In Trouble For Stealing Tithes, Offerings In Church

The Police have arrested 18-year-old Elikor Ehud in Ejigbo for allegedly stealing tithes and offerings belonging to Chosen Vine Ministry, Furniture Avenue.

DSP Bala Elkana, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the Lagos Command made this known in a statement in Lagos on Sunday.
Elkana said that one Pastor Moses Nwoke of the said ministry had reported at Ejigbo Police Station about the stolen tithes and offering from the church alter by some unknown persons.

“After a thorough and painstaking investigation conducted by Ejigbo police station, the suspect, Ehud was arrested.
“He confessed stealing the sum of N670,000 from…………………………………………

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Bolivian President Celebrates Fourth term Victory In General Elections

President Evo Morales announced today the victory of the Socialist Movement (MAS) for the fourth time in a row in the general elections of Bolivia, after knowing the preliminary results of Sunday’s polls.

Morales said at a press conference late midnight Sunday, from the Quemado Palace, former headquarters of the Presidency, that ‘we won once more, four consecutive historical and unedited elections.’

We thank the president stressed, the national and departmental electoral authorities for this new victory in Bolivia.
The ruler informed that the MAS has secured the absolute majority in…………………

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For many years, until the early 1980s, the Nigerian textile industry was the highest employer of labour, after the public sector. Sadly, the industry is in dire straits battling for survival in recent times.
Among the challenges that confronted the sector were policy inconsistency leading to closure of many textile companies occasioned by poor power supply, smuggling, poor access to finance and high operating cost, among others.
It is unarguable that the closure of many textile companies contributed to………


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PMAN Appoints Consultant For Nigeria’s Music Industry

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has officially appointed Lafrique Promedia Limited as a consultant for progressive development in the music industry.

Obi Okwudili Casmir, new PMAN President, said this in a statement signed by Ademola Adetunde, Legal Consultant of Lafrique Promedia Ltd on Wednesday in Lagos.
Casmir said that Lafrique Promedia would be responsible for the effective distribution of music works in the country.

“Lafrique Promedia Limited will provide comprehensive technical and other…………….


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NCWS To Honour Female Ministers, NASS Members

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), says it has concluded arrangements to honour female ministers and legislators who were serving as torchbearers for other female politicians in the country.
Dr Jumai Ahmadu, an official of the body, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

She said that NCWS President Gloria Laraba Shoda has approved Oct. 24, 2019, as the date to honour seven female ministers, six female senators and 22 female…………………….


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Nutritionist Advocate Treatment Of Arthritis With Parsley Leaf

Mr Paul Okoh, a Nutritionist says Nigerians can reap immense benefits from parsley leaf in the treatment of arthritis, cancer prevention and other ailments.

Okoh said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the ongoing annual National Health Dialogue.

The programme was organised by Premium Times, an online paper, Project for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFH), Project Pink Blue and the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF).

NAN reports that the two-day event had “Universal Health Coverage: The Role of…………..

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Army Renames “Operation Python Dance” In South East, To “Atilogwu Udo”

The authorities of the Nigerian Army wish to inform the general public of the change of name of one of its annual training exercises code-named, “Exercise Egwu Eke” to “Exercise Atilogwu Udo”.

The annual training exercise commenced in 2016 and has consistently recorded remarkable successes since its introduction.
The Exercise, which covers the South East region of the country, is designed to combat criminal activities including kidnappings, armed robbery, inter-cult and……………………..

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I Don’t Look for Records, They Look for Me, Says Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has lost count of the number of records he has broken, Portugal forward said after scoring the 700th goal of his career during a 2-1 defeat by Ukraine on Monday night.

“The records come naturally, I don’t look for them, the records look for me,” he told reporters after scoring his 95th goal for his country.
“It’s not for anyone to reach this number and I thank everyone, teammates, colleagues, coaches and everyone who helped Cristiano become the player that he is.”

However, Ronaldo said that the loss to Ukraine in…………….

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Queen’s College Rewards Outstanding Teachers

As part of activities to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day, Queen’s College, Yaba has rewarded teachers who distinguished themselves in the service to humanity.

The school rewarded the best teacher for each class- junior secondary two (JS2), JS 3, senior secondary one (SS1), SS2 and SS3. There were also prizes for the most caring teacher, best dressed among the female and among the male teachers, best counsellor, among others.
The prizes ranged from bedside fridges, TV sets, dining set, reachable fans and other consolation prizes of pressing irons for all runners-up. All teachers also got towels as general gifts.

On the criteria for selecting the winners. the Principal………………….

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Giving The Girl-Child Voice For Growth

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of the Girl on October 11 with the theme ‘GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable’, to celebrate achievements by, with and for girls since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 25 years ago, some stakeholders have called for peace in all parts of the country, among other prerequisites for the continuous development of the girl-child. Uchechukwu Nnaike, Funmi Ogundare and Segun Awofadeji report.

The International Day of the Girl Child was declared by the United Nations and was celebrated for the first time on October 11, 2012. The celebration supports more opportunities for girls and increases awareness of the inequality faced by girls worldwide owing to their gender.
Since its adoption 25 years ago, more girls have been empowered to move from dreaming to achieving. More girls today are attending and completing school, fewer are getting married.

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Minimum Wage: FG, Labour Shift Ground, Negotiations Continue Wednesday

The meeting between the organised labour and representatives of the Federal Government has been moved till Wednesday, Oct. 16, to allow for sorting out of all grey areas of contention.

A top Labour Official, who pleaded anonymity, hinted that the organised labour had shifted its earlier position from 29 per cent to 25 per cent for grade levels seven to 14, while for levels 15 to 17 now 20 per cent, which was earlier 24 per cent.

The Federal Government has made its earlier position to shift from levels seven to nine to 17 per cent and levels 10 to 14 at 15 per cent.
It also shifted that of levels 15 to 17 to 12 per cent.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that……………………………………..

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IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast For 2019

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2019 to 3 per cent in the newly-released World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, down 0.2 percentage point from its estimation in July, reported Xinhua news agency.

Noting that this is the slowest pace since the global financial crisis, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath wrote in a blog post that “growth continues to be weakened by rising trade barriers and increasing geopolitical tensions.”

“Growth is also being weighed down by country-specific factors in several emerging market economies, and structural forces such as low productivity growth and…………..

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A medical expert, Mrs Abigael Shona, says breastfeeding a baby can prevent breast cancer in women.
Shona told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin that contrary to popular belief that men sucking their wife’s breast could prevent breast cancer.

She said that breast sucking by men could only help detect it.
She said mothers who breastfeed, lower their risk of………………….

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Truck Crushes Woman On Commercial Motorcycle In Ogun

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Sunday, confirmed the killing of a woman in an accident on Toll Gate, Sango-Ota in Ogun.
Mr Akeem Ganiyu, the Sango-Ota Unit Commander of FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota that the accident happened at about 12.45 am. on Sunday.

Ganiyu explained that a truck, ……………….

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Abducted Auchi Polytechnic Staff Found Dead

A staff of Auchi Polytechnic, Mr Samuel Okolie, who was said to have been abducted by gunmen on Oct. 9 has been found dead.

Okolie was found dead in his farm at Aviele community, near Auchi in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo early on Sunday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okolie’s death occurred barley two weeks after another staff of the polytechnic, Dr S. Okhikhena, said to be Okolie’s close friend was similarly murdered.

Okolie was said to have been abducted on his way to his farm after close of work to pick people working for him.
His mutilated body was dumped close to a truck he was said to be……….

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Update: Typhoon Hagibis: Death Toll Rises 44

Typhoon Hagibis, which swept across central and eastern Japan on Saturday and Sunday, has claimed at 44 lives in Japan on Monday as search-and-rescue operations continued in flood-and landslide-hit areas of Nagano and other prefectures, Xinhua news agency reported.

In addition, 14 people are listed as missing, and more than 100 others were injured during the weekend storm. The number of the injured is expected to rise during further search and rescue.

As of Monday noon, about 38,000 people in 17 prefectures had evacuated

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Moghalu Dumps YPP, Demands Electronic Voting In 2023

Presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 presidential election, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has resigned from the party.
Moghalu who announced his resignation from the party via his twitter handle, @MoghaluKingsley on Monday, called for reform of the country’s electoral system ahead of the 2023 general election.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria deputy governor, turned politician argued that……

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The United Arab Emirates has established a 300 megawatts renewable energy power plant in Lagos.

UAE’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Fahad Obaid Al Taffaq, disclosed this in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit on the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman.
Al Taffaq informed the minister that the 300MW plant was ready for operation in Lagos and would support power being supplied by the national grid.

He said the plant, which was built by a member of……………

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Fayemi wants Senate scrapped, Oronsaye report implemented

The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has called for the scrapping of the Senate to reduce the size of governance.
He said that going by the current economic realities, the type of legislative system that would really work for the country “is a unicameral legislature.”

Nigeria’s national assembly consists of a Senate with 109 members and a 360-member House of Representatives.
He spoke at one of the panel sessions on the sidelines of the…………………..

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N. Korea threatens to resume nuke, long-range missile tests

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea threatened again Thursday to resume nuclear and long-range missile tests, accusing the U.S. of having instigated some members of the U.N. Security Council to condemn its recent weapons tests.

The warning by Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry followed the weekend breakdown of North Korea-U.S. nuclear negotiations in Sweden, the first such talks between the countries in more than seven months. North Korea said the talks collapsed because the U.S. didn’t have any new proposals, and whether it maintains a self-imposed moratorium on major weapons tests was up to Washington.

Some observers say North Korea’s threat may be a tactic to…………………….

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2020 Budget: Ijaw Youths laud Buhari over Amnesty funds

President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for his continued support and sustenance of the Amnesty programme through adequate funding.
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide hailed the president for providing funds in the 2020 Budget Proposal for the Amnesty Programme under the leadership of Prof. Charles Dokubo.

The group noted that the huge amounts voted by the Federal Government in the 2020 Budget demonstrates the President’s commitment to the peace in the Niger Delta and prosperity of the nation.

A statement signed by the spokesmen of IYC, Daniel Dasimaka explained that the budget would enable the Prof. Charles Dokubo-led Amnesty office to…………….

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Nissan to start building new Juke car at UK plant as Brexit looms

Nissan said it will begin making the next-generation Juke vehicle at Britain’s biggest car plant on Monday, just over two weeks before a possible no-deal Brexit which the industry has warned could bring production to a halt.

Nissan decided in 2015, before the 2016 referendum was even held, to make the latest version of the sport utility vehicle at its northern English Sunderland factory, reflecting how major decisions are made years in advance.

The Japanese company, which was encouraged by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s to use Britain as a gateway to the Continent, has spent 100 million pounds on.........

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Heavy downpour which lasted for almost eight hours has claimed the life of a final year student of Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko.

Channels Television gathered that the deceased simply called ‘Doyin’, an Indigene of Ekiti State, was swept away to an unknown destination by heavy flood from a canal very close to her residence in the town.

The Commissioner for Agriculture in Ondo State, who is an indigene of the town, Otunba Gboyega Adefarati paid a condolence visit to the scene.
Adefarati cautioned those who are in the habit of ……………………

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BBNaija: Watch Mercy receive SUV from Innoson Motors

The Big Brother Naija 2019 winner, Mercy Eke is popularly known as Lamborghini has been made Innoson Motors brand ambassador.
The announcement was made by a company representative of Innoson while handing her over the N25 million car she won on Sunday.
Mercy was all smiles as she received the car.

Mercy emerged the first female to win the BBNaija competition after……..

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Buhari meets members of Economic Advisory Council

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja met behind closed doors with members of the recently constituted Economic Advisory Council (EAC).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the EAC, which was constituted on Sept. 16, replaced the Economic Management Team (EMT), headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

The functions of EAC, chaired by Prof. Doyin Salami, include fiscal analysis, economic growth and a range of internal and global economic issues working with the relevant cabinet members and heads of monetary and fiscal agencies.
“The EAC will have monthly technical sessions as well as………..

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Senate Confirms Adeleke Adewolu As NCC Executive Commissioner

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Adeleke Adewolu as Executive Commissioner on the governing board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

President Buhari had earlier sent the nomination of Ademolu to the Senate for confirmation.
After Adewolu’s appointment, some lawmakers expressed concern that there is no member of the governing board of the NCC from the southeast.
Senate President Ahmed Lawan then asked the committee to………………

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FIFA fines Hong Kong after fans whistle Chinese anthem.

FIFA fined the Hong Kong Football Federation on Wednesday after local fans booed and whistled the Chinese national anthem at a World Cup qualifier against Iran.

The Disciplinary Commission of world football’s governing body handled the federation a 15,000 Swiss francs (13,700 euros) fine, reprimanding Hong Kong fans for “disturbance during national anthems; use of objects to transmit a message that is not appropriate for a sports events.”
Hong Kong fields an independent team but because it is an administrative…………

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Lille coach Christophe Galtier has admitted that Victor Osimhen is the club’s biggest threat in attack in Ligue 1, Sports Extra reports.
Osimhen scored his seventh Ligue 1 goal for Lille in their 2-2 draw at home to Nimes on Sunday to take his tally to eight in 11 games across all competitions.

Galtier feels the competition created for places in the team has forced Osimhen to take his game to the next level and the threat of Loic Remy taking his role has pushed him on.

“He’s a threat in attack and unstoppable when in the box and most times a reason why we are solid this season,” Galtier told a post-match interview.

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AC MILAN TO SACK COACH GIAMPAOLO

AC Milan is set to sack coach Marco Giampaolo after a dreadful start to the season, according to multiple reports in Italy on Tuesday.


The former European giants are 13th in Serie A — three points above the relegation zone.

Giampaolo, 52, replaced Gennaro Gattuso during the summer, but the former Sampdoria boss has suffered four defeats in his first seven games, including a 2-0 loss to city rivals Inter.

Milan went on to lose their next two matches against Torino and Fiorentina before last weekend’s 2-1 victory at Genoa.

Former Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti is the 18-time Italian champions’ first choice to replace Giampaolo, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport and Sky Sport Italia.

However, the 60-year-old has not been able to agree on severance terms with Inter, who he guided back to the Champions League the past two seasons, and remains under contract until 2021, despite being replaced by Antonio Conte.

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DJOKOVIC HEAPS PRAISE ON ‘VERY COMPLETE’ MEDVEDEV

World number one Novak Djokovic hailed Daniil Medvedev as a “very complete player” on Tuesday, having lost to the young Russian in their last two matches.

The 23-year-old Medvedev is at a career-high fourth in the world and reached the final at the US Open, only to be on the end of an agonising five-set loss to Rafael Nadal.

Medvedev has won three titles this year including beating Djokovic on the way to claiming victory at the Masters in Cincinnati in August.

“The last several months he’s been playing the tennis of his life,” Djokovic said at the Shanghai Masters, where he is the defending champion.

“He’s played finals at least in every event in the last whatever, five, six events, which is amazing.”

The 32-year-old from Serbia, who could again face Medvedev in the Shanghai semi-finals, said it was hard to find a weakness in the Russian’s game.

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Arsenal moved up to third in the Premier League standings after David Luiz scored his first goal for the club in a nervy 1-0 win at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.

The game played at the Emirates Stadium saw the visitors missed a flurry of chances to level in the second half.
The former Chelsea defender darted across the area undetected to glance a Nicolas Pepe corner into the far corner to give Arsenal the lead in the ninth minute.

Arsenal’s record signing Pepe came close to doubling their lead with a shot that just missed the top corner while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also saw a shot from distance flash just wide in the first half.

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Police kill notorious gang leader terrorizing Ogoni

The Police in Rivers State on Monday said they had killed “a notorious gang leader’’, Linus, 35, popularly known as Bobby/Devil, terrorizing Ogoni area of the state.

The command’s spokesman, Deputy Superintendent of Police Nnamdi Omoni, in Port Harcourt said that operatives from the Bori Police Station, in a coordinated operation, trailed the deceased and his gang to their hideout in a forest at Okwale in the boundary between Rivers and Abia.
He said that when the hoodlums noticed irregular movements around their camp, they started shooting randomly.
Omoni said the police returned fire and fatally wounded one of …………

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Two arraigned for possession of the human skull

Two men, Muhammed Sanni, 56, and Raimi Abdulateef, 20, were on Friday arraigned before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for having in their possession a human skull.

The men, who appeared before Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara, were said to have planned to use the skull for money rituals.
They were arraigned on three counts bordering on unlawful possession of a skull and indecent interference with the head of a corpse.
The accused, who had no legal representation, were said to have exhumed and…………….

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Buhari: Only Nigerian-made solutions can solve our challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja advocated for Nigerian-made solutions to address the nation’s unique challenges.
Buhari who declared open the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES25), charged public and private sector leaders to look inward to solve the unique challenges confronting the nation’s socio-economic development.

President Buhari also pledged that his administration will continue to collaborate with the private sector in designing and implementing developmental projects that will keep Nigeria on track for sustained, inclusive and prosperity driven growth.

‘‘I am informed that this year’s Summit has identified key job-creating sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, creative industry and extractive industry as focus sectors.

‘‘I am also told that your deliberations will focus on unlocking…………………

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Uganda’s Cheptegei wins 10,000m gold

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei triumphed after a close battle in the 10,000 meters on Sunday, winning his first world title and bringing his country their second medal of the championships.

Cheptegei remained near the front of the pack for most of the race and surged in the final kilometer to pass leader Rhonex Kipruto.
He held off the challenge of Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia to finish in a world leading time of 26 minutes 48.36 seconds.

Kejelcha finished just under one second behind Cheptegei, clinching silver with a personal best time of 26:49.34.
Kenya’s Kipruto had to settle for bronze after having led for most of the race……..

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Ripples of the perceived third agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari continued as the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the cabal in the Buhari Presidency against plots to push a third term agenda for the president.

The PDP described such plots as a dangerous underhand politics capable of derailing the nascent democracy and a destabilising act capable of setting Nigeria ablaze.

The party, in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, also berated the statements by the presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an unhealthy ploy to introduce a repugnant issue into………

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Willian grabs Chelsea winner as Lampard hails impact of young stars

Willian’s brilliant late strike gave Chelsea a precious 2-1 win away to Lille on Wednesday that they will hope kickstarts their Champions League campaign, but it was the young stars in Frank Lampard’s side who stole the show again.

The Brazilian volleyed home in the 78th minute to decide the game under the roof at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on what was his 300th appearance for the club.

Tammy Abraham had earlier put Chelsea in front on his 22nd birthday with his eighth goal already this season, only for Victor Osimhen to equalise for Lille.

Chelsea are now off the mark in Group H after losing at home to………

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Senate Delegation Arrive A’Ibom For Grace Ekpenyong’s burial

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has received a delegation from the Senate led by the senate minority leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe who arrived the state ahead of the funeral of Late Dr. (Mrs) Grace Ekpenyong, wife of the Senator representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Obong Chris Ekpenyong.

The obsequies is scheduled for tomorrow Thursday, 3rd October 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, Abiakpo Nkap, Nto Edino, Obot Akara Local Government Area.

On hand at the Hilltop Mansion, Government House, Uyo, to receive the delegation comprising Senator Uche Ekwunife; Senator Kola Balogun; Senator Ibrahim Hadejai; Senator Bassey Albert; Senator Ade Fadahunsi , Senator Akon Eyakenyi and immediate past Governor of Ekiti State Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose, were……….

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FG returns tollgates, approves N46bn for roads

The Federal Government on Wednesday announced plans to ensure the return of tollgates on federal highways.
The tollgates were abolished in 2003 by the administration of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, stated this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

According to him, FEC also gave approval for the repairs and rehabilitation of two road contracts that were awarded by the previous administration of President Goodluck Jonathan but without being cash-backed from N30.3bn to N46bn.

The new cost was in consonance with the reality of economic rates, market price indices for road inputs such as cement, iron rods, diesel, petrol and lubricant and the changes in…….

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Lightning kills father, two children in Ethiopia.

Three family members have lost their lives after lightning struck in Ethiopia’s Amhara regional state, located in the northern part of the country.
Dejen Wodage, Chief Police Inspector of Waghimera zone in Amhara regional state, on Wednesday, said a lightning strike on a residential house on left a father and his two children dead.

Ethiopia News Agency quoted Wodage as saying a four-year-old child, who was badly injured in the lightning, is currently being treated in a nearby medical facility.

Ethiopia is in the midst of a rainy season, which started in July, and is expected to last until early October.
The season occasionally causes landslides and lightning strikes in……………….

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Nigeria, the most populous black country in the world is often referred to as the creation of the then British colonial administration.
The country came into existence in its present form via the 1914 amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorates by Sir Frederick Lugard.
Before the amalgamation, 16 years earlier, Flora Shaw, who later married Lugard, first suggested in an article for The Times, that the several British protectorates on the Niger be called Nigeria.

Nevertheless, “On Oct. 1, 1960, in spite of many difficulties, focusing mainly on the differences, among its various component groups, Nigeria became a sovereign federation.’’

Ever since it became a sovereign nation, Nigeria has demonstrated great……..

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UK PM Johnson to unveil ‘final Brexit offer’ to EU

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Wednesday unveil his final Brexit offer to the EU and say that, if Brussels does not engage with it, Britain will stop talking and leave on Oct. 31 regardless.

In his closing speech to his Conservatives’ annual conference, Johnson will stick to his hard line on Brexit, offering the party faithful details of what he will describe as his “fair and reasonable compromise”.

With less than a month left until Britain is due to leave the EU, the future of Brexit, its most significant geopolitical move since World War Two, is uncertain.

It could leave with a deal or without one……………..

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Osinbajo thrills audience with Gbese, shaku-shaku.

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday at an Independence Anniversary Gala, thrilled audience when he listed many trending Nigerian dance steps.

Osinbajo who was speaking on how Nigerian’s stood out in a very unique way, listed many of the dance steps originating from Nigeria and now trending beyond Nigeria.

The Vice President wrote on his twitter handle @ProfOsinbajo: “One of the attributes of the Nigerian people is the uniquely confident way we stand out – what many call the Nigerian swag.

With dance, whether it is skelewu, shakitibobo, shaku-shaku or zanku, every Nigerian can dance and…………………….

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Russia could face a ban from all major sports events over “discrepancies” in a lab database, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has warned.
The country has been given three weeks to explain “inconsistencies” or risk being excluded from the Olympics and world championships.
Russia also faces being barred from hosting major events.

“There’s evidence this data has been deleted,” chairman of WADA’s compliance panel, Jonathan Taylor, told BBC Sport.
“We need to understand from the Russian authorities what their explanation is.”
Russia handed over data from its Moscow laboratory in January as a condition of its………

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Regulatory Risk Major Problem For Businesses In Nigeria — Utomi

Stakeholders in the private sector have identified regulatory risk as the biggest challenge of businesses in Nigeria and called for a national strategy in policy formation.
They said this at the Regulatory Conversations 4.0 with the theme `Foreign Exchange Restrictions on Food Imports and Implications for Regulating and Growing the Nigerian Economy” in Lagos

Speaking at the event, Prof. Pat Utomi of the Centre for Value in Leadership, said that many companies had collapsed in Nigeria due to regulatory risk and lack of national strategy.

“We should have a clear national strategy that we want to become…………..

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Keyamo reacts as Buhari redeploys him to the labor ministry.

Festus Keyamo (SAN) has reacted to his redeployment from the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Keyamo was appointed the minister of state for Niger Delta Affairs by President Muhammadu Buhari before his redeployment

However, he has been directed to swap positions with the minister of state for labor, Tayo Alasoadura, who is now also redeployed to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. This was disclosed in a statement from the Director of Information at the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. Bassey said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the swap.

Mr Festus Keyamo, minister of state for Niger Delta Affairs is to move to………………

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Bobrisky reacts as Tonto gifts him new iPhone 11 Pro.

Legit.ng earlier shared how Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh joined the league of celebrities to purchase the new iPhone 11 pro. While advising ladies not to sell their virtue for the new phone, she revealed that she got three, one for herself, another for her dad and the last for her best friend, Bobrisky.

Bobrisky. Just recently, Bob reacted to receiving such an expensive gift from his best friend. In a post shared on his Instagram, the controversial crossdresser thanked Dikeh for the love….

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2023: PDP BoT banks on Jonathan, Saraki, Wike

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party,(PDP) Senator Walid Jibrin, has said the People Democratic Party BoT will embark on strategic talks and engagements with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan; a former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido; and other presidential aspirants of the party to solidify and position the party to recapture power at the federal level in 2023.

The presidential aspirants include a former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki; a former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso; another former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau; Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal; a former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa; a former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo; a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs between…….

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(Reuters/News Agency of Nigeria) FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) hailed this year’s Women’s World Cup in France as the best-ever in the competition’s history.

It said the tournament show cased the tactical, technical and physical improvements in the women’s game.
Football’s world governing body released its analysis of the tournament in a 105-page report.

Its coaching and player development department head Branimir Ujevic said the report had confirmed the game’s holistic development.
“From a technical, tactical, physical and mental point of view, France 2019 was...........

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Oil thieves set Agip pipeline ablaze in N/Delta

Unscrupulous people, described as crude oil thieves have set fire on an oil pipeline, belonging to Italian oil giant Agip at Ubeta community in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the field is operated by Nigeria Agip Oil Company, a subsidiary of Italy’s Eni.

Ubeta is a border community between Bayelsa and Rivers States, separated by Orashi River, deep in the resource-rich Niger Delta.
A community source, who participated in a Joint Investigative Visit (JIV) to…………….

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‘Game of Thrones’ wins Emmy for best drama

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards bent the knee to HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones,” which closed out Sunday night’s ceremony by nabbing the prize for best drama series. HBO also had the most wins of the night, with 9, to Amazon’s 7 and Netflix’s 4.

D.B. Weiss and David Benioff’s series, based on George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels, ended its eighth and final season in May with a divisive finale and tepid reviews, but still managed to become the most-watched program in the premium cable network’s history, with 19.3 million viewers.

And Emmy voters followed suit. Despite its polarizing farewell run, the blockbuster series racked up…………….

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178 years-old Thomas Cook collapses, strands 600,000

Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest travel firm, collapsed on Monday, stranding hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers around the globe and sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in British history.

Chief Executive Peter Fankhauser said it was a matter of profound regret that the company had gone out of business after it failed to secure a rescue package from its lenders.

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said Thomas Cook had now ceased trading and the regulator and government would work together to bring more than 150,000 British customers home over the next…………

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Ebola: Congo to introduce second vaccine in Oct.

Congo will introduce a second vaccine against Ebola from mid-October, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, as the central African country continues to battle what has become the second-worst outbreak of the disease in history.

“The DRC authorities … have once again shown leadership and their determination to end this outbreak as soon as possible,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement.

The hemorrhagic fever has infected more than 3,000 people and killed at least 2,000 since an outbreak was declared 13 months ago in Congo’s volatile eastern region.

The WHO declared it an international health emergency in July after the disease spread to….

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/ebola-congo-to-introduce-second-vaccine-in-oct/

The Police Command in Niger State has arrested five persons for alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in Kontagora Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, in Minna.
Abubakar said that on September 13, 2019, at around 2: 00 a.m., five suspects and members of ‘Yan Kwamiti’ and Hisba Shariah Commission of Kontagora were arrested by policemen attached to ‘B‘Division Kontagora for the murder of one Ibrahim A. Ibrahim

Ibrahim (victim) was alleged to be responsible for the…………………………

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Kenya to host inaugural Africa Food Show in 2020

Kenya will in 2020 host the inaugural Africa Food Show that will bring together policymakers, industry executives, farmers and consumers to learn about emerging trends in trade on agricultural commodities, organizers said on Tuesday.

David Wang, the Chairman of MIE Groups, the event organizer, said this in Nairobi.

The premier event, which will take place in Nairobi from June 24 to 26 in 2020, will help showcase food products, processing and packaging technologies to investors as well as consumers.

“Africa Food Show will provide a platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs to gain a better understanding of the market for agricultural commodities in the continent,’’ Wang said.
Wang said that Kenya’s strategic position as……………………..

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/kenya-to-host-inaugural-africa-food-show-in-2020/


Cleft certification: Smile Train, West African surgeons’

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft organization and the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has entered into a partnership with the launch of the Smile Train-WACS Cleft Surgical Certification.

The partnership entered into on Tuesday would grant six surgeons per year over the next five years the opportunity to specialize in cleft care across West Africa.

The one- year Post-Graduate Programme is expected to commence in February 2020 as WACS would identify accredited centers to serve as training sites in Nigeria, Ghana, and French West Africa.

The Certification is open to applicants in all West African and CEMAC zone countries with priority being given to trainees from countries without………………….

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How Plateau village head was assassinated —Family member

Mr Inusa Yaktol, a member of the family of late Mohammed Bayero, the village head of Kadunu, in Plateau State, who was killed by gunmen, has revealed how the traditional ruler was murdered.

Bayero, who was the village head of Kadunu in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State, was assassinated on Sunday at his residence.
Yaktol told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday that the gunmen visited the late traditional ruler around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

“Late Bayero was sitting in his parlour watching TV with his little children around 8:00 p.m. when the assassins gained access to his residence.
“At their (assassins’) arrival, the children left for their rooms to…………………..

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Nigerian who died in UK detention center was denied medical attention —Brother

A Nigerian man, Oscar Okwurime, 34, who died in his cell at the Harmondsworth removal centre, UK had told the authorities at the centre that he was feeling unwell but he was not provided with medical attention, says the latest report.

According to The Independent UK, Okwurime told his siblings that he was feeling unwell during his first week in the removal centre.

His older brother, 44, who asked to be identified as Alex told The Independent, “I told him straight away: tell the authorities there and they will get you checked.

“That first week, they didn’t do anything. And the second week he said they were still saying nothing. The last time I saw him, he told me he was on a ………………….

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/nigerian-who-died-in-uk-detention-center-was-denied-medical-attention-brother/

The National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NACTOMORAS), FCT chapter, has called for more government support to boost the transport system in the territory.

Mr Musa Ibrahim, the FCT Chairman of the association in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said its members play significant roles in urban and rural transportation.

He said the support of the FCT administration would enable its task force to collaborate with the various government agencies to maintain sanity on the road.

“One of the major challenges we are having is the FCT administration’s inability to build us into their transportation plan.
“More often than not, we have clashed with government agencies responsible for……..

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Khafi Evicted From BBNaija, Joins Gedoni

Khafi Kareem has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija season four.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the UK Metro police officer was evicted during the live show on Sunday.
Khafi, who was put up in a strong competition with Tacha, Mike and Seyi, got on stage in her usual, bubbly demeanour.


When the nomination reel was played for her, she told host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that she was surprised Ike nominated her seeing as they both bonded in the house.

NAN reports that Ike, on Thursday had revealed that he planted a condom by Khafi and her love interest, Gedoni to imply that they had sex.
While both Khafi and Gedoni had denied that they had sex, they also insisted that their romantic feelings for each other were real.
In the post-eviction interview, Khafi said …………………………

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Police Confirm 3 Killed In Akwa Ibom Cult Clash

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has confirmed that three persons were killed in a cult clash between Axe and Vikings confraternities in Onna Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Odiko Mac-Don, disclosed this while speaking with on Sunday in Uyo.
Mac-Don, who said that aside the three persons who were killed, added that some others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the clash.
He, however, said that nobody had been arrested.

“Yes, there was a cult clash in Awa, in Onna Local Government area……………………

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Kogi Election: Minister Says Unity, Peaceful Coexistence Not Negotiable

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has urged political actors in Kogi to eschew violence as the unity and peaceful coexistence of the state are not negotiable.

The Minister made the call when a delegation of Kogi Political Triangle, led by Adamu Shuiabu, paid her a visit in her office.
The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Mr Austine Elemue, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the minister used the visit to call for a united force in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

She emphasised the need to build bridges among the different ethnic groups in the state, noting that peace was a daunting task but………

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Algeria Sets Dec. 12 For Presidential Vote

Algeria’s Interim President, Abdelkader Bensalah, has set Dec. 12 as the date for the country’s delayed presidential polls in an attempt to end a months-long political standoff.

Bensalah said in a televised address that the election was an “urgent” step for the country that has seen anti-government street protests since February.

In April, long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was forced to resign under pressure from the protests and the influential military.
Protests have since continued, demanding an overhaul of the political system and the departure of Bouteflika-era officials, including Bensalah.
On Sunday, Bensalah said that the presidential polls provide………………………

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

In a congratulatory message on Wednesday personally signed by him, Senator Omo-Agege described the development as a victory for democracy.

“I join the millions of Nigerians in congratulating you on your overwhelming electoral victory won on the basis of a populist mandate as well as today’s judicial victory won on the strength of our…………………………………….............

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Three Killed As Troops Rid Borno Village Of Terrorists

Troops of the Special Response Area Pulka, Operation HALAKA Dodo, Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have conducted a successful raid operation at Kirawa community in Borno State where crouching terrorists were reportedly hibernating.

This is according to a statement by Army Spokesman, Colonel Sagir Musa.

In his communique on Wednesday, Colonel Musa said the raid was carried in continuation of the clearance operations to get rid of the remnants of terrorists in line with the newly introduced…..

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Kevin Hart Discharged From Hospital Following Car Crash

American comedian Kelvin Hart has been discharged from a Californian hospital 10 days after he was involved in a car crash.
According to TMZ, Hart is now undergoing intensive physical therapy at an undisclosed live-in rehab facility, where he will likely remain for about one week.

The “Night School” actor was hospitalized on September 1 after his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda veered off Mulholland Highway, crashed through wooden fencing on the side of the road, rolled over and landed in a ditch in the Los Angeles area.

After the accident, the Hart underwent back surgery for………………………

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NAF Jet Destroys ISWAP Gun Trucks In Borno

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has dealt another blow on the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) by completely destroying an ammunition-laden gun truck and immobilizing another one belonging to the group at Garunda in the Northern part of Borno State.

According to a statement by the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, the attacks were carried out on Tuesday the 10th of September, 2019.

Air Commodore Daramola narrated that the feat was achieved when a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft on an armed reconnaissance mission along the Gudumbali-Zari-Garunda axis spotted 2 ISWAP gun trucks emerging from ………………..

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10 Dead At President Nyusi’s Rally Ahead Of Elections In Mozambique

At least ten people were killed in Mozambique during a stampede at a campaign rally of President Filipe Nyusi, the ruling party said, just over a month ahead of general elections.

The small stadium in the northern city of Nampula where the rally was being held on Wednesday was overcrowded and a crush occurred as people rushed for the exits at the end, according to witnesses.

“Unfortunately 10 of our party’s militants died,” the ruling Frelimo party said in a statement, adding that 85 people were injured.
The scene was “total chaos”, rally attendee Benjamin Nhumaio told AFP.

“What happened is that the gates were closed and……………………………

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Nigeria has become a recipient of obsolete and misfit technologies, a research carried out by the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) reveals.

NACETEM is an agency of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Science and Technology that provides critical knowledge support in the area of Science, Technology, Innovation (STI) management for sustainable development.

In a report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the centre said the development was due to reliance of the country’s manufacturing and service firms on imported technologies.

Speaking to NAN on the issue, Dr Abiodun Egbetokun, Assistant Director of ……………

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Sultan Condemns Pastors, Imams Inciting Nigerians To Violence

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has condemned pastors and Imams that incite violence and politicize religion in Nigeria.
Abubakar made the condemnation on Sunday at an inter-faith session he held with Christians and Muslims in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The session was a prelude to the public lecture marking the Akure Ulefunta festival he is billed to deliver on Monday.
The lecture is entitled “Our Diversity, a Divine Gift and Blessings untapped: Wrong Path trodden and……..

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Ondo Senator Tofowomo Responding To Treatment After Auto Crash

Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, who was involved in an auto crash on Sept. 5, is in good condition and responding to treatment in hospital, Mr Olumide Akunrinlola, the Senator’s media aide has said.

Akunrinlola, in a statement on Sunday in Okitipupa, said that no life was lost in the unfortunate auto accident which involved four people.
He said: “I can confirm to you that the senator and other occupants in the vehicle are responding to treatments.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the accident occurred at Igbara Oke along Ilesha – Akure road in Ondo state when the victims were on their way to Ibadan for a…………

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Chibok Girls-Based Movie Wins Big At Venice

Kachi Benson’s film, ‘Daughters of Chibok’ has won best virtual reality story at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the film is a story of the April 2014, abduction of 276 female students from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria.

Following government negotiations with the terrorists, 107 of them were eventually released. But 112 remain missing.
The Virtual Reality (VR) documentary, which also had its premiere at the festival, tells the story of Yana Galang, whose daughter was among the kidnapped girls…………………

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Oil Rises As Saudi Signals OPEC Cuts To Continue

Oil Rises As Saudi Signals OPEC Cuts To Continue Oil rose on Monday on expectations that Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, will continue to support output cuts by OPEC and other producers to prop up prices under new Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.

Prices climbed for the fourth day and were also supported by comments from the United Arab Emirates’ energy minister that OPEC and its allies are committed to balancing the crude market.

Global benchmark Brent LCOc1 was up 61 cents, or 1 per cent, at 62.15 dollars a barrel by 0649 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate CLc1 was up 65 cents, or 1.2 per cent, at 57.17 dollars a barrel.

Salman, a long-time member of the Saudi delegation to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, was named minister on Sunday, replacing Khalid al-Falih…………..

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Oral Health Advocacy Initiative (OHAI), an NGO, in collaboration with a U.S charity body, Smile Train, has performed cleft surgeries for not fewer than 174 Nigerians.

The Executive Director of OHAI, Dr Ver-or Ngutor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that the feat was achieved through a strategic partnership with Smile Train and the Federal Ministry of Health.

Ngutor said the surgeries were performed in Benue, Kebbi, Yobe and Kano States.
NAN reports that cleft lip is a variation of a type of congenital deformity, caused by abnormal facial development during gestation period leading to non-fusion of the ……………….

Read More: https://newsbreakers.ng/ngo-sponsors-surgeries-for-174-nigerians-with-cleft/


Buhari Submits 2020 Budget Month-End

Barring any hitch, President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2020 Appropriation bill to the National Assembly by month-end.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, gave the indication in a statement issued Wednesday by her media aide, Mr Yunusa Abdullahi.

Speaking at a high-level national donor coordination roundtable in Abuja, recently, Ahmed said: “The 2020 budget preparation process is well underway, and we intend to finalise and submit the 2020 appropriation bill to the National Assembly by the end of this month. As a first step towards ensuring that your donor programmes are aligned with our strategic priorities, and are in turn reflected in our upcoming national budget, we will hold meetings in the………………….

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Fire Outbreak In Obafemi Awolowo Hall: Full Details And Pictures

Between 9 and 10am this morning, the university community was filled with news of a fire outbreak in Obafemi Awolowo Hall involving a 500l student of the Department of Civil Engineering who has now been rushed to UCH after being referred from Jaja clinic.

According to sources, the student, identified as Iyanuoluwa in room G30 was cooking in her room when a loud bang and a scream was heard. The room was totally burnt and it also affected the next room a little.

Further sources claimed she was using a “biofuel stove” and was trying to refill it while cooking when it caught fire giving her a scare that made her push it down from the table therefore leading to the stove’s explosion. Simultaneously, the victim’s dress caught fire and her body got severely burnt.

She was rushed to Jaja clinic immediately from where she was transferred to UCH. Our correspondence who happened to be at Jaja confirmed that the doctor said it must be a second degree……….

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Xenophobia : NGIJ Want SA Businesses Sanctioned

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ), has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to stop handling the xenophobic attacks on innocent Nigerians in South Africa with kid gloves.

Mr Adeyemi Obadimu, the NGIJ spokesperson in a statement on Wednesday, stressed the need for the Federal government to put a permanent stop on the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians by imposing stiff sanctions on South African businesses in Nigeria.
He noted that these attacks have been going on for this long because South Africans have always got away with it.

“In the past 24 hours, Nigeria and Nigerians have been regaled with horrific videos and images coming out of South-Africa of xenophobic attacks on innocent Africans, especially Nigerians.

“These incessant barbaric attacks are not new and, if nothing drastic is done will still be repeated in……………………………….

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D’Tigers Defeat Korea, To Play Cote d’Ivoire, China In Classification Battles

D’Tigers dream of qualifying for next year’s basketball event of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan remained on course following Nigeria’s 108-66 points defeat of South Korea at the ongoing FIBA World Cup in China.

Nigeria finished third in Group B yesterday to drop out for the classification battles in Guangzhou.

D’Tigers’ first game at the City Arena in Guangzhou is against Cote D’Ivoire on Friday at 9:00am Nigerian time. Nigeria’s other game is against China on Sunday.

The victory against Korea yesterday would have been meaningless if Tunisia with a one win against Iran had succeeded against Puerto Rico. The North Africans lost 67-64 against Puerto Rico to give Nigeria a lifeline in the race to grabbing the sole ticket for the continent.

Despite Nigeria missing out of podium placement at the World Cup, the classification games in Round 17-32 will determine which country qualifies for China amongst the five African teams at...............

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The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the State Appropriation review Bill (2019 budget) of N182,389, 434, 405.52.
This followed the third reading of the Oyo State Appropriation Review and Finance Bill, 2019, at the plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin.

The reviewed budget of N98, 769, 034, 202.03 only, was for Recurrent Expenditure while N83, 620, 400, 203.49 only, are for the Capital Expenditure, meant for the services of Oyo state in the year ending Dec. 31, 2019.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that N285 billion budget approved for 2019 fiscal year by the immediate past Governor of the State, Abiola Ajimobi, was a budget of transition.

The budget was meant to consolidate on the gains of Ajimobi’s administration and prepare the ground for……………………..

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Corps Members Urged To Beat Frustration By Acquiring Skills

Corps members posted to Anambra State have been charged to embrace the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme with enthusiasm to escape future frustration.

The Director, SAED Department at the NYSC Directorate Headquarters, Abuja, Mr Hilary Nasamu, gave the advice recently while addressing the 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 corps members at the Umunya Orientation Camp.

Nassau, who was represented by the State Coordinator, Mr Kehinde Aremu, regretted that lack of practical skills contributed largely to unemployment in Nigeria.

He stated that identifying and advancing skills and business ideas could enhance self-reliance among corps members and make them future employers of…………….

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Largest Solar Plant In Africa Opens In Bayero University Kano

VP says it shows progress under Buhari administration’s Next Level road map.

Solar power projects being commissioned under the Energizing Education Programme of the Buhari administration is a testament to the fulfilment of its Next Level agenda, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Kano State, where he commissioned the 7.1MW solar hybrid power plant in Bayero University Kano, which is the largest off-grid solar hybrid power plant in Africa.

The Vice President further said the solar hybrid power plant was ‘just one touchpoint of progress and impact within this Administration’s Next Level agenda. The Federal Government is committed to powering Nigeria; one university, one market, one community at a time.”

This is the second solar plant to be commissioned by the Vice President within a period of about one month, following the first one in August – a 2.8 MW decentralized solar hybrid power plant at……………………………….

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Moghalu: Why Nigeria Remains Poor

A former Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor and 2019 Presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party, Prof. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, in this interview on Arise Television, spoke about factors that have continued to obstruct the country’s growth. Hamid Ayodeji brings the excerpts:

What is your agenda for the ministers that were recently sworn-in?

My view is that poverty is the overriding reality in our country today. Our economy is the biggest problem we are facing which generates several other problems including security problems. President Buhari, while inaugurating his ministers did indicate his awareness of this problem. He talked a lot about poverty and so there is a need for the ministers to address the needs of the citizens. The question is, beyond that rhetorical is the cabinet the type that can actually address the economy effectively? I would say it is a good thing he has done by giving the ministers a mandate. So,……………………….

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ASUU VS FUOYE: Matters Arising

Recently, a piece entitled: “Again, ASUU alleges corruption, mismanagement, tyranny in FUOYE’, was published in one of the national newspapers. Unfortunately, the write-up in question attacked, without caution, the office and person of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Kayode Soremekun.

Thousands of informed and rational readers, expectant of a balanced article, perhaps, would have consumed the piece. Therefore, this piece is to set the records straight.

First, the piece misinformed the public that FUOYE’s local chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities had again cried out against what the writer mischievously alleged as the “impunity and administrative recklessness” of the institution’s management. The wonder here is: Which local body of ASUU was the writer referring to? This is because at the moment, ASUU in FUOYE is in disarray. There are now, in fact, several splinter groups and some of them are so disillusioned that they have…………………………

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The Code-4-Africa (CfA) says it will continue to drive innovative journalism that entails using credible data sources to tell exciting investigative stories that will bring positive social change to the society.

Mr John Eromosele, the Civic Technologist, Code for Africa (CfA), said this during the August edition of Hacks/Hackers meet-up in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Code-4-Africa, a chapter of the CfA, is a non-partisan civic data and civic technology ‘change agent’.

It uses civic technologies and open data to build digital democracies that afford citizens timely and unfettered access to actionable information.

Such pieces of information empower citizens to make informed decisions that strengthen civic engagement for improved public governance and……………………..

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Berlin zoo witnesses rare birth of panda twin

Berlin zoo said Monday its resident panda Meng Meng had delivered twins, as it voiced delight at the first such births in the country.
“Meng Meng became a mom – twice! We are so happy, we are speechless,” the zoo said on Twitter, also posting a video of the new mother guiding one of her pink babies to feed.

The births are particularly rare as it is notoriously hard to breed pandas.
The panda delivered its first cub on Saturday evening. About an hour later, a second baby was born.

“Meng Meng and her two cubs coped well with the birth and are all in good health,” zoo director Andreas Knieriem said.
At birth, the pink cubs, with their fine white down and disproportionately long tails, bear…….

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About thirty years ago, governments around the world adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, however, the right to an education is being violated in communities hit by conflict in West and Central Africa.

According to a report by UNICEF on the region in focus, right now, nearly two million children are being robbed of education in the region due to violence and insecurity in and around their schools.

The report titled ‘Education Under Threat In Central and West Africa’, reveals that in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger and Nigeria, a surge in threats and attacks against students, teachers and schools – on education itself – is casting a foreboding shadow upon children, their families, their communities and society at large.
Below are more key facts as stated………

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Man arrested for infecting teenager with HIV released

The police in Rivers State have released a 75-year-old man, Shedrack Ejinwo, arrested last week for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl at Kendox Medical Services, where he received treatment as an HIV patient.

A Delta-based human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who confirmed the release of the suspect in a telephone interview with our correspondent, said Ejinwo entered into an out-of-court settlement with the father of the victim, Rufus Felix, to pay N370,000 monthly until February 2020.

Gwamnishu, who is the Director-General, Behind Bars Rights Foundation, claimed the victim was persuaded by the wife of the medical director of the clinic, where she worked as a salesgirl, to keep the rape a secret and placed on treatment

He said, “When that (rape) happened, they placed the girl on drugs for prevention of the virus. So, they opened a card for the girl at the hospital. The man has been released from custody based on………

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Red Wine Could Be Good For Digestive System


Scientists at King’s College London have found that red wine drinkers have a greater diversity of bacteria in their digestive tracts, a marker of gastrointestinal wellbeing, than those who drink other alcohol.

Their paper, published in the journal Gastroenterology on Wednesday, explored the effects of beer, cider, wine and spirits on the population of microorganisms in the gut — the “microbiome” — and other health indicators in 916 female twins in the UK.

Red wine was linked to the greatest positive impact on gut health — and it was also associated with lower levels of obesity and “bad” cholesterol. There were no such associations for beer, cider or spirits, but a minor effect linked to white wine.

Lead author Caroline Le Roy told AFP that while there had been some previous research on animals and in lab experiments that showed …………..

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Fuels Spat With Macron Over Amazon Fires

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday repeated demand for French leader Emmanuel Macron to withdraw recent remarks, accusing France and Germany of “buying” the Latin American country’s sovereignty with Amazon fire aid.

Bolsonaro’s latest comments came during an escalating diplomatic spat between Brazil and Europe that threatens to torpedo a major trade deal. They also throw into doubt whether Brazil is still willing to accept the G7’s offer of $20 million to help combat fires raging in the world’s largest rainforest.

Bolsonaro said Tuesday morning he was open to discussing the offer from the G7 only if Macron…………

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Meet 9-Year-Old Basil, Who Has Built Over 30 Mobile Game

At just 9-years-old, Basil Okpara is making a name for himself in the area of coding and gaming.

Like many others his age, Basil loves to play games but his fascination with gaming does not end at playing, his curious mind has led him into coding, leading him to come with dozens of game ideas.

Basil says he derives great joy and a sense of pride when he plays his own games, and when asked in a recent interview how many games he has developed/created, the lad replies that he has made well over 30 games within a short while.

He creates his games using a free coding application called ‘Scratch 2’ which he learned at a coding Bootcamp. The 9-year-old has gotten a great grasp on coding that he not only creates his own games but also teaches other ……….

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The world’s most influential consumer electronics company shed 44 billion dollars of market value after a pair of pronouncements from Beijing and Washington cast a spotlight on its massive Chinese production base, from which almost all of the world’s iPhones are made.

U.S. President Donald Trump this weekend “ordered” American companies to immediately start looking for alternatives to manufacturing in China, which is something Apple is thoroughly unprepared for, according to analyst David Ives of Wedbush Securities Inc.

“In a best-case scenario,” says Ives, Apple “would be able to move away 5%-7 per cent of iPhone production out of China” over the course of 18 months.

The company would require three years to move 20 per cent out, he adds, which is still…..

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G7 Leaders Agree To Help Brazil Fight Amazon Fires

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations said Sunday they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair the damage as tens of thousands of soldiers got ready to join the fight against blazes that have caused global alarm.

French President Emmanuel Macron said the summit leaders were nearing an agreement on how to support Brazil and said the agreement would involve both technical and financial mechanisms “so that we can help them in the most effective way possible.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her country and others will talk with Brazil about reforestation in the Amazon once fires there have been………….

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U.S. Marks 400th Anniversary Of Slave Ship Arrival

400 years ago, a ship carrying enslaved Africans arrived in Point Comfort on the shores of Virginia. The landing marked the beginning of slavery in British North America, forever transforming the modern world.

Thousands of people gathered at that same port this weekend in what is now Hampton, Virginia, to honor those Africans, who were instrumental to the founding of the United States.

“It marks the beginning of the foundation of this nation, of which slavery is deeply embedded,” said Asia Leeds, co-director of African diaspora studies at Spelman College. “So we have the beginnings of not just US governing systems, right? They emerge out of this colonial history. But also the foundation of American wealth.”

Over the course of three days, people came together at Fort Monroe to remember and…….

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Davido Gifts Self N72m Lamborghini Urus

Davido has announced the acquisition of a new wonder on wheels, Lamborghini Urus, valued at $200,000, approximately N72 million street price.

Davido took to his Twitter on Sunday to ask his fans and followers if he should ship the new vehicle to Nigeria or keep it in his Atlanta garage.

Keep here or ship to Naija ??! pic.twitter.com/WiZ1LQNwEN
— Davido (@iam_Davido) August 25, 2019

According to cars.com, the 2019 Lamborghini Urus is an SUV which starts at $200,000 (MSRP), with a destination charge of $3,995. It gets EPA-estimated 14 MPG combined.

Engine and Transmission Specification according to Lamborghini website“Lamborghini Urus integrates a V8 bi-turbo engine with......

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FBI List: FG To Issue Executive Order – Presidency

Following the list of 80 Nigerian fraudsters released by FBI, Presidency has said there will be new executive orders to tackle international fraud.

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity while speaking on Channels TV, said the Buhari administration will work with all nations to tackle criminality.

“The government will generate and ask for new laws from the National Assembly and there will be new executive orders that will block some of these loopholes that have been exploited by our fellow countrymen to go out there and embarrass and black paint the country”.
He stressed that President Buhari is not one to excuse Nigerians from obeying laws of the country in which they reside.

“Every citizen of this country who travels out of the country is required to obey the laws of their host countries,” adding that “the government would not stand in the way……..

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Cristiano Ronaldo is uncertain when he will stop playing, but the Juventus star said it could be as soon as next year.
Express UK and Fox News Asia report that the superstar remains unsure when he will retire, saying it could be as soon as next year or he could play into his 40s.

“The 34-year-old revealed his thoughts about retirement when speaking to Portuguese channel TV1, although he did admit he could continue playing past 40,” the two mediums had reported.

Ronaldo has continued to star after joining Juve last year, scoring 28 goals in 43 games in all competitions and helping the Italian giants win another……

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Woman’s decomposing corpse found in Delta hotel room

A young woman, whose identity is unknown has been discovered dead three days after she was allegedly gang-raped by some men in a hotel room in the Amukpe community, in the Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.

The woman’s corpse was already decomposing when it was found under the bed on Monday, August 19, 2019.
It was learned that the deceased was ganged-raped by some men, who brought her to the hotel three days before she was found dead.
The men reportedly hid her remains under the bed and checked out of the………..

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Gunmen attack Nasarawa deputy gov’s convoy, kill four

Suspected armed robbers on Tuesday attacked the convoy of Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, killing three policemen and a civilian.

Akabe was on his way to Abuja on an official engagement when the convoy ran into the robbers who were operating a few kilometers away from Akwanga at about 6 pm.

Police Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, ASP Usman Samaila, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lafia.

Samaila, however, did not give details, saying the Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, had led a team of officers to the scene to assess the situation.
“As I speak with you now, the Commissioner of Police, the Deputy Commissioner Operations and other high ranking officers of the command have gone to the scene of the incident,” Samaila said.

Meanwhile, one of those in the convoy said the armed men opened fire on the convoy before….

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Banker’s suicide, a sacrilege – Abia monarch

The death of a 46-year-old banker from Umunemeze Afuguri in Umuahia, Abia State, Mr. Onyechere Ibeakanma, who last week allegedly committed suicide in Lagos, has been described as a sacrilege.

The Egwu II of Umuegwu Obiohuru Autonomous Community, where the deceased hailed from, Eze Charles Ngwuli, described the incident as a sacrilege in Igbo land.

The monarch, whose palace is a few meters away from the victim’s house, said the community had not witnessed such a death in a long while, pointing out that certain traditional rites would be performed before the corpse could be brought home for proper burial.
He described Onyechere as an intelligent man and wondered why he would take his………..

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Katsina housewife, children attacked with acid

Some assailants have attacked a Katsina-based housewife, Rabi Ado, and her two children, Yahaya and Zainab Ismail, with a liquid substance suspected to be acid at their home in the Layin Shehii Quarter, Dandume, Katsina State.

The attackers reportedly poured the substance on the victims through the window while they slept.
As a result, Rabi and her children are currently receiving medical attention at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State.

The trio suffered serious burns in the back and shoulders. It was further learnt that cries of agony by the victims forced their neighbours awake.
One of the neighbours, who pleaded anonymity for fear of retribution said, “Their cries woke us up and by the time we forced the door to their room open, the woman…………

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