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There was a rowdy session in the House of Representatives on Tuesday over the recent clashes between members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the police. Speaker of the House, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, had led members into the chamber for proceedings of the day. With no announcement or communication from the Presidency, Mr […]
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, Tuesday read the list of 43 people nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as ministers. He said the Senate has fixed Wednesday to screen the nominees for confirmation. President Buhari forwarded the ministerial list to the lawmakers eight weeks after he took the oath of office for a […]
A near-mishap was recorded today at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos when an Air Peace flight lost one of its tyres while landing. The aircraft, with 133 passengers and six crew members on board was on approach to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos from Port Harcourt. AIB, however, confirmed the incident to Channels […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday condoled with Channels TV management and the family of Precious Owolabi, an NYSC member who died from a gunshot wound sustained during a clash between members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the police. He also condoled with the Nigeria Police leadership over the death of Deputy Commissioner of […]
Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside tomorrowJuly 25th each year as National Diaspora Day in recognition of the contribution of Nigerians in Diaspora to national development and their achievements in various fields of endeavor. The 2019 National Diaspora Day Celebrations with the Theme: The Power of the Nigerian Diaspora for National Development at […]
Arsenal are understood to have finalised a loan deal for Dani Ceballos. The 22-year-old midfielder will spend the entire 2019/20 season at the Emirates after Zinedine Zidane sanctioned the move. Ceballos, who has been capped six times by Spain, is seen by Arsenal coach, Unai Emery, as the ideal replacement for Aaron Ramsey after […]
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata hopes Paul Pogba remains at Old Trafford next season and rubbished suggestions the Frenchman could be a disruptive influence if he is not allowed to move. Pogba has publicly stated his wish for a “new challenge,” amidst interest from Real Madrid. The World Cup winner’s agent Mino Raiola also told […]
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in the US state of Nevada a decade ago, prosecutors said on Monday. The Clark County District Attorney’s Office said it had declined to prosecute the Portuguese star because it “cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt” that a sexual assault occurred. […]
Father Time may be undefeated, as the old boxing saying goes, but Manny Pacquiao is not going down without a fight. The 40-year-old Filipino legend wrote another improbable chapter in his glittering career on Saturday, with an age-defying split decision victory over the hitherto unbeaten Keith Thurman. Pacquiao, a full decade older than the 30-year-old Thurman, rolled […]
A Zuba Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Elisha Abbo, the lawmaker charged for allegedly assaulting a nursing mother. The Magistrate, Abdullahi Ilelah, adjourned the case when it was called on Monday, at the request of the prosecution counsel, Mr James Idachaba. Mr Idachaba had informed the court that the […]
