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South East

OSUN NSCDC HANDS OVER 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO ENUGU POLICE

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State says it has returned a 14-year-old girl to Enugu State after she was trafficked from the state to Osun State. The NSCDC spokesperson in Osun State, Atanda Olabisi, who made this known in a statement issued yesterday, said the girl was handed over to the police in Enugu State, revealing that the girl said she was charmed and taken […]

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South East

OSUN NSCDC HANDS OVER 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO ENUGU POLICE

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State says it has returned a 14-year-old girl to Enugu State after she was trafficked from the state to Osun State. The NSCDC spokesperson in Osun State, Atanda Olabisi, who made this known in a statement issued yesterday, said the girl was handed over to the police in Enugu State, revealing that the girl said she was charmed and taken […]

todayFebruary 8, 2022 73

National

AVIATION WORKERS CANCEL PLANNED STRIKE AFTER SIGNING AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Aviation workers have suspended their planned industrial action following an agreement reached with the Federal Government. The strike was planned to commence today but the workers made a u-turn on their plan after a Memorandum of Settlement reached by the workers and the Federal Ministry of Aviation in the early hours of today. Both parties signed the agreement at the end of the meeting which was held at the instance […]

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National

VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO DENIES PLAN TO DECLARE PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has denied plans to declare his presidential ambition after the All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention slated for February 26. This comes amid reports in a section of the media that Osinbajo would officially declare to run for the presidency next year. However, in a statement via Twitter, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, […]

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Entertainment

WHOOPI GOLDBERG SUSPENDED BY ABC FOR TWO WEEKS OVER HOLOCAUST REMARKS

Hollywood star, Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from ABC and The View after her controversial Holocaust comments on Monday's episode of the daytime talk show.   The actress and TV personality had said on ABC's The View that the Nazi genocide of the Jews was "not about race, however, she later apologized but then caused further offence while attempting to explain her remarks on a late-night show.In a note to staff on last night, ABC News president, Kim […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022 60

Entertainment

PETER OKOYE SLAMS FOLLOWER WHO ATTACKED HIM FOR CRITICISING THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT

Singer, Peter Okoye has slammed a follower who called him out for criticizing the Nigerian government.   The singer had shared photos of beautiful structures in Dubai and questioned why Nigerian leaders can't think of replicating such development in Nigeria but a follower responded, asking the singer what he has done for the country as an influential citizen. In response, Peter noted that speaking for Nigerians, sometimes feels like a waste of […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022 55

Sports

SPORT MIDFIELDER, BALLO RETURNS TO CHELSEA AHEAD OF FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL MATCH

Chelsea has confirmed that their midfielder, Thierno Ballo has returned to the club following his maiden loan spell in Austria with Rapid Vienna. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via their website ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match on February 9. Ballo had joined Chelsea from Viktoria Koln in 2018 and made 13 appearances back in his homeland, including three in the Europa League.

todayFebruary 2, 2022 57

Foreign

US TO SEND WARSHIP AND FIGHTER JETS TO UAE AFTER YEMENI ATTACKS

The United States says it will install a guided-missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after a series of missile attacks by Yemeni rebels. The US embassy in the UAE said the deployment to support the UAE against the current threat, follows a phone call between Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Zayef Al-Nahyan. The UAE, part of […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022 52

Sports

BURKINA FASO SET TO PLAY SENEGAL IN AFCON 2021 SEMI-FINAL

The Stallions of Burkina Faso will look to create an upset when they take on the Senegal side in their semi-final clash at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde today. Kamou Malo's side started the competition with a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cameroon, but have since recovered and are targeting a place in Sundays final at the Olembe Stadium. This will be the Stallions third appearance in the semis in […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022 104

National

GOV WIKE SAYS NOBODY IS MORE QUALIFIED THAN HIMSELF FOR 2023 PRESIDENCY

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that no one in Nigeria is more qualified than him to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Governor who stated this during an interview with newsmen yesterday, said he does not think anyone among those who are planning on becoming President 2023 is more qualified for the position other than himself going by his achievements as Governor and the positions he has […]

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