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Nigerian Nanny, 73 Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Murder In America (Photo)

A Nigerian Nanny, Oluremi Adeleye, who is 73 years old has been handed a jail term of 15 years for killing an eight month old baby by force feeding it with milk. The judge who delivered the judgement stated that Adeleye's action was not accidental, though there might have been no evil intent. According to Washington Post, the septuagenarian was found guilty of child abuse and second-degree murder by Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Judge Karen Mason. “While I don’t find the defendant is an evil-intentioned baby slayer, I also don’t find her actions were accidental.”  Mason said before handing down the sentence. Prince George’s County prosecutors argued that the nanny unscrewed the lid of a baby bottle and poured nearly eight ounces of milk down 8-month-old Enita Salubi’s throat. Photo of Oluremi Adeleye is seen below: Adeleye, a Nigerian, testified in her own defense at her trial that she was “cup-feeding” the baby to ensure it didn’t go hungry, a custom in her

Tragic: 38-Year-Old Tenant Murders 50-Year-Old Landlord, Dumps Body Inside Septic Tank

A 38-year-old tenant, Daniel Isaac has allegedly murdered his 50-year-old landlord, Willy Ebinate in Ikotun area of Lagos. The motive behind the tenant killing his landlord was as a result of stealing the latter's car. Punch informed that: A tenant, Daniel Isaac, has been arrested by personnel of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his landlord, Willy Ebinate, at his house on Owodun Street in the Ikotun area of the state. Isaac was alleged to have killed the 50-year-old car dealer in a order to steal his Toyota Camry car that was parked inside the compound. After perpetrating the crime, the 38-year-old tenant reportedly dumped Ebinate’s corpse in a septic tank and drove away the car. PUNCH Metro gathered that Ebinate had gone to the port on Monday, July 22, 2019, to clear the car, but had to take it home since he finished the transaction late. The deceased’s colleague, who did not want to be identified, said efforts to contact him after he took the

Sorrow As Alleged Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 65 People In Borno

Alleged Boko Haram terrorists have killed at least 65 people in a village in Nganzai local government area of Borno state, North eastern Nigeria. The incident happened precisely at Badu village of Nganzai, when the insurgents struck by killing the people who came to mourn the death of deceased by a grave site. According to Punch: No fewer than 60 persons were killed at a gravesite in Badu village, Borno State, the Chairman of Nganzai Local Government, Muhammad Bulama, told journalists on Sunday. Bulama lamented that the insurgents, who were pushed back by villagers and a vigilance group members two weeks earlier, returned on a reprisal mission on Saturday, killing about 60 persons and injuring 10 others. He said, “Two weeks ago, Boko Haram insurgents attacked Badu village but the attack was repelled by the villagers and members of the vigilante group.” He said in the first attack, the villagers were able to resist the attackers, killed 11 insurgents and recovered 10 AK-

Police Nabs Soldier Who Allegedly Stabbed Driver To Death

The soldier who reportedly killed a driver in Kogi state by him has been arrested by Edo state police. The incident that led to the death of the driver happened in Okene area of the Kogi state. Punch reports that: The Edo State Police Command has arrested a soldier, Lance Corporal Mose Oguche, who allegedly stabbed a driver to death at Okene in Kogi State. A police source said Oguche was arrested by the combined efforts of policemen and community members who resisted an attempt by fellow soldiers to rescue their colleague from police custody. The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mohammed DanMalam , who confirmed the incident, said he immediately ordered the transfer of the suspect to the state command headquarters in Benin when he learnt of it. DanMallam gave the assurance that justice would be served in the murder of the driver as nobody was above the law. “The case is under investigation; it is a case of murder. He (the soldier) is a Nigerian and he is not above

No Single Delta Land For RUGA, Says Traditional Council

The Delta State Traditional Rulers Council (DSTRC), has made it known that no single piece of land in the South south state will be given out for the Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) project. The body of monarchs made this known over the weekend in a communique. The communique as reported by Vanguard reads:  “We have exhaustively deliberated the issue of RUGA and came to the conclusion that there is no land for RUGA project in Delta State. “We have land deficit in Delta State and cannot spare an inch of land for grazing area. You know that part of Delta State is riverine and our people are majorly farmers. “The council also examined the heightening security situation in the country occasioned by unabating cases of kidnapping, killings and other criminalities and, therefore, call on the Federal Government to be more proactive, firm and decisive in clamping down on all forms of criminal elements in the country. “We commend traditional rulers from Urhobo land for brokering peace in t

Davido Father's House In Lagos Gutted By Fire

On Tuesday night of July 23, information has that the house of the father of Nigerian music star, Davido was gutted by fire in Lagos. The news was broke late last night. According to independent.ng; Nigerian music icon, Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke’s house located on Esther Adeleke street in Lekki, Lagos state was on Tuesday gutted by fire. According to reports, the fire started around 10 pm from the penthouse of the magnificent building. Fire service operatives were said to have quickly mobilized their men to the scene and prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this news story.

Apart From Abuja, Shiites Protest In UK, Canada, India

Shiites, have been reported to have protested in United Kingdom, Canada and India apart from the bloody Abuja protest on Monday, July 22. The Abuja Shiite group protest led to the death of no fewer than 12 persons including a high ranking police officer and a news reporter with Channels TV. According to Punch; Protests have rocked India, Canada and United Kingdom over the unlawful detention of Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. In Kashmir, India, children and youths embarked on street demonstration, calling for the release of the Shiite leader. “A protest rally was held today morning (Sunday) in Indian-Controlled Kashmir in solidarity with Sheikh #El-Zakzaky,” the Islamic Human Rights Commission  tweeted. A video of the demonstration showed the group holding posters and cardboards with the picture of El-Zakzaky. Also, a crowd of Canadian residents and citizens on Friday also protested against the detention.

See Champions League Full Fixtures For 2019/2020 Season

The fixtures for the Champions League qualifiers have been released by UEFA for the 2019/2020 football season. These fixtures would be used to select clubs for the group stages before the competition commences in full. Daily post informs that; The draw for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League was conducted today. The two teams entering in this round (the champions of the 14th and 15th-ranked nations, Ajax and PAOK), are joined by the 10 winners from the second qualifying round champions path, which ties conclude on 30/31 July. The six sides boasting the best UEFA coefficients were seeded (the second qualifying round winners take the coefficient of the seeded team from those ties). Clubs defeated in this round, drop into the UEFA Europa League champions path play-offs. These matches will be played August 6th & 7th and 13th. Champions path CFR Cluj (ROU) / Maccabi Tel-Aviv (ISR) v Celtic (SCO) / Nõmme Kalju (EST) Sutjeska (MNE) / APOEL (CYP) v Dun

Car Bomb Blast Kills 17, 28 Injured

A car bomb blast that happened in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia on Monday, July 22, has killed no fewer than 17 people, with 28 others injured. The death toll initially after the blast was less than 17. Reports obtained by Punch have it that: The death toll from a car bombing in Mogadishu on Monday climbed to 17, hospital officials said, with more than two dozen wounded in the explosion claimed by Al-Shabaab militants. “The bodies of 17 people killed in the blast were taken to the hospital mortuary while 28 others were admitted for various wounds,” said Mohamed Yusuf, the director of Medina Hospital, the main trauma facility in the Somali capital. (AFP)

Alaafin Of Oyo Warns Of Impending Anarchy Over Siege On Yorubaland

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has warned that if something drastic and urgent aren't done about the siege on Yorubaland by herders, the result may spell chaos. The first class monarch made this known via a letter he wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari. Punch reports more that: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has written to President Muhammadu Buhari to warn him about looming anarchy in the country if the siege laid to Yorubaland by herdsmen and kidnappers is not contained. Adeyemi, who catalogued the spate of insecurity in Yorubaland by herdsmen and their collaborators, accused Buhari of not bringing the culprits to book. He said the Yoruba had all it took to resort to self-help if the security in the zone did not improve and people guaranteed safety of lives and property. Titled, ‘Yoruba Question in Nigeria Conundrum,’ Alaafin wrote, “I have never been timid or failed in my total support for the success of your administration. My confidence had alway

Ghastly Accident Claims Lives Along Enugu-Onitsha Highway

Reports have it that a ghastly motor accident has left two people dead, while no fewer than six others were injured. According to Punch; An accident involving two vehicles on Enugu-Onitsha expressway in Anambra State on Friday claimed the lives of two persons while six others were injured. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps. Anambra, who confirmed the incidence to the News Agency of Nigeria, said it occurred at Nteje on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. Kumapayi said the vehicles involved were a yellow coloured Innoson Hiace bus with no registration number and an ash-coloured Toyota shuttle bus with registration number DED 308 YC. According to him, the crash occurred as a result of wrongful overtaking and speeding. The sector commander said 13 persons including 10 males and three females were involved in the accident. “An accident occurred at Nteje near Awkuzu Junction on Enugu-Onitsha at about 12:30 p.m. this afternoon and our rescue team arri

Governor Akeredolu Charges Police To Fish Out Killers Of Ondo Model (Photo)

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has told the Police to find out the killers of the Ondo state model, who was raped and stabbed to death. The young lady was killed a few days ago. According to champion news; The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has charged the state police command to fish out the killers of a model and graduate of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Oluwaseun Ajila, who was raped and stabbed to death in Akure, the state capital. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Segun Ajiboye, Akeredolu sympathised with the family of the deceased, adding that necessary support would be given to the police to fish out the perpetrators of what he described as a dastardly act. In the statement made available to us, Akeredolu admonished youths in the state to rededicate themselves to hard work and shun acts that are capable of truncating their future. The statement reads: “Akeredolu is committed to his administration’s ma

Shocking: Prince Harry Allegedly Caught Cheating On Wife, Meghan Markle

Information has it that one of the grandsons of the Queen of England, Prince Harry has been reported to have cheated on his wife, Meghan Markle. Recall that Prince Harry and wife recently celebrated the birth of their first child. According to independent.ng; Prince Harry has recently been accused of “cheating” on Meghan Markle. The rumours swirled months after Prince William was also linked to another woman while he’s married to Kate Middleton. Reports also claimed that while at Trooping the Colour, Prince Harry dated Burberry model Sarah Ann Macklin after he met the Duchess of Sussex. At the event to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, Meghan put on a brave face despite already knowing about the rumours. Royal biographer Angela Levin detailed Prince Harry and Macklin’s relationship in the book “Harry: Conversations With The Prince.” She said that while Prince Harry and Meghan were at the early stages of their relationship, the Duke of Sussex went out on dates wit

Security Concerns: President Buhari Meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila (Photo)

President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Senate President Ahmed Lawan as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila over concerning security and national issues. The meeting behind closed doors on Wednesday, July 17. Vanguard reports that: Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the closed doors meeting, the President of the Senate revealed that the national assembly would collaborate and cooperate with the executive arm of government in addressing the nation’s security and socio-economic challenges. “What we have discussed are those things that will ensure that the people of Nigeria are better protected, the economy of Nigeria performs better to the inclusion of everyone in the country, that governance generally is set to achieve the set targets of providing security and welfare for Nigerians. “We are going to collaborate and cooperate with the executive arm of government, work together to ensure we find better approaches, imp

Samson Siasia Confirms Mother's Abduction

Former national coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia has confirmed that his mother was kidnapped. Siasia, who also played for the national men football team answered with a "Yes" when asked about the kidnap issue. According to Vanguard; In a correspondence with Vanguard correspondent on Monday, July 15, the former football star confirmed that the mother had been kidnapped. This is the second time the ex-international’s mother would be kidnapped. The victim was abducted at her Odoni country home in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State at about 2 a.m. Her whereabouts, is not yet known and the abductors had also not established contact with the family. He who confirmed the kidnap to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), only replied “yes” to a terse message sent to him.

Chief Obasanjo Writes Open Letter To President Buhari

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. The elder statesman expressed his concerns over the various challenges facing country. The level of various insecurity in the country is quite worrisome currently. Click on the link below to read the full text of the letter: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/07/full-text-of-obasanjos-letter-to-president-muhammadu-buhari/

Osun PDP Will Be Stronger If Internal Democracy Is Enshrined - Adeleke

Following what happened to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Osun governorship election in 2018, elder brother of PDP candidate, Adedeji Adeleke has stated that the party needs internal democracy. According to Punch; Deji Adeleke, elder brother to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 22, 2018 governorship poll in Osun State,  Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, said many promises made by the PDP before the family accepted the party’s governorship ticket were not kept.  Adeleke, in a statement he signed and obtained in Osogbo on Thursday, declared that his younger brother had no intention to contest the governorship election in the first place.  He, however, added that Senator Ademola Adeleke, was prevailed on by the PDP leadership and elders before the family accepted “most reluctantly after receiving assurances and promises that were never kept.”  He said the younger Adeleke should be given a break to take a rest and decide what he wo

Hilarious: Vehicle Refused To Start After Thieves Stole Generator In Kebbi (Photos)

Some thieves escaped before they were caught after the vehicle they bought to steal generator refused to kick start after their operation. Reports by Rariya have it that the incident happened in Suru town in Kebbi state, Northwest  Nigeria. The said thieves tied down the security man on duty before they tried to cart away the generator. The amazing thing that happened afterwards was that the vehicle refused to work when they put the generator in it. This made them run away before they were caught.

President Buhari Writes Senate, Wants Confirmation Of Tanko Muhammad As Substantive CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to Nigerian Senate, requesting the Upper Chambers to approve acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as substantive CJN. According to Punch; President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to the Senate for approval as the substantive CJN. The letter was read at plenary by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. It read, “In accordance with Section 231 (1) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which gives the president the power to appoint a Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to the confirmation of the appointment by the Senate. “I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed for confirmation as Chief Justice of Nigeria. “It is my hope that this request will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the distinguished Senate of t

Two Teenagers Land In Abuja Court For The Wrong Reason

Two teenagers have found themselves in an Abuja Court for trying to stab their friend. The duo of Ibrahim and Saidu, still under 19-years of age were arraigned on Thursday, July 11. According to Punch; Two teenagers who allegedly attempted to stab their friend, on Thursday appeared in a Kabusa Grade I Area Court, Abuja. The police charged Ibrahim and Saidu, with two counts of conspiracy and criminal force. The Prosecution Counsel, Mahmud Lawal, told the court that Mr Umar Jibiri, who lives in Kabusa Village, Abuja reported the case at the Kabusa Police station, FCT on June 17. Lawal told the court that the defendants were caught in the act and about to stab one Jibiri. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila appoints aides He said that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 97 and 263 of the Penal Code Law. After the charges were read to them, they pleaded not guilty. The Judge, Ibrahim Kagarko, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N50 000 with a reasonab

Shiite Group Storms Lagos, Protest Over Non-Release Of El-Zakzaky (Photos)

Staunch members of the Shiite group in Nigeria were seen protesting in Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria over the continued incarceration of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Recall that some Shiite members invaded the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 9. The Lagos protest, according to reports held around, Maryland axis of Ikeja. See photos below:

Why Black Stars Crashed Out Early In AFCON, Popular Ghanaian Reveals

The Black Stars of Ghana said goodbye to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 in the Round of 16 against Tunisia. The reason for the early exit of the Ghanaian national team which has never lost a match before to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia was revealed. According to information on Ghpage; Popular Ghanaian sports journalist, Countryman Songo has confirmed that indeed some Ghana Black Star players during their short stay in Egypt for the AFCON 2019 slept with prostitutes every night. According to Countryman Songo who spoke in a live interview from Egypt where he was staying to monitor the progress of the national team, it was a sicking sight to see during the team’s short stay in Egypt. Patrick Osei Agyemang as Songo is officially known revealed that there was no discipline in the players and management had no control of the players. Countryman Songo wandered why young men like the Black Star players could not discipline themselves for just 3 weeks and play the AFCON

Shiite Members Storm National Assembly, Shoot Security Officials

Reports coming in have it that some Shiite members have attacked the National Assembly, whereby they shot some security personel. Punch learnt that the dreaded Shiite members overpowered the policemen at the gate, collected one of their guns and shot the two security operatives. They entered the main entrance popularly known as MOPOL gate and vandalised the gatehouse. They also burnt three vehicles and destroyed many others. The sect members unleashed terror on other security operatives when tear-gas canisters were fired to disperse them. The gates to all the National Assembly premises have been closed as staff and other accredited persons ran for dear lives. Visitors to the federal parliament were barred from entering the premises as of the time of filing this report.

#AFCON2019: Infuriated Egyptians Tell Nigeria What They Should Do Against South Africa

Following the dumping out of the Pharaohs of Egypt in the hands of Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the North African host of the competition wants the Super Eagles of Nigeria to defeat the rainbow nation. Recall that South Africa shocked the host nation by 1-0 in the Round-of-16 of the tournament. More information by Tori.ng has it that; Several hours after the Bafana Bafana of South Africa ended the Pharaohs’ campaign in the on-going 2019 Afcon with a 1-0 defeat on Saturday, many Egyptians stayed rooted to their seats not believing what had happened to their darling team. Thirteen years ago when Egypt hosted the African Cup of Nations, the Pharaohs displayed a brilliant performance by winning the trophy, beating the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Many Egyptians were looking forward to a repeat of the 2006 outing this time, but their campaign went up in flames in the round of 16 on Saturday, a few hours after the Super Eagl

Rape Allegation: CAN Speaks On What It's Doing About Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has stated that it can not jump into conclusion regarding the rape allegation leveled against ertswhile senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo by Busola Dakolo. The religious body made this known through a statement it issued. According to independent.ng; The Christian Association of Nigeria has explained why it has refused to ‘jump to conclusions’ about the rape allegations against the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Mr. Biodun Fatoyinbo It however stated that, no matter who is involved, rape is ungodly and reprehensible. CAN, in a statement by its General Secretary, Joseph Daramola, on Sunday expressed displeasure that Christendom has been subjected to ridicule on account of the allegations leveled against Fatoyinbo, who the apex Christian body in the country described as “one of the nation’s leading pastors.” It said, “The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria is ser

39-Year-Old Uber Driver Nabbed After Conniving With Another Man To Sell Car

Ademola Quadri, a 39-year-old, who happens to be a Uber driver has been apprehended by men of the Nigeria Police Force for reportedly selling a Totoya car leased to him. The Uber driver was said to have connived with another man to sell the car, but raised a false alarm that the car was stolen from him. Information gathered by Tori.ng has it that: An Uber driver, Ademola Quadri, has been arrested for raising false alarm over theft of a Toyota Camry salon car that was leased to him. Arrested alongside the 39-year-old suspect was one Uche Sunday, who he allegedly connived with to sell the purported stolen car. Vanguard gathered that Quadri reported at the Igando Police Division that three-armed men, who posed as passengers, snatched the car with number SMK 732 BR, owned by Pinehill Leasing Ltd., from him at about 11p.m., last Sunday. However, during interrogation, he was said to have been inconsistent with details on how the vehicle was snatched, thereby arousing the suspic

33-Year-Old Murders Girlfriend In Lagos After Taking This Banned Drug

A 33-year-old man has sniffed out the life of his girlfriend after taking the banned drug of Tramadol. The alleged murderer, simply known as Mojupa killed his girlfriend in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria. Vanguard reports further that: A 33-year-old man, simply identified as Mojupa, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2, at Corporation Estate, Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin, said he was “moved to kill her after taking tramadol.” The suspect, who has been arrested and taken to state Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, reportedly told residents that he was contracted to kill the lady by a certain man, who was waiting for him at 2nd Gate, but refused to name the person. It was also gathered that on further questioning, the suspect denied knowing the address of the contact person that sent him. A resident told Vanguard that he was called around 3:45a.m. that an alleged ritualist had killed a prostitute in the estate. He

Shocking: Mother Of 4 Reveals Why She Killed Her Husband (Photo)

A 41-year-old woman, and also a mother of 4 children has opened up why she murdered her husband. The name of the allerged murderer is Mrs. Douglas Ajemine. According to Tori.ng: A woman who reportedly killed her husband before burying his corpse has confessed to the police. A 41-year-old mother of four, Douglas Ajemine, who allegedly killed her husband, Inedugoba Tyger, 40, has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, in Abalama area of Rivers State, TheNation has revealed. It was learnt that Ajemine, confessed that she killed 40-year-old Inedugoba Tyger and buried his corpse in a shallow grave within the area because he abandoned her to go and live with another woman. Ajemine, who is a staff of the Rivers State Primary Health Care, in Asari Toru Local Government area of the state, said she contracted two men to kill the victim on January 25, 2019, because he routinely beat and raped her whenever he pressed fo

10 Million Northern Children Are Beggars - Gov Sule Speaks Against Almajiri System

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state, North Central Nigeria has vehemently spoken against the Almajiri system, which makes children beg on the streets for food and means of sustenance. The governor, who is less than three months in office stated that no fewer than 10 million Northern children are beggars. More reports by Vanguard have it that; The governor, who spoke when he  appeared on  a programme,  said  the concept of Almajiri system of education in Nigeria especially in the north was simply to beg  on the streets  rather than acquire the Islamic education or study the Quran. Sule said: “It must be established that it is a crime to abuse a child, it is a crime to bring children to this world and send them into Almajiri system (begging)  where you cannot take care of them. That is what we are trying to do. Parents must take responsibility. You can’t bring children to this world and dump them somewhere and expect somebody else to take care of them, so parents must not shy

Abomination: Pastor, Others Rape Teenage Children In Lagos

It was too bitter a pill to swallow as different cases of rape cases against teenage children in Lagos dominated news headlines over the weekend. According to information gathered by Vanguard; It was a harvest of paedophiles, weekend, in Lagos, as four men who allegedly raped their children and wards in different parts of the state are cooling their heels in Police custody. One of the suspects, a pastor, was alleged to have impregnated his 15-year-old ward, who was reportedly delivered of a baby girl three months ago. This is just as another Senior Secondary School I student told policemen how she was allegedly raped by her 68-year-old father for three years. The 15-year-old girl also alleged that her father had carnal knowledge of her two friends, aged 15 and 16. Also arrested was a man whose step-daughter disclosed that he had been abusing her sexually since she was 14 years. Pastor Information on how one Pastor Pope Paul of Aminu Street, Ishuti Road, Egan, was arrested s

Dani Alves Breaks Record, Becomes First Football Player To Win 40 Trophies

Brazil's Dani Halves, 36 years has broken football record for the number of trophies he has won throughout his career, which now stand at 40. The former Sevilla and FC Barcelona creative defender had 39 trophies prior to leading his national team to Copa America glory by defeating 3-1 on Sunday, July 7. Alves captained Brazil, the host of the South American football fiesta to win the cup, which made it his 40th trophy. Daily reports that: Brazil defender, Dani Alves, has become the first footballer to win 40 trophies after he won the Copa America on Sunday. The 36-year-old, who captained the Selecao, also won the Best Player of the Tournament award. The Copa America hosts defeated Peru 3-1 in the final at the Maracana on Sunday, to seal their first Copa triumph since 2007. It was Alves’ fourth international trophy, with two previous Confederations Cups added to his Copa victories. The fullback won five trophies with Sevilla, before making the move to Barcelona in

#AFCON2019: 2 Super Eagles Players To Undergo Dope Test

The duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem of the Super Eagles will be subjected to dope test after Nigeria defeated Cameroun in the round of 16 of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019. Both Nigerian defenders will have the drug test before the Super Eagles quarter final clash against Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday, July 10. Reports from Punch have it that: Super Eagles defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem were randomly picked by the Confederation of African Football medics for dope tests on Saturday, Sports Extra reports. The duo featured for the entire duration in Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Cameroun in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt. The two players spent several hours with the CAF medical team before joining their colleagues at the Helnan Palestine Hotel beach resort. The AFCON has not been known to record any positive dope test in its previous 31 editions. Meanwhile, Super Eagles will arrive C

Gombe Motorcycle Accidents Claim 7 Lives, 66 Others Injured - FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Gombe state has revealed that no fewer than seven people have been killed, with another 66 sustaining various degrees of injuries in different motorcycle accidents in the Northeast state. Dr. Godwin Omiko, sector Commander for FRSC made this known on Sunday, July 7. Punch reports that: The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Godwin Omiko, has decried the rising incidents of crashes involving motorcyclists in the state. He said between January and March this year, 103 persons were involved in motorcycle accidents, which left seven persons dead and 66 others with vaying degrees of injuries. Omiko disclosed this at a one-day workshop organised by the FRSC for stakeholders in the state on Sunday. He stated, “Between January and March 2019, 103 persons were involved in motorcycle accident; 66 people were injured and seven deaths were recorded. “Twenty-five motorcycle and two tricycle accidents were re

Meet Nigeria's Youngest SAN Ever, Just 34 Years (Photo)

The youngest Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has emerged and has been named among his colleagues, who will be decorated with prestigious status in the nation's law profession. He is Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, 34 years old, a graduate of University of Ilorin is the youngest ever to be conferred with an SAN. According to Nairaland forum, 34-year-old Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, a Law graduate of the University of Ilorin, has become the youngest senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN). . . He was among the 38 lawyers recently elevated to that height. The new SANs would be sworn in September. . . The new SANs are: 1. Adedoyin Oyinkan Rhodes-Vivour 2. Abdullahi Haruna 3. Manga Muhammed Nurudeen 4. Adedayo Toba Apapta 5. John Onuegbulam Asoluka 6. Adedokun Mathew Makinde 7. Daniel Chukwudi Enwelum 8. Emmanuel Adeyeye Oyebanji 9. Tuduru Uchendu Ede 10. Abdul Olajide Ajana 11. Ama Vemaark Etuwewe 12. Oladipo Adekorede Olasope 13. Leslie Arthur Olutayo Nylander 14. Olusegun Oy