The suspected mentally deranged Lekan Adebisi, who hacked two pupils to death in Ogun State, has explained his action and declared that he is ready to face the consequences of his action. The horror attack occurred on Monday at St. John’s Anglican Primary School, Agodo, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, Ogun State. Mr. Adebisi stormed […]
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A 24-year-old Chelsea fan has died after collapsing, following his club’s 3-0 loss to Barcelona Football Club on Wednesday night. Emmanuel Offin, popularly known as Nana Yaw who is a mobile phone dealer, was described as ‘a staunch Chelsea supporter’ by his family members. Offin died on his way to the house after fainting just minutes […]
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Professor Albert Olayemi, of the department Microbiology, University of Ilorin, has made a scientific breakthrough in the microbiological analysis of aviation fuel and fuel handling systems. According to the University of Ilorin’s Bulletin issued on Monday, the research entitled: “Microbial Contamination of JetFuel and Fuel Handling Systems”, was commissioned and sponsored by CITA Petroleum Ltd., […]
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The Network of Civil Society Against Human Trafficking (NCAHT), has hailed the Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, over his collaborative efforts in the war against human trafficking, irregular migration and other social vices. President of NCAHT, Ms. Jennifer Ero, in a statement she issued in Benin, described last Friday’s meeting convened by the Monarch, at […]
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At least 40 people were killed and 23 injured when a Bangladeshi passenger plane crashed near Kathmandu airport Monday, an official said. “Thirty-one people died at the spot and nine died at two hospitals in Kathmandu,” police spokesman Manoj Neupane told AFP, adding another 23 were injured. There were 67 passengers and four crew on […]
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Oil markets climbed on Monday on the back of a drop in the number of United States rigs drilling for more production and as the U.S. economy continued to create jobs, which industry hopes will drive higher fuel demand. Brent sweet crude was at 65.70 dollars per barrel, up 21 cents, or 0.3 per cent, […]
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The Defence Headquarters wish to respond to a comment by the Deputy President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Ike Ekweremadu on Wednesday 7 March 2018, regarding the Nigerian Military, while contributing to a debate on a motion sponsored by Senator Ahmed Ogembe, representing Kogi Central. In his comments among others, the Distinguished Deputy President of […]
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Nigeria’s under-20 women football team the Falconets, have been drawn alongside perennial foes Germany, China and debutants Haiti in Group D of the 9th FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is scheduled to take place in France from Aug. 5 to Aug. 24. At the Draw Ceremony […]
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While receiving a delegation from King Salman of Saudi Arabia at the presidential villa in Abula, on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari declared that his government has done its best. Buhari said his administration was mindful of the three-pronged promises made to Nigerians before the 2015 elections. He said he remained undeterred and focused on securing […]
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Sequel to a motion moved by Uzoma Nkem-Abonta, chairman of the committee on public petition, on Thursday, the house of representatives has resolved to take another look at the Peace Corps bill and 21 other bills which President Muhammadu Buhari did not assent to. While moving his point of order, Nkem-Abonta complained that the bills […]
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