The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says opinions are divided on the continuous stay of service chiefs in office despite rising insecurity. Gbajabiamila said this on Monday after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The Speaker said during the meeting, the president opened up about the challenges associated with […]
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday attempted to play down a touchline spat with Kylian Mbappe which overshadowed the French champions’ big weekend win over Montpellier. “There is nothing personal between him and me. These things happen,” said Tuchel after Mbappe reacted angrily to being substituted midway through the second half of PSG’s 5-0 […]
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The Edo State Government says it has given directives to the Police and State Security Service to arrest the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole for allegedly violating rally orders. The Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shuaibu, said this in Abuja on Monday while speaking with journalists shortly after the […]
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has boasted that no inch of the country’s territory is under the control of Boko Haram. In a statement on Sunday, Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC spokesman, said commentaries on activities of Boko Haram, bandits and kidnappers are “assuming a dangerous ethno-religious slant, unfortunately influenced by insensitive and selfish partisan narratives […]
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Steven Bergwijn’s debut goal helped Tottenham to a remarkable 2-0 win over 10-man Manchester City on Sunday to breathe new life into their challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s men had been completely outplayed for the first hour, but were kept in the game by City’s profligacy and Hugo Lloris’s […]
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted Sunny and hazy conditions to prevail across the country for Monday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region. According to the agency, day and night temperatures of the region is expected to be from 32 degree Celsius to […]
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Arsenal lost more ground in the race to finish in the Premier League’s top four after being held to a 0-0 draw at Burnley on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side are trailing 10 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and look certain to fall well short of the Champions League places. It was another frustrating afternoon for Arteta, […]
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A man was shot dead by armed officers after a stabbing attack on a busy south London street left at least two people injured on Sunday, with police treating the crime as “terrorist-related.” The Metropolitan Police Service said on Twitter that the man had been pronounced dead after being shot at around 2 pm (1400 […]
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to step down as President. They made this call while expressing shock at the recent security challenges being faced by the country. A statement by it’s Spokesman, Imo Ugochiyenre, said the President should resign before its too late. CUPP stated that all […]
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Britain on Friday ended almost half a century of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments to chart its own uncertain path in the world. There were celebrations and tears across the country as the EU’s often reluctant member became the first to leave an organisation set up to forge […]
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