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Jun

2024

Why Finidi George Resigned As Head Coach Of Super Eagles

Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi George, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has reportedly stepped down from his position. This was made known by sources in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), marking the end of the former Enyimba coach’s tenure with the Nigerian national football team. George, a former Nigerian international and renowned winger, took on the role with high expectations but failed to win his first two matches. George is a celebrated figure in Nigerian football, having had a distinguished playing career that included stints at Ajax, Real Betis, and Ipswich Town. His appointment…

Jun

2024

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Unknown Gunmen Set Anambra LGA Headquarters On Fire, Burn 4 Vehicles

Crime, News Flash, Security, South East

Unknown Gunmen Set Anambra LGA Headquarters On Fire, Burn Four Vehicles Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State, setting over four vehicles in the premises on fire. Sunday Vanguard gathered that the gunmen, who invaded the council headquarters secretariat early hours of Saturday in large number, set no fewer than six vehicles and patrol vehicles in the premises ablaze. No life was lost in the attack as at the time of filing this report, but sources in the area said the hoodlums shot indiscriminately into the air thereby sending panic to residents around the…

Jun

2024

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‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament ‘ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mom On Fire; Dies In Hospital

Crime, News Flash, Religion

‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament’ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mum On Fire; Dies In Hospital A 45-year-old housewife, identified as Abiodun, nicknamed Iya Sunday, has given the reason for setting her 86-year-old mother ablaze in Ondo town, Ondo State. The suspect said her pastor told her that her mother was behind her predicament. After the ugly incident, the victim reportedly sustained burns from head to toe and is currently on admission at an undisclosed hospital, in the town. Police said the aged woman later died in the hospital. An eyewitness account said that the suspect, who visited her…

Jun

2024

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Police Arrest Reverend Sister, Others Behind The 3 Rescued Abducted Ikwuano Children

Crime, Abia State, News Flash, Security

Police Rescue Three Abducted Children, Arrest Reverend Sister, Others Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have rescued three abducted children from their abductors in Anambra and Delta States. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the rescue mission led to the arrest of five suspects, including a Reverend Sister. The statement read, “On May 10, 2024, the Abia State Police Command received a report that three male children, namely: Gideon Osinachi (eight years old), Obioma Divine Osinachi (six years old), and Israel Osinachi (four years old), were abducted by an unknown…

Jun

2024

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I Can Die Tomorrow – Sanusi Says, Revealing Why Bayero Is In Pains As Their Tussle Worsens

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash

I Can Die Tomorrow- Emir Sanusi Says, Reveals Why Bayero Is In Pains As Their Tussle Worsens Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has addressed the ongoing dispute involving him and the ousted Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. Both men are asserting their rights to the throne, with Sanusi reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, while Bayero is legally challenging his removal thereby causing lingering tension in the state. Governor Yusuf recently deposed Bayero and four other Emirs, ordering them to relinquish power within 48 hours. Bayero, who was out of town at the time, returned and…

Jun

2024

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Eid-El-Kabir: Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash, Presidency, Religion

[Eid-El-Kabir] – Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday, felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of Sallah festivities.Bayero announced that the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were halted following recommendations for security and peace to continue to reign in the state. The Emir made the remarks while delivering a broadcast at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday. He said, “On this day when all Muslim faithful are observing the day of Arafat, we felicitate with all during this important…

Jun

2024

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You Don’t Have The Right To Ban Celebration Of Sallah Festivities, Kano Govt Replies Police

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

You don’t have the right to ban celebration of Sallah festivities, Kano State Government replies Commissioner of Police The Kano State government has stated that the Kano police commissioner lacks the authority to ban the celebration of Sallah festivities in Kano. In a statement released by Kano State Commissioner of Justice. The commissioner pointed out that the Commissioner of Police has repeatedly failed to follow the Governor’s lawful directives as the Chief Security Officer, claiming to be acting on higher authority. He said, “I am compelled to ask the question: who is usurping the authority of the Commander-In-Chief. Because some…

Jun

2024

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Edo State Governorship Election: Obi Joins Labour Party Candidate Akpata During Official Campaign Launch

News Flash, Politics, South South

Yesterday, in Benin City, Edo State Capital, I joined the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister @Olumide_Akpata, and his running mate, Alhaji Yusuf Kadiri, as they officially launched their campaign for the Edo State Governorship 2024 elections. Also with us were the National leadership of the Party, including Distinguished Senators, Neda Imasuen, Victor Umeh, Chief Kelvin Chukwu, and Dr Tony Nwoye, and our numerous LP members, and well-wishers. The campaign in Edo State, aimed to connect with the people and spread our message of hope and transformation for a new Nigeria. It started from our LP Gubernatorial candidate campaign Secretariat and…

Jun

2024

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300 Beneficiaries Of ABIA Government Sponsored AGRO Training Arrived Nasarawa

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash

300 Beneficiaries of Abia Government Sponsored AGRO Training Arrive Nassarawa Three hundred beneficiaries of a fully sponsored programme in agriculture by the Abia State Government have arrived the CSS Global farms, Nasarawa State, for a two-week training. Recall that few weeks ago, the State Government had organised a capacity-building seminar for the first batch of the 300 candidates selected for the training. The founder of CSS Global Integrated farms, Prof. John-Kennedy Opara, had in a presentation titled: 'Agricultural Development and Food Security – the Path to Human and Capital Resources Development', said that God had destined Abia State Governor, Dr.…

Jun

2024

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Think About This: The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities – Shehu Sani

Environment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation

The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities - Shehu Sani I have visited the expensive Homes of many of my Big friends and these are my few findings They have well stocked library but no time and composure to read. They have a Standard swimming pool but no time to swim. They have many cars but always driven in the bullet proof one. They have home Gardens but no time for home picnic. They have all kinds of food on the table,but can only eat the one recommended by their Doctors. They have the most expensive phones but the…