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The  Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has begun a search for one 22-year-old Daibo Davies who jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday. The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the disclosure in an interview with NAN in Lagos on Saturday. He said that LASEMA was collaborating with some other agencies in the rescue operation. According to him, a male adult named Daibo Davies, who was born on 22nd July, 1998, jumped into the lagoon inward Adeniji Adele. He said that Davies was coming from a hospital with an Uber taxi, when he stopped and jumped into…

The Presidency has cautioned a section of the political class against misleading the public and inciting protests against heads of military institutions. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, gave the warning in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The presidential aide said the warning became necessary in view of the reported plan hired crowd to demonstrate against Nigeria’s service chiefs on Monday. According to him, this imminent gathering is the latest in a series of demonstrations orchestrated by the opposition to embarrass the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. ”As part of this overall scheme,…

Liverpool’s unstoppable charge towards their first top-flight title in 30 years continued by edging a narrow victory over bottom-of-the-table Norwich. Sadio Mane came off the bench to score the winner with 12 minutes remaining, expertly taking down skipper Jordan Henderson’s raking pass and smashing in at the near post. It means Jurgen Klopp’s side need just five more wins from their remaining 12 games to guarantee their first Premier League title, having dropped just two points all campaign. Chances were at a premium in a blustery first half, but Liverpool ramped up the pressure in the second period – Canaries…

Matej Vydra’s superb goal boosted Burnley’s hopes of playing in Europe for the second time in three years as they won a weather-affected Premier League game at Southampton. The result lifts the Clarets up to 10th, five points behind Sheffield United in fifth. The visitors had made the perfect start, Ashley Westwood scoring direct from a corner after 93 seconds. Danny Ings, who was deceived by the flight of the ball for Westwood’s goal, made amends by equalising with a rasping drive into the bottom right corner from 18 yards. With Saints mastering the wet and windy conditions brought on…

Borussia Dortmund new signing Erling Braut Haaland’s has continued his dazzling start to life by scooping Bundeslia player of the month award. The 19-year-old striker, who joined the German side for £17.1m during the January transfer window, has won the Bundesliga player of the month award for January – despite playing less than an hour of football in the month. He did, however, score five times in those 59 minutes. That’s a goal every 11.8 minutes. The Norwegian came off the bench on his debut to score a hat-trick against FC Augsburg within 23 minutes before scoring twice past Cologne the following week, again as a…

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has explained that the diversion and outright cancellation of flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos is due to bad weather and systems upgrade. A statement by the Director of Public Affairs, James Odaudu, said the minister noted with great concern the experiences of air travellers to and from the airport Lagos, as a result of highly inclement weather conditions. Sirika, however, gave the assurance that authorities at the airport were in the process of replacing the old Category 2 Instrument Landing Systems with the newly procured Category 3 system that allows for the…

A sex video has ended French ruling party candidate Benjamin Griveaux’s hopes of becoming mayor of Paris. The ex-spokesman for President Emmanuel Macron’s government, who was already trailing in the race, was apparently targeted by a Russian protest artist accusing him of hypocrisy. “No-one should be subjected to such abuse,” said Mr Griveaux, 42. The video, showing a man in a compromising position, quickly spread on social media late on Thursday. Petr Pavlensky, who sought asylum from Russia in 2017, said he had posted the video online. How France reacted to the sex video Opponents from across the political spectrum…

US researchers have warned that the availability of sex robots with artificial intelligence (AI) poses a growing psychological and moral threat to individuals and society. They say the technology is escaping oversight because agencies are too embarrassed to investigate it. The scientists want action to prevent the unregulated use of such robots. Dr Christine Hendren of Duke University told BBC News that “the stakes were high”. “Some robots are programmed to protest, to create a rape scenario,” she said. “Some are designed to look like children. One developer of these in Japan is a self-confessed paedophile, who says that this…

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Kaduna State Executive Council and indigenes to celebrate the State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who will turn 60 on Sunday. The President, in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, congratulated the governor for his distinguished service to the nation. Buhari felicitated with the governor’s family and friends, affirming that his zeal to drive change through inclusive leadership and resilient spirit leaves a legacy that continues to attract and inspire younger people across all walks of life. Our surgeons can solve many of our problems…

*Osinbajo lauds West African surgeons for thousands of free surgeries Vice President Yemi Osinbajo believes that given the impressive performance and achievements recorded by Nigerians across diverse fields, at home and abroad, it is evident that many of the country’s problems can be solved by Nigerians themselves without recourse to foreign aid. Prof. Osinbajo said this on Friday when he received a delegation from the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), in his office. (The College formed by a group of young Nigerian surgeons 60 years ago predated the Economic Community of West African States) The delegation led by Prof.…