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Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has called on the National Assembly to hasten the process of passing the bill for the amendment of the Nigeria Legion Establishment Act. Tambuwal disclosed this in a statement signed by his media aide Malam Bello Muhammad, in Abuja, on Wednesday. The Bill is aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of the families of the fallen heroes, retired military personnel as well as injured military personnel. Tambuwal who spoke at this year’s commemoration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Sokoto, said the passing of the bill would provide opportunity to cater…

Rapper Jay-Z has instructed his lawyers to take legal action against US prison officials on behalf of 29 inmates whose lives he says are at risk

Manchester United lost Marcus Rashford to injury as they beat Wolves 1-0 in an FA Cup third-round replay at Old Trafford.

Cue the eye roll every time a guy says “I’m falling in love with you” after spending approximately 457 seconds with a girl. I mean, what?! Here’s the shocker – If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes to fall in love, you may be surprised to know that research has shown that physiologically, it takes just a fifth of a second for chemistries to fly and produce that in-love feeling. You think that’s fast? Technically, you need only an hour with a stranger. Studies have shown that men wait just 88 days (that’s under three months) to say those…

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma and his deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku, took their oath of office and allegiance about 7 .40 pm at Heroes’ Square, Owerri, on Wednesday evening, promising to run an open-door policy anchored on three Rs -Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery. Uzodinma hailed the judiciary for its firm display of confidence people have in its officials. “I doff my hat for them for restoring confidence in the judicial process. I can never thank you enough,” he said. READ ALSO: Police Reports Gunmen Attack Emir, Kill 6 People The new Imo governor said corruption and impunity will…

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will start on 9 January after its dates were moved, hosts Cameroon have announced. The tournament was scheduled to take place in June and July but was changed because of the “unfavourable” weather in the country at that time of year. It means a number of Premier League clubs could be without first-team players at a crucial stage of the season. The 2019 tournament in Egypt was the first one to be held in the summer. Before that, the Cup of Nations had been held in January and February, clashing with the European domestic…

The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed the death of six people during an attack on the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram, on Kaduna-Zaria highway on Tuesday night. The command spokesman Yakubu Sabo told NAN that the incident occurred at about 11:00pm. NAN gathered several people might have been abducted by the attackers as empty vehicles were left at the scene when government officials visited on Wednesday. It’s not clear as to the degree of injury sustained by the Emir, but Sabo said the monarch was at the Barau Dikko Hospital in Kaduna and was “doing very well.…

The Russian government has resigned, hours after President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional changes that could prolong his stay in power. PM Dmitry Medvedev said the president’s proposals would significantly change Russia’s balance of power. Mr Putin asked Mr Medvedev to become deputy head of the National Security Council, which is chaired by Mr Putin. The announcement comes four years before Mr Putin’s fourth term of office is due to end. Under the existing constitution he would not be entitled to another term and the Russian leader said during his speech to both chambers of parliament that there would be a…

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded Sunday Stephen, 37, in Kirikiri Correctional Service for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter. The Chief Magistrate, Mr P.E. Nwaka, who did not take the plea of Stephen ordered that the case file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice. Nwaka adjourned the case until February 13, for mention, Stephen, who resides at No.14, Adeniyi St., Alakuko, a suburb of Lagos, is facing a count charge of rape. EFCC resumes trial of Mompha Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Christopher John, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on…

Tottenham have signed midfielder Gedson Fernandes on loan from Benfica for 18 months with an option to buy. The 21-year-old made his debut for Benfica last season and Spurs have the option to make his signing permanent at the end of the loan period. Fernandes won the Portuguese title with Benfica last season and has played 53 times for the club, scoring two goals in the Champions League. He is Tottenham’s first signing since manager Jose Mourinho took charge. Fernandes, who has two caps for Portugal, said he will settle in London alongside family who have already made the move.…