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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed 100 personnel to control traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following resumption of diversion to continue reconstruction. Mr Samuel Obayemi, the FRSC’s Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS2, comprising Lagos and Ogun, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. He, however, advised motorists and commuters using the ever busy highway not to panic. Obayemi, who urged motorists to be patient and obey traffic rules and officers, said that no one would sleep on the road. “We are proudly prepared for the diversion in the zone. On a daily basis, we…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to recognise the sacrifices of the men and women of the nation’s armed forces. Osinbajo gave the assurance during an interdenominational Church service organised by the Ministry of Defence to commemorate the 2020 Armed Force Remembrance Day Celbration AFRDC) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the government would continue to prioritise their welfare and the wellbeing of the families of the fallen heroes. According to the Vice President, we do not and will not take our men and women of the armed forces for granted. “We…

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called for the institution of a reward system to encourage soldiers to put in their best for Nigeria. He made the call during an inter-denominational Church Service marking the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom on Sunday, The Governor, who urged members of the armed forces to be professional, praised them for the roles they have played in preserving the unity of the country. Car wash operator kills neighbour over locking compound’s gate “But for them, kidnappers, cultists, insurgents and armed robbers would have taken over the country.…

Reigning champions Juventus seized their opportunity to edge two points clear of Inter Milan in the Serie A title race with victory over Roma. Maurizio Sarri’s side struck twice in the opening 10 minutes, as Merih Demiral met Paulo Dybala’s free-kick before Dybala then earned a penalty which Cristiano Ronaldo duly converted. Roma responded in the second half through Diego Perotti’s spot-kick. Antonio Conte’s Inter were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Atalanta on Saturday. Meanwhile, third-placed Lazio recorded a 10th consecutive Serie A win against Napoli to sit six points behind Juventus with a game in hand. Real Madrid…

Sergio Ramos scored the decisive spot-kick as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-1 on penalties to win the Spanish Super Cup. The Real captain sent Jan Oblak the wrong way to secure the trophy after a goalless 120 minutes in Saudi Arabia. Saul Niguez and Thomas Partey missed their penalties for Atletico. Real Madrid had ended the game with 10 men after Federico Valverde was sent off in extra time for fouling Alvaro Morata when he was clean through. The dramatic finale was at odds with what was a largely turgid encounter at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in…

A Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa has launched an online wanted advertisement for a girlfriend who will fly around the Moon with him on a SpaceX rocket

Lagos police have arrested one Sheriff Balogun, 35, for allegedly killing his neighbour, Mr Peter Elebo, over an altercation over the locking of their compound’s gate. DSP Bala Elkana, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos police command, said in a statement on Sunday that the suspect, a car wash operator who lives at 32, Ola Street, Itire, had been apprehended. He said that one Miss Faith Elebo, the daughter of the deceased, reported at Itire police station that Balogun had a fight with her father over when to close their compound’s gate. Nigeria is still Jaga Jaga – Eedris Abdulkarim “Balogun…

Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, says he feels vindicated 18 years after he released his third album titled “Jaga Jaga” a Yoruba term for a shambles.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will field young governorship candidate in the forthcoming election in Edo in line with the democratic trend. The party Chairman in Edo, Chief Dan Orbih, made this known on Sunday at a rally in Etsako Central Local Government area of the state. Orbih said that the emerging interests were young and intelligent party members who had proven their mettle, both in characters and their chosen fields of endeavours. He said that like in the developed democratic climes, it had became imperative for the party to give the young ones opportunity in governance. According…

Nigerians spent almost N7billion(about $193million) to watch films in the cinemas in 2019, with November and December being the highest grossing months, with a combined box office takings of N2billion($5.5million), according to data provided by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).