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An articulated tanker loaded with PMS reportedly fell into a ditch along Onitsha/Enugu expressway in Onitsha, Anambra state. The tanker was said to have split its content along the drainages, close to Chipex filling station. There was record of casualties as at time of filing this report. The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed PPRO, confirmed the incident. Mothers of Yahoo boys now forming association – Magu He advised residents of the area to stay clear from the premises in order to prevent any disaster. “Police patrol teams have cordoned off the area and fire Service department was equally contacted to be on…

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, said on Thursday that mothers of cyber fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, are now organizing themselves into an association. Magu, who addressed journalists at the Lagos office of the commission in Ikoyi said such parents always justify their children’s activities with the arguments that they were supporting their families in the place of irresponsible, runaway or dead fathers. #TachaIsClout: Will Tacha ever stop trending? Magu said the EFCC’s interest was not just to arrest the Yahoo boys but also to see to their rehabilitation.

Tacha did not win the Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem show but she appears to be the biggest gainer from the reality television show that ended weeks ago. Almost everyday on Twitter, Tacha, the lady many Nigerians love to hate have one hashtag or the other with her name on it. These hashtags always end up in the top five leaving her firmly in the minds of Nigerians. Her fans, who refer to themselves as ‘Titans’ harp on her ‘No Leave No Transfer’ (NLNT) slogan on a per second basis. Tacha who was known for her controversy during the BBNaija…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Lagos State over the death of retired Brig.-Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, who was the first Military Governor of the state. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday, commiserated with family members, friends and associates of the former governor, who had a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army, starting as a cadet in 1959 and retiring in 1975. Buhari affirmed that late Johnson laid solid foundation for the development of infrastructure in the state and provided a good framework for the civil service. I’m…

Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he was ready to face trial if his safety would be guaranteed by the court. Kanu told the presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, through his counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor. Ejiofor told the court that the application to restore the IPOB leader’s bail so that he could face his trial was filed on April 1. “We have an application for bail filed on April 1, 2019, the application was served on the prosecution and it is ripped for hearing. “We urge the…

*VP receives Vietnamese Deputy PM *Both countries sign waiver of visa requirements for holders of valid diplomatic & official passports Nigeria and Vietnam have agreed on the establishment of a joint commission on trade and strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries. This was one of the highlights of a high-level meeting between the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Vuong Dinh Hue, on Wednesday evening, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Both countries also agreed to increase cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, tourism, defence and security,…

Liverpool’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after 10 goals were scored in a thrilling contest at Anfield. Celebrations broke out in front of the Kop after Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 20, saved Dani Ceballos’ penalty to seal a 5-4 shootout win. Divock Origi’s 94th-minute scissor kick sent the game to penalties after Liverpool had twice come from behind to draw level. Arsenal’s Joe Willock thought he had given his side a memorable victory with a sensational long-range strike in the second half but there was more to come on…

Twitter Inc will ban political advertising on its platform next month, the company’s chief executive said on Wednesday, a move that won praise from Democrats and scorn from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. “We’ve made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally,” said Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a statement here “We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought.” Analysts do not expect the ban, which takes effect on Nov. 22, to significantly reduce Twitter’s business. Its shares fell 1.9% in after-hours trading. Social media companies, including Twitter rival Facebook Inc face growing pressure to stop…

The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. Arinze Madu, the Vice-Rector, Queen of Apostles Spiritual Year Seminary, Imezi-Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the priest’s release in Enugu on Wednesday to NAN. Madu was abducted on Monday at about 5:30 p.m. at the gate of the seminary by unknown persons. Amaraizu said: “Yes, he has been released unhurt. However, we are still trailing his abductors. I’m unbroken by Supreme Court’s verdict – Atiku “We are also working on something concerning tracking down the perpetrators of…

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Feb. 23, 2019 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday in Abuja said that he remained unbroken in spite of the Supreme Court judgment against his appeal. Atiku stated this  in reaction to the Supreme Court judgment which affirmed the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Vice President  said that as a democrat, he fought a good fight for the Nigerian people and would keep on fighting for Nigeria,  democracy and justice. “I am too focused on Nigeria to think about myself. I gave up that luxury 20…