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The Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun in Ondo state has rescued five worshippers that were abducted by gunmen during a vigil. The gunmen reportedly attacked a church in Akure, Ondo State capital, abducting the general overseer of the church, three women and a baby. The heinous attack on the church reportedly occurred between 12:30 and 1am during a vigil. According to reports, one of the kidnappers reportedly entered the church and, after a few minutes, brought out his weapon and threatened the group. His gang members joined him afterwards and five persons were abducted. Ondo Abduction: Amotekun rescue…

The Ebonyi Police Command have foiled a kidnap attempt in Abakaliki, the state capital, rescuing the victim in the process. Police spokesperson, Loveth Odah, said one of the kidnappers believed to be the leader of the group was killed by police officers. She noted that the person abducted by the gang was also rescued unhurt. The police moved in after receiving a report on December 14 that one Nkechi Felicia Chukwu, an Abakaliki resident, was abducted from her car, Odah said. Police arrest husband for masterminding abduction, murder of wife in Abia “On the strength of the report, police operatives…

Manchester United are interested in a move for Chelsea’s Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, and are hopeful that Ralf Rangnick can help them beat Real Madrid, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich to his signing. (Bild, via Mail) Rudiger, who is out of contract in the summer, is planning to quit Chelsea after he was offered less than the £140,000 a week that England midfielder Mason Mount, 22, has been offered to sign a new deal. (Football Insider) Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong, 24, would turn down the opportunity to move to Old Trafford from Barcelona in January because of…

The Emir of Wase, Muhammad Haruna on Thursday said Plateau state and Nigeria, risk food crisis as insecurity perpetuated by bandits which has driven many farmers from their farms into the city where they remain idle. The Emir raised the alarm that terrorists have taken over 50 per cent of the landmass in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State and the people cannot go to the farm and even those that manage to farm; about 70 per cent of their produce is sold out before the next farming season. The monarch disclosed in Jos at the colloquium and fundraising…

Mohamed Salah scored his 22nd goal of the season as Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City with a win over Newcastle. Without Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho because of suspected positive coronavirus tests, Jurgen Klopp’s team went behind early on to their struggling opponents when Jonjo Shelvey scored against his former club following a quick break. Two goals in the space of four minutes, however, put Liverpool in charge. Diogo Jota’s equaliser had an element of controversy about it, as it came when Isaac Hayden was down in the six-yard box with a head injury, but…

Chelsea missed a chance to move two points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City as a depleted Everton side earned a superb point at Stamford Bridge. England midfielder Mason Mount gave the hosts a deserved lead in the 70th minute with a calm finish past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford following Reece James’ pass. But Everton equalised four minutes later when 19-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite, in his first league appearance of the season, converted at the back post after Anthony Gordon’s free-kick. Thiago Silva had a chance to win it for the hosts but saw his powerful header superbly saved by…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says democracy remains the best system of establishing governments because it guarantees respect for the fundamental rights of individuals to choose their leaders. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he chaired a roundtable discussion, which was held in honour of the late governor of the State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, and in commemoration of his posthumous 72nd birthday. Speaking on the theme of the Roundtable, Election Security and Good Governance in Nigeria, the VP noted that democracy as a “ system of governance guarantees the accountability of the elected to the electorate.…

A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, dismissed the application filed by one Francis Momoh and affirmed the final forfeiture of properties worth N1.8bn recovered from a former Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Tuoyo Omatsuli, to the Federal Government. Justice Chuka A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, had, on Monday, December 10, 2018, ordered the final forfeiture of the properties owned by the former NDDC director which include Block 117, Plot 4, Lekki Peninsula Scheme, TPAO 992, Ikate Ancient City, Eti-Osa L.G.A, Lagos, measuring…

Men’s world number one Novak Djokovic has been named the 2021 ITF world champion for a record seventh time while women’s number one Ashleigh Barty has picked up her second crown, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. Djokovic, who finished the year as number one for a record seventh time, won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon while he fell short at the Tokyo Olympics and the US Open final in his quest for a rare golden slam. The Serb was tied with American great Pete Sampras on six wins for the title first awarded in 1978.…

VP insists on a conducive business environment in order to attract more foreign investments, create more jobs, opportunities for Nigerians Going forward, there will be a more aggressive accountability audit of various Federal Government agencies, identifying bureaucratic bottlenecks and removing them in a renewed effort to further improve the country’s business environment and economy. This will in turn encourage more local and foreign investments, create more jobs and opportunities for Nigerians, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo made these observations on Wednesday night at the fifth anniversary celebration event of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC),…