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Some members of Ikeja Branch of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA have raised alarm over alleged looting of the funds by the branch Chairman, Mr Adesina Ogunlana. The members in a statement circulated in the social media claimed that it is strange that despite several petitions over the brazen misappropriation of the branch funds, the national body of the association has refused to initiate an investigation into the matter. The members however stated that a discreet investigation revealed that over N32 million has so far been siphoned from the association’s account and transferred to Ogunlana’s account. They noted that never in…

By Chukwudi Enekwechi JP It is an indisputable fact that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo shares some fundamental values with President Muhammadu Buhari in terms of integrity and vision to rejuvenate Nigeria into a prosperous country. This is amply demonstrated in his approach to the revival of moribund national institutions and establishment of new ones. Realising that economy remains the engine room of development for any country, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has continued to make deliberate efforts aimed at providing the enabling environment for the various states and Nigeria’s economy in general to once again witness a boost. For example, the creation…

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano denied on Sunday that a rift had opened between the players and coach Jorge Sampaoli following their 3-0 World Cup defeat by Croatia, saying the relationship between the two sides was totally normal. The loss to Croatia, Argentina’s heaviest in a World Cup group stage match since 1958, put the 2014 runners-up in serious danger of a first round exit before Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Iceland gave them a lifeline. However, Argentina must still beat Nigeria in their final Group D game on Tuesday to stand a chance of reaching the last 16 and keep alive…

In an effort to boost Lagos airport security, the Federal Government has deployed an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Mr Danjuma Muhammad, to take charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Police Command. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Muhammad took over from Mr Abdullahi Ali, a Commissioner of Police, who retired recently. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed the development to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Alabi said that the deployment of an AIG to take over the helms of affairs at the nation’s busiest airport was strategic. According to him, Muhammad is an…

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso shunned his party’s national convention in Abuja but had time on Saturday night to pay a courtesy visit to former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. The former governor of Kano State Kwankwaso who is being rumoured to planning a switch from the All Progressives Congress to the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, arrived Atiku’s residence at about 8.30pm and went into a closed door meeting with the former Vice President. The details of their meeting were not made public. The meeting lasted about 45 minutes. READ: Finally women get…

Every few metres someone — a newlywed couple, a group of young girls with balloons — stops Samar Almogren to cheer her on or flash her a thumbs-up. It’s midnight in Riyadh, and she’s making her way across the city she was born and raised in, finally in the driver’s seat of her own car. Saudi Arabia’s notorious ban on women driving ended on Sunday. After drinking tea and counting down the minutes, at midnight, Samar — a TV anchor and mother-of-three — went upstairs to kiss her four-year-old son Salloum goodnight. She then put on a flowing white abaya,…

Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov has announced Liverpool’s Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is now an honorary citizen of the Russian republic. Salah is at the World Cup in Russia with Egypt, whose training base is in the Chechen capital Grozny. Salah, 26, has been pictured with Kadyrov, who was accused of using the player for political propaganda. Kadyrov’s regime has been criticised for alleged human rights abuse, a claim he denied this week in a BBC interview. READ: Four killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Konduga “Mohamed Salah is an honorary citizen of Chechnya! That’s right!” Kadyrov wrote on…

Nigeria Police have confirmed that four persons were killed and six others injured in a suspected Boko Haram attack in Konduga, Borno. The Police Public Relations Officer of Borno command, Edet Okon said the terrorists raided Tunkushe village in Konduga local government area of Borno state on Friday. “At about 01 00hrs, gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked Tunkushe village in Konduga. Four persons were killed in the attack,” he said. Okon said that the Command had deployed more personnel to strengthen security while normalcy had been restored within the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports…

Toni Kroos scored an injury time goal as Germany managed to see off a very resilient Sweden side in their second group match in Sochi. Ola Toivonen’s deft first-half lob had left Joachim Low’s side facing elimination but Marco Reus, starting in place of Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, prodded in an equaliser as Germany assumed control after the interval. The champions then had Jerome Boateng sent off late on for a second yellow card but continued to chase the game knowing a draw left their fate in others’ hands. And they were rewarded in the final minute of five added on…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday met with leaders of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, and other political leaders in the South West on the way forward for Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting which held behind closed-doors at the Lekki residence of the Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, lasted for almost two hours. Those at the meeting included a former governor of Ogun, and the Director-General of Atiku Campaign Organisation, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; a former governor of Ondo, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, and Chief Kenny Martins. Others included Senator Femi Okunrounmu, Chief Oyewole Fashawe, Mr…