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Nigeria’s Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo has challenged Nigerians youths to attain new goals and reach frontiers, stressing that, many young Nigerians are building the nation outside politics. Speaking at The Platform Nigeria Event, held at The Covenant Place, Iganmu, Lagos, Osinbajo some Nigerian youths faithfully have contributed to building of Nigeria’s economy. Noting that they have increased “our national pride and confidence, created opportunities for others, as well as, inspired others to be the best they can be. He then narrated how he embarked on a tour to businesses owned by young Nigerians. “On the 17th of April, I…

Gunmen have shot dead Mr Ebikimi Okoringa, a newly appointed Special Adviser to Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa. A community leader, who preferred anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Yenagoa that Okoringa was shot on Monday by some assailants who laid ambush near his house in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. “The incident occurred around 10 p.m., as the assailants waited for him in the dark, immediately he alighted from his car and walked towards the door, they released the first bullet on him. “The bullet tore his hand, but he started…

Reigning European champions Real Madrid moved into their third successive Champions League final as they edged out Bayern Munich in a thrilling semi-final second leg. Trailing 2-1 after the first leg in Germany, Bayern needed a win at the Bernabeu to reach the final but it finished 2-2 as Real clinched a 4-3 aggregate victory. Joshua Kimmich scored early on for the German champions from six yards out, before Karim Benzema headed in for Real from Marcelo’s fine left-wing cross eight minutes later. A second for Benzema, after a horrendous mistake from Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich, put Real in control,…

The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough preparations. The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole made this known in his office in Abuja on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He said that the directive became necessary due to the gross abuse codeine usage has been subjected to in the country. In its stead, the Minister said Codeine containing cough syrups should be replaced with dextromethorphan which is less addictive. He…

…Urges Unions To Mobilise Members To Obtain Their PVCs …NLC, TUC, Odumakin Laud Lagos Gov’s Infrastructural Drive, Workers Wellbeing Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday joined thousands of workers to commemorate this year’s May Day celebration, just as he commended the organised Labour Unions for the uninterrupted industrial harmony that his administration has enjoyed since he assumed office. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the May Day Rally, held at the Agege Stadium, Lagos, while attributing the industrial harmony and peace in the state to the maturity and responsibility of the labour unions, applauded them for adopting alternative dispute…

FIFA will advance $2 million in prize money to Nigeria and four other African teams that have qualified for the World Cup to help them prepare for the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said. Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Egypt, Senegal and Tunisia have qualified for the tournament in Russia, and CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said in a statement that the money would be used “to settle beforehand the question of bonuses due the players.” Disputes over payments at previous tournaments “had led to situations that affected badly the image of African football, with a considerable impact on team performances,”…

Suicide bombers killed dozens of people at a mosque and a market in Mubi, Adamawa, northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, in a twin attack bearing the hallmarks of Islamist insurgents Boko Haram. The blasts happened at about 1:20 pm (1220 GMT) in Mubi, a city some 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the Adamawa state capital, Yola. Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar said, “For now (the death toll) is 24,” but other sources gave far higher figures. Rescue worker Sani Kakale said: “In my presence, 42 dead bodies were taken to hospital and 68 injured.” A source at Mubi General Hospital…

President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that the recruitment of 6,000 policemen to combat the nation’s security challenges will come from all the local government areas in the country. The President made this known in a special interview session with Voice of America, Hausa service, Washington, United States on Tuesday morning. President Buhari, who is in the US on the invitation of the American President Donald Trump, revealed that additional security measures were being put in place to check cases of insecurity in Nigeria. “We will put in place more measures to check insecurity in the country including increasing the number…

West Ham striker Andy Carroll was sent home from training on Monday following an argument with manager David Moyes. It is understood Moyes spoke to Carroll about his conduct after he left the substitutes’ bench during Sunday’s 4-1 home defeat by Manchester City. The pair had a heated exchange before Carroll, 29, was told to go home. After Moyes made a triple substitution during the second half against City, Carroll went to the dressing room and did not return before full-time. Moyes was known to be irritated at Carroll’s behaviour, believing the former England international should have remained to support…

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association player of the year. Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne came second with Tottenham striker Harry Kane third. Salah, 25, has scored 31 goals in 34 league appearances for Liverpool this season. The Egypt star – the first African winner of the award – also won the Professional Footballers’ Association player of the year award in April. Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby won the inaugural FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year award. READ: Paulo Fonseca to replace Wenger, as Santi Cazorla returns to first team Salah has scored…