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…As Judge Lauds Parties For Embracing Amicable Resolution The Lagos State Government and operators of Private Sector Participation (PSP) in the waste management sector have agreed to amicably resolve dispute leading to a suit before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere on the implementation of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI). The CLI, which is a new waste management policy of the State Government, was established to address, enforce and regulate the challenges in the solid waste management systems within the State in line with global best practices. The PSP operators had sued the State Government and an environmental utility group…

Governor Ayodele Fayose is battling to douse tension created by the reported killing of a herdsman in Oke Ako-Irele, Ekiti state. He confirmed the report of the killing of the herdsman in one of his tweets. Pleading for understanding and peace, he tweeted: “I want peace in my state and everybody living here is from Ekiti whether you are Fulani, Tiv, Yoruba or anybody. “Cow matter can’t cause problem between us. Oke Ako-Irele issue should not be allowed to fester. Cooperate with us and whoever kills would be fished out.” The governor confirmed holding an emergency meeting with all stakeholders…

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has agreed a contract extension until 2022. The new contract also includes a 500m euro (£440m) buyout clause. The Spain international, 30, has played 422 games for the Catalan club since rejoining from Manchester United in 2008. Pique has won more than 20 honours at Barca, including six La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues, and was also part of the Spain side that won the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. Barcelona-born Pique was part of the club’s youth system between 1997 and 2004 before four seasons at Old Trafford brought just 23 appearances in…

A husband, Mr Lamidi Adebayo on Thursday asked an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve his 28-year-old marriage with his wife, Bose. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the petitioner is accusing Bose of adultery, drunkenness and dishonesty. Adebayo, 48, a commercial driver and resident of No. 89, Isato Street, Ado-Ekiti, told the court that the couple had not conducted any marital rite, but they have four children. He further told the court that his neighbours had informed him several times that his wife and one of her friends were “touring the houses of men”, but never believed the…

Unknown gunmen have abducted a 14-year-old girl in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Father of the victim, Alhaji Salisu Mai-Tiles, said that the gunmen invaded his residence at Sabuwar-Abuja quarters in Kankia at about 1:30 a.m on Thursday. He said that three well armed persons broke into his residence and demanded for money, while the remaining gang members stayed outside. “They asked me to give them money, which I did; whatever they asked we never objected to their demand to save our lives, but unfortunately, they went with my 14-year-old daughter,” he said. READ: I don’t know if…

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has said on Thursday he does not know if he will seek re-election in 2019 and the decision is personal and also for Nigerians. Buhari, 75, was speaking in a radio interview. He was elected in 2015 but spent much of 2017 in Britain being treated for an undisclosed ailment that left him visibly weakened. Some have questioned his willingness or ability to run again. Adebayo Shittu, Nigeria’s minister of communications who played a prominent role in Buhari’s 2015 campaign, has said he would chair a group to support the re-election of the president and…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says it is “likely” forward Alexis Sanchez will join Premier League rivals Manchester United. Sanchez, 29, is out of contract in June and is thought to have agreed personal terms with the Old Trafford club. “I worked on transfers for 30 years so it is likely to happen, but at any moment it can break down,” said Wenger. Wenger also said it was a “possibility” United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be a part of the deal. “I like the player,” added Wenger. “We played many times against him when he was at Dortmund. He appreciated the…

A second-year urology resident jumped into action to deliver a fellow passenger’s baby boy half-way through an eight-hour flight from Paris to New York. Dr Sij Hemal was awaiting a glass of champagne on the way home from his best friend’s wedding when flight attendants asked for medical help over the loudspeaker. Raising his hand, he was promptly asked to help Toyin Ogyndipe, 41, who had gone into labor a week early – four hours from their destination and two hours away from a safe emergency landing. Using the Air France flight’s medical supplies to monitor vitals and contractions, Dr…

A bus has caught fire in north-western Kazakhstan, killing 52 people, the interior ministry has said. Five people managed to get out and were treated by rescue workers on the spot, reports said. The accident happened at 10:30 local time on Thursday (04:30 GMT) in the Irgiz district of Aktobe region. The bus is thought to have been carrying Uzbek citizens to or from Russia along the Samara-Shymkent route, said local media. Read Also Ayew, Bony on target as Swansea beat Wolves The route, which is about 2,200km (1,300 miles) long, is frequently used by Uzbek migrant labourers travelling to…

SuperSport, Nigeria’s premier sports broadcaster, has announced that its premier magazine show, Naija Made will now air live every Saturday morning. The magazine show, Naija Made, has therefore, changed its broadcast time from 7:30 pm every Thursday to 10am every Saturday on SuperSport Channels 9 and Select 1. The change will take effect on 20 January. All active DStv subscribers will have access to the highlight show, which showcases players, statistics, action and behind-the-scenes footage from the Nigerian Premier League live on SuperSport 9, while GOtv MAX, GOtv Plus and GOtv Value subscribers will get a slice on SuperSport Select…