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The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two members of vigilance group in Nimbo, Uzouwani Local Government of Enugu State, for alleged kidnap of Enechi Ejiofor on December 13, 2016. The command’s spokesperson, SP. Ebere Amaraizu, made this known to newsmen in Enugu on Thursday. Amaraizu said the suspects abducted Ejiofor, a Special Assistant on Security Matters to Uzo Uwani Local Government Area Chairman, in December on his way to an official assignment at Ugwuiyi Ekoro was still missing. He said that the kidnappers demanded N10 million ransom on December 14, 2016 from the family but later reduced it…

Six lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The members of the PDP in the Assembly include Minority Leader Hon. Akeem Bello (Amuwo Odofin y 2), Minority Whip Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara (Surulere 2), Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu (Amuwo Odofin 1) and Hon. Victor Akande (Ojo 1). Others are Hon. Akeem Shokunle (Oshodi/Isolo 1), Hon. Jude Idimogu (Oshodi/Isolo 1), Hon. Dayo Famakinwa, (Ajeromi/ Ifelodun 2) and Hon. Oluwa Fatai (Ajeromi/Ifelodun 1). The lawmakers are also complaining about the crisis in the party at the state…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 16, 2017, arraigned one Bashir Ishaq Bashir alongside his companies, Leda Greenpower Consortium, Leda Greenpower Nigeria Limited and Leda Consortium Limited before Justice S.E. Aladetoyinbo of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Maitama, on a three-count charge of obtaining by false pretence and cheating to the tune of $1 million. Bashir was alleged to have collected the said sum as part payment of a $3 million agreement from Althani Investments Company Limited for the purpose of forming a consortium to bid for shares at the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company. The…

A decision on the future of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be made at the end of the season – but a new contract remains on the table. Despite Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first-leg thrashing at Bayern Munich, there is currently no prospect of Wenger leaving before the summer. It is expected the decision for him to stay or leave will be mutual between the club and the Frenchman, 67. Wenger, in charge since 1996, was offered a new deal earlier this season. He typically makes his decisions at the end of a campaign, when he is able to reflect…

Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has spoken of his “respect” for Arsene Wenger and backed the Arsenal manager to deal with recent criticism. A faltering Premier League title challenge has led to increased speculation about the Frenchman’s future, with some Gunners fans calling for him to leave. Ancelotti believes Wenger should be praised for the job he has done. “He built a strong identity and a good style of football,” said the Italian. “Wenger has the experience to know that in our job it is normal to be criticised. For this reason he has no problems. “I have a lot…

Luis Enrique is on the brink at Barcelona and a 4-0 thrashing at Paris St Germain in the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie have sent shock waves through Spain. As well as PSG played, the majority of the post-mortem is focusing on just how bad Barca were, with their players and especially manager Luis Enrique facing intense criticism. The game’s stats speak for themselves: PSG had 10 shots on target against just one from Barca, with the French team also collectively covering far more ground (112.1km against 104km) and working harder to win back the ball (46 recoveries against Barca’s…

By Okey Ndibe There’s a chance that President Muhammadu Buhari would have come back to Nigeria by the time you read this column, but the fact that he had twice postponed his return date encourages one conclusion: that the man is really, really sick. So here’s a humane proposal for the president: consider handing in your resignation letter. I’m aware that some Nigerians still consider Mr. Buhari essential, if not indispensable, to our country’s prospect of rebirth. To these, a suggestion that the man ought to quit office must sound heretical—indeed seem like a prescription with a dollop of ghastly…

As part of the efforts of the House of Representatives to ensure that Nigeria exits its current economic recession and alleviate the hardship caused by the recession, Speaker Yakubu Dogara yesterday inaugurated a technical committee on Economic Recession. The commitee, comprising of 16 erudite professionals wih vast experience in economics and sundry issues, is to monitor the various steps and policies of the Government aimed at taking Nigeria out of Recession. While delivering a speech at the inauguration at the National Assembly, Dogara said the technical committee of the House will craft “enduring legislative tools to be deployed in helping…

Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus suffered a broken metatarsal in the 2-0 Premier League win against Bournemouth. The 19-year-old was taken off in the 15th minute at Vitality Stadium after appearing to pick up the foot injury. City said in a statement: “He will undergo further examinations in the coming days to establish the extent of his layoff.” The Brazil international, who completed a £27m from Palmeiras in January, has played five times for City. Jesus was hoping to become the third City player to find the net on each of his first three Premier League starts, having scored at…

Nigeria needs to offer work to people who make a living from illegally refining oil in the Niger Delta in order to achieve peace there, the African oil-producing nation’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Tuesday. The government has been holding talks with militants to end attacks on oil pipelines which cut the country’s output by 700,000 barrels a day for several months last year. But a military crackdown on thousands of illegal refineries in the southern swamps, which process crude oil stolen from crude majors and state oil firm NNPC, has raised tensions again. Illicit refineries process stolen crude…