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The Osun Progressives (TOP), a caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has stated that electing Iyiola Omisore as National Secretary is equal to dancing on late Bola Ige’s grave. The group noted the dangerous dimension that some leaders of the party within and outside the state are taking to realise their ambition. We have not ceased from sounding note of warning to the APC leader who have embraced a fair-weather friend, who is carrying the albatross of complicity in the death of our leaders, Chief Bola Ige. As a caucus of progressives, we owe ourselves a…

Kebbi State Police Command has rescued at least 10 expatriates working in a tomatoe processing plant in Warra area of Ngaski Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that suspected bandits stormed the Tomatoes Company located in Gafara, close to Warra town, and kidnapped the expatriates who were working in the factory. Nigeria Police deny plans to embark on strike While confirming the incident in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Nafi’u Abubakar, said four police officers and a civilian, however, paid the supreme price. (NAN)

Ukraine has praised the courage of three European leaders who made a long, hazardous journey by rail from Poland to Kyiv in a show of support as the city came under further Russian attack. The prime ministers of Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday evening as a curfew began in Kyiv. Afterwards, the Czech leader told Ukrainians that they are “not alone”. The group are the first Western leaders to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded. “We admire your brave fight,” Petr Fiala wrote in a tweet. “We know that you’re also fighting for…

Manchester United’s Champions League campaign ended in the disappointment of defeat by Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford to leave them with only a Premier League top-four place to fight for this season. Ralf Rangnick’s side were not short on endeavour but lacked the guile to break down Atletico’s trademark resilience as Renan Lodi’s far-post header four minutes before half-time sent the Spanish champions into the last eight. United dominated possession for large portions of the second half but, as they have done so often, Atletico built a wall of defensive resistance – and when they did threaten, goalkeeper Jan Oblak…

The prime suspect who distributed kegs of petrol as souvenirs at a party held at Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island on 4th March, 2022, has been arrested, and subsequently arrraigned. The suspect, Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, was arraigned on a four-count charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible matter in a public gathering, intent to do harm to another and unlawfully carrying on the business of storage and containerising petroleum product without permit. Ogbulu was arraigned yesterday 14th March, 2022 at the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magisterial…

Apprehends fake Airforce personnel Raids blackspots in Oshodi The Lagos State Taskforce has said that there is no going back on arrest and continuous clamp down on motorists driving against traffic on the State roads until the state is completely free from their recklessness and flagrant disobedience of the State traffic laws. The statement was made today by the chairman of Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye at the agency headquarters, Safety Arena, Bolade Oshodi, Lagos in reaction to the spate of lawlessness and pocket of protests by hoodlums and miscreants when the Lagos State Taskforce impounded a commercial bus…

Governor Mai Mala Buni faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday reportedly retook leadership of the ruling party, according to the ousted national secretary. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, who claimed he still is national secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said the party was on course for its national convention slated for March 26. “The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, makes this Press Release to clarify the events of last week and reassure the membership and stakeholders…

In a bid to ease huge cash management and deepen financial inclusion, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for the operation of the Bank Neutral Cash Hubs (BNCH). According to a statement on its website, the CBN said that the release of the guidelines is in furtherance of its mandate to promote a sound financial system in Nigeria. It said it is part of its collaborative efforts with the Banker’s Committee to reduce cost and improve operational efficiency in the country’s cash management. “The CBN, in collaboration with the Banker’s Committee, initiated the Nigerian Cash Management System…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its on course with the timetable and guidelines for 2023 general elections as released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party national chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, stated this at the PDP National Caucus Meeting held on Monday night in Abuja. Ayu said that the National Working Committee was working round the clock to ensure that the party keeps to the timetable issued by INEC. “We are very much on course and this meeting is for to look at our own timetable and guidelines. “We are determine that we will keep strictly to…

Manchester United are considering a fresh summer move for 28-year-old England and Tottenham striker Harry Kane. (Mirror) Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is monitoring Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez, 35, with the prospect of making a move for the Uruguay international this summer. (Athletic – subscription required) Barcelona will consider a move for Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28, if they cannot sign Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland this summer. (AS – via Star) Barcelona manager Xavi is also keen on the versatility that Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, 29, would add to his side. (AS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and…