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A terrible crisis was averted on Saturday when security operatives killed two bandits who were setting a trap for motorists along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to a statement by the Ogun state police spokesperson Abimbola Oyeyemi, the command acted on information from members of the public, that hoodlums (about six in number) wielding AK-47s were lurking in the bushes close to the road. Without hesitation, operatives were deployed to tackle the situation. The policemen combed the area until they got close to the bandits who panicked when they were discovered. The security operatives engaged the bandits in a gun duel, killing…

*VP pays tribute to Delta State Governor’s father during thanksgiving service *Says Pa Okowa, member of Awo’s party, devoted his life to public service Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a legacy of faith, character and selfless service to God and man is the ultimate inheritance that can influence communities and the nation for good. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today during the thanksgiving and celebration of life service for late Chief (Sir) Arthur Uzoma Okorie Okowa (JP), 88, the father of the Delta State Governor, at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Owa-Alero, in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State. Describing…

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has said that Nigeria’s unity can be negotiated. Atiku, who vied for the presidential seat on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) in 2019, stated this during a book launch on Saturday. The book titled; “Remaking Nigeria: sixty years, sixty voices,” is a collection of sixty essays written by sixty different authors from various fields. The book highlights several aspects of Nigeria’s history while critically analysing the foundational values of the country since its independence. Speaking as the chairman of the event – during which he launched the book for…

…As APPEALS Project Turns Out 165 PWDs Agripreneurs In Aquaculture, Poultry, Rice Value Chains Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, on Friday said the agenda of the State is to be investors’ hub for agric revolution in Nigeria. She said Lagos State is working towards attaining agriculture revolution and food security, adding that the horizon is very promising with agriculture as one of the driving forces to reposition Lagos as an investment destination of the nation and making her a 21st economy. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Lagos APPEALS Project Women and Youth Empowerment Programme for Persons…

Tshola Emiko has been crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom. The new Olu, formerly known as Omoba Tshola Emiko, now bears the title, Ogiame Atuwatse III. He was crowned by the the Uwangue of Warri, Chief Gabriel Awala. Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, whose mother hails from the Warri Kingdom, represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the event. The Ogiame Atuwatse III, formerly known as Omoba Tshola Emiko, has been crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom. This follows a series of activities lined up for the coronation of the monarch who ascended the throne on…

Jack Grealish scored his first goal for Manchester City, as the Cityzens thrashed the newly-promoted Norwich City on Saturday. Man City gave the Canaries five reasons to be sore this weekend as Tim Krul’s own goal opened the scoring for the match after which Pep Guardiola’s £100m striker found the net in the 22nd minute. Shaking off three successive defeats bridging this season and last, Pep Guardiola’s side assumed complete control from minute one against the outclassed Canaries. There was some fortune about their first two goals – both set up by low Gabriel Jesus crosses – as Grant Hanley’s…

Former military governor of Oyo State, Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (retd) has passed on at the age of 77. Brig. Gen. Olurin was the military governor of Oyo state between 1985 and 1988. He was the Field Commander of ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia from 1992 to 1993 during the First Liberian Civil War. Olurin retired from service in 1993 and until his death, was a member of People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He was administrator of Ekiti State from October 8, 2006 until April 27, 2007. The one-star general was the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2011 general election…

Liverpool have started the 2021/2022 Premier League season with two solid wins in the bag. The Reds claimed victory over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday with Diogo Jota opening the scoring in the 18th minute and Sadio Mane sealing the victory in the second half. Jota found the net, heading past Nick Pope from Konstantinos Tsimikas’ cross for his second goal in as many games. Mohamed Salah had the ball in the back of the net eight minutes later, but it was ruled out by the video assistant referee as the Egyptian was offside in the build-up. Sean Dyche’s side…

Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Juventus, the club’s manager, Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed. Ronaldo had posted on his Instagram page that he finds rumours of his departure as disrespectful. In a pre-match interview, Allegri said the Portugal captain was staying. “[Ronaldo] has never expressed a desire to leave,” he said. “He has told me that he’s staying, so we can clear that one up.” The 36-year-old has been the subject of transfer speculation throughout the summer, with reports linking him with Real Madrid, Paris St-Germain and Manchester City. However, on Tuesday, Real’s new boss Carlo Ancelotti dismissed the idea of…

-Says his insistence on grazing reserves, cattle routes in 25 states final onslaught on Nigerians, invitation to crisis, anarchy -Presidency turning Nigerian into a cow republic, prioritizing welfare of cows over human lives Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has kicked against the imposition of grazing routes and reserves for herdsmen by the Federal Government across 25 states of the federation despite being met with heavy resistance. He added that President Muhammadu Buhari should be ready to kill all Benue people to actualize his agenda. According to the governor, the insistence of the Federal Government on open grazing is the an…