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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Team has stated that it is actively following up Baba Ijesha’s case. Nollywood actor, James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, is currently in police custody for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl. The agency, in a series of tweets, stated it is also in direct contact with the complainant with a view to providing the necessary support. PRESS RELEASE- Re Baba Ijesha case This is to inform members of the public that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Team is actively following up on the Baba Ijesha’s case, pic.twitter.com/fpDyIhORBr — DSVRT Lagos…

The spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has been criticized by the Presidency over his calls for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidency alleged that Father Mbaka had supported President Buhari in two of his campaigns to win the Presidency but has now made a U-turn because the President had denied his request for contracts. According to the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu; “An outsider distilling the avalanche of verbiage, will be surprised that after supporting the President two times to win the Presidency, Father Mbaka has made a…

Concerned about the persisting security challenges in several parts of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, summoned a crucial meeting of the National Security Council. The meeting which was necessitated by the increased rate of kidnappings and killings across the country, had to be adjourned until Tuesday morning when further briefings will be received from the Security Chiefs. In the last few weeks security personnel and their formations have become prime targets of criminals in the country eliciting outcry from Nigerians. According to a statement signed by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major-General Babagana Monguno said, “At today’s meeting…

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Yekini Nabena has threatened that the party may be forced to report the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka, to the Pope and Vatican for allegedly committing acts capable of causing instability in the country. The APC leader alleged that the recent calls for impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari by the cleric were capable of instigating the people against their leader and cause disaffection for the government. Mbaka, who in 2015 publicly endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari and repeated same for his reelection in 2019, recently…

The plan to remove Dr. Adesola Adeduntan as MD/CEO of First Bank Ltd after just appointing him as director of the bank holding company, started after the bank’s chairman Ibukun Awosika received a letter from the Central Bank of Nigeria stating that the bank had not complied with regulatory directives to divest its interest in Honey Well Flour Mills “despite several reminders” to it by the Apex bank. The CBN also stated in the letter that it was giving the bank 48 hours to ensure Honeywell repays its obligation to it “failing which the CBN will take appropriate regulatory measures…

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked Kanamma, headquarter of Yunusari Local Government Council of Yobe State Thursday night. The attack comes a week after Boko Haram insurgents invaded the Geidam community displacing over 6,000 residents. According to Channels Television, Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed in a telephone conversation that the incident happened on the outskirts of the community. “As a matter of fact, Boko Haram insurgents attacked an outskirt of Kanamma Thursday night, unfortunately, we have lost contact with our people there due to the absence of a mobile network in the…

President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over a security meeting in the State House, Abuja. The meeting is coming on the heels of escalating insecurity in different parts of the country and the general outcry by various stakeholders. In the last few weeks, several Nigerians have been killed or kidnapped in different parts of the country, a situation that has create panic among citizens. Making matters worse is the fact that security personnel and formations have become prime targets of criminals in the country. Among those attending the meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; the Secretary to the Government of the…

Former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho has joined radio station talkSPORT to be part of their extensive coverage of this summer’s European Championships. In a similar development, he also signed up to be an expert columnist for The Sun. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0x1ttvJMds] Mourinho was axed by Spurs last week following an indifferent run of results, meaning his time in north London came to an end without him getting the chance to end the club’s trophy drought, despite the Carabao Cup final taking place just days after his departure. However, the Portuguese chief, who has spent time at three Premier League…

Nicolas Pepe’s second-half penalty gave Arsenal renewed hope of reaching the Europa League final despite a semi-final first-leg loss at Villarreal as both sides finished with 10 men. With the Gunners trailing 2-0 and a man down following Dani Ceballos’ sending off, Pepe stepped up and fired home a precious away goal from the spot after Bukayo Saka had been tripped in the box. It means Mikel Arteta’s side go into next Thursday’s second leg with genuine hope of reaching a second Europa League final in three seasons and with the potential of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. They…

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani both scored twice as Manchester United came from behind to take a major step towards sealing a place in next month’s Europa League final. Fernandes gave United a perfect start in their semi-final with Italian side Roma when he swept home Cavani’s first-time lay-off. Paul Pogba’s handball allowed Lorenzo Pellegrini to equalise before the Roma skipper’s pass allowed former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko to score his sixth goal in five Old Trafford appearances to turn the tie on its head by half-time. Man Utd held by Leeds, lose grip on title But United rallied…