Oludolapo Adelana

August 11, 2016

#RioOlympics: U.S. leads medal table again, as Brazil qualifies for men’s football quarter-final

The United States of America have toppled China from the medals table. The USA achieved the feat by winning gold in the Women’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay. The USA has 11 gold medals as against China’s 10. In the football event, hosts Brazil finally found their scoring boots as they put four goals past Denmark. Two... Read More

brazil, China, Medal Standings, mexico, olympics, rio olympics, USA

August 11, 2016

Middle-aged man kills woman during attempted rape

A 35-year-old barber, Shamsu Isah has been arrested by policemen in Kano for allegedly killing a 21-year-old woman at the Karkasara quarters in the Kano metropolis. The Kano State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Magaji Majiya, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano. The PRO said... Read More

attempted rape, kano, Magaji Majiya, Miss Rejoice Isaac, Murder, Shamsu Isah

August 11, 2016

3 police officers arrested for assaulting teenager

Three police officers and the serving Coordinator of Ohaozara Development Centre, Ene Ogbonnaya have been arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command for allegedly torturing and assaulting a 15-year-old minor, Uzoamaka Unogbo. The state Commissioner of Police, Peace Abdallah, made the disclosure in Abakaliki, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the efforts of the command to... Read More

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August 11, 2016

#RioOlympics: Colombia beats Nigeria 2 – 0

Nigeria’s U-23 team suffered their first defeat in the Olympics as they lost 2-0 to Colombia at the Arena dos Corinthians in Sao Paulo Samson Siasia featured a weakened team in the final Group B game resting some key players. Colombia started the game on fire, as they took the lead in the fourth minute... Read More

Etebo, football, Nigeria Under-23, olympics, rio olympics, samson siasia

August 10, 2016

El-Rufai blasts CBN’s monetary policies

Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai, on Wednesday said the Central Bank of Nigeria is making life difficult for Nigerians with its policies. He made the remark while speaking in Abuja at a roundtable organised by Women in Business. El-Rufai said the bank’s 14 per cent monetary policy rate has led to massive job losses in the... Read More

CBN, economy, inflation, interest rates, monetary policy, Nasir el-Rufai, Women in Business

August 10, 2016

Just In: New militant group blows up pipeline in Delta

A new militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM), has blown up a pipeline in Delta state. According to The Punch the group had threatened to blow up oil installations in the upland of the Niger Delta region, on Wednesday. The affected pipeline is a major trunk line operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Isoko,... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Transfer: Everton sign Swansea City captain Ashley Williams

Everton Football Club has completed the signing of Ashley Williams from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee. The 31-year-old central defender, who captained Wales in their march to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, signed a three-year deal to June 2019. Speaking on his move, Williams said it was time for him to experience a new challenge.... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Dear Nigerians, within 24 hours you can now process your UK visa

The United Kingdom has launched a 24-hour Visa service in Nigeria. The Super Priority Visa Service affords applicants the opportunity to process their applications within 24 hours. In a statement on its website The British High Commission, said the new service was to particularly meet the needs of those who required urgent service to travel.... Read More

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August 10, 2016

15 inmates break out of Enugu prison

Fifteen inmates on Tuesday broke out of the Nsukka prison in Enugu State. According to Premium Times, the incident happened on Tuesday night when inmates opened the cell and scaled the fence. The jailbreak was confirmed by the Comptroller of Nsukka Prisons, Lawrence Okonkwo, who gave no details. “We are expecting the Enugu State Prisons controller, Isaiah... Read More

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August 10, 2016

20 soldiers arraigned for human rights abuse, murder

Twenty personnel of the Nigerian Army have been arraigned before a court martial over charges of gun-running, human rights abuses and murder. According to The Daily Trust, the affected personnel include four officers and sixteen soldiers. The commander in charge of 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezudwu, while inaugurating the court martial at... Read More

Brigadier General Victor Ezudwu, court martial, gun running, human rights abuse, maiduguri, Murder, Nigerian Army

August 10, 2016

FG bans PTA levies in Unity schools

The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday banned the collection of development levies by the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in the Unity Colleges across the country in order to alleviate the sufferings of parents. The ban which is with immediate effect was contained in a statement issued very late on Tuesday evening by the Ministry... Read More

education, Federal Government, levies, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Parent Teachers Association (PTA), Unity schools

August 10, 2016

NFF to pay Siasia outstanding salary

Nigeria’s Under-23 coach Samson Siasia and his assistants will be paid their outstanding salaries, Africanfootball.com reports. According to the report, the Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick said the coaching crew who are being owed for five months will be paid from the $60,000 grant the Federation recently received from the Confederation of African Football. Siasia had... Read More

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August 10, 2016

#RioOlympics: Lithuania defeats Nigeria 89 – 80

Lithuania secured a nine-point victory over Nigeria’s D’Tigers this morning in the men’s basketball event. However, the world’s third best team did not have an easy ride as the Nigerians showed they were no pushovers. D’Tigers came into their second game in the tournament on the brink of losing 94-66 to Argentina, and many had... Read More

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August 10, 2016

#RioOlympics: Nigeria’s Quadri defeated by China’s Long in table tennis

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has been knocked out of the table tennis event in Rio. Quadri, who made history as the first ever African to reach the quarter final stage of the table tennis event lost to World number one Chinese Ma Long, 0-4. It was always going to be a difficult tie for the Nigerian... Read More

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August 10, 2016

#RioOlympics: China displaces USA on medals table

Record Olympian Michael Phelps added two more gold medals to his record 19 as he won the Men’s 200m butterfly and the Men’s 4*200m freestyle relay. World number one female tennis star and defending Champion in the Olympics was knocked out by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the women’s singles third round 6-4, 6-3. United States of... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Late goal helps Real Madrid win UEFA Super Cup

A late strike by Spanish full back Dani Carvajal was all Real Madrid needed to lift the UEFA Super Cup. The full back slotted home in the 119th after making a solo run to secure victory for Zinedine Zidane’s side. Sevilla started the game the better side as Jorge Sampioli’s side capitalised on the absence... Read More

APC to Mbaka: Buhari will not fail

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress replied Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka assuring him and Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will not disappoint Nigerians in the task of fixing the country. The party said this in a statement released by its spokesperson, Kate Offor. Mbaka, the Director of the Adoration Ministry, Catholic Church... Read More

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2 Chinese kidnapped in Nasarawa regain freedom

Two Chinese men abducted by gunmen in Nasarawa state have regained their freedom. According to the Spokesperson of the Nasarawa state Police Command Ismailia Numan, the two men who were abducted at Ajage Village in Nasarawa Local Government on Aug. 5 were released on Tuesday. Numan who spoke to journalists in Lafia, the state capital... Read More

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BRT drivers’ protest salary hold-up

Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) drivers on Tuesday downed tools over delay in salary payment. This development affected a lot of Lagosians as many commuters were left stranded at their various bus stops. In a swift response the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Tuesday said it is working assiduously to resolve the impasse between... Read More

EFCC arrests 3 for impersonating EFCC chairman

The Enugu Zonal office of the EFCC has arrested three persons: Chukwuma Charles Eze, Ogechi Emeka Okwuosa and Anokwuru Miriam Iheoma, (F) in a case of impersonation and attempt to obtain money by false pretences from the Anambra State Secretary to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Prince Casmir I. Ajulu. The arrest of the... Read More

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#RioOlympics: Nigeria’s first ever rower reaches semis

Nigerian rower, Chierika Ukogu, has qualified for the semi-final of the rowing event in Rio. Ukogu, Nigeria’s first ever rower in the Olympics achieved the feat by coming fifth in the third quarter final of the Women’s single sculls clocking a time of 7:54.44. She will now participate in the Semi finals C/D 1 event... Read More

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Gernot Rohr solidifies Super Eagles coach appointment with 2-year deal

Gernot Rohr is now the new coach and technical adviser of the Super Eagles. The German has signed a 2-year-deal to manage the team. Rohr’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles via their Twitter handles. BREAKING: Mr. Gernot Rohr signs two-year contract to work with the NFF as Technical... Read More

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FG denies claims it plans to increase fuel price

The Federal Government has denied rumours that it planned to increase the price of fuel. Two months ago the price of fuel was increased from N86.50 to N145 after months of prolonged scarcity. There had been speculations of a fresh raise, two months after the government increased the price of petrol from N86.50 to N145... Read More

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#FreeAbusidiq: PDP blasts EFCC, says Buhari is gagging the press

The Peoples Democratic Party has said the arrest of popular blogger Abubakar Sidiq by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is illegal and not within their rights. In a statement released on Tuesday, the PDP said the Buhari-led administration is trying to gag the press. The statement reads, “We are deeply concerned about the... Read More

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Buhari attends Chad’s presidential Inauguration (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Chad to attend the inauguration ceremony of its President Idriss Deby. Buhari jetted out of Nigeria on Tuesday to honour his counter-parts invitation. Chad, one of Nigeria’s border neighbours, is one of the countries in agreement with Nigeria to flush out Islamic terror group, Boko Haram. See photos below:

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Transfer: Man City sign John Stones for £42m

Manchester City have signed English defender John Stones from Everton for £42m. The England international defender has signed a six-year deal which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until at least 2022. The 22-year-old told ManCity.com, “I’m absolutely delighted to sign for City and now the deal’s done I’m looking forward to the next stage... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: I received 1.4bn for constituency projects – Leo Ogor

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Leo Ogor, has stated that he received the sum of 1.4bn Naira for constituency projects in the 2016 budget. Ogor made the disclosure while addressing his constituents at Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. Giving a stewardship of his account, Ogor noted that he did not do anything... Read More

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Pregnant 17-year-old commits suicide, blames grandmother

A 17-year-old girl, Temitope Saka, has died after drinking insecticide, Sniper, in the Igando area of Lagos State. According to The Punch the deceased blamed her grandmother for her death in a suicide note. The incident was reported to the Igando division of the Police by Temitope’s boyfriend which led to the arrest of the woman. According... Read More

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17-year-old Nigerian girl secures admission into 13 universities

Serena Omo-Lamai, 17, has been granted admission to study in 13 universities in America and Canada. Out of all the options available to her, Serena, who graduated from Dowen College, Lekki chose to study Bio-Medical Engineering at the Syracuse University, United States. Serena received offers from universities such as Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, New York University,... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: 3 versions of 2016 budget submitted to police

Ousted House of Representatives Appropriations Committee chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin yesterday sent three versions of the 2016 budget to the police as the force began investigations of his allegation of padding. According to The Nation, the Special Investigation Panel (SIP) of the force has started sieving the documents to isolate the padded areas. Jibrin had petitioned the... Read More

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