Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Spanish Federation Rescinds Vinicius Jnr's Red Card, Fines Valencia

 

Spanish federation has rescinded a redcard given to Real Madrid star, Vinicius Junior.
 
The football authorities also punished Spanish La Liga club, Valencia over the racial abuse the Madrid winger suffered at the club’s stadium last weekend.

Nasarawa Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists

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Twenty-six suspects have been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for various crimes such as kidnapping and cultism in the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who made the statement in the Lafia area of the state, said two victims recently abducted by suspected kidnappers were also rescued.

Ogun Poly Student Commits Su*icide After Losing School Fees To Gambling

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Samuel Adegoke, a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State has reportedly ended his own life by drinking some chemical substance after losing his fees and that of his friend to betting.

Punch gathered that the deceased reportedly used his school fee to play an online betting on Friday but lost.

BREAKING: Bus Conveying Intending Hajj Pilgrims To Abuja Crashes

 

In what will come across as a really startling development, an 18-seater bus conveying intending pilgrims has crashed.

The bus which was carrying the pilgrims from Nasarawa State to Abuja for airlifting to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for the 2023 Hajj was involved in a road crash.

#ENDSARS: Senate Passes Bill To Compensate Victims

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A bill seeking to compensate victims of the EndSARS protest, was on Wednesday passed for second reading by the Senate.

The bill titled, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Emergency  Management  Agency Act” was sponsored by Senator Gershom Bassey a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Cross River State

They Hit Me With A Gun When I Begged Them To Collect N5M Ransom - Rescued Benue Doctor Narrates Ordeal In Abductor's Den

Dr Etito

Dr Etito Obadiah, a medical practitioner with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Makurdi, Benue State, has recounted his unpleasant ordeal in his abductor's camp.

It was reported that Dr. Obadiah and nine other kidnapped victims were rescued on Monday, May 22, by the police who traced the abductors to their hideout in Gaya village of Utange Ward in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State.

Full List Of 132 Microfinance Banks CBN Revoked Their Licences

 

 
A list of the 132 microfinance banks, four primary mortgage banks, and three finance companies the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked their licences have been made public.

Drama In Court As Falana Blocks Police From Charging Seun Kuti With Fresh Case

 

An attempt on Wednesday by the Police to arraign singer, Seun Kuti at the Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State has failed.
 
This followed the judge's refusal to allow Kuti be arraigned.
Kuti, who was released from custody on Tuesday night, had been on remand for six days on the orders of the court.

Okada Rider Arraigned Over Alleged Dangerous Driving In Osun

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A 42-year-old Okada rider, Olaoye Moses, has been arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo over alleged dangerous driving.

Moses is facing a five-count charge bordering on dangerous driving, lack of driver’s licence and disobedience to road traffic rules.

Man To Receive Eight Strokes Of Cane For Stealing 10 Chickens

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A man identified as Adamu Isah‎ will receive eight strokes of the cane for stealing 10 live chickens.

The order was given by the Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 24.

We Hope You’re Fine – Reactions As Funke Akindele Shares Message On Depression

  Funke Akindele

Different Nigerians on social media have shown concern towards veteran Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele.

They expressed concerns about the Nollywood actress-turned-politician after she shared a message on depression.

Pregnant Woman, 9 Others Injured As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Bauchi

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As many as ten persons, including a pregnant woman, have been left injured in Bauchi.

They were injured in Misau, the headquarters of Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State, during a recent rainstorm that wreaked havoc in the town, leaving more than 500 houses destroyed.

Why I Appointed Women As Finance Ministers – Buhari

 

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he preferred women to head the Ministry of Finance.
 
Recall that Buhari had appointed Kemi Adeosun to head the Finance Ministry, before she was replaced by Zainab Ahmed in the eight years of the Buhari administration

I Felt Disrespected And Cheated – Lady Who Wanted N345K Phone Laments After Boyfriend Got Her That Of N120K

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A lady has disclosed that she felt jilted and disrespected after her boyfriend purchased a phone of N120,000 despite her preference for a phone that costs N345,000.

Taking to a relationship platform, the unknown lady who revealed that she’s 24 year-old, said that she wanted the phone as a birthday gift.

She reasoned that her boyfriend would be able to afford it since he earns 400k monthly.

It was heartbreaking for her when he got her a phone of N120K – a gesture which she said made her feel unwanted.

According to her, she had written a lengthy note to him, giving voice to her complaints and shockingly for her, he stopped responding.

Read her full account below:

Governor Sanwo-Olu Orders Political Appointees to Declare Assets Before Handing Over

 

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given an order to all the state political appointees.
 
Sanwo-Olu ordered them to declare their assets before handing over their official duties on Friday, May 26, 2023.

BREAKING: Valedictory FEC Meeting Underway In Aso Rock, As Buhari Presides For The Last Time

 Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria's number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari is currently having his last Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The President is wrapping up his administration activities with a valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Why UK Banned Nigerian Students From Bringing Spouses, Children

 

 
Details have emerged showing the real reason the United Kingdom on Tuesday banned foreign students from bringing their families – spouses, children and parents to the country.

BREAKING: Buhari Seeks Senate’s Approval To Pay $556m, £98,526,013,N226bn Judgement Debts

  

Nigeria's number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari, has made a fresh request of the senate.

EPL: Saka Reveals How Arsenal Squad Reacted To Losing Premier League Title To Man City

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Bukayo Saka, the Arsenal winger, has has said they are “hurt” to have lost this year’s Premier League title to Manchester City.

The Gunners led the way for most of the season, but collapsed during the final weeks of the campaign.

Tinubu Will Have Issues With Shettima, Attempts Will Be Made To Divide Them – Primate Ayodele

 Primate Elijah Ayodele

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned of a division between the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima.