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Don’t sabotage Nigeria’s Tokyo 2020 journey, FG warns
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development says it finds it pertinent to warn that it will not accept any act of sabotage calculated at undermining Nigeria’s chances at the Tokyo Olympics. The warning, contained in a letter signed by a director in the ministry, Muhammed Manga, became necessary after it was brought
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct four Chinese expatriates, kill police officer in Ogun
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Gunmen on Wednesday abducted four Chinese expatriates working on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway, killing a police officer. New Telegraph learnt that, the gunmen, numbering eight, laid ambush for the victims at Adeaga/Alaagba village a border community between Oyo and Ogun states. It was further gathered that, the kidnappers, suspected to be Fulani
China launches first crew to new space station
China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. The three men – Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo – are to spend three months aboard the Tianhe module some 380km (236 miles) above the Earth, reports the BBC. It will be China’s longest crewed space
Sexual Abuse: A’Ibom varsity sacks 14 lecturers
Tony Anichebe, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State University, (AKSU), has disclosed that 14 lecturers have been shown the exit door for sexually abusing students. Although the names of the randy teachers were not mentioned, the Vice Chancellor of the state-owned university, Prof Nse Essien, said the university will continue to weed out undesirable elements
Senate screening: Yahaya hasn’t spent 36 years so far – Army
Ndubuisi Ugah The Nigerian Army Wednesday clarified that the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya, has not spent 36 years in service as widely reported. During his confirmation screening at the National Assembly early in the week, the COAS mentioned that he was bringing his 36 years of military experience
Summer Series 2021: Super Falcons gallant in 2-0 loss to USA
African champions Nigeria showed they are no pushovers despite losing by two goals to four–time world champions and four–time Olympic champions USA in the last game of the 2021 Summer Series at the admirable Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, USA on Wednesday. Time difference meant the game started 2am Thursday in Nigeria. The Super
Ramos set to leave Madrid after 16 years
Sergio Ramos is set to leave Real Madrid after the club announced a “farewell” news conference for their long-serving captain on Thursday. Ramos, 35, has won five La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues in a glittering Real career after joining from boyhood club Sevilla in 2005, reports the BBC. The centre-back made
Euro 2020: Italy reach knockout stage with victory over Switzerland
*Wins for Wales, Russia In-form Italy became the first team to reach the knockout stage of the European Championship with another impressive Group A showing in victory over Switzerland. Roberto Mancini’s side thumped Turkey on the opening day of the tournament and made it back-to-back 3-0 wins courtesy of another sprightly performance in Rome,
Buhari’s govt more liberal than Obasanjo’s –Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is afraid of breaching any law or the constitution of the country. Also, the senior pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said he should not be blamed for the failure of President Buhari. Speaking on ‘News Night’
Lagos, Kano lead as INEC creates 56,872 new polling units
…North, FCT – 31, 196; South – 25,676 …announces dates for Ekiti, Osun guber polls Lagos and Kano states have been given the lion’s share in the newly created 56, 872 polling units by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While Lagos was allocated 4, 861 polling units, Kano State was given 3, 148 polling
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