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Osinachi’s husband docked for culpable homicide, pleads not guilty, remanded in prison custody
Mr. Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late popular gospel singer, Osinachi, was arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on 23 charges that bordered on culpable homicide Friday. However, the defendant, whose wife allegedly died as a result of prolonged assault by him, pleaded not guilty to all
Victor Umeh joins Peter Obi in Labour Party, picks Senatorial ticket
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Alliance (APGA), Senator Victor Umeh has kept his senatorial ambition alive by joining former governor Peter Obi in the Labour Party. Umeh had failed to pick the ticket of APGA, by a slim margin. Umeh, the former National Chairman of APGA for eight years lost the
JUST IN: INEC releases legal framework for 2023 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released the legal framework that will guide the 2023 general election. INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu said with the presentation of the Regulations and Guidelines, the Commission has concluded formal preparations for the polls. He said it is the first time the Commission is releasing
Test makers target monkeypox market as cases surge
Diagnostic companies are racing to develop tests for monkeypox, hoping to tap into a new market as governments ramp up efforts to trace the world’s first major outbreak of the viral infection outside of Africa. The scramble started last month, much like early 2020 when companies rushed to make kits to help diagnose COVID-19,
Gas explosion injures 20, burns shops in Kano
About 20 people have been injured following gas explosion at a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refiling shop in Kano. Many shops were also burnt down due to the fire. The incident occurred in a busy area of Sheka quarters, Karshen-Kwalta in Kano, at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday when a cylinder exploded and instantly caught
Despite loss to Ecuador, the future is bright, says Pinnick
According to a press statement issued after Nigeria’s narrow loss to Ecuador in a friendly match early Friday morning, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick wished a win for the Super Eagles as they created many chances. But he nonetheless take positives from the three-time African champions’ tour of
Int’l Friendly: Super Eagles lose to Ecuador
In what is the second match ever between the two teams, Nigeria early Friday morning (Nigerian time) lost 1-0 to Ecuador in a friendly match played at New Jersey, US. No thanks to a third minute goal by Pervis Josue Estupifian who capitalised on Nigeria’s defensive blunder to score the only goal of the match. It
Mass Shootings: Biden calls for US ban on military-style firearms
President Joe Biden has said the US should ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines to tackle the “carnage” of gun violence. In a primetime speech to the nation from the White House, Biden said too many everyday places in America had become “killing fields”. He said if Congress cannot outlaw such weapons, it should
Queen pulls out of Jubilee thanksgiving service
The Queen will not attend Friday’s Jubilee service at St Paul’s Cathedral after experiencing discomfort while watching Thursday’s parade at Buckingham Palace. The decision was made with “great reluctance” after considering the “journey and activity required”, the palace said. However, she did take part in a beacon lighting ceremony on Thursday evening, reports the
Nations League: Ronaldo omission against Spain ‘tactical’ – Santos
Portugal manager Fernando Santos defended his decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting line-up for their Nations League opener against Spain, saying he was confident that the forward could make a greater impact off the bench. Ronaldo, his country’s record goal-scorer, came on in the 62nd minute but failed to find the
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