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Ebonyi: 19-year-old man rapes 22-year-old girl inside farm
Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Police in Ebonyi State have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly raping a 22-year-old girl in the state. The suspect, identified as Miracle Onwe, an indigene of Ezzamgbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state had seen the girl, Ruth (surname withheld) in the farm at Aboffia village in Ebonyi Local
JUST IN-Alleged N6bn Fraud: Jos court discharges, acquits Jang
Musa Pam, Jos A Jos High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted the former governor of Plateau State Sen. Jonah Jang of all the 17 charges levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which accused him of misappropriating N6 billion. More details later…
Same Faith Ticket: Obasa, Islamic clerics urge Nigerians to emphasize competence
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and some Islamic Clerics have urged Nigerians to emphasise competence rather than dwelling on religious bias as the 2023 General Elections are approaching. They also called on religious bodies to deploy their energy on issues that would unite Nigerians rather than dwelling on
Chris Okotie: Without restructuring, Nigeria risks an implosion in 2023
About two months after he launched his interim government campaign, Rev Chris Okotie has continued to mull over the 2023 general election and it’s prospect of bringing the change Nigerians desire. In a lively one-on-one interview session with the TVC team of Sam Omatseye and Kemi Fola-Adeyemo in Lagos recently, Okotie declared that regime
Popular Nigerian singer arrested for ‘kidnapping’ police officer in Lagos
Nigerian rapper, Panshak Zamani aka Ice Prince, has been arrested for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer in Lagos. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on Twitter wrote: ”At 3am today, @Iceprincezamani was stopped for driving without license plates. He agreed to be taken to
Biden says Trump ideology threatens US democracy
Supporters of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (Maga) agenda are a threat to democracy, President Joe Biden has said. “Maga forces are determined to take this country backwards,” he said in a primetime speech in Pennsylvania. Top Republican Kevin McCarthy hit back that Biden had “severely wounded America’s soul”. The duelling speeches come
‘Assassination attempt’ on Argentina vice-president
Argentina’s vice-president has narrowly avoided assassination after a gunman’s weapon jammed as he aimed at her. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a man emerged from the crowd and pointed a handgun in her face. President Alberto Fernandez said the gun was loaded with five bullets but failed to
Australia raises cap on permanent migration
Australia is raising its cap on permanent migration for the first time in a decade to help fill massive workforce shortages. It will take up to 195,000 people this financial year – an increase of 35,000, reports the BBC. The pandemic and Australia’s tough border policies have exacerbated staffing gaps in many sectors. Workers
LaLiga: Madrid tackle in-form Betis ahead of Champions League opener
Real Madrid put their perfect start to the season on the line this weekend against Real Betis, the only other La Liga team with a 100 per cent record, before kicking off their Champions League defence. Carlo Ancelotti’s side top the table on goal difference above Copa del Rey holders Betis, who like Madrid
EPL: Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start
Bolstered by one of their “best nights”, Liverpool will look to pile fresh misery on Merseyside rivals Everton this weekend. Surprise leaders Arsenal travel to Manchester United aiming to extend the only perfect record in the Premier League this season, while Thomas Tuchel searches for answers to Chelsea’s struggles. LIVERPOOL REVIVAL GATHERS PACE What
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