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2023: I won’t miss Aso Rock much after exiting office -Buhari
…says his death rumour cheeky, mischievous …speaks on last Christmas as President …promises to continue to support states, armed forces Lawrence Olaoye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will not miss Aso Rock that much after exiting power in May 2023. This came as he described the rumour of his death and
Gunmen kidnap four students returning for Christmas
No fewer than four students, said to be returning home for the yuletide, were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen, along the Akunnu-Ajowa road, in Akoko area of Ondo state. The Kogi State Polytechnic students, were said to have been ambushed on Friday, at Ago Jinadu Axis, in Akoko, noted for crimes especially kidnapping.
At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire
At least 20 people have been killed after a blaze swept through a home for the elderly in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, Russian officials say. Another six people were injured. The entire top floor of the the two-storey wooden building was gutted by the overnight fire, reports the BBC. Initial reports
Winter storm’s icy blast hits 200m in US, leaves 12 dead
Some 200 million Americans are feeling the icy grip of a massive winter storm that has been linked to at least 12 deaths ahead of the holiday weekend. More than 1.5 million people lost power and thousands of flights were cancelled on Friday, reports the BBC. In South Dakota, some snowed-in Native
Phillips returned from World Cup overweight, says Guardiola
England midfielder Kalvin Phillips returned from the World Cup overweight and not in the right condition to play, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said. Phillips was used for only 40 minutes as a substitute at the finals, having not started for City since his move from Leeds United in the close
Djokovic hopes for warm welcome on Australian Open return
Novak Djokovic is hoping he will receive a warm welcome from the public when he returns to the Australian Open next month, now that the drama surrounding his vaccination status and deportation is officially behind him. A nine-time champion at Melbourne Park, Djokovic was unable to compete in the opening Grand Slam
Pollution: Shell agrees to pay 4 Ogoni farmers, communities $16m Compensation
Shell yesterday (Friday) said it has agreed to pay $16m, which is equivalent to (£13m or 15 million euros) to four Ogoni farmers and their communities to compensate them for damage allegedly caused by pollution from leaks in its oil pipelines. The four farmers and fishermen sued Shell in the Netherlands to pay for cleaning
Widespread hardship, high cost of foodstuff mar Christmas celebration
‘People are just buying ponmo, fish and brisket bones, instead of live chicken’ Many couldn’t even buy ‘second hand’ clothes – Seller at Katangowa Market Christmas is always looked forward to by Christian families as a time to show love, bond with family members, and meet with friends not seen for years. However, for some
Presidency: Poll survey rating Obi highest fallacious , skewed- Keyamo
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Council (APC) has dismissed the poll survey, which rated the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, as the leading candidate, saying that any survey short of person-to-person sample is not acceptable. The Chief Spokesperson of the PCC and Minister of State for Labour
Oil price rises 2% on Russian supply worries
Oil prices rose on Friday by over 2 per cent on expectations of a drop in Russian crude supply, which helped offset worries of a hit to United States of Aemrica (U.S.A) transport fuel demand growth. This is coming in spite of a looming Arctic storm which threatens travel during the holiday season. The Cable
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