Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 18th February 2023
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Two cousins held for killing tricycle rider in Ogun
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two cousins, Damilola Famoriyo and Akinbayo Emmanuel Abiodun for allegedly hacking one Amos Oyemechi Chuckwuka to death after snatching his tricycle. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, February 9, in Ikorodu area of Lagos
Money Laundering/Forgery: Obasanjo’s in-law, Abebe, sentenced to 7 years imprisonment
Francis Iwuchukwu Justice Mojisola Dada of an Ikeja Special Offences Court has convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment, Dr John Abebe, an in-law to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, over his involvement in forgery and money laundering. The sentencing is, however, with an option of a fine to the tune
JUST IN: Ghanaian footballer, Atsu, found dead after Turkey earthquake – Agent
Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed. Atsu, 31, had played for Chelsea and Newcastle in the Premier League, reports the BBC. The Ghana international had not been seen since the quake that
Egypt 2023: Moroccan official, Jayed, to take charge of Nigeria, Senegal clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan Jalal Jayed as referee for Sunday’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations Group A battle between seven-time champions Nigeria and Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium. Jayed will be assisted by Tunisian Mohamed Bakir (assistant referee 1), Algerian Hamza Bouzit (assistant referee 2) and
Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in rural US town
A lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather Friday at multiple locations in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi, the sheriff said, leaving investigators searching for clues to what motivated the rampage. Armed with a shotgun and two handguns, 52-year-old Richard Dale Crum opened fire at
US: Over 30,000 Wagner fighters injured, killed in Ukraine
Over 30,000 mercenaries fighting for the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group have been killed or injured since the Ukraine war began, US officials say. White House spokesman John Kirby said the group had suffered significant losses in recent weeks, with about 9,000 fighters killed in action, reports the BBC. Wagner has recruited heavily
From the Gulf to Europe: Who owns what
After a Qatari consortium bid for the takeover of Manchester United on Friday, AFP Sport looks at the Gulf influence at European clubs. ENGLAND Manchester City: Since 2008, the club has been owned by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the UAE royal family. The deal was worth around 250 million euros. Six Premier
Serie A: Napoli’s dynamic duo strike again to increase massive lead
Napoli took another step towards their first Serie A title since 1990 on Friday as stars KhviKvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen shot the leaders to a 2-0 win at Sassuolo and 18 points clear. It looks only a matter of time before Luciano Spalletti’s rampant side secure a Scudetto dreamed of by Napoli
Mason leaves referees’ body after VAR error in Arsenal game
Lee Mason has left the referees’ body PGMOL by mutual agreement after making a mistake as the Video Assistant Referee in last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw between Arsenal and Brentford, Professional Game Match Officials Limited said on Friday. Ivan Toney’s equaliser for Brentford saw then-league leaders Arsenal drop two points in the
Sanwo-Olu calls for calm as protests over Naira scarcity hit Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for an end to the protests that rocked some parts of the state over the lingering naira scarcity. Yesterday commuters were stranded as a result of the rocked some parts of city including Ojota, Maryland, Ketu, Mile 12, and Ikorodu. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information,
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