Ex-West Brom and England forward, Cyrille Regis dies aged 59
Cyrille Regis, the former West Brom and England forward, has died aged 59. He scored 112 goals in 297 appearances for the Baggies before joining Coventry City for £250,000 in 1984. He was a pioneer for black footballers in the game when he played alongside Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson at The Hawthorns. Regis, who was […]
I raped because my girlfriend left me — Suspect
A 20-year-old man, Abdullateef Ibrahim, who was arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, has pleaded for forgiveness, saying he started raping children after his girlfriend left him. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abubakar, said on Sunday that the suspect was apprehended by operatives attached to […]
My gun was bought for cultism activities not robbery – Suspect
A suspect, Ridwan Omole, has denied allegations of robbery against him by the police, saying he is only a cult member. The suspect, however, said he always shared loot with a robbery gang each time they had a successful operation. The 21-year-old spoke in a statement he made to operatives of the Rapid Response Squad […]
Ogun police station attacked by hoodlums , free suspects and destroyed cars
Operatives of the Ojodu Abiodun Police Station in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State were stunned on Sunday as some youths invaded the division and vandalised property. The assailants reportedly broke into the cell of the station, freed detained suspects and carted away some valuables, including television sets and seized motorcycles. Cars parked […]
Liverpool trashed Man city to end their unbeaten run in the Premier league
Liverpool trashed the fearless Man city 4 – 3 to end their unbeaten run of the season. Liverpool strikes first as Oxlade Chamberlain gave them the lead at the early start of the game, Man city responded towards the end of the first half as Sane capitalised on the Liverpool keeper error to equalise before the halftime. Man city […]
Adeosun appointed into committee of United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).
The United Nations (UN) has appointed Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, into the investments committee of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). Confirming the appointment, Jan Beagle, under-secretary-general of the UN, congratulated Adeosun and said she would remain part of the committee for one year, starting from January 1. “On behalf of the […]
N2.8 Trn Federal Road Projects going on Across Nigeria – Director
The Federal Government is undertaking various road projects worth N2.8 trillion across the country, Mr Chukwunwike Uzo, the Director of Highways, Planning and Development, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, has said. Uzo made this known in Abuja on Sunday. He said that the projects are being funded partly by proceeds of the Sukuk […]
Lagos State Government bans cart pushers and wheelbarrow operators
The Lagos State Government has banned cart pushers and wheelbarrow operators from the streets of the state. “The state government has declared zero tolerance for the activities of cart pushers and wheelbarrow operators,” Tunji Bello, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said in a statement issued on Saturday. He noted that their activities are inimical to […]
Umeh emerges as winner of Anambra Central Senatorial Rerun Election
Chief Victor Umeh of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has won the Anambra Central Senatorial rerun election. The election took place in seven local government areas of Anambra: Njikoka, Awka North, Idemili South, Dunukofia, Awka South, Anaocha and Idemili North. APGA won in the seven council areas in the result announced by the Independent […]
Full list of winners at soundcity MVP
The second edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival held last night at the prestigious Eko Hotels, Lagos and several African musicians were honoured. Davido won the highest number of awards on the night, smiling home with the African Artiste of the year category and 3 others. See the full list of winners […]
