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27-year-old man confesses to raping 10-year-old girl for money rituals in Ondo
The Ondo State police command has arrested a 27-year old man, Adeniyi Adeleke, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl for money rituals in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state. The accused who lives in the same house with the victim was said to have lured her into his room and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her. The minor who could not bear the pains reported the incident to her mother who rushed her to the hospital where it was confirmed that she was raped. Spokesperson of the command, Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident said the suspect was arrested…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles of Nigeria to face Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have revealed qualifiers draw for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). During the draw, which took place at the studios of the SuperSport channel in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nigeria’s national team was drawn in Group A with Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Sao Tome and Principe. The Super Eagles have won the AFCON title on three different occasions as well as claimed runners-up position on four different occasions. The last time Nigeria failed to qualify for the AFCON tournament was in 2017 having also failed to qualify for the 2015 edition. The qualification matches for AFCON 2023 will…
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Grow up and humble yourself – Ikpeba replies Osimhen over bicycle kick attempts
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Ikpeba, has responded to Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, telling him to grow up and humble himself. The comments come after the young striker hit back at the former Nigerian international for criticizing him over his attempts at bicycle kicks during Nigeria’s second leg playoff against Ghana. Speaking on Supersport, Ikpeba had criticised the 23-year-old saying, “Victor Osimhen is a good player but is not yet a finished article, forget he’s playing for Napoli. Some of those crosses he might have controlled instead of trying to do a bicycle kick. “He’s still a young player but I hope…
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Postpone 2023 elections and set up an interim govt….we are at the brink & need a new Constitution – Afe Babalola advises Buhari Govt
Legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola, has advised the Federal government to postpone the 2023 general elections and set up a six-month interim government after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. Speaking at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, April 18, Babalola said the interim government’s duty would be to produce a new constitution that would tackle insecurity, economic, political, and other excruciating ills bedeviling the nation. He averred that if the 2023 elections are conducted, it will recycle the same crop of leaders, who will plunge the nation further into bankruptcy, economic depression, and insecurity. “To save Nigeria from nose-diving into…
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‘This Man Utd team are a waste of space!’ Gary Neville blasts Manchester United players after 4-0 loss to Liverpool
Former Manchester United player and current TV pundit, Gary Neville struggled to hold back criticism after Manchester United lost 4-0 to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night, April 19. The loss to Liverpool comes off the back of a 5-0 trashing at Old Trafford in October by the same Liverpool side and with six crucial players unavailable including Cristiano Ronaldo, the result was always likely to be bad for United It took less than five minutes for Liverpool to take the lead as they ripped through United’s five-man defence with ease before Mohamed Salah passed to Luis Diaz to score. Paul…
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“Baby calm down” Unilag replies Rema after he complained about ASUU strike delaying him from resuming school & Bowen University immediately tries to poach him online
The University of Lagos (Unilag) has responded to Rema after he complained that the ASUU strike was keeping him from resuming since he got admission to study at the school. The singer had tweeted earlier: “ASUU, since dem give me admission I neva start school o, e don do nau!” Bowen University then saw it as a chance to advertise their institution so they tweeted at Rema, writing: “ASUU can’t delay you if you’re enrolled in Bowen University.” Rema replied, telling Unilag that another school is “toasting him.” He wrote: “Unilag private university don dey Toast me o, I’m blushing…
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Recent developments in the party conflict with my values — Buhari’s former minister, Solomon Dalung explains why he dumped APC
Former minister of youth and sports in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, Solomon Dalung has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dalung, who served as minster in the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari, announced his resignation from the ruling party via a letter dated April 18, 2022. In the letter addressed to his ward Chairman in Sabongida ward Langtang South local government of Plateau state, the former minister said recent developments in the party conflict with his core principle of values which define the basis of allegiance to the party. It read; “This is to convey my withdrawal of membership from the All…
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2023: Nigerians don’t need consensus candidate but a Problem Solver – Peter Obi
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, says Nigerians do not need a consensus presidential candidate to manage the country, but rather a “problem solver.”Obi who addressed journalists on Tuesday during a consultation meeting with party members in Ebonyi state described himself as someone who can fix the country and make it progressive. The sentiments of consensus candidates, according to Obi, should not be brought to the forefront at this point in the country’s political history.“Nigerians want a person who will start solving the myriad of problems facing the country,” he said.“They want someone who will secure lives and property;…
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If you are beating your wife and she reports you to me, I will gather brothers in the church to beat you up – Apostle Suleiman
The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has warned any man who beats his wife to desist from such. Suleman, who addressed his congregation, said he would ensure that any man in his church who assaults his wife would get beaten too. According to him, only weak men beat women. He said this reacting to the death of Gospel Singer Osinachi Nwachukwu who died as a result of Domestic violence. He said: “When I once said there are certain marriages that should break, there was nothing they didn’t say about me. That’s why I kept…
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2023: I would step down if Ganduje was contesting for Presidency, I’m sure he will help me to make it– Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has disclosed that he would have stepped down if his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje was running for the top seat of the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Ganduje in Kano, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential aspirant expressed gladness that Ganduje was not in the race. He however urged Ganduje to support his Presidential ambition “If Ganduje is running for the presidency some of us will quickly withdraw our ambitions, but thank God he is not running, and I’m sure he will help me to make it,” Wike said.
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BREAKING: 2023: Ngige declares for Presidency
Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has formally declared his intentions to run for the 2023 presidential election. The Minister declared his Presidential ambition while addressing a mammoth crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, on Tuesday. Ngige said he has a burning desire to see a prosperous, united and equitable Nigeria. He described himself as well equipped due to his 40 years of experience in the public service. Ngige said he has a huge wealth of experience, capacity and energy as well as a large heart to accommodate the…
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2023: You will lose but you will be a good loser – Ganduje tells Wike during visit
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has said that his Rivers State counterpart and Presidential hopeful, Nyesom Wike will lose the 2023 Elections. He spoke while receiving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant in Kano. According to him, Wike will be a good loser because he has courage . “So, you have come to see your brothers and sisters. Good. You are aspiring for the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We see your efforts.“And at the end of it, you’d lose, but you’ll be a good loser. I appreciate good losers because they have courage. And since you…
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