Tuesday, May 7

Two Robbery Suspects Arrested in Lagos, Three Guns Recovered
7May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Two Robbery Suspects Arrested in Lagos, Three Guns Recovered

In Lagos, the police have apprehended two robbery suspects - Ademola Adeniyi, 38, and Anjorin Afeez, 41, and seized three locally-made pistols. The arrest was confirmed by Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, in a post shared on Monday. He disclosed that the suspects were nabbed by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Sunday around 10:00 pm in the Yaba area. "During a routine patrol in the area, the operatives intercepted a Lagos-color mini-bus, popularly referred to as 'Korope,' bound for Ketu/Ojota," Hundeyin explained. Upon searching the vehicle, they found three locally-made pistols and six cartridges. Initial investigations suggest that the gang members boarded the bus at Jeba Bus Stop, Ebute Metta, and were en route to carry out a robbery operation...
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Leaders in Nigeria Encouraged to Follow Yar’adua’s Example, Says EFCC Chair, Olukoyede
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Leaders in Nigeria Encouraged to Follow Yar’adua’s Example, Says EFCC Chair, Olukoyede

During the maiden President Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, called on Nigerian leaders to learn from and emulate the leadership qualities of former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. Olukoyede highlighted Yar’adua’s commitment to integrity and transparency, emphasizing that these traits are crucial for effective leadership. Former President Yar’adua, who assumed office in 2007, passed away in 2010 due to health complications. Speaking on the topic “Moral and Ethical Leadership; Antidote to National Development” through the Director of Public Affairs, CE Wilson Uwujaren, Olukoyede noted the importance of upholding integrity in leadership despite existing laws and ...
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7May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Kai Havertz: Arsenal Shouldn’t Sign Chelsea Players, Says EPL Player

The Gunners' midfielder, Kai Havertz, expressed his opinion that Arsenal should not acquire any of his former Chelsea teammates. Having left Stamford Bridge to join London rivals in the summer, Havertz has been quite successful with 12 goals and six assists in 35 top-flight matches so far this season. When questioned in an interview on Chinese streaming service iQIYI about which Chelsea player he would want to see at Arsenal, Havertz responded, "I don’t even know, I think we have everyone here. I’m happy with the squad."
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7May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Jamie Carragher Urges Manchester United to Part Ways with Underperforming Midfielder

In a recent development, former Liverpool stalwart, Jamie Carragher, expressed his belief that Manchester United's Casemiro is no longer able to keep up with the demands of modern football. Carragher made these remarks during the Monday Night Football show following United's disappointing 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace. Casemiro, who featured as a center-back in the game, was directly responsible for conceding the first and last goals by Palace. Reflecting on Casemiro's performance, Carragher commented on Sky Sports, stating, “While I acknowledge his illustrious career achievements such as winning the Champions League and representing Brazil and Real Madrid, I can't help but think of a poignant saying I heard when I retired: Depart from the game before the game abandons you. Casemiro is n...
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Collaboration to Address Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking: Nigeria and France Join Forces
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Collaboration to Address Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking: Nigeria and France Join Forces

France has expressed its commitment to enhancing the current relationship with Nigeria, specifically in combating illegal migration and human trafficking. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja, the French Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Christophe Leonzi, affirmed this stance. Mr. Leonzi emphasized the importance of establishing a more consistent dialogue between Nigeria and France, particularly in addressing issues related to illegal migration and human trafficking. He underscored the significance of more efficient cooperation between the two countries in various aspects to effectively tackle these challenges. While acknowledging the existing cooperation between Nigeria and France in th...
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Demba Ba Praises Chelsea Star for Outstanding Performance in Recent Match
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Demba Ba Praises Chelsea Star for Outstanding Performance in Recent Match

Former Senegalese striker, Demba Ba, has showered compliments on his fellow countryman and Chelsea player, Nicolas Jackson. Ba's accolades come in light of Jackson's impressive two-goal performance in Chelsea's dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham United over the weekend. With these two goals, Jackson, 22, has now netted 16 times in 41 matches across various competitions this season. Despite facing criticism from some Chelsea fans due to his recent below-par outings, Jackson proved his talent with a stellar display against West Ham. Ba, echoing sentiments shared on a post originally shared on X, highlighted the swift change in perception around Jackson after his match-winning performance. Ba expressed astonishment at how quickly the narrative around a player can shift in football, noting ...
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Demba Ba Praises Chelsea Star As Great Footballer in EPL
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Demba Ba Praises Chelsea Star As Great Footballer in EPL

In light of Chelsea's dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham United, former Senegalese forward Demba Ba applauded his compatriot, Nicolas Jackson. Jackson's impressive two-goal performance in the match took his season tally to 16 goals in 41 appearances across various competitions. Despite facing criticism from Chelsea fans due to recent lackluster displays, Jackson's stellar brace has altered perceptions of him within the football community. Sharing a post on X, Ba highlighted the sudden shift in how people now view Jackson following his exceptional performance against West Ham. Ba's message read, “The unpredictability of football is truly remarkable. Nicolas Jackson, previously doubted by many after missing several opportunities in a prior game, has now emerged as a formidable footballer...
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Travellers on Sagamu-Benin Expressway Abducted and One Fatality Reported
7May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Travellers on Sagamu-Benin Expressway Abducted and One Fatality Reported

Confirmation by the Ogun State Police Command came in on Monday regarding the abduction of several travellers at Ilisan/Iperu axis on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer, informed the press in Abeokuta about the incident, explaining that it occurred last Friday. Odutola mentioned that the police could not provide a specific number of abductees, mentioning that one of the victims, who remains unidentified, was fatally shot by the abductors. The PPRO detailed that the incident, classified as a case of armed robbery, murder, and kidnapping, transpired on the evening of Friday, May 3rd, around 6:55 pm. “A group of approximately seven armed individuals with AK-47 rifles suddenly obstructed the Benin-Sagamu expressway,” she descri...
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Fani-Kayode warns Israel that Hamas may prolong war despite agreeing to peace deal
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Fani-Kayode warns Israel that Hamas may prolong war despite agreeing to peace deal

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has cautioned that the conflict between Israel and Hamas might persist even if the latter approves a peace initiative. Should Israel neglect to release Palestinian hostages, Fani-Kayode predicts that Hamas will persist in the conflict. He further emphasizes that the hostilities will endure if Israel continues to target Palestinians in Raffah for mass killings. Sharing his views on X, the former Aviation Minister stated, "Hamas has declared their acceptance of the peace proposal, which is promising. The decision now lies with Israel. "If Israel agrees, the hostages will be freed, leading to a ceasefire and an end to the war. "However, if Israel declines, the hostages will face death, 1.7 million Palestinians in Raffah will be at risk o...
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Rio Ferdinand Confronts Critics Over Treatment of ‘World Class’ African Star in EPL
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Rio Ferdinand Confronts Critics Over Treatment of ‘World Class’ African Star in EPL

In this season, there has been significant disrespect towards Mohamed Salah, a standout African player in the English Premier League according to Rio Ferdinand, a Manchester United legend. Ferdinand came to the defense of Salah, who has recently faced harsh criticism for his performances on the field. Prior to Liverpool’s victory against Tottenham Hotspur with a score of 4-2, Salah had only managed to score twice in eight Premier League matches. Both of Salah's goals were from penalty kicks, and he was also involved in a confrontation with Liverpool's manager, Jurgen Klopp, during their 2-2 draw against West Ham United. Ferdinand expressed his disappointment at the lack of respect shown towards Salah despite his impressive performances for Liverpool this season. During his appearance o...
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