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Super Eagles player Moses Simon named in Nantes Team of the Decade just a year after signing

25Jun

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Super Eagles player Moses Simon named in Nantes Team of the Decade just a year after signing

Moses Simon, the Super Eagles winger, has achieved a significant milestone in his career. He has been named in the Nantes Team of the Decade after an online fan vote, despite only joining the club a year ago. Furthermore, the 24-year-old Simon was recently voted the club's player of the season after an impressive performance, contributing 17 goals (nine goals and eight assists) in 30 competitive matches since joining on loan from Levante at the start of the 2019-20 season. As a testament to his skills, Simon has been offered a permanent contract by the club following the cancelation of the league due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In the French Ligue 1, he scored five goals and provided five assists, helping Nantes secure a 13th place finish, 14 points clear of the relegati...

'Tinubu’s Era is Over, He’s Been Retired from Politics' – FFK Reacts to Buhari's Recognition of Giadom as Acting APC Chairman

25Jun

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'Tinubu’s Era is Over, He’s Been Retired from Politics' – FFK Reacts to Buhari's Recognition of Giadom as Acting APC Chairman

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has responded to President Muhammadu Buhari's endorsement of Victor Giadom as the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Wednesday, the presidency announced that Giadom has received the approval of President Buhari and will preside over APC's virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, June 25, as the party's chairman. President Buhari, through his spokesperson Garba Shehu, stated that he will attend the NEC meeting because “the law is on the side of Victor Giadom as Acting National Chairman." The president explained that he has received “very convincing advice” and will hold a virtual meeting with Giadom. Reacting to the new development on his Facebook page, FFK sta...

Schools must create isolation spaces and fully-equipped clinics before reopening – FG

24Jun

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Schools must create isolation spaces and fully-equipped clinics before reopening – FG

The Federal Ministry of Education has emphasized the necessity for schools to establish isolation spaces and fully-equipped clinics in preparation for reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines for schools and learning facilities post-COVID-19 closure, which were presented to the National Assembly on June 23, outlined these requirements. According to the guidelines, schools must create temporary isolation spaces and fully-equipped clinics before reopening. Additionally, they are required to establish a referral system, including protocols and procedures for addressing any unwell learners, teachers, administrators, and other education personnel on the premises. The document also stipulates that any state intending to reopen schools should engage in thorough consultations with ...

Rescue Operation at Ogun River: Man Saved from Attempted Suicide (see photos)

24Jun

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Rescue Operation at Ogun River: Man Saved from Attempted Suicide (see photos)

Today on June 24, a 36-year-old man named Fatai Oyedele was rescued after attempting to commit suicide at the popular Ogun River in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Witnesses reported that the man arrived at the river around 1pm and tried to plunge into it. Thankfully, he was saved by men from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps. Confirming the incident, Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson of Ogun TRACE Corps, mentioned that the married man, who has five children, expressed frustration with his life. He was later taken to the police station in Adigbe.

Infinix Mobility launches elegantly designed Smart TV S1 into the Nigerian Market

24Jun

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Infinix Mobility launches elegantly designed Smart TV S1 into the Nigerian Market

In the Nigerian Market, Infinix Mobility has launched the elegantly designed Smart TV S1. The TV is available in two variants: the 43 inches TV which costs ₦93,900 and the 55 inches TV sold at ₦152,000. There are three reasons why a smartphone brand would venture into launching a TV product. Firstly, it aligns with the brand’s mission to provide comprehensive tech experiences to local consumers and promoting a smart lifestyle. Secondly, it signifies the brand's endeavor to introduce more innovative products into the Nigerian market, reinforcing their core message that "the future is now". Lastly, it marks the brand’s intention to open a new era for smartphone and IOT products. The Infinix Smart TV comes in two sizes and is the first to offer a high level of interaction with smartphones....

Man Rapes A Three Month Old Baby In Lafia (Photo)

24Jun

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Man Rapes A Three Month Old Baby In Lafia (Photo)

Nasarawa state government, and its police men have confirmed the arrest of A 27-year-old Ahmadu Yaro, suspected to have raped three months old Rukayya Aliyu in Adogi village in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. Facebook User,Iheji Edoson Omega, who disclosed this in a post said that the suspect, or should we say “The alleged infant rapist”, was arrested by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday. see photo below;

Ondo Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi accuses the state's police commissioner of withdrawing his police escort

24Jun

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Ondo Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi accuses the state's police commissioner of withdrawing his police escort

The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, has accused the state's Commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami, of withdrawing his police escort, thereby endangering his life, the lives of his family and his aides. This accusation comes in the wake of a viral video showing Ajayi engaged in a heated argument with the police commissioner. Ajayi, who still enjoys immunity by virtue of his office, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Muhammed, to intervene in the situation. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Babatope Okeowo, Ajayi expressed concern over the withdrawal of his police escort at the behest of Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bolaji Salami, and the potential threat it poses to him, his family, and staff. The statement a...

Ondo State Deputy Governor Cries Out As His Escorts Are Withdrawn

24Jun

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Ondo State Deputy Governor Cries Out As His Escorts Are Withdrawn

The Ondo State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Agboola Ajayi has raised an alarm over the ‘withdrawal’ of his police escort on the order of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bolaji Salami. According to the deputy governor, this act is putting his life, as well as that of his family, and staff, in danger. Mr Ajayi stated on Wednesday that this is the same Commissioner of Police that took ‘him’ hostage on Saturday 21st of June, 2020 for more than four hours at the Government House gate “despite the fact that he enjoys immunity under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”. The deputy governor said he is not oblivious of surreptitious moves to undermine his security, as to make him venerable in order to carry out an evil agenda. He called on the President of the Federal Repu...

The Dissolution of the South-South Caretaker Committee by PDP

24Jun

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The Dissolution of the South-South Caretaker Committee by PDP

Announcement has been made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the dissolution of its South-South zonal caretaker committee in preparation for the party's primary for Edo governorship election. It has been revealed by PDP's National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiya that a new caretaker committee for the zone will be set up in accordance with Sections 29 (2)(b) and 31(2)(e) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended). The new committee will be led by the former chairman of the party's Edo State chapter, Dan Orbi. The statement including the following details was released by the party: “The newly constituted South-south Zonal Caretaker Committee which is chaired by Chief Dan Orbi, is to pilot the affairs of the party in the Sout...

Expectant Ciara Flaunts Her Growing Baby Bump in Alluring Bikini Snaps

24Jun

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Expectant Ciara Flaunts Her Growing Baby Bump in Alluring Bikini Snaps

Anticipating the arrival of her third child with NFL star Russell Wilson, American singer Ciara, 34, took to Instagram to highlight her growing baby bump in a stunning pink fringed bikini. This will be Russell's second child with Ciara, who shares her first child with rapper Future. View the complete set of photos below.