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The Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has reacted to the suspension of operating licenses of the African Independent Television, AIT, and Raypower by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC. PANDEF leader, Chief Edwin Clark, took a swipe at the Federal Government following the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, describing the action as an insult to the Niger Delta. Clark slammed the...

Delta police arraigns 7 suspected IPOB members for disturbance

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Gunmen Kill Police Constable, Levy Enugu Communities

The police in Asaba on Friday arraigned seven members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in a Magistrates’ Court for allegedly disturbing the peace in Best Lodge Brothel. The police charged Chinenye Ndunu, 25; Chidi Agbuma, 29; Uche Obra, 29; Sopuru Enenyo, 22; Anayo Andrew, 25; Williams Ikpati 19 and Ezechukwu Ekemezie, 40 for belonging to a secret society...

Rivaldo advises Barcelona on who to sign between Neymar, Griezmann

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Former Barcelona star, Rivaldo, has advised the club on who to sign between Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar and Atletico Madrid star, Antoine Griezmann this summer’s transfer window. Both Neymar and Griezmann have been heavily linked with a move to join the La Liga champions this summer. Asked on who Barcelona should sign between Neymar and Griezmann, Rivaldo told Betfair: “If I...

Enugu banker gets N200m bail in fraud allegation

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An Enugu State High Court, Friday, granted bail worth N200 Million to Oliver Anidiobi, a banker who was accused of fraud. Anidiobi is facing trial before the court on 32 count charges of forgery and stealing, slammed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was earlier arraigned by EFCC on May 7 this year and was remanded...

French Open 2019: Nadal powers past Federer into final

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Defending champion, Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, winning in straight sets. The 33-year-old produced an outstanding performance to beat Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the last four on Court Philippe Chatrier. The win moves him within one victory of a record-extending 12th Roland Garros title and it was Federer’s worst Grand Slam defeat...

Transfer: Manchester United officially announce £18m deal for Daniel James

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Manchester United have announced that they have agreed to a deal in principle with Swansea for Daniel James. James becomes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first signing at Old Trafford. Wales manager, Ryan Giggs, gave the 21-year-old permission to leave their training camp Thursday morning to undergo a medical at Carrington after weeks of advanced talks. “Manchester United is delighted to announce that it...

Zimbabwe players arrive Nigeria ahead of Super Eagles friendly [Full squad]

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Zimbabwe’s 18-man squad has arrived Nigeria ahead of an international friendly match with Nigeria on Saturday in Asaba. Both countries will use the game as warm up preparatory to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Anderlecht forward, Knowledge Musona, led Sunday Chidzambwa’s squad to the West African country on Thursday night. Zimbabwe are in Group A and will take on host nation...

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun reveals what Thierry Henry made him do at Brighton

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Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has revealed that his admiration for Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, made him pick the number 14 shirt at Brighton & Hove Albion. Balogun grew up as an Arsenal fan in Germany, before joining the Seagulls last summer on a free transfer from Mainz 05. The 30-year-old said that Henry, who has cemented his place as a...

Two FRSC Officials Arrested For Allegedly Killing Colleague

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FRSC Records Increase In Number Of Persons Rescued From Crashes

The Police in Anambra State have apprehended two Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials in Onitsha, who reportedly killed one of their colleagues. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Mustapha Dandaura, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident occurred in FRSC office in Onitsha on Thursday. “There was a problem between the Unit Commander and staff. “Then, another...

BREAKING: Kaduna Assembly passes bill to grant Pastors, Imams license before preaching

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Kaduna Assembly Screens 12 Commissioner Nominees

The Religious Preaching Regulation law, 1984 before the Kaduna State House of Assembly seeking substitution was on Friday passed into law The passage of the bill came three years after the bill faced serious criticism from different religious bodies and individuals. The bill, which purpose is to regulate religious preaching in Kaduna State with a view of promoting religious harmony and...

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