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US, Nigeria unveil open skies air transport agreement

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

The United States has announced the unveiling of an Air Transport Agreement with Nigeria. The Public Diplomacy Department of the US Mission in Nigeria, which disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, said the agreement had provisionally been applied since 2000. The bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship between...

Binance executive, Gambaryan denied bail, to remain in Kuje Prison

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday dismissed a bail application filed by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that based on the affidavit evidence before him, Gambaryan would jump bail if the application is granted. “I have carefully considered the affidavit evidence...

Captain Cletus named Man of the Match in Golden Eaglets’ draw vs Burkina Faso

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

Simon Cletus was named Man of the Match following Golden Eaglets’ 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Thursday. Cletus impressed with his superb display at the Eaglets midfield. The Mavlon FC midfielder was close to scoring the winning goal for Nigeria in the 65th minute. The Golden Eaglets dominated the...

Ondo government to invest in Sunshine Stars’ youth team

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

Ondo State Government has expressed their readiness to invest in Nigeria Premier Football League side Sunshine Stars youth team. The Sunshine Stars U-17 team failed to progress to the playoff of the maiden edition of the NPFL Youth League. The state commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye...

Wildlife bill passes second reading in Reps

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

The bill to address wildlife trafficking and habitat destruction passed second reading in the House of Representatives at Thursday’s plenary. Sponsor of the bill and member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, while explaining the general principles of the bill, said the wildlife trade and trafficking...

It’s safe – Nigerian govt allays fear on N20tn pension fund

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

The Nigerian government has said the country’s N20 trillion pension fund is safe and secure. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Recall that after last Tuesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, Edun said the government would unveil a plan to harness local funds to...

Police arrest foreigner, 2 others over alleged kidnapping in Delta

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

The Police Command in Delta has arrested three kidnap suspects including a foreigner over kidnapping incidents in the state. The command`s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe told newsmen on Thursday in Warri that the suspects were arrested on Saturday and Sunday at their hideouts in Warri. Edafe said the suspects were...

3 cable vandals bag 6 years imprisonment

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

A Federal High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, has sentenced three persons to six years imprisonment for unlawful tampering, disconnecting and damaging of electrical installations belonging to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC. The convicts, Chibueze Emmanuel and Michael Genesis, were arrested in January 2022, while Ojuolape Olaitan was...

Confusion as judge sentences divorce-seeking housewife to 3 weeks community service

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

There was confusion in an Area Court in Ilorin when the judge sentenced a divorce-seeking woman, Adenike Aliyu to three weeks of community service for admitting that she committed adultery while her marriage to her husband was legal. The presiding Judge, Hammad Ajumonbi while delivering his ruling, said the punishment...

Conduct massive clearout – Rooney names only player Man Utd needs

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2024May 16, 20240

Manchester United Legend, Wayne Rooney has named captain Bruno Fernandes as the only senior player the club should keep at Old Trafford this summer. Rooney said this while urging the Red Devils to do a massive clear out of players this summer transfer window. This is coming after Fernandes inspired...