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Police arrest alleged financier of cult in Delta

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Special anti-cult unit operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, and men of Operation Delta Hawk arrested 37-year-old Chief Joseph Ologbo suspected of being the financier of the Aro Bagger cult group. His arrest, in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, is coming on the heels of...

He’s absolutely magnificent – Hasselbaink names Arsenal star best player

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has snubbed 25-goal Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as he picks his best player in the Premier League so far this season. Hasselbaink believes that Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is the best player of the season. Saka has scored eight goals and made seven assists...

He’s old fashioned – Chelsea legend picks Ronaldo’s replacement for United

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Former Chelsea player Gus Poyet has told Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give young Uruguayan winger, Facundo Pellistri a chance in the first team. According to him, the youngster could actually serve as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who is now plying his trade at Al Nassr in...

I won’t explain why I benched Kroos, Modric – Ancelotti

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Luka Modric and Toni Kroos understand that the team’s “moment of transition” means they won’t start every game. Ancelotti, however, backed the two midfielders to still be “decisive” starting with their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday. Modric and...

Northern Christians: Opportunity for Nigerians to put things right

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

The Congress of Northern Nigeria Christians, CNNC, said Nigerians have an opportunity to put the country on the right path by electing credible leaders in next month’s general elections. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday, the group’s spokesman, Dr Iliya Yusuf, stated that it is no longer news that...

Masari declares Thursday, Friday work-free as Buhari visits Katsina

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has declared Thursday, 26 and Friday, 27 January 2023 as work-free days ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Home Affairs, Sani Bala Kabomo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to...

Buhari gives recipe for surplus food production in Africa

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished African leaders to demonstrate political will and re-commit themselves to the transformation of agriculture in the continent. The President made the call at the ongoing Feed Africa Summit of Heads of State and Government in Dakar on Wednesday. He tasked member states to explore ways...

Cattle rustling: Dealers union to start issuance of waybill for transporting livestock

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

The National President of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria, Dr. Muhammad Tahir Ibrahim says the union will henceforth issue waybills to articulated trucks transporting cattle from the north to other parts of the country. Ibrahim, who disclosed this during a visit to the Niger State...

2023: Abia YPP candidate cries out over alleged destruction of campaign billboards

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

A State House of Assembly candidate under the Young Progressives Party for Umuahia east constituency in Abia, Innocent Nwachukwu has alleged the destruction of his election campaign billboards mounted in strategic places in the constituency by opposition elements. He particularly frowned in strong terms, the destruction of his billboards and...

Court dismisses Saraki’s suits against EFCC, ICPC

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed two separate suits filed by ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki. Saraki sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB. Justice Inyang Ekwo on Wednesday struck out the litigations...