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Government worker arraigned for performing ‘juju’ on daughter in Abuja

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

A civil servant, Moses Saka, faces trial in an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada in Abuja for allegedly using ‘juju’ on his daughter. The police charged 36-year-old Saka and an accomplice Joseph (at large), with criminal conspiracy and unlawful juju. Prosecution counsel, Abdullahi Tanko told the court that the complainant Labaran...

Ten Hag names four Man Utd players that caused 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said that at least four players on the pitch should have ensured they beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park, with Michael Olise’s late free-kick cancelling out Bruno Fernandes’ opener. However, Ten Hag...

It’s step too far for them – Redknapp names team that might not win title

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Former England midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has said winning the Premier League title might be a step too far for Manchester United. Redknapp was speaking on Sky Sports following United’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. According to him, the result might have ended their hopes of mounting a...

Ticket for Messi, Ronaldo clash sold for $2.6m

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

A football fan has shelled out $2.6 million for a VIP ticket to watch Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia, ESPN reports. The exhibition match will be played at King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday. It will feature Paris Saint-Germain and Messi facing a selected XI...

NNPP clarifies Kwankwaso’s condition to step down, comment about Obi

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

The New Nigerian Peoples Party, has explained why its presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, spent time talking about his counterpart from the Labour Party, Peter Obi, at the Chatham House on Wednesday. Just like the other presidential candidates, Kwankwaso was at the Chatham House to relate with members of the think...

Ex-HoS, Oronsaye wants N190m fraud charges dismissed as court fixes April 5 for judgment

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed April 5 for judgment in 27-count fraud charges brought against a former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr.Stephen Oronsaye, by the Federal Government. The Judge fixed the date after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Onyereri’s sack: I’d be Imo governor if I had Supreme Court influence – Ihedioha

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Former Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha has condemned attacks on him since the verdict on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Imo West Senatorial primary. Last Friday, the Supreme Court nullified the primary election that produced Jones Onyereri as the party’s Senatorial candidate for the February 25 National Assembly poll. Delivering judgment...

Viral Video: Soldier Was Angry Police Stopped Bus Driving ‘One Way’, Says PPRO

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

The Lagos State police command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, has revealed that the soldier seen fighting a policeman on Wednesday was a passenger on a bus driving against traffic. A video of a policeman and soldier fighting on a Lagos road had gone viral on Wednesday. Giving an update on the...

2023: We will equip Shinkafi Ultramodern Physiotherapy Hospital, says Matawalle

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has given assurance of equipping the Shinkafi Ultramodern Physiotherapy Hospital if reelected for a second term. Matawalle gave the assurance in Shinkafi, the headquarters of Shinkafi LGA during the gubernatorial campaign really of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. According to him, the hospital was...

Naira gains 0.05% at Investors, Exporters window

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

The naira on Wednesday exchanged at 461.25 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The figure represented an appreciation by 0.05 per cent compared with the 461.50 it exchanged on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N461 to the dollar on Wednesday. An exchange rate of N462...