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Man beats wife to coma in Anambra for getting pregnant for him

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

A yet-to-be-identified pregnant lady has been beaten to coma in Anambra State by the man who allegedly impregnated her. ThE man was said to have used the teenage girl as a punching bag for allowing herself to get pregnant for him when he was not ready for marriage. The incident...

Zulum: We’ll partner military to increase safe access to farmlands

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

Borno State will collaborate through some initiatives that will give farmers in Borno State increased and safe access to their farmlands this rainy season, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has said. Zulum stated this at Keleri, a town in the outskirt of Maiduguri, located along Maiduguri-Mafa-Dikwa- Gamboru Highway. The governor spoke...

NPA alerts public of blackmail, smear campaign

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has raised the alarm over plans by some unnamed groups and individuals to embark on a campaign of calumny and smear against some of its officials, especially, the Chief Executive, Mohammed Koko Bello, alleging sharp practices and other financial infractions. In a...

Women’s PGA Championship: Leona Maguire leads by one shot at halfway

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

Ireland’s Leona Maguire hit a flurry of late birdies to take the halfway lead at the Women’s PGA Championship in New Jersey. She carded a three-under 68 in the second round to move to five under par, one shot ahead of a three-strong group that includes England’s Mel Reid. Maguire,...

Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon comments ‘misinterpreted’ after being perceived as racist

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

Stefanos Tsitsipas says comments he made towards Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon in 2022 have been “misinterpreted” after they were perceived as racist on social media. Greece’s Tsitsipas said the Australian’s approach to tennis was “uneducated” after he was knocked out in a fiery third-round clash. He also said Kyrgios brought “that...

Premier 15s sides to face tougher punishments for too many foreign players, says chief executive

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

The chief executive of the Premier 15s says she will be introducing tougher penalties for sides who break rules on fielding foreign players next season. Clubs currently face soft penalties, such as a reduction in funding, for persistently selecting more than two foreign players in a matchday squad. But Belinda...

The Ashes 2023: Pick your England team for second Test against Australia at Lord’s

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

England head to Lord’s 1-0 down in the Ashes – and Ben Stokes’ side also have selection concerns to worry about as they look to level the series against Australia. Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been drafted into the squad as injury cover for off-spinner Moeen Ali, who is struggling after ripping...

Mason Mount: Chelsea reject Manchester United’s third bid of £55m for midfielder

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

Manchester United have had a third bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, worth about £55m, rejected. United had warned they would walk away from negotiations with the Blues if the offer was not accepted. Chelsea are thought to want at least £58m plus another £7m in possible add-ons for the...

Russian mercenary chief leads armed rebellion, vows to topple country’s military leaders

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Wagner Group, a private army in Russia, has mobilised his troops against the country’s military and President Vladmir Putin. Prigozhin said his fighters had crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia and would destroy anyone in their way, including roadblocks and aircraft. Wagner has been fighting...

Boko Haram Kills 8 Loggers In Borno

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2023June 24, 20230

At least eight people mostly youths have been killed in a fresh Boko Haram attack in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, official says. Daily Trust Saturday had earlier reported how insurgents attacked and slaughtered 15 persons including farmers at Molai outskirts on Maiduguri last week. It was gathered...

FCT High Court Sentences Man to Death for Murder of Elderly Couple in Abuja

TCN Declares Force Majeure As Flood Knocks Out Lagos Substation, Disrupts Power Supply

NNPC Remits N4.86tn To Federation In Five Months Despite Profit Dip

Man beats wife to coma in Anambra for getting pregnant for him

Zulum: We’ll partner military to increase safe access to farmlands

NPA alerts public of blackmail, smear campaign

Women’s PGA Championship: Leona Maguire leads by one shot at halfway

Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon comments ‘misinterpreted’ after being perceived as racist

Premier 15s sides to face tougher punishments for too many foreign players, says chief executive

The Ashes 2023: Pick your England team for second Test against Australia at Lord’s

Mason Mount: Chelsea reject Manchester United’s third bid of £55m for midfielder

Russian mercenary chief leads armed rebellion, vows to topple country’s military leaders

Boko Haram Kills 8 Loggers In Borno