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My Ordeal at a Chadian Kidnappers Den in Zamfara state - Coach Biffo
The coach and another person identified as Aminu Lawal were kidnapped on the same day While in the kidnappers den, many speculations arouse. Matches were postponed and his family members said he had traveled to Germany The kidnappers demanded for 15million ransom to be paid for his release. Biffo was later released after spending 17 days in their den, after ransom was paid “I thank God for everything, they are not even Nigerians.
Tale of Victims, Patients and Neglect of Mental Illness in Nigeria
Aderonke Bello, Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The most unholy act was committed on a holy day. Mary was a bubbly seven-year-old girl when her two eyes were plucked out by an aunt on a Holy Thursday at a time people were preparing for the Easter weekend – 18 years ago. Speaking to Sunday Sun in Abuja, the legal practitioner currently working in a law firm said, “My aunt pulled me by my hair. Needless to say that I was petrified.
Oshiomhole opened up on his invitation by DSS
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday opened up on his invitation last Sunday by the Department of State Services (DSS) and what transpired for the over 8 hours he was with the operatives in their Abuja office.
CORRIGENDUM - The Sun Nigeria
‘Ugwuanyi not against Obi’ In our story, “Why South East govs, leaders moved against Obi as Atiku’s vice,” published in our sister publication, Sunday Sun, we erroneously stated that Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, is vehemently opposed to the choice of former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, as running mate to PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that he vowed to work for President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election next year.
2019: Atiku picks Peter Obi as running mate
Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has been picked as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the peoples democratic party (PDP)
58th Independence: How A New Nigeria Will Emerge, By Dr Philip Afaha
58th Independence: How A New Nigeria Will Emerge, By Dr Philip Afaha NEWS DIGEST- Today marks the 58th independence anniversary of Nigeria. When i was asked to deliver the 2018 Independence Day Speech I was overwhelmed with nostalgia. As I watched people throng into the arena for celebration, I remembered back in those days when every child craved for independence; the glitz, the razzmatazz and everything a festival could offer. In Ubium where I grew up, the entire village will be shut down.
Flickers: Kukah and banditry that is Nigerian politics, By Festus Adedayo
Flickers: Kukah and banditry that is Nigerian politics, By Festus Adedayo NEWS DIGEST – In the last few weeks or so, the blood pressure of Nigeria must have risen tremendously. Though it is a quadrennial affair, this year’s ritual of ascendancy to political offices by Nigerian politicians has generated so many flakes. As usual, the fever of politics has caught every Nigerian, irrespective of their profession. Bankers, journalists, lawyers, doctors etc.
Understanding Sule Lamido’s Struggles, Prosecutions, By Mansur Ahmed
NEWS DIGEST – It is about 132 days to next year’s presidential election. But it is less than 24 hours to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary, holding in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Owing largely to the failings of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, which happened by accident about four years ago, Nigerians are understandably looking in the direction of the opposition PDP for succour.
Zamfara delegates die in car crash after voting in APC primaries
Zamfara delegates die in car crash after voting in APC primaries Zamfara delegates die in car crash after voting in APC primaries It was a shocking news to their colleagues, hearing that moments after casting their votes in the All Progressives Congress(APC) senatorial primaries on Wednesday, Seven delegates of the party lost their lives in a ghastly accident. The delegates came from Gwiwa local government area of the state.
2019 General Elections: The What ifs, By Aderonke Bello
2019 General Elections: The What ifs, By Aderonke Bello NEWS DIGEST- What if all females in Nigeria vote for a credible female presidential candidate What if all females in Nigeria support and campaign for a consensual candidate What if a woman emerges as Nigeria’s President in 2019, will heaven fall?
Labour Suspends Warning Strike
Executives of the two labour centres, the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have suspended the nationwide warning strike. The suspension followed a firm commitment from the federal government to reopen negotiations in the national minimum wage tripartite committee, chaired by former minister of housing and urban development, Ama Pepple. Details later…
Breaking: Senator Godswill Akpabio Visits Tinubu – - The Sun News
Breaking: Senator Godswill Akpabio Visits Tinubu — 4th August 2018 Eagle Online The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will formally receive the Minority Leader of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, into the All Progressives Congress on August 8, 2018. The information on the schedule to receive Akpabio into the ruling party came on a day the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State visited the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his Lagos home.
I did not follow Saraki to PDP, I'm a member of APC, Bolaji Abdullahi
Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that he has resigned his membership of the party. He told newsmen at the APC secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday that report of his resignation trending in the media was not true.
Why I dumped APC for PDP Bukola Saraki explains in a press
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, CON, ON JULY 31, 2018. I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is not a decision that I have made lightly.
Breaking News: Saraki dumps APC
Breaking News: Saraki dumps APC
Manchester United beat AC Milan in 26 penalty shootout, Sanchez scores
Manchester United beat AC Milan in 26 penalty shootout — 26th July 2018 Kwese ESPN Goalkeeper Joel Pereira missed a penalty but saved three as Manchester United won a marathon shoot-out to beat AC Milan after a 1-1 draw at the StubHub Center. The 22-year-old, on at half-time, saved twice from former Liverpool players Fabio Borini and Suso as United won 9-8 on penalties in a shoot-out that lasted 13 rounds with all 11 players taking at least one.
Jose Mourinho has a new transfer strategy at Manchester United FC – - The Sun News
Jose Mourinho has a new transfer strategy at Manchester United FC — 26th July 2018 UK Dailypost When Manchester United FC Coach, Jose Mourinho talks, he nearly always makes headlines. When he doesn’t, his silence can sometimes say everything. That was the case when Mourinho talked to the media in Los Angeles on Tuesday when the Manchester United manager gave his latest update in what is becoming an increasingly frustrating transfer window.
Manchester United's Anthony Martial leaves camp in U.S. for birth of his child – - The Sun News
Manchester United’s Anthony Martial leaves camp in U.S. for birth of his child — 26th July 2018 Kwese ESPN Anthony Martial has left Manchester United’s tour of the United States to attend the birth of his son. The Frenchman flew home from Los Angeles to be with girlfriend Melanie Da Cruz and will not play against AC Milan at the StubHub Center on Wednesday. He is also the father of two-year-old Peyton, his daughter from a previous marriage to Samantha Jacquelinet.
Sport Livescore: International Champions Cup: Result of Juventus vs Bayern Munich – - The Sun News
Sport Livescore: International Champions Cup: Result of Juventus vs Bayern Munich — 26th July 2018 NG Dailypost Juventus will take on Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup on Thursday morning. The Serie A champions will, however, not have Cristiano Ronaldo available for the game, as he is still on vacation following his participation at the 2018 World Cup. Bayern now have a new manager in Niko Kovac and he will be keen to test out members of his squad, ahead of the new season.
Breaking: 36 APC Reps dump party for ADC, PDP – - The Sun News
Breaking: 36 APC Reps dump party for ADC, PDP — 24th July 2018 Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Thirty six members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While four of the lawmakers from Oyo State state defected to the ADC, 32 other lawmakers from Kwara, Kano and Benue states cross carpeted to the PDP.
Just In: Aviation Minister unveils Nigeria Air – - The Sun News
Just In: Aviation Minister unveils Nigeria Air — 18th July 2018 Uche Usim, Abuja The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Wednesday afternoon, unveiled the name and livery for the proposed national carrier in the United Kingdom. The nation airline will be called Nigeria Air, and will be painted in green and white colours in sync with the Nigerian flag.
Makurdi landing permit not political, says Nigerian Air Force NAF
Similarly the NAF, has maintained that the runway at its Makurdi Base, is not a dual user facility but one constructed strictly for military purpose. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, who made this known in a statement said “For the avoidance of doubts, the NAF does not concern itself with political or religious affiliations of individuals/organizations in granting landing rights at its airfields.
Breaking: Fayemi defeated Olusola with 19,338 votes to emerge governor -elect
Breaking: Fayemi defeated Olusola with 19,338 votes to emerge governor -elect — 15th July 2018 WOLE BALOGUN and OLUSEYE OJO, Ado Ekiti Governor-elect of Ekiti State in the Saturday governorship poll in the state polled 197,459 to defeat Kolapo Olusola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 178,121 votes, showing a gap of 19, 338. According to the Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof.
Ekiti Guber Elections 2018, multiple voting in some polling units
Live update: Ekiti Guber Elections 2018 — 14th July 2018 Ismail Omipidan Multiple voting in some polling units in Oye Senator Ayo Arise voted at exactly 11.01 am in Ward 1, unit 1 in Oye council In Odo-Ado, Oke-Ila, all in the state capital, thugs of one of the political parties are preventing perceived sympathisers of the other party from accessing voting centres , let alone allow them vote. Ballot box snatched at Itapa-Osin in Oye council. But security operatives were able to retrieve.
Breaking: Amaju Pinnick Appointed CAF 1st Vice President
President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has been appointed to replace embattled Ghana Football Association President, Kwame Nyantakyi as CAF’s 1st Vice President. Pinnick, who is set to slug it out with several other candidates in September’s NFF elections was chosen for the position after his brilliant performance with the Nigerian football governing body. His new position was communicated across in a letter from Africa’s football governing body.
President Macron coming to Afrika Shrine has vindicated Fela- Femi KutiThe Sun News
President Macron coming to Afrika Shrine has vindicated Fela– Femi Kuti — 3rd July 2018 Tosin Ajirire As Afrobeat king, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti is getting ready to host President Emmanuel Macron tonight at the Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, he has exclusively opened up to The Daily Sun on what he would tell the French leader and the kind of songs he would play.
Enugu community pays N2m for killing herdsmen’s cows - The Sun News
Enugu community pays N2m for killing herdsmen’s cows — 2nd July 2018 Magnus Eze, Enugu BLOODBATH was recently averted at Ezi Nze community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following alleged killing of unspecified number of cows belonging to Fulani herdsmen by youths of the area. For peace to reign, the community was asked to pay about N2 million.
MAN seeks review of conditions attached to textile Intervention fund - The Sun News
MAN seeks review of conditions attached to textile Intervention fund — 2nd July 2018 DIRECTOR-GENERAL, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, has appealed to the Federal Government to relax the tough conditions attached to disbursement of the Textile Intervention Fund. Ajayi Kadri, made the plea in an interview in Lagos on Sunday.
Transportation cost in developing countries 25% high, says Peterside - The Sun News
Transportation cost in developing countries 25% high, says Peterside — 2nd July 2018 Isaac Anumihe Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has said that the cost of transportation in the developing countries which hovers around 15 per cent and 25 per cent contribute to the high cost of imported goods. This, he said, was con- trary to the low cost of trans- portation in developed na- tions which is between 2 per cent and 5 per cent.
Cassava: Enugu govt, investors to develop 11,000 hectares - The Sun News
Cassava: Enugu govt, investors to develop 11,000 hectares — 2nd July 2018 Magnus Eze A Nigerian company and its foreign partners have announced a multimillion dollars direct investment in cultivation of cassava in Enugu State. This was as Enugu State government has also mulled partnership on the 11,000 hectares of cassava farms that would be cultivated in 22 locations of 500 hectares per cluster farm in the state.
Flood kills 4 bankers in Onitsha - The Sun News
Flood kills 4 bankers in Onitsha — 2nd July 2018 Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha FOUR bankers have been killed by flood on Obodoukwu Road, off Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victims, who are members of staff of a commercial bank, were drowned, as they were driving home, during the last weekend down pour that devastated Onitsha and its environs.
Breaking: Mobile policemen deployed to Borno protest over unpaid allowances
Breaking: Mobile Policemen protest in Maiduguri over alleged unpaid allowance — 2nd July 2018 Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Mobile policemen deployed to Borno State to boost the counter-insurgency operation are protesting over alleged unpaid allowances. The policemen numbering about 100 blocked a major road that pass the State Command Headquarters in the metropolis shooting sporadically.
We’ve paid June salaries without federal allocation –Ugwuanyi - The Sun News
We’ve paid June salaries without federal allocation –Ugwuanyi — 2nd July 2018 GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State said his administration has paid June salaries of workers without receiving the federal allocation. Ugwuanyi added that despite the fact that he assumed office at the time the country’s economy was in severe recession, his administration has been regular in payment of workers’ salaries, even when 27 states could not pay.
Diego Maradona's behavior at the World Cup could be for show
Diego Maradona’s behavior at the World Cup — 1st July 2018 USA Today Speculation has mounted that Diego Maradona’s erratic behavior at the World Cup could be attributed to him “acting up” for a documentary being filmed about his life. The Argentina soccer legend, who nearly single-handedly spearheaded the South American country to World Cup glory in 1986, caused concern among his legion of fans following a series of outlandish antics throughout the tournament.
Why Diego Maradona gives partner Rocio Oliva a sloppy kiss - The Sun News
Why Diego Maradona gives partner Rocio Oliva a sloppy kiss — 1st July 2018 The Sun UK The Argentine legend has been one of the talking points of Russia 2018 with his eccentric antics in the stands DIEGO MARADONA was joined by his partner as he turned up for Argentina’s Round of 16 classic with France despite recent warnings from a doctor.
How old is Diego Maradona, what is his net worth, and is he married?
How old is Diego Maradona, what is his net worth, and is he married? — 1st July 2018 Metro.co.uk Whether it’s the fact he wears two watches, or his checkered past filled with drug use, there’s nothing boring about Diego Maradona. On the pitch, he’s one of the most celebrated footballers ever, and off it he’s a real character. Maradona’s back watched Argentina games after a wine-fuelled health scare last week, so we’ll see plenty more of his animated goal celebrations.
Ciroma, ex-CBN governor kicks the bucket — 5th July 2018 Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (1975-1977), Mallam Adamu Ciroma, is dead. Aged 83, Ciroma, also a former Finance Minister (1999-2003) during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, was said to have passed away yesterday at the Turkish Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja after a protracted illness.
Breaking: Popular Musician D’banj Son Drowns in Pool — Nigeria Today
Unconfirmed report indicates that Afro pop star, Dapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj, may have lost his son, Daniel III. One-year-old Daniel was reported to have drowned in a swimming pool on Saturday. D’banj couldn’t be reached because he’s currently outside the country. The post Breaking: Popular Musician D’banj Son Drowns in Pool appeared first on The Sun News. Also, Like us on facebook This post was syndicated from The Sun News. Click here to read the full text on the original website.
Breaking: Popular Musician D'banj Son Drowns in Pool - The Sun News
Breaking: Popular Musician D’banj Son Drowns in Pool — 24th June 2018 Unconfirmed report indicates that Afro pop star, Dapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj, may have lost his son, Daniel III. One-year-old Daniel was reported to have drowned in a swimming pool on Saturday. D’banj couldn’t be reached because he’s currently outside the country. « Previous Article Prepare for APC's defeat in Ekiti, Fayose tells Presidency
England vs Tunisia: Harry Kane scores stoppage time winner
England were dominating but struggling to create anything of note. Kieran Trippier sent an effort just past the post before Naim Sliti shot well wide in a rare Tunisia attack. Young then had a chance with a free kick but curled his effort well over, but England couldn’t find any way through as Tunisia went increasingly defensive to claim a point. But their tactic didn’t pay off as England won a corner in the first minute of added time.
Tunisia vs England: Who is Wilmar Roldan, the referee in charge.
Tunisia vs England: Who is Wilmar Roldan, the referee in charge? — 19th June 2018 GOAL The Colombian official has a habit of making the headlines with his controversial calls, and did so again in the Three Lions’ narrow victory. England got their World Cup campaign to a promising start with a 2-1 win over Tunisia, but could have won with a more comfortable lead and potentially two penalties had they been awarded by controversial referee Wilmar Roldan.
WWE Raw: Ronda Rousey given 30-day suspension for Kurt Angle attack
WWE Raw: Ronda Rousey given 30-day suspension for Kurt Angle attack — 19th June 2018 SkySports Ronda Rousey has been suspended for 30 days following her fierce attack on Kurt Angle and Raw women’s champion Alexa Bliss. Bliss held a celebratory ceremony in the ring to mark the fact she won the Raw title at Money In The Bank on Sunday night, with Kurt Angle on hand to congratulate her and inform her Nia Jax will be invoking her rematch clause at Extreme Rules.
How Rapper XXXTentacion died in North Miama, Florida
How Rapper XXXTentacion died — 19th June 2018 Telegraph American rapper XXXTentacion has been gunned down north of Miami while shopping for a motorcycle. The 20-year-old, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was shot in broad daylight near the motorcycle store in Deerfield Beach, the Broward County sheriff’s department said.
Belgium vs Panama score: Lukaku nets World Cup brace - The Sun News
Belgium vs Panama score: Lukaku nets World Cup brace — 19th June 2018 CBSS Sports On Monday, Belgium notched three points in its 2018 World Cup opener despite a poor first half against Panama. The Red Devils struggled with Panama’s physical play in the first half and couldn’t get one past Jaime Penedo, but in the second half the attack came alive, and it wore the Central American side down on the way to a 3-0 victory.
Police release CCTV footage of £8,000-worth of cigraettes being stolen - The Sun News
— 19th June 2018 •Beyond codeine, Nigerian youngsters get high on tramadol, meth, faeces, sanitary pads Tessy Igomu Amid the stench oozing from a nearby refuse hill, a gaunt-looking man, Yinka, sauntered inside one of the makeshift cafeterias, locally known as buka. There were several others lining the length of Canoe Bus Stop adjoining Ajao Estate in Isolo, Lagos….
2018 WWE Money in the Bank results, recap, grades: Title change — Nigeria Today
In need of a big showing after the NXT TakeOver card from the night before continued to reset the expectations of WWE fans, Sunday’s Money in the Bank card finally came through late after an incredibly bland start. Along with a strong women’s Money in the Bank match earlier in the night, it was the final three matches of the evening that helped the show save face in front of a smart and passionate Chicago crowd.
Sweden vs South Korea: World Cup 2018 player ratings
Sweden vs South Korea: World Cup 2018 player ratings — 19th June 2018 Independent Andreas Granqvist took advantage of a VAR-awarded penalty to hand Sweden a 1-0 win over South Korea in their World Cup opener. The Sweden captain tucked home in the 65th minute of the Group F clash in Nizhny Novgorod after technology was used to rule that Viktor Claesson had been fouled in the area.
Limelight Health is a Finalist for the 2018 North America Award
North America: Limelight Health is a Finalist for the 2018 Red Herring North America Award — 19th June 2018 PR News Wire Limelight Health announced today it has been selected as a finalist for Red Herring’s Top 100 North America award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region. The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America.
Belgium vs Panama: How Romelu Lukaku scores twice
Belgium vs Panama: How Romelu Lukaku scores twice — 19th June 2018 Kwese ESPN Belgium laboured for large periods but still ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against Panama in Sochi. All the goals came in the second half, with Dries Mertens scoring a superb volley before Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku put the game to bed. Belgium dominated the opening exchanges, with Eden Hazard firing into the side-netting and Kevin De Bruyne shooting over from the edge of the box.
2018 WWE Money in the Bank results, recap, grades: Title change
In need of a big showing after the NXT TakeOver card from the night before continued to reset the expectations of WWE fans, Sunday’s Money in the Bank card finally came through late after an incredibly bland start. Along with a strong women’s Money in the Bank match earlier in the night, it was the final three matches of the evening that helped the show save face in front of a smart and passionate Chicago crowd.
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