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Tyson Fury survives Otto Wallin bloodbath in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury condemned Otto Wallin to his first defeat as a professional in Las Vegas on early Sunday morning.
Police harassing, intimidating Biodun Fatoyinbo – group
A group, Social Justice League (SJL), has urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies to stop harassing and intimidating the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, over preliminary investigation into the allegation of rape leveled against him by Mrs. Bukola Dakolo.
English Premier League early predictions
Football being the most loved game on the planet, continues to amuse sports fanatics every day. While there are several international and local tournaments taking place throughout the year, Premier League remains the most eagerly awaited annual competition. Popular in its home country of England, fans across the world also follow the English clubs as they go about winning and losing matches.
Emmanuel Frimpong hits out at ‘bully’ Samir Nasri
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has accused Samir Nasri of being a bully and declared he'll never respect the Frenchman as a player.
PMI: Business activities improve in July – CBN
In spite of global trade tensions and delays in the appointment of key officials to kick start the economy, business activities remained positive as the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the month of July...
COZA rape scandal: Honouring invitation is optional – police source
The Police have said the invitation letter served on Timi Dakolo and his wife, Busola, is part of investigation procedure.
Police invite Busola, Timi Dakolo for questioning over alleged rape accusation
The Police on Sunday confirmed that its operatives had served official invitation letters on Busola and Timi Dakolo over the highly publicised case involving Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo.
Tribunal: Kenyan ICT expert testifies, says INEC has server
An Information Communication Technology, ICT, expert from Kenya, Mr. David Njorga, on Friday, maintained before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, transmitted results of the February 23 presidential election, to a central server.
Family, associates seek N9 million to save ailing journalist
Family members, friends and professional colleagues of ailing veteran sports journalist Akinloye Oyebanji on Thursday appealed to governments, public-spirited individuals and corporate organisations to assist him with the sum of $25,000.
Afcon: Algeria more impressive than Super Eagles – Gernot Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr admitted he expects a far tougher challenge against Algeria in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals than during qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Afcon: Super Eagles not an easy opponent – Burundi striker
Burundi striker Abdul Razak has admitted that his side played against a tough opposition during Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations group B opening game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Alexandria stadium in Egypt.
Governor Yahaya suspends all government’s appointments, contracts in Gombe
The newly sworn-in governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has suspended all appointments, contracts and allocations by the state and local government councils as from March 10.
Unai Emery: I’m happy Petr Cech is facing Chelsea
Unai Emery will have no qualms starting Petr Cech in the Europa League final, despite the retiring Arsenal goalkeeper reportedly returning to Chelsea this summer.
NLC tasks Nasarawa government on contributory pension system
The Nasarawa state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the State Government to adopt contributory pension system to safeguard the future of its workers.
Thabo Mbeki to lead Commonwealth observer group for Malawi elections
A Commonwealth group has been appointed to observe the 2019 Malawi Tripartite elections. It will be led by Thabo Mbeki, the second post-Apartheid South African President.
NAF chief urges personnel to maintain discipline, battle-readiness
Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has urged officers and men to maintain discipline and combat-readiness always to be able to end insurgency and banditry in the country.
Sa’ad Idris named substantive INEC’s TEI chief
Dr. Sa’ad Umar Idris has been appointed as the substantive Director General of the Electoral Institute, TEI, by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Easter: Police assures Lagosians of adequate security
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu, has assured the people in the State of adequate security during the Easter holidays.
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COZA pastor asks court to dismiss rape suit against him
The Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has reacted to the suit accusing him of raping then 17-year-old Busola, now a mother of three and wife to Timi Dakolo, an inspirational singer.
Gary Neville brands Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola a ‘disgrace’
Gary Neville has branded Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola a disgrace and urged his former club to no longer negotiate with the Italian.
AfDB fund to invest $500,000 in Nigeria’s sustainable energy
A multi-donor trust fund managed by the African Development Bank (ADB), Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a $500,000 grant to support the development and launch of the Nigeria Energy Access Fund (NEAF).
Imo guber: Police beef up security ahead judgment
The Imo State Police Command has beefed up security in the state ahead of the judgment of the Imo State election petition tribunal.
Ugandan Asians fear expulsion as MPs dig into assets mess
A section of Ugandans of Asian origin have expressed fears that the current parliamentary probe into the management and status of properties that were left behind in 1972 is likely to result into a second expulsion.