Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Delta State Command, have arrested and detained a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha south local government area of the State. According to an informant, Harrison Gwamnishu, the suspect was arrested on Friday, September 27, 2024. “Earlier today, we swiftly responded to a complaint of defilement of a 4-year-old child by a 50 years plus old man. “We first took the child to a Government Hospital where she was examined and the Doctor/Nurses confirmed that the child had been altered (Penetrated). “We left the hospital and arrested the man and…
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The Delta State government has said it is not comfortable with the inability of Deltans to fully take up slots allocated to the state due to youths’ declining interest in the military and paramilitary services. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, stated when Delta State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment In the Military and Paramilitary Services submitted her report to the State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. While saying the development has prompted the inauguration of the special committee to address the problem, he assured that their report will be implemented to boost the number of applicants of…
Eighty-three persons were on Saturday, arrested in different parts of Umuahia, Abia State for contravening Abia State environmental sanitation laws. The defaulters were arrested by the Task Force team of the Abia State government during the September edition of the monthly clean. Some of the defaulters were picked up at their business premises during the clean-up hours while others were arrested on the streets. They were brought to a mobile Court sitting at the Abia State High Court premises in Umuahia, Presided over by Onyinyechi Chinenye Ibekwe, a Lawyer. Speaking to the press after the clean-up exercise, Abia State Commissioner…
Governor Seyi Makinde has begged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike not to set Oyo State on fire. Wike had a few weeks ago threatened to ‘put fire and cause a political crisis in the state of any PDP’s governors pushing for the Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara to take over the structures of the party in the state. Makinde made the plea on Saturday, September 28 2024, during a reception organized for Wike by the Ijaw World Congress in Port Harcourt. Makinde explained that the former governor has done creditably well for his people and…
Chelsea ace, Cole Palmer has admitted that he should have scored six goals against Brighton in the Premier League. Palmer made history as he scored four goals in the first against Brighton on Saturday. The match ended 4-2 at Stamford Bridge in favour of Enzo Maresca’s side. Speaking afterwards, Palmer said, “I should have had five or six. “When I missed the first chance I was upset, but with the way they played and their high line I felt we would get more chances”. Palmer now has six Premier League goals so far this season. EPL: I should’ve scored six…
The Adamawa State Government has commenced the fumigation of houses, drainages and refuse dumps in the twin municipal local government areas of Yola South and Yola North. The exercise is aimed at containing the possible spread of cholera and curtailing incidents of malaria. This is coming days after the government confirmed the loss of 12 lives and hospitalization of 304 others due to a cholera outbreak recorded in Jimeta, Yola North LGA. Addressing the fumigators on behalf of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Commissioner for Education, Dr Umar Garba-Pella, asked the health officers to ensure house-to-house disinfections of the over 20 wards…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has hailed Ethan Nwaneri following his impressive display for the Gunners against Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday. Arteta said Nwaneri came on during the encounter and beat three players, adding that he loves how the midfielder plays Nwaneri was impressive for Arteta’s side as they defeated the visitors at Emirates Stadium. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Wilfred Ndidi (own goal) and Kai Havertz gave Arsenal side all three points. Speaking about Nwaneri after the game, Arteta said: “He came on and immediately beat one, two, three players. I just love it!”. “If…
Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park. Osimhen scored twice within eight minutes to help Okan Buruk’s side maintain their unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig this season The 25-year-old opened scoring for the home team after 20 minutes. The Nigeria international added the second in the 28th minute. Argentina international Mauro Icardi added the third for Galatasaray six minutes later. Mamadou Fall and Haris Hairadinovic and Nuno Da Costa were both on target for Kasimpasa. Kasimpasa paraded another Nigerian, Kenneth Omeruo for 70 minutes…
Josh Maja continued his impressive scoring form as West Bromwich Albion fell to a 3-2 loss against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday. The defeat was West Brom’s first in seven Sky Bet Championship games this season. Maja scored the Baggies’ first goal of the game in the 65th minute. The 24-year-old has now scored seven goals in seven league games for Carlos Corberán’s side this season. The forward featured for the entire duration of the game. Maja’s compatriot, Semi Ajayi also featured for West Brom in the game. Ajayi was replaced by Gianluca Fabrotta seven minutes from time. Championship:…
In a demonstration of his enormous respect for the traditional institution, the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday, paid respects to the departed Elemure of Emure Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, who recently joined his ancestors after suffering an undisclosed illness. The monarch, who was a retired Police Commissioner and one of the Pelupelu Obas, the highest in the hierarchy of Ekiti traditional rulers, died on May 30, 2024, after reigning for 16 years. Speaking in Emure Ekiti during the final outing service held in honour of the late monarch, Oyebanji, represented by the Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, urged the…