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The identity of the man arrested on Friday at the Abuja Airport has been unveiled. The suspect, Mr. Obiajulu Uja was arrested while voicing out that President-elect, Bola Tinubu must never be sworn-in. He is from Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State. His lawyer, Barr. Ejike Ugwu told DAILY POST in an exclusive interview on Saturday that Obiajulu is mentally challenged. Ugwu, who said he was at the Airport Police Division to see the suspect, said the police were yet to provide him… Read the full article here

The incoming government of Prince Bassey Otu owes the people of Cross River State quality governance and service. Director-General of a youth socio-political group, De Cruise Network, Comrade Nji Nji stated this when he addressed journalists in their office, weekend. He said the All Progressives Congress, APC, government owes the people nothing but quality service. He called on Prof Sandy Onor who contested the governorship election against the APC candidate, Prince Bassey Otu to sheath his… Read the full article here

Operatives of the Western Security Network Agency, Amotekun Osun State have announced that it has recovered a wine-coloured Ford J5 loaded with diesel and engine oil. The vehicle with registration number SBG126XB, was recovered after the operatives of the security outfit dislodged a group of armed robbers terrorising motorists along the Akure/Ibadan expressway during a routine patrol on Friday night. Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander making this known in… Read the full article here

The Player and Goal of the Month award in the Nigeria Premier Football League for March has been suspended. The awards will not be doled out due to shortage of fixtures last month. The second stanza of the 2022/23 NPFL season kicked off last weekend after the country’s general election. There were only two matchdays (10 and 11) in March. The award organisers said through a release that both fixtures will be considered alongside NPFL fixtures for April. Enyimba’s Chukwuemeka Obioma won… Read the full article here

World Bank President David Malpass told a press conference in Niamey on Thursday that security and energy were “indispensable for development” in the Sahel, at the end of a two-day visit to Niger which is ranked among the poorest in the world. “Today, energy is very important. We are the country with the lowest rate of electrification per capita. We are lagging far behind even in comparison with African countries. The fact that the World… Read the full article here

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Fredrick Nwajagu, the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos State. The Command also disclosed that Nwajagu had been taken into the custody of the Department of State Services. The PUNCH reported that the Igbo leader was arrested on Saturday by a joint team of policemen and operatives of DSS. This followed his threat to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra to secure the properties of Igbo… Read the full article here

A tornado tore through the southern US state of Arkansas and killed three people on Friday, while severe storms further North in Illinois and Indiana left three dead, authorities said. The Arkansas tornado whipped across the state in the afternoon, causing what Governor Sarah Sanders called “widespread damage.” Sanders said two people were killed in the town of Wynne in the eastern part of Arkansas, while an official in Pulaski County, which surrounds the capital… Read the full article here

Chairman of the Edo State Chapter of the Labour Party, Kelly Ogbaloi has dismissed the purported suspension of the national chairman, Julius Abure, noting that the action was carried out by people not known to the party. Ogbaloi in a signed press statement on Saturday said the names credited to have suspended the national chairman were not known as members of Labour party in Esan East, Ward 4 and as such do not have the locus for such action. He said, “I must say… Read the full article here

Burnley’s charge back towards the Premier League was slowed by Sunderland as a 0-0 draw at Turf Moor on Friday left Vincent Kompany’s men still needing eight points to be sure of promotion. That should still be a formality for the Clarets, with eight games remaining and could even be sealed over next weekend as they meet closest rivals Middlesbrough and Sheffield United. But Kompany was left to consider a rare night where his team lacked a cutting edge in attack… Read the full article here

A media platform, Celestial Diary, has released ‘Celestial All Star Collaboration’, a project that showcases the talents of some gifted gospel artistes. The project features an all-star line-up of artistes from the Celestial Church of Christ, including Mega 99, Seyi Sholagbade, Kent Edunjobi and Dele Blacko. The project is a celebration of the rich musical prowess of the Celestial Church of Christ. It features a blend of traditional and contemporary gospel music,… Read the full article here