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• Igboho: Oro worshippers impose 7-day curfew; women, visitors to remain indoors

  23-01-2021 22:57
  
  Sunday Igboho
  Ola Ajayi, Ibadan
  AFTER the forceful exit of Fulani herders from Igangan in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo state by youths in the town, a mandatory curfew has been imposed by Oro worshippers.
  The curfew, Vanguard gathered, will expire by 12 noon on Sunday.
  Igangan Development Advocates (IDA), Mr Oladokun Oladiran, leader of the association, dismissed the claims that the festival was to ward off any reprisal attacks by the herders.
  He explained that the Oro festival whic
  
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• [Breaking] Igboho: Oro worshippers impose 7-day curfew; women, visitors to remain indoors

  23-01-2021 22:57
  
  Sunday Igboho
  Ola Ajayi, Ibadan
  AFTER the forceful exit of Fulani herders from Igangan in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo state by youths in the town, a mandatory curfew has been imposed by Oro worshippers.
  The curfew, Vanguard gathered, will expire by 12 noon on Sunday.
  Igangan Development Advocates (IDA), Mr Oladokun Oladiran, leader of the association, dismissed the claims that the festival was to ward off any reprisal attacks by the herders.
  He explained that the Oro festival whic
  
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• [Breaking] Igboho: Oro worshippers impose 7-day curfew; women, visitors must remain indoors

  23-01-2021 22:57
  
  Sunday Igboho
  Ola Ajayi, Ibadan
  AFTER the forceful exit of Fulani herders from Igangan in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo state by youths in the town, a mandatory curfew has been imposed by Oro worshippers.
  The curfew, Vanguard gathered, will expire by 12 noon on Sunday.
  Igangan Development Advocates (IDA), Mr Oladokun Oladiran, leader of the association, dismissed the claims that the festival was to ward off any reprisal attacks by the herders.
  He explained that the Oro festival whic
  
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• Gov Matawalle visits attacked communities, promises improved security

  23-01-2021 22:45
  
  Executive Governor of Zamfara state, Gov Bello Matawalle
  Gov.  Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Saturday visited communities recently attacked by bandits in Maru and Maradun LGAs of the state, and promised to improve security.
  Reports have it that gunmen last week attacked Dutsingari, Rayyau and Janbako communities in the two LGAs and killed more than 40 people.
  During a visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs’) temporary camp in a primary school in Kanoma Ashalafiya community of
  
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• Inter Milan miss chance to go top in Serie A

  23-01-2021 22:11
  
  Inter Milan players
  Inter Milan missed out on the chance to go top in Serie A as coach Antonio Conte was sent off in a 0-0 draw at strugglers Udinese on Saturday.
  The visitors travelled to Udine on a high after beating title rivals, Juventus, 2-0 last weekend.
  However, they couldn’t break down the determined hosts, who became the first team to keep a clean sheet against Inter in Serie A this season.
  READ ALSO: Sensi strike sends Inter Milan top with win over Udinese
  Inter striker Lautaro M
  
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• Late goals spare Man City blushes at Cheltenham

  23-01-2021 22:08
  
  Manchester City players
  Late goals by Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres spared Manchester City a shock FA Cup defeat away to fourth-tier Cheltenham as the Premier League giants scraped into round five on Saturday.
  Alfie May’s 59th-minute goal put Cheltenham agonisingly close to the biggest win in their history on a night of drama at a sadly empty Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
  With less than 10 minutes left on the clock, Foden volleyed in an equaliser.
  READ ALSO: Leicester City say Vardy s
  
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• Just in: Abia’s foremost traditional ruler, Enweremadu is dead – Family

  23-01-2021 22:00
  
  Eze Benard Enweremadu, the Traditional Head of Ngwaland (Ezeukwu of Ngwaukwu) in Abia, is dead, his family announced on Saturday.
  The heir apparent, Christopher Enweremadu, announced the death of the first-class traditional ruler in a statement issued at the deceased’s country home in Ahiaba Ngwaukwu Autonomous Community in Isialangwa North Local Government Area.
  Christopher, a former Speaker, Abia House of Assembly, stated that Enweremadu died on Jan. 17 at the age of 77.
  READ ALSO: Biden
  
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• Breaking: APC debunks rumoured postponement of membership registration

  23-01-2021 22:00
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi
  The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has dismissed as tissues of lies, some online reports indicating that it has postponed its membership registration and revalidation exercise scheduled to begin on Monday.
  The Party in a late-Saturday statement issued by the Secretary, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe said a notice in circulation ascribing the postponement to him “is fake and highly mischievous”.
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• APC debunks rumoured postponement of membership registration

  23-01-2021 22:00
  
  By Omeiza Ajayi
  The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has dismissed as tissues of lies, some online reports indicating that it has postponed its membership registration and revalidation exercise scheduled to begin on Monday.
  The Party in a statement Saturday by the Secretary, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe said a notice in circulation ascribing the postponement to him “is fake and highly mischievous”.
  “The APC
  
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• NDDC: Group urges President Buhari to inaugurate the Senate confirmed board

  23-01-2021 21:54
  
  The Niger Delta Development Initiative (NDDI), a socio-cultural, political and economic pressure group has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the legally recognised Board of the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which he appointed in August 2019.
  In a petition signed by the President of the Group Chief Ebikalome Tonye Anselm and Secretary Comrade Johnson Oghenekevbe, the NDDI drew the attention of President Buhari to what it termed ‘the illegalities’ current
  
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• Kano to introduce COVID-19 marshals

  23-01-2021 21:53 via pulse.ng
  
  Kano State Government is set to appoint COVID- 19 marshals to enforce safety protocols.Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje disclosed this on Saturday while meeting with journalists, at the Government House, Kano.He said there was the need to tackle COVID-19 with all seriousness, noting that non- compliance to safety protocols had been identified as a huge challenge to curbing the spread of the virus.Ganduje said the state government had held a meeting with relevant agencies to find a template on how the comp
  
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• Insurgency: MNJTF seeks support from UK govt

  23-01-2021 21:31
  
  The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says it is exploring areas of possible support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government in the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad region.
  The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, announced this in a statement on Saturday from N’Djamena, Chad.
  Dole said had recently held a meeting with the First Secretary Political for Lake Chad Basin, Dr Katharine Brooks and the Deputy Defence Advisor at the British High Commis
  
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• Resign instead of arresting Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu warns Oyo CP, Ngozi

  23-01-2021 21:19
  
  No IPOB flag hoisted in Ado LGA of Benue—Police
  By Idowu Bankole
  Supreme leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Saturday warned the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko to resign now rather than arrest Sunday Igboho.
  Kanu made the call as a swift response to the news making rounds about the arrest of Igboho over his quit notice to herdsmen.
  Nnamdi Kanu, in a statement, warned Ngozi to ensure nothing happens to Igboho and Yoruba youths rising up a
  
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United to face Enyimba in final qualifying round

  23-01-2021 21:13
  
  Photo: Rivers United (Twitter)
  Rivers United FC have qualified for the final preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, after defeating Bloemfontein Celtic 3-0.
  The match was played at the Charles De Gaulles Stadium, Port Novo in Benin Republic on Saturday.
  Media Officer of the club, Charles Mayuku, said in a statement after the match on Saturday that the Port Harcourt based club comfortably booked its place with two goals from Godwin Aguda and one from Fortune Omoniwari.
  Mayuku stated that
  
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• Kano govt to set up Covid-19 Marshals as death toll rises to 73

  23-01-2021 20:56
  
  Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State
  By Bashir Bello and Abdulmumin Murtala, KANO
  In the face of the increasing cases and second wave of the covid-19 pandemic in the state, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Saturday said it has concluded plans to set up a Covid-19 Marshals to enforce strict compliance to Covid-19 protocols in the state.This was coming on the heels that the death toll of covid-19 has risen to 73 in the state.Ganduje who stated this during a media parley on the Se
  
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• Ikpeazu recalls suspended Chief of Staff who sprayed money on Pastor Indaboski

  23-01-2021 20:51 via pulse.ng
  
  Dr Anthony Agbazuere, who has been on suspension since December 6, 2020, was recalled with immediate effect.Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect.This is contained in a statement, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onyebuchi Ememanka, on Saturday in Umuahia.The statement announced that the dissolution is with immediate effect, saying that “all those affected by this dissolution are to handover all government prope
  
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• Man, 37, pushes lady to her death from 5-storey building — Police

  23-01-2021 20:49
  
  The Police Command in Anambra has arrested one Nonso Eze, 37, for allegedly pushing a lady to her death from his apartment on the fifth floor of a 5-storey building
   
  The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Haruna Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka.Mohammed said the incident occurred at about 3 a.m. on Saturday at No. 6 Orakwe Close, Fizzle, Awada-Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
   
  The spokesman, who noted tha
  
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• Eastern Security Network: Over 8 buildings including church allegedly burnt, one feared dead in Imo

  23-01-2021 20:41
  
  …There is a military operation going on there – police
  By Chiononso Alozie, Owerri
  About 8 buildings including a church, Blessed Holy Trinity Sabbath Mission, in Okporo, Orlu local government area were said to have been allegedly set ablaze by some armed security operatives who invaded Okporo community in Imo state.
  The incident according to a reliable source happened around 6 am on Friday, when the security operatives came in search for the members of Eastern Security Network, ESN
  
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• Conte sent off as Inter Milan lose chance to top Serie A

  23-01-2021 20:30
  
  Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte
  Antonio Conte saw red as Inter were held to a goalless draw by Udinese and missed out on the chance to overtake Serie A leaders Milan at the midway point of the season
  Inter beat Juventus 2-0 last weekend to enhance their title credentials but could not follow that up with another win in Saturday’s stalemate at the Dacia Arena.
  Relegation-threatened Udinese entered the game winless in eight but they restricted Inter to minimal chances, the best falling to
  
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• Attack on farmers: We are investigating — Ogun govt

  23-01-2021 20:30
  
  Governor Dapo Abiodun—
  James Ogunnaike, ABEOKUTA
  Ogun State government on Saturday has assured all residents of the State of adequate protection of their lives and property anywhere they live within the State.
  The Chief Press Secretary to the Ogun State Governor, Kunle Somorin, who gave the assurance while reacting to a report that some soldiers from the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta in a chat with Vanguard in Abeokuta.
  It was gathered that the soldiers escorted some Fulani herde
  
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• Kaduna Police arrest 2 suspected kidnappers, arms dealer

  23-01-2021 20:22
  
  …recover  firearms
  By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
  Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested 2 suspected kidnappers and an arms dealer in the state.
  ASP Mohammed Jalige, the Police public relations officer, PPRO, in a statement, explained that on 20th  January 2021 at about 1100HRS the operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command attached to Operation Yaki, while on routine patrol along Gamagira /Soba Road, Soba LGA, Kaduna intercepted an unregistered Boxer motorcycle
  
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• Arteta unsure of Aubameyang return date after ‘really sad’ FA Cup loss

  23-01-2021 20:18
  
  Mikel Arteta was unsure when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would return as he reflected on a “really sad” FA Cup elimination for Arsenal.
  The Gunners went down to a 1-0 defeat at Southampton on Saturday, their hopes of retaining the trophy ended in the fourth round.
  Arsenal played without captain Aubameyang, who had to leave the team in the hours before kick-off for personal reasons. Amid reports attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard is set to join from Real Madrid, Arteta expressed regr
  
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• Kaduna: Bandits kill 4 in Chikun LGA; 2 in Giwa, injure 8 in Maskoro 

  23-01-2021 20:17
  
  By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
  Security agencies in Kaduna state have reported that armed bandits attacked Maskoro community of Kakau Ward, and Akunakwo of Gwagwada Ward, both in Chikun local government area.
  In a statement on Saturday by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, two persons were killed in Maskoro, identified as Nehemiah Ishaku and Yunana Mai-Mulo.
  “Two persons were similarly  killed in Akunakwo, identified as Haruna Dogo and D
  
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• Anambra 2021: November 6 poll a must-win for APC, says Imo gov

  23-01-2021 20:10
  
  Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.
  By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka
  Imo State governor and coordinator of All Progressives Congress, APC, reconciliation in the South East, Senator Hope Uzodinma said yesterday in Awka that the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra State is a must-win for APC and boasted that the party would mobilize forces, both known and unknown, to ensure the victory of the party.
  Addressing stakeholders of the party from the five South-East states, Uzodinma urged members
  
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• Mary Dinah Foundation, USAID partner to feed 16,000 persons daily in N-East Region

  23-01-2021 20:05
  
  Nutritional messaging and sensitisation training being given in the communities
  …Implement Zero Hunger Program As Response To COVID-19
  A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mary Dinah Foundation (MDF) in association with USAID have commenced a feeding program for women, children and other vulnerable across the 34 communities in Yobe state.
  Already, a total of 16,000 persons including women, children and vulnerable as well as Internally Displaced People (IDP) across 34 villages in the sta
  
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• Public homes, health facilities: Sanwo-Olu launches 252 housing units, MCC, school of anaesthesia in Badagry

  23-01-2021 20:04
  
  …Vows to combat maternal, the child mortality rate
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni
  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday, commissioned Nigeria’s first Edge-Certified Lagos State Eco-Friendly affordable public housing scheme comprising of 252 units of two-bedroom bungalows in Idale, Badagry Local Government Area of the state.
  Also, while unveiling a new Maternal and Childcare Centre, MCC and the School of Anesthesia located within the premises of Badagry General Hospital, Sanw
  
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• Benitez quits Dalian Yifang due to family, COVID-19

  23-01-2021 19:53
  
  Benitez
  Newcastle boss Steve Bruce hasn’t had much to smile about in recent months, and the announcement that ex-Magpies boss – and former king of the north – Rafael Benitez has left his post at Dalian Yifang will have done little to improve his mood.
  Benitez has terminated his contract with the Chinese club despite having a year left to run on his £12m-per-year deal. The Spaniard has cited both his and his family’s well-being amid the coronavirus pandemic as the re
  
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• Black Saturday: Truck kills eight people, including students in Ondo

  23-01-2021 19:51
  
  Dayo Johnson – Akure
  No fewer than eight persons including students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, in Ondo state were feared crushed to death by an articulated truck.
  The report had it that ten others who sustained serious injuries have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
  Vanguard learnt that the incident occurred at about 6 pm on Saturday.
  The deceased have equally been taken to the mortuary of the general hospital.
  READ ALSO: Police nab 2 ex-c
  
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• BLACK SATURDAY: Truck kills eight persons including students in Ondo

  23-01-2021 19:50
  
  …Ten others sustain Injuries
  Dayo Johnson Akure
  No fewer than eight persons including students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, in Ondo state were feared crushed to death by an articulated truck.
  The report had it that ten others who sustained serious injuries have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
  Vanguard learnt that the incident occurred at about 6 pm on Saturday.
  The deceased have equally been taken to the mortuary of the general hospital.
  Eyewi
  
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• Police nab 2 ex-convicts for armed robbery in Anambra

  23-01-2021 19:41
  
  Two ex-convicts, released only two months ago from a Correctional Centre, have been arrested by police in Anambra for yet another robbery case.
   
  The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Haruna Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka.
   
  Mohammed said the police, in collaboration with a community vigilance group, arrested the suspects on Jan. 22 at about 9:10 p.m. at Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area.Also read: Cemetery gua
  
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• Lady uses shoe hill to kill husband in Warri

  23-01-2021 19:33
  
  By Jimitota Onoyume
  The Police have arrested a lady who allegedly killed the father of her children in Ugbuwangwe area of Warri South local government area, Delta State.
  The lady according to community sources allegedly used the heel of her shoe to hit the man yesterday afternoon, accusing him of womanising.
  The man who was simply identified as Sylvester allegedly slumped and died on the spot.
  The state Police Public relations officer, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya told the Vanguard on the phone that
  
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• Olubadan sues for peace, asks farmers and herders to live in harmony

  23-01-2021 19:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Olubadan calls on Nigerians to support the security agencies in the country in tackling criminal activities and refrain from taking laws into their own hands.Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has called on farmers and herders in Ibarapa area of Oyo State and Nigeria in general to live in harmony for the unity and development of Nigeria.Adetunji gave the advice on Saturday during the Royal Festival of Praise organised by the Holy Ghost Royal House of Restoration Church in Ibadan.The
  
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• Environmental degradation: Ogun, Lagos govt move to sanction operators of Kara Cattle Market

  23-01-2021 19:13
  
  …Directs the provision of basic facilities or risk sanction
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni
  Ogun and Lagos State Governments have expressed dissatisfaction over the level of environmental degradation at Kara Cattle Market due to activities of operators with a directive to provide basic facilities within a certain period or face severe sanction.
  The age-long Kara Market, mainly operated by Hausa and Fulani from the northern part of the country, is located in Lagos, Ogun states suburb, along Lagos-Ib
  
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• Dissolution of Cabinet: Abia govt exempts Attorney-General, 2 others

  23-01-2021 19:04
  
  Governor Okezie Ikpeazu
  By Idowu Bankole
  The Abia state government has, on Saturday, announced the exemption of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Uche Ihediwa, Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, and the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji from the dissolution of the State Executive Council which was announced yesterday.
  Recall that VANGUARD had earlier reported that the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, approved the immediate dissolution of
  
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• Afenifere reacts as ACF asks FG to stop attacks on Fulani in South-West to prevent another civil war

  23-01-2021 19:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Afenifere says the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) cannot threaten the south-west with a civil war.Following the call by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on the Federal Government to stop attacks on Fulani communities in South-west to prevent another civil war, Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere has told the ACF not to threaten the region with a war.On Friday, January 22, 2021, some cars and houses inhabited by the Fulani at Igangan in the Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo state were set
  
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• Insecurity: Convene council of state meeting, Alao-Akala advises Makinde

  23-01-2021 18:41
  
  Adebayo Alao-Akala
  A former governor of Oyo State, Chief  Adebayo Alao-Akala, on Saturday, advised Gov. Seyi Makinde to convene a council of state meeting to brainstorm on the security challenges facing the state.
  Alao-Akala gave the advice in an interview with newsmen after an expanded meeting of APC Elders Advisory Council at his residence in Ibadan.
  Reports have it that the former governor is the Chairman of the APC Elders Advisory Council in the state.
  Also read: Herdsmen: Makinde, Aker
  
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• EPL: Watkins scores as Newcastle lose again

  23-01-2021 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aston Villa made light of manager Dean Smith’s touchline ban with a 2-0 win at home to Newcastle on Saturday that added to the pressure on the Premier League strugglers. Ollie Watkins’ early goal put Villa ahead, with Bertrand Traore doubling their lead shortly before half-time. Victory at Villa Park saw the Birmingham club move
  
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• Tragic as LAWMA worker dies on duty

  23-01-2021 18:20
  
  …LAWMA mourns
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni
  Tragedy struck again in Lagos on Saturday, when a worker with the Lagos Waste Management Authority LAWMA, identified as Mr Nasiru Saheed, on Saturday, died on active service at Ikoyi area of the state.
  Recall that a similar incident happened the previous day, precisely on Friday evening, January 22, when a motorist, suddenly slumped and died in his car while driving along CMD Road, Magodo, Ikosi- Isheri Local Council Development Area, Lagos.
  According to
  
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• Serie A: AC Milan stay top, Inter held, Roma win

  23-01-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AC Milan held top spot in Serie A on Saturday despite falling 3-0 at home against Atalanta after nearest rivals Inter were held to a goalless draw at Udinese. Stefano Pioli’s Milan saw their lead on second-placed Inter cut to two points but hold pole position at the half-way stage of the season for the
  
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• Seplat debunk agreement with Ikweghwu community, assures to amicably resolve their demands

  23-01-2021 18:06
  By Paul Olayemi
  Seplat Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, on Friday said they are working to resolve issues that has led to some members of Ikweghwu community in Amukpe, Delta State, staging a protest at the company warehouse, denying having any agreement with the community.
  On Thursday, hundreds of protesters from the community had stormed Seplat warehouse in the vicinity demanding for jobs and infrastructural development.
  The protesters listed lack of Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, no al
  
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• Biden speaks with Canada's Trudeau in first foreign leader call

  23-01-2021 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In his first call to a foreign leader as US president, Joe Biden spoke with Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau Friday on a number of topics and made plans to continue the conversation next month
  
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• FA Cup: Southampton knock out holders Arsenal

  23-01-2021 17:58
  FA Cup holders Arsenal were knocked out of the competition after a Gabriel Magalhaes own goal gave Southampton the edge in a scrappy game.
  Arsenal went into the game without star striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who missed the match for personal reasons.
  Gabriel turned a cross-shot from Kyle Walker-Peters beyond Bernd Leno for the only goal, his slight touch meaning a ball that looked like going wide squeezed just inside the left post.
  ALSO READ: Edo govt, APC bicker over COVID-19 second
  
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• Wike commiserates Gov Emmanuel over death of party chair, PANDEF chair

  23-01-2021 17:57
  
  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel (right) in an interaction with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State during a condolence visit by Governor Wike following the demise of  former Governor , Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga rtd., and State Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Obong Udo Ekpenyong at the Hilltop Mansion , Government House , Uyo.
  …the secret of my relationship between Gov. Emmanuel & I – Gov. Wike
  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commiserated wit
  
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• Business analyst commends FG on plans to lift 20 million Nigerians out of poverty

  23-01-2021 17:50 via pulse.ng
  
  A Business Analyst, Mr Nerus Ekezie, has commended the Federal Government for proposing to lift 20 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next two years.Ekezie, who is a former Director of the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) , gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday.He noted that the intent to lift Nigerians out of poverty was a good wish, but hoped it would be actualised.He added that the policy could be quite
  
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• Dangote remains richest in Africa, Adenuga, Rabiu also on Forbes Top 10 list

  23-01-2021 17:49
  
  By Emmanuel Okogba
  Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga and Abdul Samad Rabiu – all Nigerians, made Forbes Top 10 Billionaires in Africa list released on Friday.
  Dangote of Dangote Group, Adenuga of Globacom and Rabiu of BUA Group made it to the list as 1st, 5th and 6th respectively.
  Forbes report on the list reads: “For the tenth year in a row, Aliko Dangote of Nigeria is the continent’s richest person, worth $12.1bn, up by $2bn from last year’s list, thanks to a roughly 30 per
  
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• Northern elders condemn burning of Sarkin Fulani’s Oyo home

  23-01-2021 17:36
  
  Say act provocative, senseless
  Seek arrest, prosecution of perpetrators
  By Joseph Erunke – Abuja
  Some Northern elders have condemned in strong terms the burning of the home, livestock, and cars of the Sarkin Fulani of Oyo State, Alhaji Saliu Abdulkadir, by some youths in allegedly instigated by an ethnic bigot, Sunday Adeyemo otherwise known as Sunday Igboho.
  While describing the action of the youths as provocative and senseless, the elders charged both the state government and security a
  
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• Environmentalists, regulators visit spill impacted communities in Bayelsa

  23-01-2021 17:31
  
  By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa
  Preliminary investigations into the January 16, 2021 oil leak near Funiwa offshore facilities. off the Atlantic coast have commenced with a visit by Bayelsa government officials, regulatory agencies and representatives of impacted communities.
  Local fishermen around the Atlantic coastline of Bayelsa State had on January 17 sighted and reported an oil leak suspected to be from the Funiwa oilfields following the leakage of the previous day.
  But the operator of the nea
  
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• APC membership revalidation: NASS postpones resumption of plenary to February 9

  23-01-2021 17:31
  
  Senate
  By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja
  National Assembly has postponed the resumption of its plenary sessions earlier scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
  The new date is now Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
  It will be recalled that the federal parliament had on December 22, 2020, proceeded for Christmas and New Year holidays after passing the 2021 budget into law.
  The notice of postponement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Ojo Amos Olatunde.
  Also
  
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• Oyo: Yoruba elders condemn burning of Sarkin Fulani’s residence

  23-01-2021 17:23
  
  By Joseph Erunke, Abuja
  Elders in the South West have condemned Friday’s attack on Sarkin Fulani, in Oyo State, Alhaji Salihu AbdulKadir and his family where houses were burnt down, livestock killed and 11 cars also burnt to ashes.
  The elders, who stated their opposition to the action attributed it to some criminals led by a secessionist, Sunday Adeyemo, in a statement under the umbrella of Coalition of Oduduwa Elders, said the development was inimical to the unity of the country which th
  
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• Declare your stand on restructuring now, PDP charges Buhari, APC leaders

  23-01-2021 17:05
  
  President Muhammadu Buhari
  By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja
  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to explain their reason to jettison their promised administrative restructuring of the nation.
  This is even as the main opposition party challenged APC leaders to respond to their members in the Senate who, through their spokesperson, Senator Ajibola Basiru, “have declared that restructuring, as promis
  
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