Day: March 12, 2019

Herbalist’s son jailed for stealing pants

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Olasunkanmi Yekini, a 19-year-old son of a herbalist, was on Monday sentenced to six years in prison by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for stealing ladies’ panties. Yekini was arraigned on two counts of stealing and breach of peace. Yekini had on January 28, 2019, around 10am, entered the house of one Folashade Ganiyu at No. 12 Ibokun Road, Oja Oba, Osogbo, and stole three pants and one Tecno mobile phone. During his trial, Yekini told the court that one Islamic cleric living at the Kola Balogun area of Osogbo…

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Army accuses UK of interference over comment on Rivers polls

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Following UK’s comments that military’s role and involvement in Rivers State elections was improper, the Nigeria Army has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of interfering in Nigeria’s elections. The British High Commission in Nigeria had in a series of tweets yesterday expressed concerns over reports of military interference in the elections in Rivers State. It said the military interference in the polls stressed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff and made it difficult for them to carry out their duties. But, in a statement by acting Director of Public Relations,…

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Los Blancos Re-appoint Zidane After Turbulent Season

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Real Madrid have officially reappointed Zinedine Zidane as manager after the club held a board meeting on Monday evening to discuss the ongoing issues. The Frenchman has signed a new deal with Los Blancos until 2022. A statement on the club’s website reads: “The board of directors of Real Madrid, meeting today, Monday, March 11, 2019, has decided to terminate the contract that linked Santiago Solari with the club as coach of the first team. “Real Madrid appreciates the work done by Santiago Solari and the commitment and loyalty he…

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