Day: August 12, 2020

US former envoy, Walter Carrington dies at age 90

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Former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington is dead. In a statement by his wife, Arese, “It is with a heavy and broken heart but with gratitude to God for his life of selfless humanity that I announce the passing of my beloved husband Walter Carrington, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and Senegal. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 90 years old on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020. “Further announcements will be made shortly. Walter was a loving husband, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, friend…

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ASUU backs Unilag VC, carpets governing council’s decision

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In a swift reaction to the purported removal of the University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, he has put up a counter move stating that it is “untrue and a figment of imagination,” and making it known that he is still in charge at the institution. He rejected the news of his removal on Wednesday afternoon. Recall that the Governing Council of the university, led by its chairman, had announced Professor Ogundipe’s removal at a council meeting in Abuja. The Vice Chancellor is not the only one dismissing the…

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Westerhof Vindicated In Match Fixing Scandal.

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Dutchman Clemens Westerhof has emerged victorious in the defamation of character case filed against his former assistant in the Super Eagles, Johannes Bonfere. The Rechtbank Gelderland Hight Court, Arnhem on Tuesday found Bonfere guilty of the charge brought against him by Westerhof. Bonfrere was widely quoted by the Nigerian media of having said in an interview with Lagos-based sports radio station, Brila FM in April, that his former boss sold Nigeria’s 1994 FIFA World Cup Second Round match against Italy. Bonfrere was also quoted as having accused Westerhof of selling…

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University of Lagos Vice Chancellor sacked

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Professor Olawatoyin Ogundipe, the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been sacked by the governing council of the institution. The announced was made during a meeting of the institution’s Governing Council which held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) building in Abuja today(Wednesday). Seven members voted for the removal of Ogundipe (UNILAG Vice Chancellor) while four voted against.  One of the members voted that he should rather be placed on suspension. The meeting was presided over by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN). Share…

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Motorcyclist rapes woman on her way to church

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A motorcylist, named Nwamaka Nwaolie is at present, cooling his feet at the police facility after he was arrested from his hide out. Nwaolie allegedly attacked a 26-year-old woman on her way to church and raped her at Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to report, the victim boarded the motorcycle on her way to church on Sunday. Suddenly, Nwaolie changed direction and carried the victim into a bush in Idumuine quarters, Isselu-Uku where he allegedly brutalised and raped the woman. Sources say “The man used a…

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COVID-19: Foreign Affairs minister, Onyeama recovers, resumes work

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has recovered from Corona virus. The minister announced his recovery via his verified Twitter handle stating “By the very special grace of God, my latest COVID-19 test result came back negative after three weeks isolation. “I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone.” About three weeks ago, he had announced on July 19 that…

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