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120 youths renounce cultism in Ikorodu

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Following recent violent clash between rival cult gangs which claimed three lives in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, about 120 youths have renounced membership of different cult groups and surrendered their weapons. Addressing the repented cultists, Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Imohimi Edgar said that their voluntary renuncement would be accompanied by vocational training to enable them acquire new skills. “When I assumed duty as Commissioner of Police in Lagos, I discovered that cultism and drug abuse are the most challenging crimes. “The important thing is that the…

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Newcastle Romped By Chelsea In Early Kick Off

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Super Eagles forward continued his return to Premier League action with an assist as Chelsea came from a goal down to beat Newcastle in their league game on Saturday. Chelsea were clear favourites before the game with Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas leading the charge as Antonio Conte’s side sought all three points to put pressure on Manchester City. However, things did not turn out as easily as planned. Sloopy defending from Marcos Alonso left Thibaut Courtois and Jacob Murphy in a pile. Dwight Gayle had the goal…

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De Gea Stars As United Coast Past Arsenal

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Jesse Lingard scored twice but Manchester United relied on goalkeeper David de Gea to clinch victory over Arsenal on Saturday. Manchester United survived the second-half dismissal of Paul Pogba to end Arsenal’s 12-game winning run at home in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at Emirates Stadium – but only thanks to the brilliance of David de Gea. The Premier League heavyweights took part in a slugfest in the English capital, with Jose Mourinho’s side somehow surviving some seriously heavy punishment to run out victors and close the gap…

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13 dead in fresh twin suicide bombings in Maiduguri

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In a dual suicide bomb attack at a busy morning market in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, at least 13 people were reportedly killed and more than 50 wounded according to local sources. The attacks occurred in the town of Biu, about 185 kilometres (115 miles) south of the Borno State capital, Maiduguri, which has been at the epicentre of Boko Haram’s Islamist insurgency. “Two female suicide bombers infiltrated and gained entry into Biu,” a local police spokesman said. “One of the bombers detonated an IED (improvised explosive device) strapped to…

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UBA Bags PEARL Award For Impressive Performance

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Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has continued to make waves and positive impact in the local and global financial industry earning more laurels and accolades. Last week, UBA carted away two key industry awards emerging the Winner of the 2017 Sectoral Leadership Awards – Financial Services (Banking) organised by the PEARL Awards; as well as the Bank CEO of the Year 2017 which was organised by New Telegraph newspapers. UBA triumphed over Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (first runner-up) and Zenith Bank Plc (second-run) to win the…

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83,771 Hiv Infections Recorded In Borno, Ondo In 2016/2017

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No fewer than 83, 771 cases of the the Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV infections were recorded in Ondo and Borno States between 2017 and 2017 officials of the two states have disclosed, a pointer that the virus was still very active and spreading in society despite campaigns to check it. While Ondo State which took stock toll December 2016 discovered that 81,871 people were infected Borno State discovered that in 2017, over 1,900 persons were afflicted with HIV in the state. Borno State in the year 2017, the State Commissioner…

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NASU, others to resume indefinite strike on Monday

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In a letter to all the branch chairmen of the non-teaching staff unions of universities, under the umbrella of Joint Action Committee (JAC), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have directed all their branches nationwide to resume indefinite strike on Monday, December 4. The directive was titled, “Directives to immediately resume the suspended strike,” and signed by Samson Chijioke Ugwoke (SSANU), Chris Ani (NASU) and Sani Suleiman (NAAT). The letter explained that the action was…

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Nigeria Paired With Argentina Again In 2018 World Cup

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Having lost in their previous outings against La Albiceleste in the competition, the Super Eagles will be out for revenge this time around in Group D Nigeria will face Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in Group D of the preliminary round of the 2018 Fifa World Cup. The draw ceremony which served up plenty of interesting match-ups took place Friday evening in Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace, Russia. Egypt, who are making their first appearance at the tournament after 28 years, will have their hands full when they take on hosts Russia,…

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TITE: BRAZIL PREPARING LIKE WE’RE FACING SPAIN OR ENGLAND

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Tite insists Brazil are preparing for the 2018 World Cup as if they were facing Spain or England, despite getting a kind draw on Friday. The five-time world champions and South American heavyweights will face Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E in Russia next year. However, Tite said his team’s approach would be unchanged regardless of opposition. “The requirement for Switzerland, Serbia and Costa Rica is the same for Spain, England or any other team. It’s the same thing,” he said. “I only thought – and this is…

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CHELSEA’S ‘PERPLEXING’ FIXTURE LIST HANDS MANCHESTER CITY THE ADVANTAGE – CONTE

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The Blues boss is upset at how the schedule has hurt his side in their bid to retain their title against a fiercely competitive rival Antonio Conte believes that the Premier League’s fixture list has had an adverse effect on Chelsea’s chances to retain their title as Manchester City sit 11 points ahead in the table. Chelsea play on Saturday afternoon against Newcastle United having had less than three days to prepare having faced Swansea City on Wednesday evening. Conte rested Eden Hazard, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Cesar Azpilicueta midweek so…

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