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BREAKING: Theresa May’s government Survives No-Confidence Vote After Brexit Plan Defeat

Theresa May fended off a no-confidence vote in her government on Wednesday, a day after she suffered a crushing defeat in Parliament when lawmakers rejected her Brexit deal.
She won 306 to 325, with her Conservative Party and Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) — whose partnership props her up

IGP Adamu Vows to Restore Police Image

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has identified the absence of transparent, knowledgeable, accountable and motivational leadership as the problem of policing in Nigeria.
Adamu who disclosed this in Abuja after the baton of leadership was officially handed over to him by the immediate past IGP,

Fani-Kayode, Odumakin May be Charged for Breaching Cyber Crime Act, EFCC Warns

The Federal Government may file criminal charges against a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode; and activist, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, over separate posts on social media about the purported raid of the home of the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
Fani-Kayode, who has since apologised for the

Ekiti Monarch Dies From Shock Days After 15 Residents Died

Barely six days after a trailer crushed 15 persons to death in Iworoko Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun local government area of Ekiti State, the monarch of the town, Oba Michael Oluwafemi Aladejana, has allegedly died from a shock.
Aladejana, who was an octogenarian, died in the early hours of Wednesday at an

Utomi Decries Poor Funding of Researches

Prof. Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist, on Wednesday decried poor funding of researches and the under usage of its outcomes for socioeconomic benefits.
Utomi spoke in an interview with news men on the sidelines of the ongoing International Conference on Knowledge and Innovation Management (ICKIM).
The conference, organised by

Pele message to Maradona after his operation

Sport January 15, 2019 at 9:50 am 0 comments

Brazilian legend Pele has sent a message to Diego Maradona after undergoing success operation on Saturday night.
Maradona suffered a bleeding stomach and was operated and Pele sent the Argentine a message of support.
Though the rivalry between the two legends of the game exist, clearly both wish the best

Five Men Sentenced To Death For Armed Robbery

Security January 15, 2019 at 9:34 am 0 comments

The Osun State High Court has sentenced five men to death by hanging for robbery and unlawful possession of firearms.
Justice David Oladimeji found the defendants guilty of a three-count charge preferred against them by the state.
The defendants are Ifedayo Adebiyi, Semiu Taofeek, Afolabi Ogunwale, Oyeleke Mukaila and Ogunbayo

ASUU: OAU Lecturers Start Exams for Students Despite Strike

Education January 14, 2019 at 7:03 pm 0 comments

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has commenced exams for its students despite the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
The school on Monday commenced its 2017/2018 second semester exams.
The media had reported that ASUU had, on November 4 2018, embarked on industrial action.
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BREAKING: Lagos CP Edgal Imohimi redeployed, as Egbetokun takes over

Security January 13, 2019 at 8:28 pm 0 comments

The Commissioner of Police , Lagos State , Edgal Imohimi , has been removed .
The PUNCH learnt that the police boss had been replaced by Mr . Kayode Egbetokun , who is in acting capacity.
Imohimi is expected to resume as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Explosive

Barca eyeing a shock move for Super Eagles striker Ighalo

Sport January 13, 2019 at 3:53 pm 0 comments

Barcelona are considering a shock move for Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window.
The La Liga leaders have decided to sign a new striker this month to cover for the departures of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla for €1mn and Denis Suarez linked with a loan

Military funding: Buratai replies SERAP, others

Security January 13, 2019 at 2:24 pm 0 comments

Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has responded to the joint Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Enough is Enough (EiE), and BudgIT requesting him to use his office and leadership position to provide information on spending on military operations