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Billionaire kidnapper’, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans has lost an appeal to quash charges preferred against him and others suspects. Evans lost again on Friday at the Lagos High Court in Igbosere. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo threw out two applications filed by Evans to stop his trial. The judge said the applications lacked merit. These charges that the defence counsel wanted quashed are separate from the ones the Ikeja division of the Lagos High court throw out days ago. After the judge’s decision, charges were read and Evans again pleaded not guilty. On November 3, Justice Hakeem Oshodi, at the court in Ikeja threw out an application to quash the trial, insisting that Evans should face trial over charges preferred against him by the Lagos State government. The ‘billionaire kidnapper’ is facing charges of conspiracy and kidnap of one Duna Donatus at the Ikeja court. Ruling on an application brought by Evans to quash the two count charges, Justice

The Super Eagles face Rabah Madjer’s men in a dead rubber Fifa World Cup qualifying game billed for Constantine Algeria welcome Nigeria to Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine in their last group game of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. Although the Super Eagles have qualified for the tournament billed for Russia, victory for them in the north African country would see them complete the qualifying series without defeat. And after the game against Rabah Madjer’s men, the three-time African kings will take on Argentina in a high-profile international friendly four days later. Gernot Rohr who go into this tie without a number of key players will hope test some of his new invitees ahead of next summer’s World Cup. Game Algeria vs Nigeria Date Friday, November 10 Time 20:30 WAT In Nigeria, the game will be available to watch live on television on SS7 and SS9, as well as being available to stream online using the BT Sport app. Nigeria TV channel Online stream SS7,

Current news report have it that the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers Thursday night, honoured the Liberian President, Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf with a Chieftaincy title of “ADA DI OHA NMA”. Meanwhile the Chairman of the Council, Eze Samuel Ohiri, who presided over the ceremony at the Eze Imo Palace, said the decision to confer the title on the visiting President was in consideration of her outstanding contributions to the restoration of peace in her country and the African sub-region. According to him, it was a way to encourage her and other African women who have contributed to the development of Africa, especially the education of indigent African children, adding that she has done Africa proud. President Sirleaf had arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport where Governor, Rochas Okorocha, his wife, Nneoma and other Senior government functionaries received her. The Liberian President was driven straight to the Eze Imo Palace at Mbari Street in Owerri

Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has successfully undergone a third surgery for skin cancer. The EME boss took to his Instagram page on Thursday to explain how he has battled with the disease for over 10 years. Mr. Wellington who waxed philosophical recounted his battle with the ailment. “A wise man once said this, ‘Scars: A sign that you had been hurt. A sign that you had been healed.’ Scroll through the pictures to see mine. “I’m sharing these because they’re proof of what God has brought me through and because, somewhere out there, I know there’s someone who needs to hear this. “For those who’ve been wondering why I’ve been away (for) so long, I had my third surgery on a rare strain of skin cancer tumours in my shoulder last month. The first two times were over 10 years ago, then it recently resurfaced. But this isn’t a sad story as much as it is a reminder and a testimony. “A reminder that you should never take life for granted. You only

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) has spent N700 million to develop an Integrated Automation and Interactive GIS Web Portal to improve ‘Ease-of-Doing-Business’ in the mining sector, the Minister, Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed. He stated this in Abuja yesterday at the launch of the portal. Fayemi said “the portal is a cutting edge initiative that leveraged technology for the innovation, efficiency and effectiveness in the mineral sector governance.” “The overall objective of the project is to increase provision of reliable information and knowledge, to enhance promotion of investments in the sector, using the technology-driven innovation and to increase the sector’s GDP. “The portal was designed for mining investors to perform business processes such as online mining licences and mineral titles applications, online payment of royalties and fees, database for revenue drive and to block revenue leakages. “The portal is credible and provides timely informat

US President Donald Trump embraced an 88-year-old former sex slave at a banquet 8 November as South Korea made a bold statement that will infuriate neighbours Japan. The woman, Lee Yong Soo, was enslaved by the Japanese Army during World War II when she was just 16-years-old. She is one of around 30 living " comfort women " who served the Japanese. ' South Korean President Moon Jae In invited Lee to the state gala to meet with Trump in front of the cameras, sending a clear message to the Japanese that the issue has not been forgotten in spite of Tokyo making compensation payments to survivors in 2015. The US President is midway through a five-nation tour of Asia as he marks the anniversary of his election victory over Hillary Clinton in 2016. He found himself in a tight spot as Lee leaned into hug him. It was not an offer he could reasonably refuse but he, or someone close to him, should know just how contentious the issue "comfort women" remains in Sin

Governor Nasir El-rufai has released pictures of Examination results of some sacked teachers and it is more than surprising. The examination which is equivalent to that given to Primary 4 students was failed by a huge number of teachers in Kaduna, numbering over 21,000. This development is coming a day after the sacked teachers organized protests against the state government for relieving them of their jobs. Photos below;

Ex-militant leader,High Chief Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo Alias Tompolo today stated that the continuous deployment of military houseboats, gunships and fighter jets to the Niger Delta will not solve the problem of the age-long criminal neglect of the region by government. Tompolo made the assertion in a statement signed by his Media Consultant, Comrade Paul Bebenimibo “The huge sum of money used to deploy military houseboats, gunships and fighter jets is enough to fund the Nigerian Maritime University and other development projects in the region that will give a sense of relief and belonging to the people as part of the Nigerian project.” Tompolo pointed out that mere acknowledgement of the fast deteriorating condition of the Niger Delta region by government is not enough to solve the problems there. Rather, the Federal Government needs to put up a strong political will to address the issue of lack of development in the region. “At the last count, there are over 20

A blunder by the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA has been mocked on social media after they accidentally labeled a cabinet minister as the first man of Nigeria.    One of the technical crew members of NTA, Nigeria's state owned broadcasting station might have been delivered a query following a costly mistake made.   The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu was tagged as the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari in today's early morning telecast.

Sergio Ramos has branded Cristiano Ronaldo an ‘opportunist’ for suggesting Real Madrid’s current woes are down to the summer sales of Alvaro Morata, James Rodgriguez and Pepe. Zinedine Zidane has come under significant pressure for the first time since he became the manager of the Spanish giants following a run of form which has seen his side fall eight points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, while defeat at Wembley against Tottenham last week will almost certainly see the back-to-back European champions fail to qualify from Group H. Ronaldo, who has scored only once in La Liga this season, believes Real’s problems can be traced back to a summer window which saw three high-profile squad members depart, but Ramos insists that is too simplistic an explanation. ‘I do not agree with Cristiano,’ he told Cadena SER. ‘I think it’s an opportunist opinion. ‘When we won two Super Cups [UEFA Super Cup and Supercopa de Espana], nobody missed anyone. ‘I would place more of the emphasis o

Manchester United sign Benfica wonderkid We may be bang slap in the middle of the international break, but Manchester United are being very active in the transfer market. Portuguese newspaper  Record  report on Thursday that Manchester United have signed Umaro Embalo from Benfica, for an undisclosed fee. Embalo has been heavily linked with Manchester United since the Red Devils placed a 5 million pound offer with Benfica in the summer. Manchester United beat Real Madrid to Umaro Embalo Manchester United have beaten Real Madrid to the signing of Embalo, who is a forward. Los Blancos were rumoured to have offered 10 million euros for Embalo. The Record report does not reveal how much Manchester United paid to Benfica. The Red Devils have been watching Embalo for over a year now. Jose Mourinho, and his agent Jorge Mendes, have incredible links to all the best young players in Portugal. Embalo is of Guinean heritage and arrived in Portugal in 2014 for a hol

Lionel Messi has told ESPN that it makes him angry when people claim he makes the big decisions for the Argentina national team. Messi, whose hat trick took Argentina to the World Cup last month, has been accused of selecting coaches and influencing which players do and do not make the squad in the past. The Barcelona forward, however, criticised the "ridiculous" comments that have been made about him. "It makes me angry that people say so many things so easily,"  Messi told ESPN's Diego Monroig  about his thoughts on the suggestion he runs the Argentina team. "People say a lot of things without knowing. So, on one hand, it makes me angry. But on the other hand, I am used to everything that they say. "I am used to all the ridiculous things they say not just about me, but about this group [of players] from the last few years, so I can live with it." In an interview with TyC Sports , Messi added that the people making the comments wer

Neymar hopes to lure Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho to PSG Barcelona have been linked with Coutinho since the summer Neymar broke Barca hearts with summer exit and is now plotting against them Liverpool could face further interest in star player Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window as Neymar reportedly pushes for Paris Saint-Germain to join the running for his signature. The Brazil international was strongly targeted by Barcelona over the summer, with  BBC Sport  claiming that the Catalan giants failed three times with bids for the Reds playmaker. Regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe on his day, it is little surprise to see plenty of interest in Coutinho, who has four goals and three assists in just nine appearances for Liverpool this season. PSG showed plenty of ambition by signing Neymar from Barcelona this summer, and the 25-year-old could now be ready to hurt his old club once more by encouraging his new side to hijack their move fo