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Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old man, Imoleayo Adekoya, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a 27-year-old lady. Adekoya reportedly dragged the victim to an isolated area after accusing her of not greeting him and raped her. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Oyeyemi said the suspect was arrested on Saturday following a report lodged by the victim at the Sakora divisional police headquarters, Sagamu. He said the lady complained that while she was coming from the Ipoji area in Sagamu, she was accosted by the suspect, who accused her of not greeting him. Oyeyemi said, “She stated further that she apologised to him not to be annoyed, that it was because she didn’t know him. “But surprisingly, the man pounced on her and started beating her and dragged her to the back of his house, where she forcefully tore her clothes and had sex with her despite her shouting and struggli...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has expressed its readiness to embark on another round of industrial action following what it called the failure of the Federal Government to implement an agreement signed with the union. The union is giving the government till month end (Tuesday) to reach out or it will activate the procedure of embarking on strike. The union’s President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, who disclosed this in an interview on Sunday, added that the FG representative no longer picked his calls.

The Federal Government, on Sunday, expressed concern about the 21-day strike notice issued by the Nigerian Medical Association over the alleged failure of government to meet the demands of the striking resident doctors. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, while responding to an inquiry by one of our correspondents on the threat by the NMA, said doctors should stop embarking on strikes at dangerous times and appealed to the resident doctors to call off their strike. Ehanire said these as the Federal Government and the NMA disagreed on the 21-day ultimatum issued by the umbrella body of medical doctors in the country. The NMA, in a statement on Saturday after its National Executive Council meeting in Benin, Edo State, said its affiliates, including the Medical and Dental Consultants of Nigeria, the Medical and Dental Doctors in Academics and the National Association of Resident Doctors, had resolved to commence a nationwide strike after the ultimatum. n

Popular Actor Alex Ekubo has been confer with a Doctorate (Honorary) Degree in Arts and culture at Institute Superieur de Communication at de Gestion (ISCG University) Benin Republic. Congratulations to Dr Alex Ekubo!

JMK, Sammie and Maria evicted from Big Brother Naija reality TV show season 6. Shine ya eye. The trio have the lowest votes after been nominated for eviction.

Some bandits in separate attacks have killed three persons, including a pilot, in two local government areas of Kaduna North and Kajuru, Kaduna State. The pilot, Captain Abdukkarim Bala Na’Allah, said to be the eldest son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, was killed by the hoodlums in his Malali (GRA) residence in Kaduna North Local Government Area on Sunday. Senator Na’Allah represents Kebbi South Senatorial seat in the Senate and was the Deputy Majority leader in the Eighth Senate. An aide to Senator Na’Allah, Malam Garba Mohammed, confirmed the killing of the trained pilot. It was learnt that the bandits stormed the village and shot indiscriminately and killed the two on Saturday night. Punch

British Supermarket, Waitrose is offering lorry drivers more money than some head office executives amid a national shortage. The supermarket is offering up to £53,780 annually to large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, who it says are of 'critical importance'. This dwarfs the salaries being offered for several head office jobs advertised at John Lewis Partnership, Waitrose's parent company. These include two senior executive roles at £45,000, and a finance analyst job at £46,700. The national shortage of some 90,000 drivers has led to shortages of supplies at supermarkets, restaurants and pubs, prompting some large chains, including Nandos and McDonalds, to temporarily close or remove items from their menus. Dailymail

A former Team GB gymnast has been convicted of sexual assault after he abused a vulnerable and drunk woman, after bragging 'I'm going to f*** her' to his friends. Alexander Hicken, from Basingstoke, who is now a coach at a renowned Hampshire gymnastics school, preyed on his intoxicated victim after she was put to bed at a party in August 2019. The 23-year-old tumbling coach, who had a girlfriend, ignored the woman's demands to stop during the eight-hour ordeal and repeatedly sexually touched her, Winchester Crown Court heard. The disgraced gymnast, who represented the junior Team GB at Loule Gymnastic World Cup in Portugal in 2012, faces jail after he was convicted unanimously by jurors after a four-day trial. Prosecutor Emily Cook said Hicken's victim, who has been left with nightmares, had drunk so much Lambrini and vodka jelly shots that she 'had to be put to bed'. Ms Cook told the court that the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was ...

Twelve US serviceman have been killed and 15 more have been injured in two bomb attacks outside Kabul airport today, while reports suggest explosions across the city have continued into the night. Jihadist splinter group ISIS-K are believed to be behind the two earlier blasts outside the gates of Kabul airport, where thousands of Afghans have been awaiting for evacuation by Western forces. Senior health officials in Kabul say the death toll could be as high as 90, with 150 more people believed to be injured. General Kenneth F. McKenzie, the Head of U.S. Central Command, tonight confirmed 12 US soldiers have died and at least 15 have been injured in attacks. They include 11 US marines and a Navy medic. It is the deadliest attack against US Forces in 10 years.

A child bride, Rahma Hussein, found culpable of killing her husband seven years ago has regained freedom. Hussein, jailed at 16, was freed by the Committee on Prison Reforms and Decongestion. The committee led by Justice Ishaq Bello also facilitated the release of 30 other inmates from different custodial centres in the state on Friday. In 2014, Hussein was arrested and charged to a High Court in Kano State for stabbing her husband to death, barely 24 hours after their wedding. Delivering judgment in 2018, Justice R. A. Sadik, ordered Hussein to be ‘detained at the pleasure of the governor of the state’ because she was forcefully married and committed the offence at 16. On Friday, the committee, in its ongoing tour to decongest prisons, found Hussein worthy of benefiting from presidential pardon. Speaking after her pardon, Hussein, who was excited, thanked the committee, the governor and officials of the correctional centre for facilitating her freedom. With teary eyes, Hussein s...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details of proposed payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians, including the mechanisms and logistics for the payments, list of beneficiaries, and how they have been selected, and whether the payments will be made in cash or through Bank Verification Numbers or other means.” SERAP is also seeking “an order directing and compelling the Federal Government to explain the rationale for paying N5,000 to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months, which translates to five-percent of the country’s budget of N13.6 trillion for 2021.” SERAP is also seeking: “an order directing and compelling the Federal Government to clarify whether the proposed payment to poor Nigerians is part of the N5.6 trillion budget deficit.”

Prince Odian Okojie, husband of actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie organized a surprise birthday party for her. The couple also celebrate their 10th Wedding Anniversary few days ago. Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo made the post on Instagram, and also shower encomium on mercy and her husband, Prince Okojie.

Ghanaian plus size actress Precious Mensah has advised that the greatest and best way is to love yourself first no matter what anyone says.

Katsina Commissioner for Budget, Faruk Jobe, on Saturday says that the Federal Government has approved N50bn loan for the state to enable it finance some major projects. He stated this during the 2021 citizens budget sensitisation workshop held at the old Government House, Katsina. The commissioner said that the loan,which was part of the 2021 budget, will be used to complete ongoing projects and embark on new ones. He mentioned some of the projects that the loan would be utilised on to include construction of under- bypass at Kofar Kaoran and at Kofar Kwaya junction. Jobe added, “The ongoing projects that the loan will be utilised on include Green Economic Zone, Ajiwa waterworks, road projects, and rehabilitation of general hospitals, among others. Punch

A freak accident involving three vehicles has claimed the life of a man at the Immigration Junction on Awka-Enugu expressway, Anambra, on Saturday. This was disclosed by the state Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra, Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi. Irelewuyi said that the accident, which occurred at about 2:30.p.m. The accident was caused by brake failure and loss of control. “The crash involved an Iveco tanker, without registration number, a white Mitsubishi bus with registration number XA482MKH and a blue, private Peugeot saloon car with registration number AJG652AA. “Eyewitness reports reaching us indicate that the brake of the tanker failed; the driver lost control of the tanker and rammed into the two other vehicles. “A total of six persons were involved in the crash, comprising of four male adults and two female adults. “Three male adults and the two female adults sustained some degrees of injuries and were taken to Chukwuemeka Odimegu Ojukwu University Teaching Ho...

Cristiano Ronaldo is now the fifth highest paid footballer after his return to Manchester United. Messi, six-time Ballon d’Or winner who joined PSG as a free agent, tops the list as he will be going home with a whopping €35m annually. Messi’s teammate Neymar is second on the list grossing €30m while former Barcelona legend who now plies his trade in the J-League is third with Vissel Kobe with a yearly income of €25m. Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar who now plays for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port earns €24m annual salary. Manchester United announced on Friday they have reached a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, 12 years after he left Old Trafford for Sky Sport Italia reported that United have offered Juve 28 million euros ($33 million), agreeing a two-year deal with the superstar attacker worth 25 million euros per season. Ronaldo won the first of his five Champions League titles and was first crowned the world’s best player during six years at United between...

Some Nigerian doctors in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have knocked the Federal Government for its alleged failure to invest in the health care sector. The doctors, who spoke in separate interviews, said the inconsistency of the government to adequately cater for the needs of medical practitioners had led to massive brain drain in the health sector. Some of the doctors who shared their experiences with our correspondents added that they cried and felt overwhelmed when they received their first wages, which some of them described as being 10 times higher than the wages in Nigeria. One of the doctors, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was stunned when he received his first salary in Saudi Arabia. He said, “To be honest, I was overwhelmed that I cried when I received my first salary in Saudi Arabia here. While I was in Nigeria, my salary was N113,450. Out of this, I had to take care of myself and my parents. It was just difficult coupled ...

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is hale and hearty, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have said. In a statement signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, who led the lawmakers on the visit to Tinubu in London, said they had lengthy discussions with their host. Among the members who visited Tinubu, according to the release, were Hon. Temitope Adewale, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Hon. Nureni Akinsanya, Chairman of the House Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development, as well as Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu, Chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Investments.

Oyo town stands still as the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi confers the chieftaincy title of Ayedero of Yoruba land and Yeye-Ayedero of YorubaLand on House of Representatives member, Hon Shina Peller and wife. He is also the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aquila Group of Companies and Club Quilox. Oye a mori oo, congratulations.

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun state said there is no rift between him and his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, as many claimed. Gov. Oyetola made the clarification today on Rave 91.7FM, Osogbo, a News and Current Affairs programme in commemoration of the state of Osun at 30. The deputy governor, Benedict Alabi, Chief Press Secretary to the gov. Ismail Omipidan, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Commissioner for works, Remi Omowaiye were among the governors entourage to Rave FM today.

Olubukola Omoboriowo-Owootomo (OmoB) is an household name as an On Air Personality (OAP)/Newscaster with Rave 91.7FM, Osogbo in Osun state. Today is her birthday. Happy Birthday OmoB.

In 2011, the wedding of talented Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson to Prince Odian Okojie generated heated controversies to the extent of attracting a protest from some aggrieved women, who felt the actress was wrecking another woman’s home to build her own home. Even the Chris Oyakhilome-led Christ Embassy Church, which eventually performed the marriage rite at its branch in Ikeja, Lagos, was highly criticised and Oyakhilome almost lost his respect in Nigeria because his church went ahead with the wedding ceremony. Today! The controversial wedding is 10 years. Happy Wedding Anniversary to the Okojies.

Ebonyi State Government has denied receiving N6 billion from the Federal Government as grant for ranching. Special Assistant to Governor David Umahi on Media, Francis Nwaze, stated this in a statement on Thursday. He was reacting to a statement on Wednesday night by Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu that Ebonyi, Yobe, Katsina and the FCT received N24billion for establishment of cattle ranches.