December 2019

Road Accident Claims 19 Lives In Katsina

December 23, 2019 9:30 am

No fewer than 19 people have been confirmed dead in a ghastly motor accident along the Mararaban-maska road in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The accident was said to have occurred on Sunday at about 8 pm when an 18-seater bus collided with a truck, leaving seven other passengers with varying degrees of injuries.

THISDAY gathered that the bus had brake failure and rammed into the truck, killing the 19 persons instantly, leaving seven others with varying degrees of injuries.

However, an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity, told THISDAY on Monday that: “A tanker fell on a Sharon vehicle …

Swap Leah Sharibu, Others With Insurgents’ Commanders

December 23, 2019 9:29 am

A group, the International Christian Conscience Initiative (ICCI) has reiterated its call on the federal government to open a window of talks with terror groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), with a view to exchanging Christian captives in their detention with the groups’ war commanders currently being held by the Nigerian government.

The ICCI’s call followed last week’s execution of four aid workers by the ISWAP, amidst fear for the life of Leah Sharibu and some Christians still being held separately by the two groups.

Speaking with THISDAY in Abeokuta after an emergency meeting of …

Fidelity Bank Rewards Loyal Customers

December 23, 2019 5:33 am

Fidelity Bank Plc has once more rewarded its customers with cash and other consolation prizes in its ongoing ‘Get Alert in Millions’ (GAIM) season four promo.

The Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo, who was represented at the event by the Regional Bank Head, Yaba Surulere Region, Fidelity Bank Plc, Chetachi Ezenagu, during the presentation of the cash and consolation prizes to the winners in Lagos, at the weekend, said the campaign was also aimed at improving the living standard among its customers.

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He also said the initiative was …

‘We’re Charting New Paths To Tackle National Challenges’

December 23, 2019 5:32 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration recognises the enormous challenges facing the country and is charting new paths towards addressing them in the interest of Nigerians.

Buhari added that part of the paths being charted to solve the nation’s problems include diversifying the economy and creating jobs to lift people out of unemployment and poverty.

The President who spoke in Ilaro, Ogun State, yesterday, at the Jama’at’s annual 67th Jalsa Salana (conference), explained that the federal government is equally speeding up efforts in diversifying the economy and providing jobs for people.

“The government recognises the enormous challenges facing the …

Lottery Battle Over Game Rights, Revenue

December 23, 2019 5:32 am

Following the exclusive rights obtained by Western Lotto Nigeria Limited to sell and promote Ghana Games in Nigeria, lottery operators in the country are at daggers drawn.

Some alleged that the agreement between Western Lotto and LMC VAS Ghana, owners of the Ghana Games intellectual property was an attempt by Western Lotto Limited to appropriate the regulatory functions of the NLRC as the sole regulator of the lottery industry in Nigeria.

According to a statement, the lottery operators opposed to Western Lotto also claimed that the agreement debars them from offering 5/90 Ghana games comprising Monday Special Lotto, Lucky Tuesday …

US Watchlist: Centre Writes Trump, Demands Apology

December 23, 2019 5:31 am

The United States, US, President, Donald Trump has been asked to counter the religious right violation tag placed on Nigeria by US authorities.

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency, CESJET, made this request in an open letter addressed to Trump on Sunday.

CESJET joined the Federal Government to rubbish the religious violation tag on Nigeria, especially as there is no tangible evidence that suggests that Nigeria is intolerant of religious organizations, and promoting violent extremism.

The Centre’s Executive Secretary, Comrade Ikpa Isaac, in the letter noted that the claim by the US authorities was watery considering the fact

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Sani, Nigerians React As Boko Haram Kills 7 Travellers

December 23, 2019 5:30 am
A cross-section of Nigerians and former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani have reacted to the Boko Haram attack on Babbangida-Gashua-Damaturu axis.

Suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) Sunday attempted to infiltrate Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.

The incident which happened in the late hours saw an attempt by the suspected terrorists to take over the State capital but troops deployed around Babbangida-Gashua-Damaturu axis with aerial support from the Nigerian Air Force repelled the attack.

DAILY POST reliably gathered that, more than 30 ISWAP fighters were killed alongside their commander who led the attack. The commander

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MURIC React As Gbajabamila Says Assembly Won’t Fight Buhari

December 23, 2019 5:30 am
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned critics to stop blackmailing the Nigerian legislature.

According to to the human rights group, harmony between the legislature and the executive can only translate to progress for the nation.

This was in reaction to the comment made by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, who yesterday declared that he was not elected to fight the executive.

Gbajabiamila made the pronouncement during the Gbaja 2019 End of the Year Grassroots Empowerment Programme.

The Speaker was reacting to insinuations and criticisms of the National Assembly (NASS) which some critics have described as a

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Akpeyi Saves Penalty As Leaders Kaizer Chiefs Escape

December 22, 2019 4:27 pm

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi saved a penalty as the South African league leaders survived a second-half onslaught from Maritzburg United to force a 1-1 draw Sunday.

The 33-year-old Nigerian dived to his right and used both hands to push a Daylon Claasen spot-kick onto the post and away to safety midway through the second half.

Both goals came before half-time at Harry Gwala Stadium in eastern city Pietermaritzburg with Lebogang Manyama putting Chiefs ahead and Judas Moseamedi equalising.

Chiefs, seeking a first trophy in five seasons, go into a mid-season break with 35 points from 14 matches, seven …

Pogba Named As Sub For Man United At Watford

December 22, 2019 4:26 pm

Fit-again Paul Pogba was named among the Manchester United substitutes for their Premier League game at Watford on Sunday.

The France midfielder has been missing since September 30 following a combination of an ankle injury and illness but was included in the squad that travelled.

United’s preparations were disrupted as their team coach arrived at Vicarage Road less than an hour before the 1400 GMT kick-off.

Nigel Pearson named an unchanged XI for his first home game in charge of bottom side Watford as he looked to build on a strong display in a defeat to league-leaders Liverpool last …

Ilicic Nets Twice As Atalanta Destroy AC Milan

December 22, 2019 4:26 pm

Slovenia international Josip Ilicic scored two terrific goals as Atalanta demolished AC Milan 5-0 in Serie A on Sunday to climb up to fifth.

Atalanta captain Papu Gomez fired the hosts ahead on 10 minutes when he gathered the ball on the left wing and drifted into the area before blasting beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Mario Pasalic, on loan from Chelsea, added a second on the hour in Bergamo when he flicked in a flashing drive from Robin Gosens.

Ilicic made it 3-0 with a clinical finish after a Pasalic assist and the Slovenian attacker struck again on 72 minutes when …

Ancelotti Wants Everton To Aim For Europe

December 22, 2019 4:25 pm

Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on taking Everton back into European competition after the Italian was appointed manager of “one of the greatest clubs in England”.

Saturday saw the Merseyside team announce that Ancelotti had become their new permanent manager on a four-and-a-half year contract.

The 60-year-old then watched from the stands at Goodison Park as Everton played out a goalless draw with Arsenal, who have appointed former Toffees favourite Mikel Arteta as their new manager.

“I’m excited to be here at one of the greatest clubs in England,” Ancelotti told the club’s in-house TV channel in his first …

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