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President Muhammadu Buhari has described the departed former General Overseer of Foursquare Church in Nigeria as “a dedicated servant of God.’’ Aged 74, Dr. Wilson Badejo who had led Foursquare Gospel Church for 10 years died recently. In a statement on Sunday morning by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari noted that the late clergyman was committed to praying for not just the church but also Nigeria. “President Muhammadu Buhari sends heartfelt condolence to the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, and Christendom in general, over the passage of the former General Overseer, Rev Dr Wilson Badejo,”…

Lions killed three Tanzanian children who were searching for lost cattle in a forest near Africa’s Ngorongoro conservation area, according to the Agence France-Presse reported. The children between the ages of nine and eleven of the Maasai tribe had just come home from school on Monday when they went in search for the missing cattle, AFP reported. “That is when the lions attacked and killed three children, while injuring one,” Arusha police chief Justine Masejo said, according to AFP. A fourth child reportedly escaped the attack, according to The Citizen, a Tanzanian newspaper. She continued: “I would like to urge the nomadic communities around the…

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base Ibaka, in the Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have impounded 61 bags of rice allegedly smuggled into the state. This was as Navy arrested Ben Etim, 28, along the Mbo River during a routine patrol by the operatives and seized his engine boat on August 5, 2021. The Commanding Officer, FOB, Navy Capt. Suleiman Abdullahi, stated this to newsmen while handing over the suspect and the seized items to the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday. He reiterated the commitment of the Base to putting an end to illegal smuggling in line…

After wobbling start, Team USA have secured a fourth straight Olympic gold medal as they beat France 87-82 in Tokyo. It was the second time the two teams had met in the competition, with France having inflicted the USA’s first Games loss since 2004 in the group stage. However, Gregg Popovich’s favourites, who under-performed in the build-up, hit their stride when it mattered most. Kevin Durant was the USA’s standout player yet again, scoring 29 points. France made a late, fourth-quarter run, but came up just short as the US made their shots at crucial moments to claim a seventh…

Concerns have been raised as many vaccinated people hit by COVID-19 Delta variant have been hospitalised in England, scientists said on Friday. In its latest COVID-19 update, Public Health England (PHE) also warned there were early signs that people who have been inoculated may be able to transmit the Delta strain as easily as those who have not received any jabs. From July 19 to August 2, 55.1 percent of the 1,467 people hospitalised with the Delta variant were unvaccinated, PHE said, while 34.9 percent – or 512 people – had received two doses. Dubbed “freedom day”, July 19 was…

Brazil needed an extra-time winner to retain men’s Olympic gold with a 2-1 win over Spain on Saturday. The game headed into extra-time when Mikel Oyarzabal ruled out Matheus Cunha’s opener but former Barcelona man Malcom scored after 109 minutes to seal the win for Brazil. Brazil are the first nation to retain their Olympic crown since rivals Argentina won consecutive gold medals in 2004 and 2008. Brazil claimed their first ever Olympic gold in men’s football in Rio 2016 when Neymar scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Germany. Spain have to settle for the silver medal and…

At last, the five prospective members of National Youth Service Corps who perished in an auto crash have been laid to rest in their hometowns in Akwa Ibom and Imo States. The deceased, who were on their way to the NYSC camp in Katsina State, were involved in an auto accident along Abaji-Kwali Expressway, Abuja. Their remains were conveyed in a military plane and received by the bereaved families at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Wednesday, August 4. The late Ms Stella Ekikoh, a graduate of Sociology and Anthropology of University of Uyo, hailed from Ekpemiong Itak and Mr…

Afenifere, a leading Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, says General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (retired) lost the opportunity to becoming the father of a new Nigeria for annulling June 12, 1993 Presidential election result. Afenifere, in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Sola Ebiseni, was reacting to IBB’s recent interview on Arise TV, where he said he annulled the election to prevent a violent coup d’etat. The group described the reason given by former military head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), then Nigerian military President, for annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election result as an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians.…

Big Brother Naija housemate says the show is a ticket to stardom as he was certain to become a star after leaving the house. Whitemoney said, “The day I pass that door is the day I become a star. The show has hundreds of millions of people streaming. “Truly, this is the biggest show in Africa but trust me, it is one of the biggest shows in the world.’’ Discussing with Beatrice and Boma on Saturday, day 14 of the show, he said he envisioned how the show would change his life. “Once you come out, you’ll be recognised worldwide.…

Akwa Ibom State Government has blamed high number of persons tested COVID-19 Delta variant on influx of people from neighbouring states without facilities for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The Coordinator for Covid-19 management, Dr. Dominic Ukpong who announced this during a press briefing in Uyo on Friday also blamed the rising number of cases on the attitude of most people. Ukpong who is also immediate past Commissioner for Health said in their continued disbelief about the existence of Covid-19, many have consistently ignored basic Covid-19 protocols and have therefore exposed themselves to the infection. “Following our invitation, we have…