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The massive protests that rocked the globe to end Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria paid off Sunday with the disbandment of the squad by Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu. Despite the disbandment of SARS seen as breather for protesters to douse fire and sheathe their swords, protesters are said to be continuing in some places causing tongues to wag on their intentions. However, some radio analysts and callers in Akwa Ibom State have expressed reservations over the way and manner the organisers and organisations of the protests put in much energy, time and other resources to end SARS…

After defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Finals on Sunday night to claim their 17th NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have been crowned the 2020 NBA champions. It is the 17th title for the franchise, tying the Lakers with the Boston Celtics for the most all-time in NBA history. Outstanding performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis helped the Lakers secure a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The victory comes nearly nine months after Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that killed eight others,…

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has demoted a Venerable in the Archdeaconry, Aguata Diocese of the church in Anambra State for allegedly recognizing and inviting a dismissed gay priest to sit with him during a funeral service. It would be recalled that in 2017, the church dismissed nine priests over their alleged involvement in homosexual activities and were thereafter banned from taking part in any church activity. The Archdeacon in-charge of the area while presiding over a funeral service in the community, invited the dismissed priest to sit with him at the altar, informing the people who were at…

Nigeria has recorded 163 more COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours and discharged 24 patients who have recovered from the virus. In its Twitter handle, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), wrote that 11 states recorded the pandemic with Lagos leading the pack of 113 cases. Other states were Kaduna with 21, Osun with eight, Ondo and Oyo with five, Ogun with three, Bayelsa and Taraba with two, Edo, Katsina, Plateau, Katsina and FCT each having one case. With the new infections, Nigeria now has a total caseload of 60,266. Of that figure, 51,735 have recovered while 1,115…

President Donald Trump’s doctor said Saturday the president is no longer at risk of transmitting the Coronavirus. In a memo, Navy Cmdr. Dr. Sean Conley says Trump meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for safely discontinuing isolation and that by “currently recognized standards” he is no longer considered a transmission risk. The memo follows Trump’s first public appearance since returning to the White House after being treated for the coronavirus. Hundreds of people gathered Saturday afternoon on the South Lawn for a Trump address on his support for law enforcement from a White House balcony. Trump took…

France and Portugal played out a cagey UEFA Nations League goalless draw at the Stade de France on Sunday to remain locked together at the top of League A, Group 3. Despite the array of attacking talent in their teams, Portugal, the reigning European and Nations League champions, and world champions France managed just four shots on target between them. France came in on a five-game winning run having scored 11 goals in their last two matches while Portugal had won their last four competitive internationals. Yet the match was a repeat of the cautious Euro 2016 final at the…

The Federal Government’s disbandment of Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) nationwide has elicited support of some popular Nigerians. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, Sunday paid tribute to Nigerian youths for their resilience in exerting pressure on the police authorities to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, in response to public agitations to end abuses by that of the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement signed by his media assistant, Paul Ibe, made available to newsmen Sunday evening, the former Vice President said: “This was the right thing to do. A system that brutally eliminates our youths is…

A Special Adviser on Media to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje is facing fire over his criticism of President Buhari for not addressing Nigerians despite the nationwide protest demanding the disbandment of SARS. Salihu Yakasai had in his Twitter handle on Saturday wrote “I’ve never seen a govt with zero emphaty like that of @MBuhari. So many times when his people are going through a difficult time & expect some sort of tap on shoulder to reassure them that he is in charge, but he failed to do so. The ‘i don’t care attitude ‘ is on another level. “To…

 Spain’s Rafael Nadal coasted to a record 10th French Open title on Sunday, demolishing world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to claim a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title on Sunday. With his record-improving 13th triumph at Roland Garros, world number two Nadal is now tied with Swiss Roger Federer as the player with the most men’s singles major titles. Nadal was the early aggressor as he choked Djokovic to win the opening set in brutal fashion having made only two unforced errors. He then kept a firm grip on a subdued Djokovic in the second set…

It was a Black Saturday as a truck rambled and crushed to death two University dons and five persons in Benue State, Nigeria. In the auto crash, Moses Tarnongo, a lecturer in University of Mkar, his wife and three children were wasted. The accident that occurred at Gbatse community along Ugbema-Adikpo Road in Ushongo Local Government Area of the state Saturday evening, October 10, also claimed another University of Mkar lecturer, Joshua Leva and another person. The University’s Registrar, Rev. Emmanuel Astor, who confirmed the incident on Sunday in Makurdi, said Moses Tarnong was killed alongside his wife and three…