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The Super Eagles Squad this afternoon departed Nigeria for England for their pre-world cup friendly match against England at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening.

The Spokesman for the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West has not informed the party about his defection. Abdullahi however stated that the party respects “his right of association” and wished him “Goodluck”. “Well, to the best of my knowledge he did not inform the party. I don’t want to speculate on the reason for his decision'' Abdullahi told newsmen Dino during plenary today, announced his defection from APC to PDP.

Justice Adebunkola Banjoko of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, today sentenced a former governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, to 14 years in prison without an option of fine. Nyame, who was Taraba State governor between 1999 and 2007, was charged to court by EFCC for the misappropriation of N1.64 billion while he served as governor. Delivering a judgement that lasted more than four hours on Wednesda, Justice Banjoko found the former governor guilty in 27 out of 41 counts he was charged with. The judge blamed Nyame for financial recklessness and brazen display of executive power without following due process.

The head coach of Germany, Joachim Low, has banned his German players from having sex and using social media during the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia. But the defending champions are allowed to have a glass of wine or a beer before bed. According to La Gazetta dello Sport players will, on approval, be able to see their wives, children and girlfriends in the build-up to Russia 2018. Not during the competition itself, though. But while nights of passion are almost out of the question it is not forbidden to take alcohol before going to sleep. So long as drinking is kept within reasonable bounds, of course. Low has laid out his dos and don'ts quite clearly, insisting: "The team is more important than the ego." "The guys know our behaviour guidelines well, they know what our ambitions are and what our tasks are: no one can become a world champion, we are all pieces of a puzzle." Low added: "Everyone must be aware of their role within the team. The pe...

An evangelist is asking his "disciples" to pray for him so that he can buy a $54milllion private jet as God instructed. Jesse Duplantis, who already has three private planes, said that God told him "I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X". He said this to his followers during his weekly video address. Duplantis, 68, says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly "anywhere in the world in one stop," reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach. He added that Jesus Christ "wouldn’t be riding a donkey" today – "he’d be in an airplane flying all over the world." He said: "You know I have owned three different jets in my life and I use them and just burning them up for the Lord, Jesus Christ. Some people believe that preachers shouldn’t have jets. I really believe that preachers ought to be able to go on every available voice, every available outlet to get this gospel preached to the world." He c...

Embattled Senator Dino Melaye has defected to PDP. He announced his defection during plenary this morning May 30th. Dino who was hospitalized after his faceoff with the police last month, appeared on the floor of the senate in a white attire and a bandage wrapped around his neck. In April, Melaye was arrested after presenting himself to the police to answer questions on allegations of sponsoring a criminal gang.

A member of the House of Representatives who represents Kachia/Kagarko federal constituency, Adams Jagaba, has formally defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, read a letter from Jagaba, announcing his defection to the opposition today May 30th. The lawmaker described the APC as a sinking ship.

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, on Monday, said that the Federal Government has threatened to have it proscribed, if it fails to suspend its ongoing strike. JOHESU’s President, Comrade Biobelemoye Josiah, said this while speaking at an emergency consultation meeting of all state and zonal leaders held in Abuja. He said the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Senator Chris Ngige, issued the threat at a reconciliation meeting with the union last week. He said that while the health workers were willing to suspend their industrial action, the federal government must, however, demonstrate sincerity of purpose in the processes activated towards achieving a peaceful resolution of the dispute. He also accused the Incorporated Trustees of Kingdom Human Rights Foundation (KHRFI) of obtaining an order directing the JOHESU to suspend its industrial action through deceptive means. Josiah said that the counsel to KHRFI, Barr. Nnamdi Okere, lied to the National Industrial Court tha...

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