Daughter of US sprinter Tyson Gay shot dead
The teenage daughter of US Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay was shot dead on Sunday after a shooting at a restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S., local media reported.
Ezenwa hires trainer for Algeria
Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has engaged the service of a personal trainer ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against the Algerian Desert Foxes.
Buhari ready for talks, invites N-Delta leaders for meeting
AT last, President Muhammadu Buhari has invited the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PNDF, established by Niger Delta leaders, to a meeting on October 29, in Abuja, for opening talks before commencing an acceptable dialogue with stakeholders and representatives of militant groups in the region.
Senate begins debate on 2017 MTEF/FSP tomorrow
THE Senate will tomorrow begin debate on the 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, and Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP.
Jegede, Ibrahim bicker over Abuja ruling
THE nullification of the candidature of Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, by Justice Okon Abang, was received weekend, in Ondo State, with mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Jegede is expected to flag off his campaign, tomorrow, not minding the court verdict.
Herdsmen kill 20 in Kaduna; 24-hr curfew imposed
Herdsmen, between Saturday and yesterday, allegedly killed no fewer than 20 persons after laying siege to Godogodo, a semi-urban settlement in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Customs sacks 17 for drug addiction, certificate forgery
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has sacked 17 junior officers for offences ranging from drug addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absenteeism from January to September.
How AFC made $60m from round-tripping CBN funds
Media reports, in July 2008, confirmed that the Presidential Committee which probed allegations of $480 million which CBN invested in African Finance Corporation (AFC) had completed its investigations. The Presidency initiated the Committee to address government’s unease with regard to the role played by CBN Governor, in the formation and funding of AFC.
FREED Chibok girls: ACPN Ondo guber office lauds FG
Director-General, DG of the media campaign office of the governorship candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN in Ondo State, Mr Olushola Ogunmiluyi, has rejoiced with the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led Federal Government, over the role it played in the release of some of the abducted Chibok girls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.
Oke remains our candidate – AD
THE National Executive Council, NEC, of the Alliance for Democracy, AD, has restated that Chief Olusola Oke remained the governorship candidate of the party.
English Premier League table
English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):
