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Agency Reporter The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Tuesday said Channels Television has apologised over its infraction of the broadcasting code. NBC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Franca Aiyetan, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Abuja. Aiyetan explained that the commission’s letter to the TV station was a regulatory instrument to check the excesses of the station called “the bridge letter “. She said that the intent of the letter was neither to close down nor sanction the station, rather it was meant to draw the station’s attention to its breach of the broadcasting code, adding that “the station has accordingly apologised’’. According to her, the letter is asking Channels TV to explain why it gave credence to an organisation that was already proscribed by the Federal Government. “It was actually not for public consumption, it was not a press release. It was a regulatory instrument to check the excesses of the station. “It is a...

Chelsea produced a composed performance to secure a fully deserved draw and a crucial away goal to put themselves in a promising position after their Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid. Thomas Tuchel’s side were superior on the night and might even regard themselves as unfortunate not to take an advantage into the return at Stamford Bridge in eight days’ time as they set their sights on a final date against either Manchester City or Paris St-Germain in Istanbul on 29 May. Chelsea over-ran Madrid in the early stages and should have taken the lead when Timo Werner shot straight at keeper Thibaut Courtois from only six yards – but they were ahead after only 14 minutes when Christian Pulisic kept his cool to steer home a clever finish. Real were on the ropes but danger man Karim Benzema, who had glanced the outside of an upright from long range, brought them back into the game with a brilliant equaliser, cushioning the ball with a header before sending an acrobatic v...

The three policemen allegedly involved in the forceful extortion of N153,000 from one Sheriff Adedigba have been dismissed from service. The dismissed policemen are: Inspector Sunday John, Sgt Jimoh Asimiya and Sgt Solomon Adedapo. The 3 Dismissed Police Officers They were alleged to have forcefully extorted the amount from the victim while he was traveling from Abeokuta to Lagos. Having heard about the incident on social media, the commissioner of police Edward Ajogun ordered the immediate arrest and detention of the officers involved in the dastardly act. Police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the three policemen were quickly identified and apprehended while the money was also recovered from them and returned to the victim. Abimbola, a Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP), said the three were subsequently arraigned for departmental orderly room trial and found guilty on all three-count charges of Corrupt practices, Discreditable conduct and Disobedience to a lawful order. According...

According to reports in Italy, Manchester United have been in contact with former player, Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over a sensational return to the Premier League. Ronaldo’s future at Juventus has been in doubt ever since their shock Champions League exit at the hands of Porto last month. Juventus nine-year dominance of the Italian Serie A also appears to be coming to an end as they sit 11 points behind leaders Inter Milan with just six games remaining. The front page of Italian newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport claims United have made contact as Juventus’ current poor run has left the 36-year-old angry and tired of playing for a side that has not been able to match his ambitions this season. Juventus would reportedly sell for as little as £26million (€30m) and the report claims United spoke with Ronaldo’s representative and super agent Jorge Mendes last week. The report says while Juventus would be very happy to get rid of the former Real Madrid star’s £27m (€31m) salary, the player hi...

The viral Lagos amputee hawker has revealed that she would build a supermarket with all the funds from within and outside Nigeria. Ms Daniel, used to sell bottled water on highways in the Oshodi area ofLagos, marked her 27th birthday with fanfare. “I feel happy today,” she said. “I didn’t celebrate my birthday last year. I am grateful to God for what He has done in my life,” she said, her face lit up with smiles. “I never thought I would mark my birthday in a big way like this.”                                              Ms Daniels, Before & After She added, “People who know me before now have been calling me and making kind remarks about me. They said I have changed for good and they can hardly recognize me again.” Life became tough for her after the incident, forcing her to drop out of secondary school. In 2018, she relocated to Delta State after her fiancé impregna...

By Lekan Adesina The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that it found 140 grammes of methamphetamine concealed in a religious statue, en route the Philippines. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Babafemi said the agency also seized 500 grammes of heroin hidden in automobile spare parts en route Canada. According to the NDLEA spokesman, 3.1 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed inside spices and local herbs were also intercepted in a package bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Babafemi said the illicit drugs were sized in courier companies in Lagos state. “The narcotics agents from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations seized 500 grammes of heroin going to Canada and hidden inside auto spare parts from one of the courier firms, while 140 grammes of Methamphetamine going to Philippines and concealed inside statue of Mary was seized in another courier company,”  he said. “The Director, Operations ...

The Osun Police Command on Thursday said it rescued a 25-year-old female student of the Osun College of Health  Technology , Ilesa, who was abducted on Tuesday. According to a statement by SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun Police Spokesperson, the victim, Rukayat Bayonle, was abducted on April, 20, at about 2.30 a.m, at Olomilagbala Area, Ilesa, Osun. “Upon a distress call that the victim was abducted, the Osun Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, drafted a combined team of police Tactical Unit,  JTF  and other security outfits on a rescue mission of the abducted girl. “The abductors numbering about five, invaded the quarters of the student and took her to the bush. “The security operatives on an unrelenting rescue operation of the victim, followed suit in the bush to do a thorough combing. “At about 5.25 a.m of the same day, within the space of 3 hours, the Police and local security men rescued the kidnapped victim unhurt. “The Commissioner of Police, hereby, urged members...

  Clem Agba Prince Clem Agba, Minister of State, Ministry of Budget and National Planning, on Thursday gave a breakdown of the COVID-19 expenditure in the country. Agba revealed this at the COVID-19 Transparency and Accountability Project (CTAP) Conference organised by Connected Development (CODE) in partnership with BudgIT civil society organisation in Abuja. According to Agba, of the N500 billion COVID-19 funds, N288billion has been released to implementing agencies to support programmes and Federal Government, while the Ministry is now in the process of releasing additional sum to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). “The total package includes, N500billion stimulus from special federal government account in the budget, and a N1.8 trillion through financial institutions. “From the N500 billion stimuli from the revised 2020 budget there is provision of 126 billion to build resilience health system in Nigeria to prevent possible loss of lives. “The government set out to im...

7 Things You May Not Know About The Late Ada Jesus Mercy Cynthia Ginika Chukwu, who is popularly known as Ada Jesus, died on Wednesday, April 21. The late comedienne, who celebrated her birthday a few days ago at the hospital where she was being treated, battled complications from kidney disease. She sought the forgiveness of people she offended including actress Rita Edochie and controversial Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje before she died. Here are seven things you probably didn’t know about Ada Jesus: 1. Ada Jesus was a actress, comedienne and a content creator. 2. She was born on February 19, 1998 and hail from Orlu, Imo state. 3. She studied at Imo State University (IMSU). 4. She started making comedy skits and became popular on Instagram in 2018. 5. She does her comedy in Igbo language. 6. In February 2021, Ada Jesus’ health deteriorated as she suffered from kidney problem, which were believed to be spiritual 7. She was a mother of one.