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ABUJA—THE United States Government, US, has pledged to support Nigeria with required aircraft to help completely decimate Boko Haram terrorists in the North East. It said it was committed to seeing to the complete defeat of the terrorist group, noting that peaceful existence in Nigeria was strategic to the security of the entire West African sub-region in particular and the world at large. To this end, it has accepted an offer from the Nigerian Air Force not only to manufacture but also deliver 12 Embraer A29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Nigerian Air Force for the purpose of complementing its existing fleet to battle terrorism in the country. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, stated this, yesterday, in Abuja, while presented the Letters of Offer and Acceptance, LOA,  in respect of the A29 Super Tucano Aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF. The LOA represents the official US government’s offer to sell US defence articles and services to the Nigerian Government. Speaking wh...

A 25-year-old conductor, Tobi Ogunremi, who allegedly bit off a passenger’s lip and punched him on his face, was on Wednesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Ogunremi, who resides at No. 5, Idi-Orogbo St., Rabinyan, Ijoko, Lagos is facing a one-count charge of assault. The Prosecutor, Insp. Victor Eruada, told court that the accused committed the offences on Dec.7 at Shyllon Junction, Ilupeju , a Lagos Suburb. Eruada said the accused physically assaulted Olowoye Adedayo, after he refused to give him his balance money and later threw it on the ground. “Adedayo sustained a mouth injury following the bite, as well as several punches he received from Ogunremi during an argument,” he told the court. Eruada said the offence contravened Section 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Magistrate, Mrs G.O. Anifowoshe, granted him bail in the sum of N20, 000 with two sureties in like sum. He said the ...

It was a show of amusement and opulence on Wednesday at the third edition of the Calabar Bikers Parade in Cross River State as a former governor of the state, Donald Duke and his wife, Onari, emerged in a monster power bike. Attendees, passerby and participants were thrilled as the couple stole the show. The bike awe the crowd, who continuously chanted ‘Donald Donald’ as he drove through the carnival route with his wife. The bikers carnival, introduced in 2015 by Ben Ayade, Cross River governor, is aimed at adding to the rich content of the Calabar carnival.

Let's consider adding these five goals to our New Year resolutions. It is the end of the year, a time where people begin to set their resolutions for 2018. Here are five important things Christians should consider doing in the new year. Read the Bible daily The scriptures tell us to  read God's Word  because it is the only way we can renew our minds and align our purpose to His will for us. This is why we need to ensure that  we read the Bible on a daily basis . Another reason to read it is because it is the only way we can have Godly lifestyles as Pastor Darren Barkman rightfully points out. In his words, “ To really be able to call yourself one, there are regulations, there are policies and procedures that go along with it. And that’s all in the Bible, so it’s important to know it." play New Year Resolutions: 5 things Christians should do in 2018  (freedailybiblestudy) “But it’s deepening what you really believe and having the foundation for ...

John Boyega speaks about how physically intensive it is to act in a movie like Star Wars. Hollywood actor  John Boyega  says acting in a movie like  Star Wars  is physically demanding. Boyega who reprises his role as  Finn  in " Star Wars: The Last Jedi " said it took him 3 months to be physically ready to play his character. He said this during the special screening of his latest effort 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' at IMAX Cinemas, Lekki on Monday, December 25, 2017. You get hurt a lot on these movies. My mum was actually on set that day when I filmed the fight and she was just watching like 'Oluwa!'. She was really scared but we are trained. It is a very complicated process because we do these rehearsals in the gym but when we get on set they add explosions, fire and the rest of the visual effects. You've got to watch where you are going " he said. play Finn (John Boyega) and Phasma fighting in Star Wars: The Last Jedi   (Lucas ...

We take a look at what the Quran, the religious text of Islam has to say about Jesus and Christmas. A lot of people do not realise that the Quran does talk about  Jesus Christ, who is the reason for Christmas . The truth is that the Islam Holy Book does, in fact, discuss who Jesus is, how he lived. Actually, both Islam and Christianity have some things in common when it comes to Jesus. Birth of Jesus Both the Bible and Quran share details on  the birth of Jesus . Christians believe that Angel Gabriel gave the news of his birth to Mary, Muslims believe the same thing. Quran 3:45 reads, “ O Mary! Allah gives thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: His name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and of those nearest to Allah.” Differences Unlike Christians who believe that Jesus was born in manger, Muslims believe that he was born under a palm tree. Another difference is that Muslims see Him as just one of God’s chosen ...

Nigerian Music Sensation/ Mother of one, Tiwa Savage is out to slay once again , the singer shared a fancy lemon green outfit she rocked to WizKids Concert 2days ago. Following the news of her missing luggage at the airport,Tiwa Savage decided to presents herself in good light even though the loss of her luggage is still rocking her walls.