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Bruno Fernandes was on target for Manchester United as they defeated Burnley 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday night. Fernandes’ stunning volley gave the Red Devils a much-needed victory as they had suffered a shaky start to the season, with three straight defeats in all competitions. The goal gave United their third win from six league games this season, …

A group, the Concerned Friends of Juwaretu Okaisabor, has cautioned the media to desist from publishing sponsored news reports without proper verification, as some victim of such acts could resort to seeking legal redress. The group Saturday was reacting via a statement to counter  a publication in one of the national dailies (not Blueprint) entitled: “Power drunk police invade Lekki shop, …

A House of Representatives ad hoc committee on Thursday demanded the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The lower legislative chamber set up the committee to find out the causes of insecurity in some communities of Isuikwuato and Umunneochi local government area of Abia State and proffer solutions. Kanu, who was brought …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market lost N49.8 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This followed the crash in the market capitalization from N35.84 trillion to N35.79 trillion after five hours of trading today. Also, the All-Share Index dipped by 90.99 basis points to close at 65,401.82, down from 65,492.81 ASI posted by the bourse on Wednesday. Investors …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 1,095 Lassa fever cases in 28 states across the country. The agency confirmed the development in its Lassa fever situation report for week 41 (October 9 -15, 2023), released on Tuesday in Abuja. It added that the cases were recorded in 113 local government areas in the affected states. …

Governor Dapo Abiodun has reemphasized that Ogun West Senatorial District will continue to be at the forefront of his administration’s socio-economic considerations. The governor said the zone remains an integral part of his administration’s developmental drive Abiodun made this known on Tuesday at the Yewa Division Town Hall meeting, in preparation for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the …

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged the military junta to democratic order in Niger. Soldiers attached to the Nigerien presidential guard toppled President Mohammed Basoum on July 26 and put him under house arrest alongside members of his family. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union had imposed measures including asset freeze, travel ban …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has rejected the verdict of the governorship election petitions tribunal on the March 18 election in the state. A three-member panel headed by Justice Ibrahim Karaye had earlier on Saturday upheld Governor Hyacinth Alia’s victory in the election. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the PDP governorship candidate, Titus Uba, for …

The researchers created sheaths that could hold anti-cancer drugs. This enabled the worms to be protected yet unhindered by their hydrogel armor, allowing them to transport the drugs and destroy cancer cells in vitro. Some survivors of childhood cancer on Saturday embarked on a walk to sensitise FCT residents on the need for early diagnosis, accessible treatment and political will to …

The Lagos State governorship election tribunal will deliver judgment on the petitions challenging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 election in the state. The Justice Arum Ashom-led panel announced the date in a notice to all parties in the matter on Saturday. READ ALSO: INEC asks to dismiss Rhodes-Vivour’s petition in final address to Lagos tribunal The duo …