Kayode Egbetokun, Former chief security officer to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been named the new commissioner of police in Lagos state.
David de Gea was Manchester United’s star, as they left Tottenham with a 1-0 Premier League win on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer passed his first real test as Manchester United caretaker manager as his side beat high-flying Tottenham 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday, with David de Gea playing a huge part. Up against Mauricio Pochettino, the favourite to replace Jose Mourinho on a full-time basis at Old Trafford, Solskjaer’s team played vibrant football and just about did enough in a match of many chances, with De Gea’s display just as important as Marcus Rashford’s third goal in as many games.…
Lionel Messi became the first player to score 400 LaLiga goals on Sunday as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Eibar at Camp Nou. After an unusually quiet first 45 minutes, Messi burst into life after the restart and claimed his milestone goal – his 13th in eight appearances against Eibar. Luis Suarez had given Barca the lead with their only shot on target in the first half, and he doubled his tally six minutes after Messi’s moment in the spotlight with a composed finish from a tight angle. DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE https://amonpointv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/(www.AMonpointTV.com)_Barcelona_vs_Eibar_3-0_.mp4
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Imohimi Edgal has been deployed by the Nigerian police force. Channels Television reports that he was redeployed to the Force Headquarters in Abuja tdoay as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Explosive Ordinance Unit.Kayode Egbetokun has been asked to take over from Edgal as acting police commissioner in the state till further notice. Details later…
New facts have emerged over the trailer accident that occurred on Saturday night in Iworoko, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing many persons. It has been revealed that the truck was transporting branded rice, some of which had posters of a senatorial candidate of the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC), Tayo Alasoadura, from Abuja, and was en route the Ifaki-Iworoko road in Ado Ekiti, when the incident occurred. The truck belonged to the Dangote Group and was transiting from Ado Ekiti to Iju/Ita Ogbolu in Ondo State to deliver the rice. It suddenly lost control at about…
It was a black Sunday for some traditionalists worshipping Ogun, the god of Iron in Ibadan, as a trailer rammed into them, killing one and injuring many. The accident occurred opposite Foodco at Olodo, Iyana church road, Ibadan, during their procession. The trailer was said to have experienced brake failure. A worshipper who was holding the animal to be sacrificed was killed instantly. Immediately after the incident, the driver of the trailer fled but was later nabbed and handed over to the police.
Blockbuster comedy, Coming to America first released in 1988 will be returning to screens with a sequel written by the creator of comedy series, Black-ish, and Eddie Murphy will be returning in his role as Prince Akeem. The sequel will be based on the story of Prince Akeem returning to America to find his long-lost son, the rightful heir to the throne of Zamunda. The sequel has been underway since 2017 when plans for it were first announced and its original screeenwriters are on board to work on it. Eddie Murphy said in a statement, “After many years of anticipation, I’m…
More than 20 persons have reportedly died on last night in Iworoko, Ekiti State as a trailer rammed into a market, while it was coming from the Ifaki area of the state. While trying to use the kerps on the road as a stoppage, the trailer was said to have lost control, rammed into a minibus, and swerved onto the other side of the road, claiming lives and properties. At the scene of the accident, many persons were seen wailing as the accident happened during the market’s peak period. As at the time of filing this report, several people are…
The fate of undergraduates and admission seekers into public universities may continue to hang as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday, vowed to continue the nine-week-old strike. Speaking with SUNDAY VANGUARD, ASUU National President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, said universities lecturers had rejected the Federal Government offer of money to end the strike because it was far from their demands. He confirmed that the Federal Government had, last Tuesday, through the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Ministry of Finance presented to the union the evidence of the payment of N15.4 billion to universities. Ogunyemi on…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has raised alarm that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris was after his life. Saraki, who is the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation (PPCO), raised the allegation at a press conference this evening in Abuja. He called on the international authorities to hold Idris responsible if anything bad happened to him or members of his family. Saraki also alleged the IGP had tried “several tricks to implicate him in some criminal charges, the first being the arrest of some cultists who were being compelled to claim they worked for him.” He…
Dino Melaye in DSS Custody Dino has been in the news for over a week. Especially since he gave himself over to the police who laid siege to his residence, on the advice of his attorney. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Jimoh Moshood has confirmed the evacuation of Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) from Police clinic. Yesterday,some masked police officers had stormed the police clinic and whisked away the embattled senator. Moshood told Channels TV that Melaye was moved to DSS Clinic in Abuja for further treatment. The Senator had claimed in an interview with journalists on Monday that…
Santiago Solari’s men were looking to make the most of Atletico Madrid and Sevilla drawing earlier in the day but could now end the weekend 10 points adrift of Barcelona. Madrid were behind early on as Willian Jose converted a third-minute penalty and the home side were unable to pull level before half-time. Despite Vazquez’s red card for two bookings, Madrid remained well on top after the interval and should have had a penalty when goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli seemed to trip Vinicius Jr, but La Real escaped on that occasion and struck again through Ruben Pardo late on to end…
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Championship strugglers Rotherham United were thoroughly outclassed in the FA Cup third round, losing 7-0 at Manchester City on Sunday. Raheem Sterling starred as Manchester City blitzed Championship side Rotherham United 7-0 at home in the third round of the FA Cup. City, who named a strong team despite their exertions in ending Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run last time out, were always in control at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Sterling gave City an early lead and they were 3-0 up at the half-time interval with Phil Foden and a Semi Ajayi own goal adding to their advantage. An…
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Messi took the initiative on 20 minutes with a trademark moment of brilliance and Suarez plundered a superb volley to double Barca’s lead. Getafe quickly responded with a goal from Jaime Mata but, for all their craft and physicality, they could not claw their way back onto level terms. With Atletico Madrid and Sevilla having played out a 1-1 draw earlier in the day, the result puts Barcelona well and truly in the driving seat at the halfway point in the season as head coach Ernesto Valverde ended a week of speculation over his future with a satisfying, hard-fought victory…
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Manchester United vs Reading 2-0 Highlights Download 03 January 2019 FA Cup – United have made nine changes to their side from the team that beat Newcastle during the week. Only Jones and Mata retain their places in the line-up. Romero replaces De Gea in between the sticks, while Dalot, Darmian and Young come into the back four. McTominay, Fred and Pereira get the nod to start in the middle of the park. Lukaku and Sanchez play in a three-man attacking line with Mata. SUBS: Chris Gunter, John O’Shea, Sone Aluko, Modou Barrow, Yakou Meite, Sam Walker, Ryan East. READING…
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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest 2-0 Highlights Download 03 January 2019 FA Cup – Fabregas captains the Blues today, in what could be his last game for the Premier League side. Only David Luiz, Ross Barkley and Alvaro Morata remain in the starting line-up from the side that played Southampton, with Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi among those who come into the starting XI. Meanwhile Forest make four changes to the side that beat Leeds, with Steele coming in between the sticks and Janko, Osborn and Guedioura also coming into the team. FOREST SUBS: Jordan Smith, Jack Robinson, Ryan Yates, Joe…
