TOP 10 afternoon news headlines from Nigeria and around the World | 13 January, 2023
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Motor accident claims seven as passenger bus rams parked trailer in Abia
It was a gory sight Friday morning when a Toyota Humer passenger bus, with the inscription, ‘Egbon Investment’, rammed onto a broken down articulated vehicle on the middle of the road killing seven passengers and leaving others injured. The accident occured along Umuahia – Aba Expressway at about 6am between Umuikaa Junction and Aro-Ngwa junction.
2023 Polls: IGP trains 79 Squadron Commanders
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, “has commenced a two-week fully residential refresher training for all 79 Squadron Commanders of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ila-Orangun, Osun State from 9th to 23rd January 2023”. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made the disclosure in a statement.
Buhari meets Adeleke, pledges to support Osun …I benefitted from new Electoral Act, says gov Lawrence Olaoye, Abuja President
Muhammadu Buhari Friday met the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This was the first official meeting of the governor since he was sworn in as the sixth chief executive officer of the state.
JUST IN: Man City defender, Mendy, found not guilty of six counts of rape
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault at Chester Crown Court. Jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape, following a six-month trial, reports the BBC.
Murdered lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, for burial Jan.17
Francis Iwuchukwu The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Friday made public that the late Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, the lawyer who was allegedly murdered by a police officer, ASP Drambi Vandi, on Christmas Day last year, will be buried on Tuesday, January 17.
Obi, Prof. Yakubu, Kwankwaso To Speak At Chatam House
As Nigerians gear towards casting their votes come February, three of the main actors, Labour party flagbearer, Peter Obi, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) torchbearer, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will be guests at the Chatam House research event.
Lagos: Police rescue 3 teens from prostitution
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos, have rescued three teenagers from prostitution at Itamaga in the Ikorodu area of the state. The victims were rescued on January 8, 2023 at about 6pm when a patrol team noticed their suspicious movements within the area.
Russia claims control of major Ukraine town
Russia says it has taken control of Ukrainian salt mine town Soledar after a months-long battle, calling it a “crucial step”. The victory will allow Russian troops to cut off Ukrainian forces in the nearby larger city of Bakhmut, the defence ministry said.
Obasanjo: I would have got third term, if I wanted it
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said, he would have got a third term in office if he had wanted it. Obasanjo refuted claims that, he wanted a third term as the president of the country, saying he was “audacious enough” to get the third term ticket.
JUST IN: UK Economy Grows Unexpectedly, Reducing Risk of Recession
The UK economy grew unexpectedly November, suggesting Britain may be weathering the cost-of-living crisis better than thought. Gross domestic product rose 0.1% from October, the Office for National Statistics said Friday. Services grew, which the ONS said was related to consumer-facing businesses that were helped by World Cup football matches.
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