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A speeding bus has lost control before plunging into the Ogun river killing three person.     File photo     Three persons have been confirmed dead, while 11 persons were injured when a commercial bus plunged into Ogun River, otherwise known as Ososa River, on the Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.   According to Punch, the accident, which involved a yellow Mazda E220 commercial bus, occurred on Thursday at 10:32 am reportedly due to alleged mechanical fault.   The Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp, Clement Oladele, confirmed the incident.   Oladele in a statement said,  “A total of 14 people comprising five male adults and nine female adults were involved in the fatal crash. “The people injured were 11, comprising five males and six females. “A total of three people died in the crash made up of one male and two females.”   The FRSC boss further explained that th...

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has rejoined Juventus, the Serie A champions have announced. And this has paved the way for the way for the 2006 Italy World Cup winner to make a shock return as the club's No 2. Buffon has already accepted the deputy position to Szczesny as he bids to take up a future role in management after the season is over. Buffon won nine Serie A titles as well as four Coppa Italia's at Juventus, and he will be desperate to add to that remarkable tally as he returns for an emotional swansong under Maurizio Sarri. The 41-year-old, who spent 17 years with the Italian club before leaving for Paris St Germain last summer, has signed a one-year contract. He underwent a medical in Turin on Thursday morning. 'After a year away from Turin, Gianluigi Buffon has returned to Juventus after penning a one-year contract which will tie him to the club until 30 June 2020,' read a statement on the club website. 'Buffon is back home!' A...

The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed the 19 Commissioner and two Special Adviser nominees sent to it by Gov. Udom Emmanuel. The Speaker, Mr Aniekan Bassey, said at the plenary in Uyo, that the nominees had earlier been screened by the House Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petitions. “Accordingly, the list of commissioners and advisers sent by Gov Udom Emmanuel is hereby confirmed. “The Clerk to the House, Mrs Mandu Umoren, is directed to forward the confirmation list to the governor,” Aniekan said. The speaker advised the confirmed commissioners to add value to the lives of the Akwa Ibom people through service as members of the state Executive Council and bring more development to the state. Those confirmed as commissioners included Messrs Akan Okon, Ime Ekpo, Nse Essien, Uwemedimo Nwoko, Monday Uko, Linus Nkan, Okpolupm Etteh, Ephraim Inyaneyen, Ekong Sampson, Charles Udoh and  Orman Esin. Others confirmed as commissioners we...

British tennis player Marcus Williams shared a photo of himself and Mourinho at Wimbledon Jose Mourinho had high praise for Rafael Nadal's footballing abilities as he enjoyed a day out at Wimbledon on Thursday. The Manchester United manager looked in good spirits as he made the most of a sunny day in SW19, the likes of Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Nadal all in action. And he had some interesting words to say about the latter as he found time to chat to a representative from the ATP. Asked about Nadal's tennis achievements, Mourinho said: 'He is incredible. 'I am happy he didn't, but I think he could also have been a fantastic football player. 'His uncle was my player in Barcelona in 1996. I know that Rafa can play football, and well. 'So he could have played with his physicality, mentality, and his skill, too. He could be. Thank you so much he wasn't. Because in tennis he is what he is.' Nadal's uncle Miguel Angel played ...

Chelsea supporters are coming together in an effort to raise money for a huge banner that will welcome Frank Lampard and Jody Morris 'home' in their first game at Stamford Bridge this season. Club legend Lampard was announced as the club's new manager on Thursday, assistant manager and fellow former Blues midfielder Morris also following him from Derby County. And fans want to give them a heroes' welcome with with a display that will cover the entire Shed End in their home opener against Leicester City on August 17. 'I am here to work hard, bring further success to the club and I cannot wait to get started. 'I don't think I even need to state how much it meant to me to play 13 years at this place, it was home for a long time. 'Those were all my playing memories and this is a new chapter and I'm really looking forward to it, my absolute desire now is to be here and work hard.' Lampard is Chelsea's all-time record goalscorer and w...

Nigeria’s foremost constitutional lawyer, Professor Ben Nwabueze (SAN) appeared at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar today. Professor Nwabueze’s appearance on Thursday coincided with the tendering of result sheets used in the February 23 presidential election by the PDP at the tribunal. After reaching for the mic, Prof Nwabueze requested the panel to allow him make his address while seated. The chairman of the panel, Justice Mohammed Garba accepted his request. In announcing his appearance, Prof Nwabueze the constitutional lawyer prayed the court to allow him to address them sitting down as he is unable to stand for too long owing to his age. Having announced his appearance he asked the court to allow him hand over to Mr. Levi Uzoukwu to announce the rest of the team. Proceedings have commenced in earnest. The tendering of the documents and forms used in the election followed...

A picture they say is more than a thousand words and this image appears to have buttressed that statement well.     The ex-corper   The picture of a handicapped tertiary institution graduate is encouraging social media users.   Despite losing both hands under undisclosed unfortunate circumstances, this didn't deter the young lady to seek formal education to a considerable level.   She recently completed her National Youth Service Corp programme and she showcased her certificate to the world.   The beautiful lady wore a bright smile and she seems full of life. Efforts are being made by social media users to unravel her full identity.

Another female member of COZA has revealed in graphic details how Pastor Biodun allegedly r*ped her.   Pastor Biodun   A former COZA staff and member of the church has recounted how the founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo r*ped her in his house.   The lady who wanted her face and identity hidden sat with YNaija's Chude Jideonwo for an interview to share her experience. She revealed how she got r*ped after being a member of the church for 7-8 years.   The COZA staff revealed that Biodun Fatoyinbo r*ped her on the couch in his own home. She believes his wife, Modele Fatoyinbo is aware of her husband’s actions.   She said she was an employee of COZA who worked directly with the pastor and was also a member of the church.   According to her, Pastor Fatoyinbo asked her to come to his house on the particular day (a Thursday morning) to take some instructions and go for an errand. It was on that da...

At least two people have been confirmed dead and 30 cars destroyed after an explosion happened in Ijegun.  suspected oil thieves spark fire                   Scene of the fire incident   Photos have emerged showing the deadly pipeline explosion that occurred at Ijegun, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State in the early hours of Thursday.   Two persons have been confirmed dead with about 30 vehicles destroyed.   See more photos:   

Rafa Benitez has insisted that he didn't join Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang for the money and that he has in fact received more lucrative offers in the past The former Real Madrid, Liverpool and Newcastle coach signed a contract reported to be worth £12million-per-year with the Chinese club after leaving Tyneside due to his contract expiring at the beginning of this month. Benitez was a very popular figure in the north East and the failure of the Newcastle hierarchy to tie the Champions League winning coach to a new contract has led to a backlash.  'Eventually, you have to decide. I could not continue in the same way, because I couldn't see how to progress. It had to be clear to me — who was the owner, what would they do — and it wasn't clear at any time. 'When I came to Newcastle, they gave me the plans for the new training ground, I was talking to the architect about changing a few things,' he continued. 'And after three years... they...

Frank Lampard has been appointed the new Chelsea manager, completing an emotional return to Stamford Bridge. The Blues legend has now put pen to paper on a three-year-deal to become Maurizio Sarri's successor at the west London club to end the wait for one of the worst kept secrets in English football to be confirmed. 'I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach,' Lampard said after the news was confirmed on Thursday morning. Lampard is expected to bring coaches Jody Morris, who played and coached for Chelsea, and Chris Jones, another former Blues coach with him back to Stamford Bridge. Following top-level talks, led by director Marina Granovskaia, the west London club decided Lampard would be their first choice target to replace Sarri, who left after one season in charge to become Juventus manager. There were some doubts over Lampard's suitability for the position given his relative inexperience. The 41-year-old has just one season'...

It was an emotional time of self reappraisal as Senator Elisha Abbo wept while begging for forgiveness from the woman he assaulted.   Senator Elisha Abbo   The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Elisha Abbo on Wednesday apologised for assaulting a nursing mother following public outcry for his suspension.   Weeping during a media briefing in Abuja while apologizing to mothers, Nigerians, his party; the Peoples Democratic Party,  the National Assembly, his family, the victim and her family as well as all people who were embarrassed by his conduct, Abbo stated that he has never been known or associated with assault in the past.   He said that regardless of what transpired prior to his expression of anger, he was sincerely sorry and pleaded that all men and women should have the heart to forgive him.    Abbo said,  “I’m not here to tell my own side of the story. “It is with a deep sense of rem...