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32 -Year-Old, Judge dies from Tooth Extraction Complications According to report, a 32-year-old judge at the Grade 1 Area Court, Kubwa, Abuja, Abdulwahab Mohammed, who slumped on Saturday, has died. The Court’s Executive Officer Litigation, Umar Kontagora,  told the  News Agency of Nigeria  that Mohammed died at the National Hospital Abuja on the same day. Kontagora said the late judge who had his tooth extracted at the Kubwa General Hospital, had some complications and had been in and out of the hospital before his death. Mohammed aged 32, hails from Edo and is survived by his pregnant wife. NAN  reports that in a recent judgment on Sept. 11, Mohammed, sentenced a 25-year-old storekeeper, Abubakar Hussaini, to 12 months in prison, after Hussaini pleaded guilty to burning his boss’s credentials for his failure to increase his salary‎. Hussaini said the complainant, Jack Jiang, a Chinese man, promised to increase his salary, but failed to do so.‎ Hussaini

EX-Governor, Kwankwaso Reacted On Reports Of Him Dumping PDP For APC Rabiu Kwankwaso   Former governor of Kano state and Serving Senator, Rabiu Kwankwaso has finally reacted to reports that he is planning to return back to the All Progressives Congress, APC after dumping them for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.   In a statement via Twitter, He described the report as ‘Fake news’ adding that he is in the PDP to stay. He wrote;   “A fake news is being circulated on the social media that I am leaving the PDP. I wish to debunk these lies and once again state that   I am still a member of the PDP & have no intention of leaving my party the PDP; not now & certainly not anytime in the future. Power to the People”.  

Europa League last 32 Full Draw Below are the  full draw for the Europa League round of 32 as drawn on Monday: Rennes v Betis BATE Borisov v Arsenal Malmo v Chelsea Viktoria Plzen v Dinamo Zagreb Club Brugge v Salzburg Rapid Vienna v Inter Milan Slavia Prague v Genk Krasnodar v Bayer Leverkusen Zurich v Napoli Shakhtar Donetsk v Eintracht Frankfurt Celtic v Valencia Olympiakos v Dynamo Kiev Lazio v Sevilla Fenerbahce v Zenit Saint Petersburg Sporting Lisbon v Villarreal Galatasaray v Benfica First legs to be played February 14 with return legs on February 21

Buhari Birthday: Guards Brigade honours Him At 76                                                                                                           Buhari at 76 President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates his 76 years  birthday today. The Guards Brigade, comprising 203 members honoured the President on Monday by performing special parade for him. It   took place at the Fore Court of Presidential Villa, Abuja. It begins with the president arrival at the venue by 12.23pm, various military displays were held in what has adjudged the first elaborate birthday ceremonies since he assumed office in 2015. The President cut his birthday cake, watched by Service Chiefs and members of the Federal Executive Council.

NASS Workers Begin Strike, Block Gates National Assembly workers has began four day warning Strike, blocked the gates. According to reports by Punch, workers at the National Assembly, under the auspices of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, have begun their four-day warning strike. The workers stormed the entrances to the National Assembly Complex in the early hours of Monday to barricade the gates and prevent entry. More security operatives have been deploy to manage the protesters. Workers at the National Assembly have now shut down power and water supplies to the complex. The blockage of all entrances to the building has forced banks, restaurants and other businesses to close shops. Petty traders are now making brisk business, especially those selling water and snacks.

Just In: NASS Commission Senate Approves Names of Nominees                                                                                                National Assembly building, Abuja.   The Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced the names of the 12 approved nominees on Monday for National Assembly Service Commission. This was  in a statement signed by Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Senate President.  The approved nominees include Senator Joy Emordi (Anambra), who is being proposed as the Chairman; Nuhu Musa (Jigawa), Hon. Bilyaminu Yusuf Shinkafi (Kebbi), Barr. Femi Agge (Edo), Uthman Olakunle Taofeek (Lagos), Prince Adenekan Olateru-Olagbegi (Ondo) and Ambassador Abdulazeez Sheikh Usman (Kwara). Other nominees are: Awalu Aliyu Ohindese (Kogi), Henry Odey Adagba (Ebonyi), Dr. Rufus Omeire (Imo), Hon. Bilyamini Bunbot (Bauchi), and Ahmed Ashemi (Borno). “In line with the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of the National

Champions League Draw For  Last 16 file photo Full draw for the Champions League last 16 on Monday: Schalke 04 v Manchester City Atletico Madrid v Juventus Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain Tottenham Hotspur v Borussia Dortmund Lyon v Barcelona Roma v Porto Ajax v Real Madrid Liverpool v Bayern Munich Teams that finished in second place in the group stage will host the first legs on February 12/13 and 19/20 with the return matches scheduled for March 5/6 and 12/13.

Access Bank And Diamond Bank Has Signed Agreement To Merge branch of diamond bank Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc have met on Sunday, and agreed to merge, and both bank has signed the  Memorandum of  agreement.   According to a report by Thisday,   the boards of the two banks met at about 7pm last night, and passed the resolutions agreeing to merge subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.   A reliable source close to the merger talks said emphatically that, “The deal is done, what is left is for the Central Bank of Nigeria to stamp its seal of approval.”   While commenting on the merger agreement last night, Access Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, said,“Access Bank has a strong track record of acquisition and integration which has a clear growth strategy.   “Access and Diamond Banks have complimentary operations and similar values. A merger with Diamond Bank with its leadership in digital and mobile-led retail banking could accel