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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arraigned an 83-year-old woman, Clara Chinwe Deborah Ogo, founder of the Arrow of God Orphanage in Anambra State, for alleged buying and selling of human beings for any purpose. In a statement signed by NAPTIP’s Communication Officer, Adekoye Vincent, on Sunday, Mrs Ogo was arraigned before a Federal High Court, Awka Judicial Division, presided over by Justice Hauwa Yilwa. According to the statement, Clara Ogo, a retired Army Lt. Col, was arraigned on a one-count charge “That you Ogo Chinwe Clara Deborah (F) 83 Years old, of 66 Awka…

This Premier League season has seen more and more supporters hitting out over increasing ticket prices. As clubs battle with increased running costs, should fans foot the bill? source

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A yet-to-be-specified number of people lost their lives when a trailer lost control and crushed two tricycles at Oba along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that the fatal crash occurred at about 9 am and the victims were said to be on their way to attend a church service when the accident occurred. Scene of the accident Sources at the scene said the driver of the heavy-duty truck failed brakes, lost control and while trying to control the vehicle, eventually rammed into the two fully loaded tricycles, thereby pushing…

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2pts Brentford to beat Burnley at 6/5 (Betfair, Unibet)2pts Aston Villa 2+ goals vs West Ham at 9/10 (BetVictor)1.5pts Luton 7+ corners vs N Forest at 5/4 (Sky Bet, William Hill)Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | BetfairWe finished last weekend -2pts in this column which was pleasing following a poor 3pm showing! It was nearly a brilliant start last weekend as our 14/1 goalscorer pick, James Tarkowski, went very close from a set-piece, taking three shots in total.In Super 6 terms we racked up 14 points after nailing correct scores in Wolves’ win over Fulham and the big game…

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has hailed the Federal Government for clearing 98 per cent of airlines trapped funds in the country, which the carriers had hitherto been able to repatriate. The Director-General of IATA, Mr Willie Walsh, gave the commendation in a statement sent to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. According to Walsh, as of June 2023, Nigeria’s blocked funds amounted to 850 million dollars, which significantly affected airline operations and finances in the country. He said the 98 per cent amounted to 831 million dollars paid,  while the remaining two per cent amounted to 19…

Read this week’s digital editionFor Jews, football is something of an unrequited love. I have tended to play at least once a week for the better part of a quarter of a century and end most games thinking I could kick myself but I’d more than likely miss. I have played for the England Writers’ team in Rome, Vienna and Berlin but all these hours combined only go to show that Malcolm Gladwell isn’t right about everything. The group I play with on a Monday night, largely Jews although with the occasional token gentile, cannot help but call to mind…

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