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Former Nigerian Army General, Brigadier-General Idris Dambazau, has said bureaucracy in Nigerian security forces is responsible for the lingering insecurity in the country. The country has witnessed a spike in insecurity ranging from kidnapping to banditry and insurgency, among others in recent times. In an interview with The PUNCH, Danzabau…

Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said modern equipment should be provided for the Nigerian military to help in their fight against insurgents and other criminals in the country. The governor also called for multi-level policing system as the best way to…

Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press The New York Mets reportedly haven't engaged in trade talks with the Chicago Cubs for third baseman Kris Bryant in quite some time. According to SNY's Andy Martino, the two sides haven't spoken in "several weeks." Martino noted that the Bryant talks occurred before the Mets knew…

Brian Westerholt/Associated Press The New York Jets announced Saturday they completed an interview with Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy. Brady, one of the hottest names on this year's NFL coaching carousel, interviewed with the Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers earlier this…

New York Gov. Cuomo has announced that his state will expand the Covid vaccine distribution networks to allow pharmacies to issue vaccinations. The state will also expand its eligibility for more people to receive the vaccinations.Jan. 8, 2021 Read More

Tony Dejak/Associated Press The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets have reportedly held trade discussions about third baseman Kris Bryant. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Cubs have expressed interest in catching prospect Francisco Alvarez, although Mets president Sandy Alderson indicated Thursday that he won't trade additional…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets interviewed former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis on Thursday for their head coaching vacancy. Lewis is currently on former Jets coach Herman Edwards’ staff at Arizona State as the Sun Devils’ co-defensive coordinator. The 62-year-old Lewis is the second known candidate with…

Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Following Cleveland's trade of shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets on Thursday, Cleveland owns the lowest payroll in Major League Baseball by a significant margin.   Cleveland dealt Lindor and Carrasco to New York in exchange for shortstops Ahmed Rosario and Andres…

Charlie Riedel/Associated Press The New York Jets announced Wednesday they have interviewed Eric Bieniemy to potentially fill their head coaching vacancy. Bieniemy has spent the past three years as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, leading an offense that finished 2020 first in the NFL in total yards. He is an option…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said there is every possibility of another strike as the Nigerian government has yet to fulfil its promises which informed the suspension of the union's last industrial action. ASUU had suspended its nine months old strike in December albeit with a note…