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Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers, rescue victim in Calabar
The Cross River Police Command has arrested three men suspected to be kidnappers in Eta-Agbor area of Calabar Municipality on Friday morning, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The State Commi…
Coronavirus : There are more suspected cases in Lagos, Commissioner of health says
Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Akin Abayomi, has revealed there are now three more suspected cases of coronavirus in the state. Abayomi stated this at a press briefing on Thursday.The Commission…
2 men docked for allegedly beating up ASP
Two men appeared in Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, on Friday for allegedly beating up a police officer while performing his lawful duty.The police charged Ukuagbu Kenelta, 31, and Chukwubuiko Ukewgbu…
Kolade Johnson Suffered 6 Gunshot Injuries - Pathologist Tells Court
A pathologist, Dr Oluwaseun Williams, on Thursday, testified before an Ikeja High Court that Kolade Johnson, a 35-year-old football fan allegedly killed by a policeman at the Mangoro area of Lagos, s…
Amaechi : Coronavirus delaying completion of Lagos-Ibadan rail
Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed the delay in the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project on the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He said this during a live TV programme on AI…
Gunmen abduct 3 LG councillors in Zamfara
The Zamfara Police Command on Thursday confirmed the abduction of three supervisory councillors of Gummi Local Council in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shehu Mohammed confirme…
Coronavirus : UEFA confirm UCL, Europa matches to be played behind closed doors
UEFA on Thursday confirmed that two of next week’s Champions League and Europa League matches will be played behind closed doors as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Europe.The …
Imo Assembly summons commissioner of police over Okigwe killings
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State, Olaniyi Fafowora has been summoned to appear at the floor of the State Assembly next Tuesday over the incessant killings going on in Okigwe council area of the …
My Troublers Are Not From Edo - Adams Oshiomole
The suspended national Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has blamed his recent travails on some chieftains of the party outside his state.Oshiomhole sp…
Ighalo nets twice as Man United qualify for FA cup quarter finals
Odion Ighalo scored a brace, as Manchester United outclassed Derby County 3-0, to qualify for the quarter-final of the FA Cup on Thursday night. The Nigerian striker was only making his second start …
Reps Probe CBN, FIRS, Others Over $30bn Revenue Leakages From Forex Allocation
The House of Representatives has said it would probe the $30 billion annual revenue leakages linked to tax evasion, malpractices in foreign exchange allocation to companies from the Central Bank…
Fayose's Trail : Witness Say They Moved ₦200 Million From His House With Escorts
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday heard that former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose allegedly invited a bank to move N200 million cash from his home. A banker, Johnson Abidakun, stated th…
Coronavirus : Italy To Consider Banning Kissing, Hugging And Handshake
ITALY is considering a ban on kissing and is closing ALL schools and universities as it tackles the worst coronavirus outbreak outside Asia. Classrooms will shut down until March 15 and all sporting …
Oshiomhole vows to remain as APC chairman despite court order
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday declared he would hold on to his position despite the court order that upheld his suspension from the party.A…
Zulum commends military officers for killing scores of Boko Haram fighters in Damboa attack
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for tackling the activities of insurgents when they attempted to infiltrate Damboa, headquarters of Damboa Local Government Area of t…
Boko Haram Attacks Dapchi In Yobe, Burn Houses
A gang of gunmen believed to be Boko Haram fighters Wednesday night attacked Dapchi village in Yobe State. According to reports, Dozens of houses were burnt down during the attack. Dapchi is a town i…
Coronavirus : Police restricts Chinese nationals from leaving residences in Ogun
The Ogun State Government said it has taken measures to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus by deploying security officials to man the gates of areas accommodating a large number of Chinese …
FA Cup : Mourinho gives reason for Eric Dier's clash with fans (Video)
Tottenham Hotspur Manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that Eric Dier clashed with fans following their defeat to Norwich on Wednesday, because they insulted his brother. Shortly after the game, pictu…
Kano state house of assembly opens fresh probe against Emir of kano
The Kano State House of Assembly has launched a fresh probe against the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, over alleged violation of ‘‘some Hausa norms, culture and traditions’’. At yesterday’s…
Wike warns commissioners against ethnic interests
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, yesterday, warned his new commissioners to desist from projecting their respective ethnic interests as they assumed work. Governor Wike gave the warning during the…