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Zamfara: Kidnappers free districts head, holds back son after payment of N5m ransom
A district Head of Gayari town in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Mohammed kidnapped by notorious kidnappers in the district has regained his freedom.The kidnappers, howev…
NDLEA arrest 15 suspected drug dealers in Adamawa
Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA ) has arrested 15 suspected drug dealers. The Commander of the agency, Idris Bello, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agenc…
China declines Cambodia PM's request to visit virus epicentre
China turned down a request from Cambodia's leader Hun Sen to visit the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak to comfort stranded Cambodian students as it could not "properly arrange" a trip t…
Be wary of organ harvesters disguised as sports scouts, NAPTIP warns athletes
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned Nigerian footballers and other athletes who are desperate to ply their trade abroad to be wary of organ harvester…
Thousands of chinese tourists stranded in Bali after flights suspended
Thousands of Chinese tourists risk being stranded in Bali after the Indonesian government suspended flights to and from mainland China over fears of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. With flights susp…
Presidency fires CAN, says Christian body's allegation on ransom for Chibok girls is false
The Nigerian presidency has reacted to the statement credited to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on the Chibok and Dapchi schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents some years ago. …
Ipob Dears Army, Says Nnamdi Kanu's Parents Must Be Buried
Igbo separatist group the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has boasted that the Nigeria Army cannot be a hindrance to the burial ceremony of the parents of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, already slated…
ISWAP : NAF bombs terrorists hideout in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has bombed a hideout of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. NAF carried out the attack while launching Operation RattleSnake III through its Air Task Force, ATF, of Ope…
Police in Lagos clash with Okada riders at Iyana Ipaja
There is total lockdown at the Iyana Ipaja area of the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway with commercial tricycle (‘Keke’) and motorcycle (‘Okada’) operators barricading the road and destroying commercial bu…
Baby tests positive for corona virus just 30 hours after birth
A baby in China's epidemic-hit Wuhan city has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus just 30 hours after being born, Chinese state media reported Wednesday. The infant is the youngest person recor…
Revealed: Here is list of most in-form players in Europe (Ronaldo, Messi out of top 10)
Paris-Saint-Germain sensation, Marco Verratti, has surprisingly emerged the player with the most incredible form since the beginning of the season across Europe's top five leagues. The Italian …
Two women arrested for allegedly trafficking babies
Two female suspects have been arrested by the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for trafficking of babies. NAPTIP said that the suspects were allegedly involved in th…
23 Year Son Stabs Father & Mother To Death In Lagos
There was tragedy in Lagos on Tuesday after a 23-year old man, Michael Okibe attacked his parents; stabbed father, Barrister Clement Okibe and his mother, Toyin and they bled to death. According to r…
FG Uncovers N1.2bn Fraud At FUTO, UNIABUJA
The Federal Government’s audit report has revealed irregularities of more than N1.2bn in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 finances of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, and the Uni…
Imo: Uzodinma gives 72 hours ultimatum to road contractors
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has given contractors handling some road projects in the state, an ultimatum to return to site. The governor in a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike…
Solskjaer includes Ighalo in Europa League squad (Full list)
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has included Odion Ighalo in his update Europa League squad. Ighalo was unveiled on Tuesday, after agreeing a six-month loan from Shanghai Shenhua.The…
Insecurity: Atiku hits back at Buhari’s comment on Boko Haram victims
Former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has said religious affiliations should not be raised, when Boko Haram killings are discussed. Atiku stated this in reaction to President Muhammadu Bu…
Good Samaritan gifts female okada rider car to use as cab after okada ban
The Lagos state government recently banned okada and keke napep riders from plying major roads in the state. This ban led to many people losing their daily source of income and they protested, urging…
NCDC to validate capacity to test for Coronavirus at LUTH
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), is set to validate the capacity of the Lagos University of Teaching Hospital (LUTH), to test for the novel coronavirus.Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director Gen…
Abaribe under fire as Ohaneze rejects senator’s stand on Buhari’s resignation
Amid eulogy and commendation for the senator representing Abia South senatorial district at the Senate, Eyinnaya Abaribe, by many Nigerians, especially the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party …