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Policemen detained over ‘role’ in woman’s death
Three policemen, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), are being detained at the Warri Area Command of the Delta State Police Command over their alleged role in the death of a woman.
Teacher arraigned for ‘caning’ pupil in Lagos
Sare Olaleye, a 33-year-old secondary school teacher in Lagos, was yesterday arraigned at an Ogba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly caning a 16-year-old Senior Secondary School pupil and badly injuring his right eye.
Prison inmate who scored 246 points in UTME set for NOUN
The Principal, Ikoyi Prisons School, Mr Ibikunle Idris, has described the performance of inmates who participated in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as encouraging and signs of better things to come.
Court remands driver for allegedly defiling six-year old girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a 35-year-old driver, Dominic Ukeme, who allegedly defiled a six-year-old girl, be remanded in prison pending legal advice..
Security man in court for allegedly raping daughter, three minors
A 65-year-old security guard, Yisa Showunmi, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling four teenagers including his daughter.
65-year old man remanded for allegedly raping 14-year old girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Wednesday remanded a 65-year-old security guard, Alilu Abubakar, in Kirikiri prison for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl.
Lagos court hears how three truck conductors ‘beat man to death’
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos, on Monday heard how three truck conductors tied up one Nse-Obong Idodo with a rope and beat him to death for allegedly stealing a phone.
Grandfather jailed after suspect jumped bail
An Oredo Magistrate Court has jailed a 69-year old man, Amen Solomon Omere, after a suspected fraudster he stood surety for jumped bail.
Man docked for allegedly stealing goods worth N756,000
A 19-year-old man, Wasiu Babatunde, on Tuesday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for alleged theft of goods, valued at N756,000.
Dismissed policeman kills fiancée’s mother over aborted wedding
The Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team has arrested a fleeing dismissed policeman, Ogwu Christian, over the alleged killing his fiancée’s mother, Veronica Obiejieogo.
Three men docked for stealing five phones from students
Three men, who allegedly stole five phones valued at N360,000 from students during their exams, on Friday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Man docked for allegedly impersonating naval officer
A 60-year-old man, Martins Anyakoro, was on Wednesday arraigned in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly posing as a Naval officer.
Ghanaians attack Nigerian spare parts dealers, police wade in
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has deployed personnel to the Suame Magazine Industrial Enclave in Kumasi to provide protection for Nigerian spare parts dealers who operate in the area.
Court remands four persons for attempted kidnap in Niger
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Minna has ordered the remand in prison custody of four men for alleged attempted kidnap.
Police arraigns 15 underaged for wandering
The Police said the boys were caught wandering on the streets in Ikotun area of Lagos at about 2.00 a.m. and that they could not give justifiable reason for being out of their homes as the time of arrest.
Gunmen abduct eight in Zamfara, demand N50 million
Eight persons have again been abducted in Kanoma town of the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State by unknown gunmen.
Native doctor in court for allegedly intimidating, cheating woman
A 29-year-old native doctor, Terfa Bur, on Wednesday appeared in a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court for intimidating and cheating a woman.
Man bags 12-month jail term for stealing N30,000
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced 25-year-old Sheriff Lawal to 12 months imprisonment in Ilesa Prison, Osun, for stealing N30,000.
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Troops kill 132 bandits, arrest 25 others
The Defence Headquarters yesterday said its operations launched to wipe out banditry, kidnapping and robbery in the North West part of the country have killed 132 armed bandits, recovered 39 firearms and 2,437 rounds of ammunitions between May and July.
Central bank chief defends planned restriction of forex for milk importation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday confirmed that its planned policy to restrict allocation of foreign exchange (FOREX) for milk importation and other diary products into the country will soon become effective.
Bayelsa government employs fresh 904 workers
Bayelsa State government said it has formalised the employment of 904 casual staff in the various ministries, departments and agencies in the state.
Zenith Women Basketball League starts Friday
All is now set for the 2019 Zenith Women Basketball League as the sponsor, Zenith Bank Plc, concluded final arrangement for a glamorous jump ball of the apex women league in the country.
NEPC, ATRC sensitise exporters on AGOA visa stamp
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council AGOA Technical Workshop on Utilisation of AGOA Visa Stamp in Abuja.
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NPA appoints new general managers, assistants
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has appointed new general managers and assistant general managers into various roles.
NUJ: Nigeria belongs to all of us
Mr Alhassan Yahaya, Zone E Vice-President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has advised past leaders in the country to desist from making utterances that could threaten peace and unity in the country.
Teacher arraigned for ‘caning’ pupil in Lagos
Sare Olaleye, a 33-year-old secondary school teacher in Lagos, was yesterday arraigned at an Ogba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly caning a 16-year-old Senior Secondary School pupil and badly injuring his right eye.
Shiites shoot deputy police commissioner to death, three other officers in critical condition
The latest protest of members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as the Shiites on Monday claimed its highest profile victim yet as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation at FCT Command was shot dead.
Jerome Boateng future undecided – Bayern chief
Jerome Boateng's future has not yet been decided, according to Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, despite reported interest from Manchester United.