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Pastor Kumuyi: God will judge church members who hide murderers, criminals
General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has said that church members who hide murderers, criminals and evil doers in the church will be judged by God.
Gani Adams threatens to attack violent herdsmen, lists hideouts
The Aare Onakakanfo in Council chaired by Iba Gani Adams, on Sunday appealed to the federal government to increase security in the South West.
Governor Obiano, monarchs to tackle herdsmen crisis, crimes in Southeast, others
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has expressed his administration’s readiness to tackle the growing menace of herdsmen amongst other criminal tendencies by unscrupulous individuals across the state.
Police parades pastor for allegedly raping lady in Cross River
The Cross River State Police command has paraded Pastor Hossana Okoi of Gate of Testimony Church Sierra Leone for allegedly raping a lady.
Police parade pastor, student, 23 other suspects in Calabar
The Cross River State Police command has paraded Pastor Hossana Okoi for allegedly raping a lady and threatening to kill her with a gun if she revealed what happened.
Katsina Emirate Council sets up committees to protect electricity installations
The Katsina Emirate Council has set up committees across the wards to protect electricity installations from vandals, Alhaji Aminu Abdulmumini, District Head, Katsina Metropolis, said in Katsina on Thursday.
NANS protests arrest, detention of students, lecturer
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday marched on the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, to protest the arrest, detention and arraignment of their colleagues.
NPFL play-offs: Pillars fans attack referee at Agege Stadium
Agege Stadium was thrown into chaos on Monday (today) after the NPFL Super Six match between Kano Pillars and Rangers which ended 1-1.
Chuka Okoye: Security personnel not receptive to information sharing
Executive Director, Closeguard Technology, Chuka Okoye, has accused security personnel of being unreceptive to ideas on how to tackle insecurity in the country, especially with the use of modern technology.
Security: Military, Police to commence joint patrol in Osun
The police, military and other paramilitary agencies in Osun State are to be involved in joint patrol operations, to rid the state of criminals.
President Buhari: I will not allow criminals, mass murderers to hold Nigeria to ransom
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that under no circumstances would criminals and mass murderers be allowed to hold the country to ransom, assuring that ‘‘their days are numbered because this administration will pursue them relentlessly and bring them to justice.”
Eid-El Fitr: President Buhari felicitates with Muslims, commends Nigerians on peaceful elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria, despite what he called “doomsday predictions of social disharmony.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu, SGF Mustapha praise Nigerian Navy for reduced maritime crime, others
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, have showered praises on Nigerian Navy (NN) for reducing maritime crimes to the barest minimum as well as playing vital roles in counter-insurgency.
Police chief warns criminals to stay away from Kano
The newly posted Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmed Illiyasu, on Friday declared that there is no hiding place for criminals in the as his officers and men are battle-ready to flush them out of the ancient commercial city.
Cleric: Negotiations, not crushing solution to IPOB agitation
Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has canvassed for dialogue as the best approach to the protracted agitations by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other pro-biafra groups in the south east.
President Buhari: Nigerians’ll soon know if I’m slow or not
President Muhammadu Buhari told Nigerians last night to expect more action from his second term administration.
Police arrest 25 suspected cultists, kidnappers in Bayelsa
The police in Bayelsa State on Wednesday said tough times awaited kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers and other criminals following a formal launch of a new crime-fighting strategy, Operation Puff Adder (OPA).
Suspected bandits kill five vigilante members in Katsina
The police in Katsina State have confirmed that five persons who were members of the local vigilante were killed by bandits in Faskari Local Government Area on Tuesday.
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Man admits robbing with toy gun
An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded a 21-year-old man, Samson Obinna, who allegedly used a toy gun to rob another man of a cell phone worth 40,o00.
Neymar three-match Champions League ban confirmed
Brazilian star Neymar will miss three Champions League matches next season, UEFA confirmed Wednesday, as punishment for insulting a referee following Paris Saint-Germain’s collapse against Manchester United.
Juan Mata signs new Manchester United deal until 2021
Manchester United have confirmed that attacking midfielder Juan Mata has signed a new deal with the club that sees him tied to Old Trafford until 2021 with the option to extend for an additional year.
Philippe Coutinho: I’m not sure I will remain in Barcelona
Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho has revealed that his future at the club remains uncertain.
Adidas loses EU court battle over ‘three stripes’ design
The court, the EU’s second-highest tribunal, upheld a 2016 ruling by the bloc’s intellectual property regulator cancelling the registration of the three-stripe design as a trademark following a challenge by a Belgian shoe company.
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Imo guber: Appeal Court dismisses suit challenging Governor Ihedioha’s emergence as PDP candidate
Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo state capital, on Sunday, upheld the judgement of the Federal High Court which had earlier dismissed a suit filed by Senator Sam Anyanwu, challenging the emergence of Imo State governor, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), in the primary election held on October 1, 2018.
President Buhari restates Nigeria’s support for Sahrawi Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja restated Nigeria’s support for the people of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and her quest for self-determination and independence.
Texas Tech coach: Divine Oduduru could earn N180 million a year
Texas Tech coach Wes Kittley believes that Nigeria sprint sensation Divine Oduduru can earn as much as N180m ($500K) a year as a professional athlete and expects the 22-year-old Delta state-born sprinter to join the professional ranks very soon.
Man rapes mother in Imo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Imo State Command, has arrested one Paul Ihuaku for allegedly raping his mother.
Borno government reviews UN agencies, NGO interventions
Borno State Government has announced its resolve to lead the process in monitoring and management of all interventions and activities of United Nations humanitarian bodies and non-governmental organisations in the state.