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Official: Kano zoo millions stolen, not swallowed by gorilla
The management of Kano Zoological Garden has denied that the millions of naira stolen from its coffers were swallowed by a gorilla.
Police sergeant attempts committing suicide
A Police Sergeant attached to the Akwaete Police Division, simply identified as Chukwudi, has reportedly attempted committing suicide.
Official: Why we banned students’ union activities in Osun polytechnic
The management of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has explained its decision to suspend the activities of its students’ union.
Police arrest six NURTW members in Ibadan
Oyo state Police on Thursday made good its avowed promise to deal ruthlessly with any individual or group of persons planning to cause trouble in the state following the change of government in the state.
Senate endorses $266 million loan for Niger
The Senate on Tuesday approved $266 million contained in the 2016-2018 external borrowing plan of the Federal Government for Niger State Development Policy Operation (DPO).
Gunmen kill family of six in Plateau
A family of six members have been wiped-out by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in Dangwal Village of Ganawuri District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
School gardener beats WAEC candidate to death
A SS3 student of Jubril Martins Memorial College, Iponri Lagos, Rafiu Adagun, has been beaten to death during the ongoing West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) by a gardener, Femi Aderounmu.
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.
Students desert hostels in Imo communities over alleged police misconduct
A relentless police crackdown on students residing in hostels at Umuoma, Umuerim and Umuokomochi communities, near Owerri, is forcing students to flee their hostels, newsmen report.
Police rescue toddler kidnapped from Lagos church
The police in Lagos have rescued a two-year-old child abducted from the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Church (MFM) regional headquarters in Agege in March.
Plateau commended for peaceful elections
Maj-Gen. Augustine Agundu, Commander, Operation Safe Haven, the Special Task Force (STF), in charge of security in Plateau, has commended residents of the state for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the general elections.
Over 100 illegal schools shut down in Plateau
The Plateau State Government has shut down more than 100 illegal schools across 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) Mr. Jude Dakur, the Commissioner for Secondary Education said.
Two motorcyclists crushed to death in Ondo
A driver, Ayeyi Adegboye, who drove a wine Audi car with registration number, KTP-668-RG the night of April 27 along Erinje-Okitipupa road, Okitipupa, Ondo State, allegedly crushed two motorcyclists to death.
Police refute abduction of school girls in Zamfara
Five persons were abducted at by unidentified gun men at Government Girls Secondary School Moriki in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state Wednesday new night.
Insecurity: Analyst recommends community policing
A public affairs analyst, Dr Olatunde Amusat, has called on security agencies to adopt local solution to the myriads of security challenges facing the country.
Police chief deploys special anti-kidnapping squad in Abia
Mr Ene Okon, the Commissioner of Police in Abia, said the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has deployed his Special Technical Squad to assist the Abia command in the fight against kidnapping.
Four Indian hemp distributors arrested with freezer loaded with weeds
Four Indian hemp distributors have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command with a deep freezer loaded with Marijuana.
Police arrest Ondo university students for alleged public disturbance
Some students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state, who embarked on protest against the new policy of payment before examination on Wednesday have been arrested for illegal procession and public disturbance.
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Naira Marley vows to help people in prison
Nigerian artist Naira Marley who recently regained his freedom after spending several weeks in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to help others in prison.
INEC: We lack power to deregister parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it lacked the constitutional power to deregister any of the existing 91 political parties in the country.
Reps: Femi Gbajabiamila did not induce us to become Speaker
Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila did not induce his colleagues financially to vote for him during last Tuesday presiding officers election, the House of Representatives has said.
Obaship: Governor Abiodun inaugurates chieftaincy review committee
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated a Chieftaincy Review Committee and vowed that his administration would not allow any form of assault on or disparagement of traditional institutions.
Death toll in multiple Borno blasts rises to 31
No fewer than 31 persons have been killed and 41 injured in multiple explosions at a Borno town late Sunday after three suicide bombers infiltrated a tea joint and commercial area.
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Oba Akanbi urges monarchs to renounce membership of secret societies
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Boeing’s CEO to face tough crowd at Paris Air Show
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will have his work cut out for him at the Paris Air Show this week as he tries to reassure airlines and industry partners over the fate of its flagship 737 MAX plane, indefinitely grounded after two fatal crashes.
Nigerian national arrested in India for $216,000 fraud
The Delhi police have arrested a yet to be identified Nigerian for allegedly duping dozens of Indians under a fraudulent scheme, officials said on Thursday.
Villarreal will only accept suitors €63 million bid for youngster Samuel Chukwueze
Villarreal will ask for a whopping 63 million Euros from any Club who’s ready to price Samuel Chukwueze away from the Spanish Club this summer.
University of Ibadan: Our admission cut-off mark remains 200
The management of the University of Ibadan has declared the cut-off mark for the premier institution remains 200 as against 160 agreed on by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) and stakeholders of higher institutions.