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Nigerian Army intensifies campaign against Boko Haram in Lake Chad
The Nigerian Army has embarked on communities sensitisations in northern Borno and Lake Chad basin, to rout out Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the area.
Three ‘clerics’ in police net for fraud, rape
Police in Ogun State have arrested three Islamic ‘clerics’ who specialized in swindling unsuspecting members of the public and raping their female victims.
Man beats wife to death over refusal to breastfeed baby
The Ogun Police Command has detained a 40-year-old man, Kingsley Madukwe, for allegedly beating his wife, Glory, to death.
How Ekiti police killed two FUOYE students – SUG President
The President of the Student Union Government of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Awodola Oluwaseun, has narrated how policemen from the Ekiti State Police Command allegedly killed two students of the school.
Bobrisky flees as police ‘take over’ birthday venues
The Lagos commissioner of police, Zubairu Muazu, has ordered a comprehensive water-tight security at two different locations in the state where Bobrisky, controversial internet personality and cross-dresser, was to celebrate his birthday.
MURIC kicks as Rivers governor demolishes mosque
Trans-Amadi Central Mosque in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was on Tuesday 20th August, 2019 demolished by the Rivers State government. The demolition exercise has however been denounced by the Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC).
Gunmen abduct anti-graft agency official in Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a staff member of one of the nation’s anti-corruption agencies in Kaduna State.
Taraba police killings: How Army captain engaged welder to remove kingpin suspect cuffs
Fresh facts revealed, yesterday, that the Army captain fingered in the killing of three police officers attached to Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, IRT, and the subsequent release of suspected kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Wadume, in Ibi, Taraba State, threatened to deal with police officers attached to Ibi police station for not cooperating with him.
Police arrest eight ‘cultists’ at initiation venue
Eight suspected new initiates of the One Million Boys cult group were on Sunday arrested by the police in Lagos.
We’re ready to die defending our land – Anambra community
People of Odumodu in Umunya, Oyi local government area of Anambra state on Thursday said their traditional ruler, Igwe Kris Onyekwuluje, should be held responsible for any calamity on any of their leaders.
Gunmen raping our girls, robbing us – Rivers polytechnic students
The Speaker of Students’ Union Government Parliament, Bayonne Simeon, of Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State has bemoaned the insecurity of students living off-campus.
Kidnappers free DPO after N3 million ransom
A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Delta State allegedly kidnapped at the weekend has regained freedom.
Father rapes, impregnates 18-year-old daughter
A 52-year-old man, Emmanuel Ikhine, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly raping and impregnating his 18-year-old daughter.
Man burnt to death, female host escapes in Port Harcourt
A male guest to a female host in Oginigba community, Obio Akpor local government area, Rivers state, was burnt beyond recognition as a Saturday midnight fire razed a cluster of waterfront slum apartments.
Robbers attack police barrack in Delta
Residents of the ‘B’ Police Barracks along the Benin-Onitsha expressway in Asaba, Delta State have raised alarm of incessant robbery attacks on them in recent times.
Hoodlums invade monarch’s compound in Ogun, burgle houses
About 21 residents have been displaced in Ilupeju community, Magboro, Ogun State, after hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers stormed the premises of a monarch, Oba Isiah Odesanmi.
Police begin search for kidnapped lecturer
The police on Saturday said they have commenced a rescue operation for Abubakar Idris, a Kano government critic who was seized from his home in Kaduna on Friday.
University lecturer abducted in Kaduna
A lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma Katsina, Mr Abubakar Idris, has been abducted by hoodlums on Friday.
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New NPDC-CPDC deal to fetch Nigeria $6.35 billion in taxes and royalties
The push by the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to increase crude oil production and grow the nation’s revenue profile was boosted with the closure of $875.75m alternative financing deal for the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) operated OML 65 through the Funding and Technical Services Agreement with CMES-OMS Petroleum Development Company (CPDC).
Niger governor promises to strengthen relationship with media
The Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has described the Nigeria media as a critical stakeholders in the country democratic journey, saying that the role of the media can make or mar the entire process.
APC wants free, fair council poll in Adamawa
The Adamawa All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure that the November local government poll in the state is free and fair.
Rafa Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup with hand injury
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand.
Why central bank should sensitise Nigerians on cashless policy – expert
Dr Aminu Usman, Head, Economics Department, Kaduna State University, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to carry out robust campaigns to sensitise Nigerians to understand the need for bank charges on deposits and withdrawals.
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Tunisia turns the page on Ben Ali
With the burial of exiled former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Tunisia is turning the page on more than two decades of nepotism and repression with a large dose of indifference.
Security: Osun governor urges migrants to embrace e-registration
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged migrants residing in the state to cooperate with the officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for proper documentation and data capturing.
Presidency: VP Osinbajo followed due process in supervision of agencies
The Presidency last night said that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, followed due process in his supervision of agencies under him.
Apple iPhone 11 pre-order opens
Apple’s new iPhone 11 is now up for pre-orders in India across Flipkart, Amazon India, and Paytm Mall. Apple’s top-end model iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are also available for pre-booking.
Disbanded OYSEIC members sue Oyo governor
The Chairman and members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) have sued Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the dissolution of the Commission.