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Akwa Ibom rerun: APC thugs are destroying PDP ballot papers – commissioner
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Prince Ukpong Akpabio, has lamented that the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has hijacked election materials from most of the polling units in Essien Udim Local Government Area (LGA).
Imo guber: Police warns Emeka Ihedioha’s supporters over planned protest
Imo State Police Command has warned those planning to publicly protest the sacking of Chief Emeka Ihedioha and installation of Senator Hope Uzodinma as Imo State Governor, by the Supreme Court, that it would not tolerate violence or hijacking of the process by hoodlums.
Police: Slain Delta PDP chieftain notorious cultist, fraudster
Slain chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ovie Wisdom Iroro, who was killed at Abraka last Wednesday was an alleged “notorious cultist and fraudster.”
Former President Jonathan urges Niger Delta youths to shun violence
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Niger Delta youths to shun acts of violence and embrace peace to ease the execution of projects that would ensure the development of the region.
Elections: How security agencies encourage thuggery – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the failure of security agencies to act decisively and collaborate with one another encourages thuggery during elections.
Mother, daughter abducted on New Year day in Aba
A woman and her daughter whose names could not be immediately ascertained were yesterday kidnapped in Aba, Abia State by gunmen.
Hoodlums clash at Lagos bus stop
Hoodlums on Tuesday morning engaged in a clash at Berger bus stop in Lagos State.
CSOs clash in Abuja over Omoyele Sowore, others
Several civil society organisation, CSOs, on Monday clashed in Abuja over calls for the enforcement of the human rights of Omoyele Sowore, the convener of RevolutionNow Movement, and other citizens unlawfully detained by the Department of State Services, DSS.
NSCDC deploys operatives to flash points ahead of Christmas festivities
Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has deployed its operatives to major fashpoints and dark spots in major towns and cities in the state to beef up security during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Police tear-gas canister sets house ablaze in Cross River
A tear-gas canister allegedly fired by police personnel attached to the Operation Puff Adder in the direction of drug peddlers and hoodlums has allegedly set a thatched house ablaze in Calabar, Cross River State.
NURTW members fighting over commercial park – Lagos residents
Residents of Pako-Aguda area of Surulere, Lagos, said the Monday clash among hoodlums, which left two people dead, was actually a battle for supremacy between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.
Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreaches in North East
Troops of the Nigerian Army in continuation of the crackdown on criminal syndicates have encountered and overpowered several terrorist elements in the north east theatre of operation even as free medical outreaches by the Army have been extended to some communities as part of non kinetic military efforts to win support of the people.
Six arrested over murder of Kogi PDP women leader
Barely 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the police to arrest the killer of the Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, Mrs. Salome Abu, the state Police Command has announced the arrest of six suspects in connection with the murder.
Lagos shuts more facilities for noise pollution as thugs attack operatives
The Lagos State Government has warned the general public, particularly unrepentant noise polluters, to desist from attacking its officials on duty or face the full wrath of the law.
Police, robbery suspects in gun battle in Anambra
A suspected armed robber has sustained gunshot injuries in a gun duel between the police and armed robbers along Onitsha/Enugu expressway, Anambra state.
Ketu fruit market demolished for security reasons – council chief
The Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, has said the Ketu Fruits Market was demolished because hoodlums and robbers used the facility as their hideout.
Kogi election: Hoodlums attack Dino Melaye’s polling unit
The hoodlums broke one of the ballot boxes and carted away the other, shooting into the air.
Kogi guber: PDP, APC accuse each other of importing thugs, mercenaries
The Musa Wada/Sam Aro Campaign Organisation on Thursday raised the alarm that thugs, gangsters and political mercenaries have been imported into Kogi State, allegedly by the All Progressives Congress and the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to unleash violence during the Saturday, November 16 governorship election.
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Arsenal risk losing Bukayo Saka as contract extension talks stalls again
Arsenal could lose starlet Bukayo Saka if they fail to secure European football for next season, according to reports.
Kwara plans ID cards, uniforms for Okada riders
The Kwara State Government has initiated the issuance of Identity Cards and uniforms to commercial motorcycle operators as security measures to curb crimes in the state.
Delta plans to establish 20 computerised vehicle inspection centres
The Delta State Government says it is planning to establish 20 computerised Vehicle Inspection Centres to enhance safety of motorists and upgrade of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO)’s oral test to Computer Based test.
Odion Ighalo not under pressure to deliver for Manchester United
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has admitted he’s still not yet hundred percent, but not far away from hitting too shape either.
Central bank recovers N60 billion excessive charges imposed on customers by erring banks
This is just as the apex bank has announced that it has commenced the process of creating 10 million jobs in the next five years through investment support in agriculture, using 10 commodity models.
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Waheed Oshodi hopes NTTF, ITTF get more support for Nigerian players
Board member of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation and Africa Table Tennis Federation Vice President Barrister Waheed Enitan Oshodi has states that he hopes the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation is able to get more funds and support for Nigerian players as one of the strong world emerging table tennis playing nation and top performing country in Africa.
Governor Akeredolu: We’ve spent N13 billion on education in Ondo
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says that his administration has spent over N13 billion on the rehabilitation and construction of schools across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Thiago Silva: PSG do not fear ‘incredible’ Erling Haaland
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has insisted that he and his team-mates are not afraid to face in-form Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, but heaped praise on the teen sensation.
Casemiro: I wanted Neymar to come to Real Madrid, he’s a great player
Casemiro has revealed that he “wanted Neymar to come to Real Madrid”, with the Brazil international in regular contact with his fellow countryman.
Rangers boss hails Joe Aribo after ‘outstanding’ display vs Braga
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has praised Joe Aribo following his impressive display in their 3-2 win against Sporting Braga in Thursday’s Europa League game.