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Mike Pompeo: Release of Iranian tanker unfortunate
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a television interview on Monday that it was unfortunate an Iranian oil tanker detained off Gibraltar had been allowed to leave.
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.
Ekiti governor asks youth to build good character by delaying gratification
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, says teenagers should build good character by delaying gratification.
Four men arrested for ‘one-chance robbery’
A four-man robbery gang operating from Ojuelegba in Surulere to Ketu in Lagos Mainland has been busted by the operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
IMN: Ibraheem El-Zakzaky’s brother jealous of his feats
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, known as Shiites, has described Sheikh Mohammed Yakoob, brother to the IMN leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, as being jealous of El-Zakzaky’s feats.
Robbers attack Ibadan university hostel
Robbers struck again in the early hours of Sunday at a hostel of the University of Ibadan.
Eid-el-Kabir: Kaduna ram sellers lament low patronage
Ram sellers in Kaduna on Friday expressed dismay over low sales, barely two days to the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
Man loses wife in gamble, asks friends to gang rape her
The incident took place in Jaunpur district and after the incident; the victim went to court when the police refused to take action on her complaint. Following a court order, an FIR has been registered in Jaffarabad police station in Jaunpur district.
I wasn’t pastor attacked by herdsmen — CAN President
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Supo Ayokunle, has said he was never attacked by Fulani bandits.
Police question Tekno over pole dance in traffic
A video, which appears to be filmed from another car in a traffic jam, shows a man sitting in a glass-sided lorry throwing money at women dancing around a pole in their underwear.
20-year old commits suicide over N700
A 20-year-old boy, Augustine Okpako, has allegedly taken his own life by drinking a substance known as quick-action chemical used by farmers.
Clearing agent arraigned for alleged N2.7 million fraud
A Clearing and Forwarding Agent, Akinbola Adebola, was on Monday arraigned at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N2.7 million under false pretences to procure a Toyota Camry Saloon car for a man.
Patrice Evra: Paul Pogba doesn’t feel loved at Manchester United
Paul Pogba needs to feel more love if he is to thrive at Manchester United, according to friend and former team-mate Patrice Evra.
UK jails three Nigerians who funded ‘Black Axe’ for 16 years
Three siblings who were working directly for the leader of a notorious Nigerian crime gang have been jailed for a total of 16 years after laundering nearly £1m for the Black Axe organised crime syndicate through UK bank accounts.
Police nab 10 operators of illegal micro finance bank, recovers N961,375
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects, who operated an illegal Micro finance bank called STAAGMART Nigeria Limited, situated at D69 Oyingbo, Lagos State, and recovered the sum of N961,375.
Prices of food items drop by 50% in Abuja market
A survey by newsmen on Thursday showed the commodities affected by the decrease in prices to include maize, rice, beans and millet.
Rauf Aregbesola: Nigeria’s economy poor, tiny
Immediate past governor of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola has said that despite previous reports that Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa, in reality, the country is poor with a ‘very tiny’ economy.
John Ogu: Ogenyi Onazi helped me to find my feet in Europe
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has revealed how his international teammate Ogenyi Onazi assisted him in Italy before he got a lucrative offer in Europe.
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Nigeria handed major boost as Oshoala makes scoring return in Barcelona win
Nigeria have been handed a major boost ahead of their Algeria clash with Asisat Oshoala making a scoring return as Barcelona defeated Seagulls 5-1 on Thursday.
Corruption headlines challenges before new sports minister
The newly-appointed Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, commenced his official duty on Thursday by attending the 2019 International Youth Day in Abuja.
Teacher wins N2 million from Betway
Another Nigerian, Temitope A. has won a massive N2m by placing wagers in the just-concluded Betway African Cup Of Nations Predictor Promotion.
Man crushed by falling elevator in New York building
A 30-year-old man was crushed to death by a falling elevator in his luxury apartment building Thursday as passengers watched in horror, officials said.
77 Nigerian nationals charged for massive fraud, money laundering in US — full list
A 252-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed Thursday charged 77 Nigerian nationals with participating in a massive conspiracy to steal millions of dollars through a variety of fraud schemes and launder the funds through a Los Angeles-based money laundering network.
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Dozen soldiers killed in Burkina Faso terrorist attack
AFP reports that more than a dozen soldiers were killed during a “major attack” by “terrorist armed groups” in northern Burkina Faso.
Kenya police arrests Chinese brewing illegal local brew
Kenya police officers arrested two Chinese nationals during a raid that led to the discovery of thousands of litres of illegal local brew chang’aa in Nairobi.
Court grants ICPC’s request to freeze former Zamfara governor’s accounts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to freeze bank accounts allegedly owned by the immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari.
What former President Jonathan told World leaders in South Korea on peace
Former Nigeria’s President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has called for global collaboration in peace-building, stressing that world leaders need to work together to be able to surmount the huge security and economic challenges faced by various nations.
Suspended Delta employees threaten to shut down Asaba
Over 3,000 civil servants suspended from the Delta civil service in June 2015 have threatened to shut down the state if Governor Ifeanyi Okowa does not fulfil his promise of re-engaging them into the service within one month.