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Two brothers allegedly behead boy for sale at N200K
Two brothers, Saheed Obadimeji and Ayodeji Obadimeji, were, on Thursday, remanded in prison by an Igbosere High Court in Lagos for allegedly beheading a teenage boy.
[email protected]: President Buhari vows to fight cybercrime
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration’s attention is increasingly being focused on cybercrimes and the abuse of technology through hate speech and other divisive material being propagated on social media.
FCTA cautions developers against violation of Abuja master plan
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cautioned developers against violation of the Abuja Master Plan.
Nigeria gives condition to reopen borders with neighbours
Hameed Ali, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says Nigeria’s borders will remain closed until the country and its neighbours agree on existing ECOWAS protocol on movement.
John Ogu lauds Super Eagles’ performance against Ukraine
Super Eagles’ midfielder John Ogu has applauded his teammates after their impressive 2-2 draw against Ukraine in Dnipro on Tuesday night, stating that the future remains bright for the national team.
Flood: NGO seeks support for 7,000 IDPs in Borno
The Norwegian Refugee Council has called for interventions in the humanitarian needs of over 7, 000 Internally Displaced Persons affected by flood in Borno.
Former presidential aide advocates gender desks at police stations
An former aide of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, has called for the introduction of gender desks in police stations across the country.
How NGO curbs depression, violence through training
Young Moms Support Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation, on Saturday trained more than 50 women on various skills to curb depression.
‘Emoji’ house infuriates feuding neighbours
A house painted bright pink and adorned with two giant “emoji” faces is the latest salvo in a bitter feud between neighbours of a wealthy Los Angeles area beach town.
Police: Man commits suicide after shooting six dead
A man suspected of shooting six people dead in Zagreb took his own life Friday after police tried to arrest him, Croatian authorities said.
Man kills girlfriend after taking tramadol
A 33-year-old man, simply identified as Mojupa, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2, at Corporation Estate, Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin, said he was “moved to kill her after taking tramadol.”
Pastor ends marriage over wife’s refusal to go for deliverance
A 44-year-old Pastor Omotilewa Oke on Monday secured a divorce at an Igando Customary Court in Lagos, over his wife’s refusal to go for deliverance.
Ramadan: APC urges Nigerians to pray for the country
In observance of 2019 Ramadan fast, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Muslim faithful to use the Holy Month to pray for the peace, security and development of the country.
NDLEA arrest 182 suspects for drug abuse, trafficking in Katsina
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Katsina state says it arrested no fewer than 182 suspected drug dealers from January 2019 to date.
Trader docked over alleged assault
A 38-year-old trader, Tunde Babawande, who allegedly assaulted and threatened two of his siblings, was on Monday docked in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Hero refugee chased gunman away from New Zealand mosque
When Afghan refugee Abdul Aziz saw a man brandishing a gun outside his mosque in Christchurch, he ran towards the attacker armed with the only weapon he could find — a hand-held credit card machine.
Election: Mobilise your neighbours for President Buhari, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory – Lagos APC woman...
Women in Lagos State have been urged to mobilise their neighbours, friends and family members to vote enmasse for the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming general elections in the country.
CUPP alleges plan to force Justice Onnoghen to resign ‘at gun point’
The Coalition of United Political Parties on Tuesday alleged that it has uncovered a plan by the Federal Government to force the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, to resign “at gun point.”
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Academic wins Tunisia presidential poll by a landslide
Conservative academic Kais Saied Sunday won a landslide victory in Tunisia’s presidential runoff, sweeping aside his rival, media magnate Nabil Karoui, state television Wataniya said.
Super Eagles showed they can face world’s best with Brazil draw – football enthusiasts
Some football enthusiasts on Sunday described as commendable the performance of the Super Eagles against Brazil, saying the team showed it can play against the best in the world.
Populists top Poland vote, expand majority on welfare, family values
Poland’s governing right-wing party took the lead in Sunday’s general election, an exit poll showed, expanding its majority thanks to a raft of welfare measures coupled with attacks on LGBT rights and Western values.
Usman Barau declines Enyimba transfer offer to stay with Katsina United
New Katsina United captain Usman Barau has stated he would stick with the Changi Boys despite the interest being shown in his services by a handful of other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs.
Former Manchester City boss urges Phil Foden to leave over lack of game time
Former Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has urged Phil Foden to leave the club in January in a bid to find first team football.
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Super Eagles settle for N15 million hotel in Singapore
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have settled for massively built Fairmont Hotel in Singapore ahead of their friendly against Samba Boys of Brazil on Sunday.
Senators Akpabio, Ndume speak on 2020 budget estimate
Mr Ben Akabueze, the Director General Budget Office, says the 2020 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari tagged the “Budget of Growth and Job Creation” clearly defines its objectives.
Out-of-control bushfires destroy homes in Australia
Three out-of-control bushfires in northern New South Wales (NSW) have been upgraded to emergency level, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) said on Tuesday, adding the bushfires were spreading quickly.
2020 Budget: Finance bill is to increase VAT – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Finance Bill 2019 he forwarded to the National Assembly when passed into law, will permit the government to raise the country’s Value Added Tax from 5 to 7.5 per cent.
How policeman defiled me on several occasions – pupil
A nine-year-old pupil (name withheld) on Wednesday narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos how a 40-year-old policeman, Andy Eghobamien, lured her into his apartment and defiled her on numerous occasions.