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Police arrest five suspected armed bandits, recover IED in Anambra
Police in Anambra have arrested five suspected armed robbers and cultists, the command’s Spokesman, Mr Haruna Mohammed, said in statement in Awka on Friday.
General Gowon commends NYSC managers on success of the scheme
General Yakubu Gowon has commended the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for mentoring graduate youths towards becoming responsible leaders in the society.
President Buhari to open EFCC’s anti-corruption summit on Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, June 11, declare open a National Democracy Day Anti-corruption Summit.
Senator Saraki bows out as 8th Senate adjourns indefinitely
The 8th Senate, which was inaugurated on June 9, 2015, adjourned its legislative activities indefinitely after four years on Thursday and will no longer hold legislative activities.
ZUFF: NFC announces date, calls for film submission
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), organisers of ZUMA Film Festival (ZUFF), has announced that the 2019 edition of the film fiesta will hold on Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 in Abuja.
Ibrahim Magu: Why EFCC is investigating Senator Saraki
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said the investigation of Senate President Bukola Saraki is not based on personal motive.
Abuja club raid: Police to penalise erring officers
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has pledged to mete out stiff penalties on any officer found guilty of the alleged harassment and molestation of women at the Caramelo Night Club raid in Abuja.
Edo government to deal with parents of pupils loitering during school hours
The Edo state government says it will dealt with parents and guardians whose children are found loitering around during school hours.
Expert: Most civil servants are contractors
Prof. Tunji Olaopa, Executive Vice Chairman, Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy, has said that a large number of civil servants in the country were either contractors or politicians.
Minister: Out-of-School children’s figure drops
The Federal Government says the number of Out-of-School (OSC) Children in the country has reduced from 13.2 million to 10.2million, following various interventions of the government and development partners.
Omar al-Bashir, the ‘spider’ at the heart of Sudan’s web
As a schoolboy working on a construction site, he told supporters in January, he fell and broke the tooth while carrying a heavy load. Instead of seeking treatment he rinsed his mouth with saltwater and kept working.
Lagos government warns school owners on registration
The Lagos State Ministry of Education on Wednesday warned owners of unregistered private schools operating in the state to regularise their documents immediately or face sanction.
Elections: INEC, Police dragged to court over restriction of movements
An activist, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo, on Tuesday urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to declare as unlawful, the restriction of vehicular and people’s movements during elections.
Four in court over slaughter of 148 people at university
A Kenyan court on Tuesday acquitted one suspect and ruled four others have a case to answer for the 2015 slaughter of 148 people at a university.
Chief Justice Onnoghen: South-South governors to hold emergency meeting Sunday
The South-South Governor’s Forum has scheduled an emergency meeting of the Forum for Sunday.
Pressure mounts on DR Congo over election outcome
Public and diplomatic pressure mounted Monday on the Democratic Republic of Congo to announce the outcome of December 30 elections to replace long-term leader Joseph Kabila.
Lagos lawyer asks court to stop “Operation Python Dance”
A Lagos-based Rights Campaingner, Chief Malcom Omirhobo, on Wednesday asked a Federal High Court in Abuja declare as unlawful and unconstitutional, the declaration of “Operation Python Dance” across the nation.
Police launch manhunt for killers of Anambra community leader
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt to apprehend the killers of Angus Okoye, 48, a community leader in Isuanocha, Awka North Local Government Area of the state.
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Goalkeepers at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France will not be booked for stepping off the goalline during penalty shootouts to reduce the likelihood of them being sent off.
PDP BoT: Courts must decide on Atiku’s petition considering foreign reports
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked the Tribunal handling its 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s petition to deliver justice based on available facts.
Robust security in place for start of Cup of Nations
A vast security operation greeted tens of thousands of largely red-clad supporters in Cairo ahead of Friday’s opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament kicking off against a backdrop of terror attacks and only days after the death of former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.
Police arrest two Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Police in Borno on Friday, said they had arrested two “high profile’’ Boko Haram commanders believed to have participated in attacks on security locations in Nigeria and Cameroon.
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The United States is set to increase pressure on Iran for failing to head off funds to terrorists, threatening new sanctions if Tehran fails to comply, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday.
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Wilfred Ndidi ‘flattered’ by Manchester United links, but insists focus is on AFCON
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