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NDLEA: Harbour drug peddlers risk increased criminality
National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged communities in Anambra state to identify and expose illicit drugs sellers and circulators in their areas to reduce the burden of drug abuse in the society.
Neymar testifies to prosecutors in wake of rape allegations
Neymar testified to Brazilian prosecutors for five hours on Thursday in the wake of rape allegations made by a 26-year-old woman.
Lagos police launch ‘Operation Crush’, parade 202 suspected criminals
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Zubairu Muazu, on Monday paraded 202 people, suspected of involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and other related crimes in Lagos State.
Nigerian catholic priest suspended after rape charge from American teacher
The Pittsburgh Diocese of the Catholic Church in the United States has suspended Nigerian priest Cyprian Duru from ministry, after accusation of rape and legal action by 68 year-old retired English teacher Kathy Coll.
Neymar thanks fans for support amid rape allegation
Neymar has sent his thanks to his fans for their support following allegations of rape levelled at the Paris Saint-Germain star, with his lawyer vowing to prove the forward’s innocence.
Mastercard cancels advertising campaign for Neymar after rape accusation
Mastercard has canceled an advertising campaign featuring Brazilian football star Neymar, after a woman accused him of raping her in a Paris hotel, a newspaper in Sao Paulo reported on Thursday.
Neymar rape accuser gives Brazilian TV interview
Najila Trindade has described her interactions with Neymar following the allegations that the Paris Saint-Germain forward raped her.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s rape suit dropped in Las Vegas
A rape lawsuit against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo that made headlines when it was filed last year in Las Vegas has been quietly dropped.
Lawyers drop Neymar’s rape accuser, say there are contradictions in her story
Lawyers for a woman who accused Brazil star Neymar of rape are no longer representing her because of contradictions in her story, Globo TV reported on Monday.
Police warn criminal herdsmen, others to stay clear of Ogun, Lagos
The Zone 2 police command, Onikan, Lagos, has read the riot act to herdsmen to stay clear of its command, comprising Lagos and Ogun states or face the wrath of the force.
NAPTIP arrests pastor for alleged rape of minor
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested a Mountain of Fire and Miracle church (MFM) pastor, David Onyekachuku, for allegedly raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl.
Neymar reacts to rape allegation
Brazil football player Neymar has denied accusations of rape contained in a Sao Paulo police report seen by Reuters.
Neymar under investigation for alleged rape in Paris
A woman has accused Brazil football player Neymar of raping her in Paris, according to a Sao Paulo police report seen by Reuters.
Governor Oyetola cautions children against drug abuse
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has urged the youths, particularly children, to shun drug abuse and imbibe the spirit of godliness and good moral standards.
Somalia arrests, deports ex-head of Ethiopia torture home
Authorities in Somalia over the weekend arrested and deported a former commander of Ethiopia’s notorious Jail Ogaden, located in the eastern Somali regional state.
Okon Lagos: No regrets for saying prostitutes have no dignity
Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, was recently criticised heavily for a video he posted about some policemen who allegedly raped some prostitutes in Abuja. In the video, he described what the policemen did as similar to stealing.
Governor Masari approves death sentence for kidnapping, cattle rustling
Governor Aminu Masari on Friday signed into law, the amended penal code of criminal justice system in Katsina State.
Sweden requests detention order for WikliLeaks founder over rape allegation
A Swedish prosecutor on Monday requested that WikliLeaks founder Julian Assange be detained in absentia on suspicion of rape.
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Abubakar Bwari: Mines and steel ministry spends N20 billion from intervention fund
Alhaji Abubakar Bwari, the immediate past Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, said about N20 billion was spent from the N30 billion mining Intervention Fund given to the ministry.
Senator Enagi: Reducing unemployment is my priority
The Senator representing Niger south Senatorial District of Niger State, Senator Muhammed Bima Enagi, has promised to embark on programmes that will reduce unemployment and poverty among youths and women in the state.
British minister approves Julian Assange’s extradition to US
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid, on Thursday, said he has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.
Ninth National Assembly: Governor Inuwa congratulates Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has congratulated Senator Ahmed Lawan and Mr Femi Gbajabiamila on their emergence as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
How Emir Sanusi squandered N3.4 billion – agency
The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission has described the claim by the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, that he was not the accounting officer of the Kano Emirate Council as a misrepresentation of facts.