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Police arrest three herdsmen over killing of farmer in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it arrested three herdsmen for allegedly killing one Peter Edem Asuquo, farmer.
Woman poisons grandchild with sniper
Hate–filled woman; Temitope Akinola, residing at Isote area of Sagamu, Ogun State, has allegedly poisoned her two days old granddaughter to death with the banned sniper, after previous plans to end the baby’s life while still in the womb was thwarted.
Gunmen kill herbalist in Ondo
Tragedy struck in the ancient town of Ifira, Akoko Southeast local government on Saturday when a 36-year-old herbalist called Omotayo Omo Akin was gunned down by yet to be known assassins.
Court stops withdrawal of criminal charges against lawmaker-elect
An Edo State High Court, Criminal Division has stopped an attempt by the Nigeria Police to withdraw criminal charges against the member-elect for Ovia North East I Constituency, Mr. Dunez Onaiwu Ugiagbe.
Police kill two ‘armed bandits’ in Benue
The Benue Police Command has confirmed the killing of two suspected armed bandits along Ugbema -Jato -Aka axis in Kwande local government area of the state.
Police rescue two children from traffickers in Anambra
The police in Anambra have announced the rescue of two kids after smashing a suspected trafficking syndicate in Awka, the state capital.
Rivers governor sacks chief security officer
The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has sacked his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Promise Wosu, a Superintendent of Police (SP).
Two unemployed men remanded in Kirikiri over alleged robbery
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court Thursday ordered two unemployed men to be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Services for alleged stealing a Toyota Corolla valued N2 million at gunpoint.
Truck crushes three in Akwa Ibom
A heavy-duty truck, marked Rivers BNY 137 XA on Wednesday killed three persons at the ever-busy Urua Ekpa junction along Itu Highway during the early morning rush hours.
Police recover remains of slain policeman’s wife in Benue
A joint security team in Benue State codenamed Operation Zenda on Thursday recovered the decaying body of Mrs Bridget Ihom, wife of a policeman.
Jubilation as soldiers arrest ‘kidnappers’ in Ondo
A seven-man kidnapping gang that have been terrorising residents of Ajowa, Akunnu and Auga in Akoko area of Ondo state were at the weekend arrested through combined efforts of soldiers, Police and Department of State Service (DSS) at Ajowa in Akoko Northwest local government area.
One injured as four-storey building collapses in Enugu
A four-storey building under construction at One-day in Agbani road, Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State has collapsed on Wednesday.
75-year old man arrested for defiling 11-year old girl
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 75-year-old man identified as Boniface Onoja of the Ugbaike community, Enugu Ezike in the Igboeze North Local Government Area of the state for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.
Police confirm release of Samson Siasia’s mother
The Bayelsa State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the release of Mrs. Beauty Ogere Siasia, the abducted mother of former Nigerian coach Samson Siasia.
‘One chance robber’ arrested as ladies identify him in public
Police in Ogun state have arrested one Abiodun Makinde, a suspected ‘one chance’ robber upon being sighted and identified in public by two lady – victims.
Tension as herdsmen fight over missing cows in Imo
Scores of herdsmen in Agbala, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo state on Tuesday were severely wounded after a band of herders freely used dangerous weapons on each other following a disagreement over missing cows.
Police urge youths to join fight against cultism
The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday, urged youths and youth groups to join the fight against cultism, drugs and other vices in the country.
#RevolutionNow protest fails to hold in Ondo
The nationwide peaceful protests slated for Monday failed in Ondo State as business and social activities were at highest ebb throughout.
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UN condemns killing of four humanitarian aid workers in Borno
UN humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria Mr Edward Kallon said in a statement at the weekend that the international community was saddened by the killing of the four aid workers.
Eniola Aluko: I was treated like a drug baron while at Juventus
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Super Eagles star counts blessing with club, national team
With just a few weeks to the end of 2019, Super Eagles and Paderborn SC of Germany left-back Jamilu Collins has expressed his delight after what he described as a positive year following successes with both club and country.
Edo guber: Governor Obaseki talks tough, bans rallies as Osagie Ize-Iyamu joins APC
The high drama surrounding the holding of rally by a faction of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to receive Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his defecting political associates and supporters from the PDP, ended yesterday on an anti-climax note, as the factional state chairman, Col. David Imuse (rtd), formally welcomed Ize-Iyamu into the party and presented him and his supporters with a broom, which is the party’s symbol.
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It will take 25 years to reduce doctors’ shortage in Nigeria – NMA president
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Anambra inaugurates liaison office in Ebonyi for business, security
To deepen socio-economic partnership, Anambra state government has inaugurated Anambra State Liaison office in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital.
Ex-President Obasanjo: Governor El-Rufai is a good learner
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, as one of the best persons to work with.
Former President Jonathan: Governor Wike is a courageous politician
He said: “I felicitate with you, your friends and well-wishers as you celebrate your birthday. You are a courageous politician who has remained dedicated to service and impactful leadership to the people of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.”