Man, 56, docked for allegedly hitting hammer on neighbour’s forehead
A 56-year-old man, Patrick Amam, who allegedly hit one Nanya Dutse with a hammer on her forehead, on Thursday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates' Court, Lagos. Amam, a resident of No.99, Orodu St., Ajegunle, Apapa in Lagos, is standing trial on a charge of assault. The Prosecutor, Cpl. John Iberedem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on May 6 at his residence.
Burundi army divided after coup attempt, president out of country
Burundi’s armed forces chief announced Thursday that an attempted coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza had failed, although the claim was quickly denied by opponents of the central African nation’s leader.
How Juventus ended Real Madrid’s European reign in semi-finals
Juventus will face Barcelona in the Champions League final after Alvaro Morata came back to haunt former club and holders Real Madrid with the precious away goal in a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.
Buhari’s inauguration: We cannot afford a flamboyant ceremony – APC
-The inauguration of the president-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari would not be showy, the chairman, All progressives Congress, APC Transition Committee Chairman, Chief Timipre Sylva said Wednesday.
FEC approves N31bn roads contracts for Delta, Bayelsa, Ondo states
Abuja—The Federal Executive Council, FEC, approved roads contracts for three states of Delta, Bayelsa and Ondo to the tune of N30.8 billion. Similarly, the Council which was presided over by President Jonathan also approved the establishment of the first maritime university with its site at Okerenkoko, Delta State.
Fashola blasts FG over sale of TBS land
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State yesterday accused the Federal Government of treating the state unfairly by selling lands acquired for public use to private individuals.
Ekiti Kidnappings: Fayose, APC lawmakers disagree over security checks
BITTER politicking continued in Ekiti State yesterday even in the face of serious social ills including kidnapping and murder.
Rivers election: We won’t forgive killers, arsonists – Buhari
Hard times await perpetrators of violence before, during and after the recent governorship elections in Rivers State as the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) said he will not “forgive or forget” their evil acts.
We planned Lekki bank robbery in 24 hours – SUSPECT
Police in Lagos have arrested four suspected members of the 22-man robbery gang that invaded the Lekki branch of First City Monument Bank, FCMB, two months ago in Lagos, killing five persons.
Herbalist landlord kills tenant over wife’s treatment
Youths of Ikot Abasi Effiom in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Tuesday night, set ablaze a herbalist, Ette Okon Friday, after he allegedly slashed the throat of a commercial motorcyclist (okadaman) identified as Itoro Titus, following a misunderstanding.
Constitution amendment: Senate backs out of veto override
AFTER several threats by Senators to override President Goodluck Jonathan on the constitution amendment bill which the President vetoed and even dragged the National Assembly to the Supreme Court challenging the process of the amendment, the Senate yesterday succumbed to the apex court ruling declaring that it was for lawmaking and not lawbreaking.
