Herbalist in Police net over gun-running
ABEOKUTA—The Special Anti Robbery Squad of Ogun State Police Command has arrested one herbalist for keeping arms and making charms for a group of suspected armed robbers who have been terrorizing innocent people of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement disclosed that the SARS operatives had been working on a tip off on the activities and involvement of the herbalist in many robbery operations.
Oil prices slip further on supply woes
Oil prices extended losses in Asia on Monday on fears that a global supply glut will last another year, with analysts saying the Paris climate deal likely will have no near-term effect on the commodity.
More report on Military, Shiite Muslims clash in Kaduna
Deadly clashes erupted between the military and Shiite Muslims in Zaria, northern Nigeria, which also left the group’s headquarters and the home of its leader destroyed, witnesses said Sunday.
The Blessing of the Lord (3)
If we were to value our salvation, we would also value the forgiveness of our sins. If we are overwhelmed by the abundant mercies of God, it must be because we recognise that we are sinners who received forgiveness from God.
Dry, October 1, Invasion 1897 win big at BON Awards
Stephanie Okereke’s advocacy film, “Dry” released a few months ago and starring veteran actress Liz Benson, William McNamara, Darwin Shaw and Paul Sambo received all the accolades at the newly opened International Conference Centre, Akure, the Ondo State capital, where this year’s edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards,BON, was heldd amid glitz and glamour.
Iran calls Nigeria to stop crackdown on Shiites
Following last Saturday’s violent clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Muslim sect, Shiite, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Iran has called on Nigerian authorities to respect religious figures and sites.
BUILDING AFRICA: GE commits to building adequate capacity in Ghana
The company, will, over the next four years, invest heavily in developing talents across Africa especially along its existing career programs such as Early Career Development Program, Apprentice programs, Technical programs and Leadership programmes among others.
Inflation rose to 9.4% in November
The marginal increase represents a 0.1 per cent rise from 9.3 per cent recorded in the previous month.
Zakzaky’s son, wife, other Shiite leaders killed
No fewer than 20 members of the Shi’ite sect were killed, yesterday, as the military cracked down on the sect for blocking the highways during their public procession in Zaria, Kaduna State. The sect, however, claimed that hundreds of its members were killed by soldiers who stormed three of its locations with heavy military weapons.
PMS sold at average of N139.8 in November – NBS
The monthly Premium Moto Spirit Price Watch from the National Bureau of Statics, shows that average fuel price of the commodity across the country remained significantly higher than the approved N87 pump price.
$2.2bn arms Probe: EFCC in dilemma over Sanusi, ex-CBN gov
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor ABUJA — As investigation into the looting of funds meant for the acquisition of arms for the Nigerian armed forces continues, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are in a dilemma over what to do with the former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Sanusi Lamido […]
