By Henry Umoru & Ben Agande ABUJA— AS Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts in the world to commence spiritual rejuvenation through the Ramadan fast, President Muhammadu Buhari and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday appealed to Boko Haram terrorists to lay down their arms and embrace peace. The President, in a message to […]

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said, yesterday, that the four refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna will resume production next month, raising hope of an end to perennial petrol shortages in the country.

Police in Lagos have arrested Haruna Shakiru, a 20-year-old member of a three-man robbery gang, which had been terrorising residents of Igando, a Lagos suburb, and its environs.

THREE suspected bandits pursued by the police, Tuesday, sprayed bundles of naira on a crowd at Ajamuogha, Warri, Delta State, to cause commotion and make their escape easy.

Former Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant-General Alani Akinrinade, has said that Nigerians may have to contend with the Boko Haram menace for some more time because, according to him, the nation’s Armed Forces are not capable of combating the insurgency.

An 18-year-old girl has hacked her mother to death at Rumuchakara village, Choba, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

DETECTIVES in Ondo State police command have arrested three persons, including two deaf and dumb men, for stabbing to death a peacemaker who was trying to settle a squabble between them.

The police in Lagos yesterday arraigned three persons before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court for attempted murder, stealing and malicious damage.

NATIONAL Secretary of Labour Party, LP, Mr. Kayode Ajulo, has warned that the ongoing leadership tussle within the ranks of All Progressives Congress, APC, may derail and distract the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration from delivering on its many promises to Nigerians.

Ehume autonomous community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State has been thrown into grief, following the alleged murder of Mr. Evaristus Chukwudi Ukeh by his half brother (names withheld).

‘’I’m coming to Copenhagen take his title,’’ said the former Commonwealth Champion. ‘’Patrick is a good fighter but I have fought and beaten better men than him. I’m like a lion, I’m fearless and I never give up. He will not be able to last more than five rounds with me!

“In the coming months, diasporaconnex will be actively promoting its business listings and services capability in Nigeria through various marketing efforts which include strategic partnerships with local businesses and organisations. The goal is to gain wider brand recognition in Nigeria as well as re-enforce a reputation of being a reliable, safe and affordable online platform for businesses to list their products and services to connect with Nigerians living at home and in the Diaspora,” he revealed.

The unemployment rate in Nigeria is skyrocketing. Coincidentally, so is the need to create indigenous technology. Experts say that the opportunities for young graduates to launch new start ups instead of waiting for white collar jobs will not only do them, but the country’s economy a whole lot of good. This entrepreneurial spirit would even fly higher if it rides on the wings of mobile app technology.

Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has revealed that his late father, Felix Ndukwu Emenike, convinced him to play for Nigeria and not any other country.

The police at Fegge, Anambra State, has arrested a 22-year-old girl, Chizoba Anierobi, for allegedly conspiring to rob another lady.