Police rescue seven kidnap victims, arrest one in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA: Operatives of the Ogun State Police command have rescued seven persons abducted by gunmen in Fidiwo axis on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It was gathered that, the victims were rescued after a rescue operation led by the police. The gunmen, numbering nine had on Monday attacked motorists along the highway, abducting seven […]
Police officer stoned to death for rescuing FGM survivors
A police officer has been killed in a confrontation with a gang of youths after rescuing some survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya.
Sokoto NDLEA arrests alleged suspect behind killing of its operative
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA said on Friday that it arrested 59 suspected drug dealers in Sokoto, plus the alleged mastermind of the killing of its operative. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Muhammad Iro, disclosed that the suspect, whose identity was not given, was earlier arreated in January at Bagarawa Village […]
UK appoints Gill Lever as new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja
The United Kingdom has appointed Mrs. Gill Lever OBE as the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Abuja, Nigeria.
We’re not fighting anybody but will do what’s right — Gov Fubara
“Once it (the housing project) commences and gets to the stage of allotment, it will go to the rightful people. Not one big man to allocate to his family”
Agro Cargo Airport: FG commends Abiodun, says it’ll boost Ogun, Nigeria’s economy
The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said that the Ogun State Agro-Cargo Airport, when completed, would add value to the lives of the people and contribute to the rapid growth of the state and the nation’s economy.
Stabilise Naira, stop blame game on Emefiele, Ohanaeze youths tackle Cardoso
Igbo apex socio-cultural youth group, Ohanaeze Youths Movement on Friday said the blame game on Godwin Emefiele by Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso is childish and a plot by him to divert attention from the fact that he lacks capacity to stabilise Nigeria’s economy. The Governor of the Central Bank […]
Guardiola uncertain over Haaland fitness for Club World Cup
Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland is a doubt for the Club World Cup, with the striker set to miss Manchester City’s home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Man Utd can learn from Liverpool 7-0 drubbing, says Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag says misfiring Manchester United can show they have learned from last season’s 7-0 humbling at Liverpool on Sunday, insisting the future is bright for his beleaguered club.
Kaduna Error Bombing: Officers found wanting will face punishment – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Gwabim Musa, has said that if officers were found guilty of negligence in the drone bombing of Tudun Bri village in Kaduna State that led to the killing of over 80 civilians and injuries to over 70 others, they would face appropriate punishment.
Spain arrests 14 airport workers over theft from luggage
Spanish police said Friday they have arrested 14 workers at the main airport on the holiday island of Tenerife on suspicion of stealing watches, laptops and other valuables from checked-in luggage.
