US to Deport 18 Nigerians on ‘Worst-of-the-Worst’ criminal list
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport an additional 18 Nigerians listed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register, bringing the total number of Nigerians slated for removal to 97. The DHS website on Monday showed that 18 more names had been added, indicating an expansion of the ongoing enforcement exercise […]
Customs allegedly shot dead car dealer in Kebbi
The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, AMDON, Kebbi State Chapter has expressed outrage over the killing of one of its members, Tukur Salihu, 45 years old, by operatives of the Federal Operation Unit, FOU, of the Nigeria Customs Service Zone B Kaduna, attached to Kebbi State.
Vigilante leader, 2 others arrested for torturing man to death in Rivers
The leader of a vigilante group and two other members of the body have been arrested for torturing a man to death in Rivers State.
9 worshippers abducted during vigil in Benue Catholic Church
There is fear and mourning in Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, after nine worshippers were abducted from St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, during a vigil in the early hours of Sunday.
Children chant ‘Our community’s our home’ as Lagos lawmakers visit Makoko
THE murky waters of the Makoko waterfront were stirred yesterday by the desperate chants of displaced residents, especially school children, who gathered at the edges of the lagoon to welcome members of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Naira appreciates to N1,440/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,440 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,450 per dollar last weekend. Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,354.9 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.
