Nobody wants Peter Obi dead – Umahi
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed the death threat statement credited to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, describing the statement as a sign of frustration.
Residents count losses as torrential rain floods Lagos communities
Some Lagos residents are counting heavy losses after torrential rain flooded homes, destroyed businesses, trapped families and disrupted movement across several communities in the state.
Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from S/Africa
Uganda has completed the first phase of the voluntary repatriation of 1,102 nationals from South Africa following xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests.
Hundreds welcome Salah’s Egypt home after best World Cup run
“We are very happy with the team,” supporter Mohamed Gehad told AFP at the airport where he had travelled to welcome the players.
Police rescue abducted Oyo couple after gun battle with kidnappers
A coordinated security operation involving the Oyo State Police Command, the Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes and hunters has led to the successful rescue of a couple abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State.
NLS flays NBA’s objection, insists on conferment of ‘Blue Silk’ rank on lawyers
The Nigerian Law Society (NLS), an independent body of lawyers, has criticised the objection raised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) against its conferment of the Blue Silk rank on deserving legal practitioners in the country.
