3 Abia policemen arrested over extortion of 200 victims via ‘sting operations’; 4 at large
The officers targeted patent medicine dealers and proprietors of maternity homes, sezing pharmaceutical products, money and other valuables
Bandits demand ₦30m over kidnapped UNIJOS student
A wave of fear and outrage has gripped Nigerians following the emergence of a disturbing video showing a kidnapped student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), identified as John Arum.
Police to deploy extra security at all JAMB exam centres nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is deploying extra security at all JAMB examination centres nationwide, both overtly and covertly, to prevent any untoward incidents following what it described as “unfounded rumours” circulating regarding the safety of certain centres in a state in the North Central region.
Woman dies mid-air on flight from New York despite rescue efforts
A woman has died “suddenly” during a 17-hour flight from New York to New Zealand, despite efforts by crew members and medical professionals onboard to save her.
Diezani, ex-Nigerian petroleum minister denies taking bribes
“I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office”
OAU students to boycott lectures for three days over transportation hitches
The students Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has commenced a 72-hour lecture boycott over hitches experience in transportation, as the buses donated by the First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu commenced operations.
