Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Foreign Crime: Nigerian United Nations worker arrested for alleged strings of bank robberies in US
Crime: Graphics! Suspected kidnappers killed in gun duel with police in Abia State
Two suspected kidnappers were shot dead during a gun duel with the police along Factory Road, Aba, Abia State recently. Another wounded suspect was apprehended at the hospital where he had gone to receive treatment.
According to an eye witness, the suspects had kidnapped a couple heading home from church but luck ran out on them when the wife sighted some officers on patrol and raised alarm. More photos after the cut...
News: Rescue of all the abducted Chibok school girls may take years- Minister of Defence
Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen Mansur Ali says rescuing the remaining 195 Chibok school girls held captive by Boko Haram members would take years. Recall that the sect members on April 14th 2014, kidnapped 276 students from the Government Girls College Chibok in Borno state.
Some of them have been rescued while others fled the sect's camp in Sambisa forest. According to the Minister of Defence, the rescue of the remaining 195 girls might take years.
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News: Nigerians deserve to know the owner of the over $50m seized in Ikoyi- Saraki
Graphics: Photo of the 3 APC members burnt to death by mob in Benue State
Saturday, 1 April 2017
Crime: 2 Boko Haram spies arrested as high profile terrorist surrenders in Borno State
Two suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday at about 10.am in Kareto and Dangalti villages were apprehended by troops of 158 Task Force Battalion of 5 Brigade, Nigerian Army.A statement released by the Director, Army Public relation, Brigadier Sani Usman says a preliminary investigation shows that the apprehended spies were on a reconnaissance mission to facilitate a possible attack on the communities by Boko Haram terrorists.
Foreign News: New US law would force the federal government to treat marijuana like alcohol
On Thursday, March 30, 2017, a new set of bills was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House that would drastically reform the way marijuana is regulated at the federal level and allow state-legal marijuana programs to move forward without federal intervention.
The bill was Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, the legislative package would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substance Act’s list of most dangerous drugs and set up a federal framework for regulating it.
News: There are so many Shekau faces, we will soon capture the real one - DDI
The Director Defence Information (DDI), Major-Gen. John Eneche, says that the military has failed to capture the leader of Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau because there have been so many Shekau faces in the sect. Eneche said the military is working towrds capturing the real Shekau. The Defence spokesperson said this at a press conference in Abuja.
“There were so many Shekau faces. That was what was responsible for that. But we will get the real thing. We have now come to know that the real Shekau is yet
Crime: River State Police recover body of JUMIA delivery man dumped in a septic tank
The Rivers state police command today arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a Jumia delivery man who had gone to deliver an iphone and a motorbike to a prospective buyer at a compound in the Ada-George area of Rivers state on Saturday March 25th.
News: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum in Paris
Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was one of the guest speakers at the OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum in Paris on Thursday. According to him, 'International collaboration is the smartest and most effective approach to ensure restitution of stolen assets'. More photos after the cut..
Crime: Two suspected motorcycle thieves escape lynching in Abia State
Two suspected thieves escaped lynching Friday after they were caught while trying to sell a stolen motorcycle for N8000 at Akara Junction in Isuikwuato Local Government Area. According to Abia Facts Newspaper, the duo stole the motorcycle from Uzuakoli and came down to Isuikwuato to sell it before they were apprehended.
The mob were about to set them ablaze when a detachment of policemen arrived the scene and rescued them. See more photos after the cut...
Crime: RRS parade four men who specialize in placing order for expensive phones online and then robbing the sellers
The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspects who specialise in tricking sellers of expensive mobile phones, by pretending to be online buyers and thereafter rob the sellers at the point of delivery.
The suspects, Wilfred Ehis, 30; Bright Eloho, 24, Emeka Egbemedu, 22 and Olanrewaju Kamilu, 33, were arrested on Wednesday evening in Olamulti Hotel, New Site, Iba, Ojo, Lagos.
The RRS operatives, working on reports from victims of the same robbery perpetrated by the gang, had tracked Ehis and his gang to a location in Iba. On March 7, 2017, the gang
Crime: Fake corporal arrested in Kaduna for extortion, currency counterfeiting
The accused, Mohammed, is alleged to have on several occasions disguised as a Corporal in the Nigeria Police Force and collected monies in order to secure the release of suspects
Graphic: Man swallowed by python in Indonesia identified as 25-year-old father of two
Akbar’s death went viral on Wednesday, after footage of villagers slicing open the cold-blooded killer emerged online.
Nigeria and the problem of adaptation by Frederick Lawrence
The term 'suffering and smiling' has been often used to describe Nigerians as a people but is this a compliment or a damning indictment? Let's examine this from another perspective. Average life expectancy is 54, human development index is way below average, 67% or about 112 million of us live below the poverty line, basic amenities and civil rights remain a mirage so what do we have to smile about? Our attitude is not one of resilience in the face of adversity, we have rather resigned ourselves to the sorry state of things, we adapt.
Entertainment: Jidenna hints at collaborations with top Nigerian artistes
Nigerian-American singer, Jidenna at the Vibe.NG forum titled ``Community Meeting With The Chief: Album Versus Singles In Digital Era” recently held in Lagos said that his music, lyrics, sounds and collaborations are all geared towards building a bridge between people, races and nations. He further explained that it is the reason his songs have a blend of different cultural sounds especially the high-life blend with hip-hop so that all can relate to it.
It will be recalled that Jidenna, recently released his debut album titled ``The Chief” which he explained was named after his late father’s title status which he intends to attain through his music. Jidenna revealed that he spent thirty days alone without seeing anyone to write
Crime: Three Nigerian nationals arrested in India for online job and matrimonial fraud
Rachakonda police’s cyber cell from Bengaluru on Monday, March 27, arrested three Nigerian nationals for committing online job fraud and matrimonial scam.
The accused, identified as Emeka Santos, Chika Mitchille and Noah Simisola were also found to be living illegally in India as they had come to the country with a two-month visa in 2011, which was not renewed post its expiry.
News: Pres Buhari approves deployment of four ambassadors to UN headquarters, Geneva, AU headquarters
President Buhari made the announcement in a statement shared on his Facebook page today. According to the post, he said...
I have approved the immediate deployment of four of the newly-appointed Ambassadors-Designate, as follows:
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