Taraba Killings: Slain Policeman lauded by Army for arresting killers of Colonel in 2016

A mild-drama ensued at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, yesterday, as it was established that one of the policemen killed by soldiers in Taraba State after arresting a suspected millionaire kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Wadume, last week, got the commendation of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Burutai, for assisting the Nigeria Army in June 2016.

Elder brother of late Inspector Mark Philip Ediale. Mr Andrew Ediale, Widow of the slain officer, Mrs Olubunmi Ediale and another brother, Mr. Paul Ediale at the briefing calling for independent investigation of killing of the IRT officers by soldiers in Taraba state This came on a day the families of the three operatives of the IGP Intelligence Response Team, IRT, and a civilian killed in the attack, tasked the federal government to ensure justice was done in the issue.

Hostel robbery: UI mgt imposes partial curfew

FOLLOWING rampant attacks on students’ halls in the University of Ibadan by suspected robbers, the management of the institution has imposed a partial curfew on the campus, as part of efforts to check the incidents.

The Abdusalami Abubakar Hall within the institution was attacked by a seven-man gang on Sunday, which left two students injured. This decision was said to have been taken at a meeting of the University Security Committee, which reviewed the current security situation on the university. A statement by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka, stated that all students and members of staff must have a means of identification when accosted by security operatives.

Indian Shi’a group to foot El-Zakzaky’s medical bill

An Indian-based Muslim group, Anjuman e-Haideri, has said it will bear all medical costs incurred by the leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat.

Chinese Police kill Nigerian in China

The incident was said to have happened yesterday when the deceased, who had lived in China for 15 years was being chased by the Police.

The wife of the deceased, who hailed from Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State was said to have fainted upon hearing the news. According to an online website, Akelicious News, the deceased, who was said to be a pastor, had three children. The police were said to have used an electronic device known as electronic torch to stop the man, who was running faster than them, the victim fell down in the process and died instantly. Unsuccessful efforts were said to have been made by the police to revive the victim. Irked by the incident Nigerians in the city, especially those at Guangyuanxilu, Tongtong Plaza, an area with huge population of Nigerians, were said to have mobilised for a protest as at press time.

Police Arrest Yemi Alade’s Crew for “Dancing On The Street “

Singer Yemi Alade has slam men of the Nigerian police for arresting one of her dancers on Sunday. According to the singer, the dancer was arrested for dancing on the street.

” My dancer @tomisin_tomtom was harassed for dancing on the streets by policemen not wearing uniform. What was his crime? dancing!!! Only in #NIGERIA that uniformed men will rather Prey on the innocent and protect the guilty. . Thankfully he was released yesterday but they have seized his phone.WHY? THEY SAID HE HAS TO COME AND SEE THEIR AREA COMMANDER THE NEXT DAY!! WHY?? WHY SUCH ABUSE OF POWER. MAKING videos and taking pictures is not a crime in ALL civilised countries around the world. let’s make sure we share this video so our loved ones can be protected. Thank you @aleeygiwa and @taiyealiyu”

We will make Tekno a scapegoat – FG

The Federal Government has threatened to use Tekno as a scapegoat to send strong signals of intolerance to ‘nonsense and immorality’, as it expressed disappointment that the Cartel Music boss released the music video which sparked controversy while being shot.

Recall that Tekno suffered a backlash after being spotted in a viral video shared on social media dancing in a transparent moving van on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, with four semi-nude women.

BREAKING | Ivorian artist, DJ Arafat has passed

Popular Ivorian musician, Houon Ange Didier knows artistically as DJ Arafat passed away at the age of 33.

The iconic artist died Monday morning following a fatal traffic accident Sunday night in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire. Our thoughts and prayers to his fans & family #GlaziaNow #RIP.

Corruption : FG writes UK Crime Commission, wants five Senators probed

The Special Presidential Investigative Panel on the Recovery of Public Property SPIP said it has written the National Crime Commission of the United Kingdom UK to assist in the investigation of five senators with properties in the UK and the British Virgin Islands.

Chairman of the Panel, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla disclosed this at a news conference Monday in Abuja to highlight some of the activities of the body in 2018.

I succumbed to the devil!

TO his church members, Prophet Godwin Ayenugha was the spiritual father. Things are, however, bound to be different after he admitted that he stage-managed the kidnapping of well-to-do members of his congregation. It was alleged that he operated in connivance with some accomplices.

Father Of Slain Girl In Port Harcourt Insists Suspect Must Marry Her Corpse

Father Of Slain Girl In Port Harcourt Insists Suspect Must Marry Her Corpse

Mr. Wilfred Nwovueze, has insisted that Prince Owabie aka J-BOY, the suspected killer of his pregnant daughter, Betty must marry her corpse.

Children marraige

She is 12years, he is 16, they ate the forbidden fruit, and she got pregnant,  their parents force them in to marriage, is the action of the parents wrong or right ?

Warri-Itakpe test run train service suspended to resolve security challenges

One-week into the test run of the Warri-Itakpe rail line, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) said the train service had been suspended for a week to resolve security challenges.

Buhari was not cloned – Nnamdi Kanu replies FG

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has told the Federal Government that he never said President Muhammadu Buhari was cloned.

Children Kidnapped By Maid In Lagos Found At Seme Border

Lagos State Police Command has rescued the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Aneru Mutana of Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos, who were kidnapped by their maid on November 26, 2018.

Leader of Yahoo Plus gang that kidnapped, killed DELSU student slumps, dies

It was gathered that he slumped and died when he was trapped by police detectives at a hideout in Abraka. But four other suspects, including a herbalist, two private security guards are in police custody at the Police Headquarters, Asaba, Delta State.

Fact-check: Has Buhari died and been replaced with a lookalike?

Several high-profile figures in Nigeria, including a former government minister, have claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari has died and been replaced by a lookalike from Sudan.

HOW YAHOO BOY KIDNAPPED, RAPED AMERICAN

A Nigerian allegedly tricked an American woman into Lagos, seized her passport and repeatedly raped her while plotting how to extort money from her.