Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu have intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying Improvised Explosive Device-making materials to Gubio Local Government Area of …
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UN chief condemns New Orleans truck attack
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned Wednesday’s truck attack that killed at least 15 people in the city of New Orleans, United States. Media reports indicated that a …
Read More »Biden awards service medal to Trump’s critic, Liz Cheney
United States President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded a former Republican congresswoman, Liz Cheney, with a citizens service medal. Cheney, who’s a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, bagged the …
Read More »Thai PM declares 200 bags, 75 luxury watches among $400m assets
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared more than $400 million in assets, including over 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at …
Read More »Jealous husband stabs pastor to death in Osogbo
The Police command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a pastor, Mr Sina Olaribigbe, by a jealous husband who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. CSP …
Read More »Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. The BBC reported that Inspector …
Read More »Seven killed, 31 injured in Gombe road crash – FRSC
No fewer than seven persons lost their lives in a lone auto crash on Kaltungo-Cham Road in Gombe State. The Sector Commander, Mr Samson Kaura, Federal Road Safety Corps in …
Read More »Borno bans street hawking
The Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has banned street hawking and other illegal activities in Maiduguri metropolis. The General Manager of the board, Mr Limán Mustapha, in …
Read More »Unruly French caught disrupting flights at Abuja airport sedated, deported – NCAA
After disrupting flight operations in Abuja and engaging airport officials combatively, a French passenger who was caught without a Nigerian visa has been sedated and returned to his home state …
Read More »Suit challenging new Owa-Obokun’s selection not withdrawn – Family
The Ofokutu Royal Family of Bilaro Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun State, has denied claims that some family members have withdrawn their court case over the Owa Obokun throne ascendancy. …
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