It gathered that trouble started after the policemen accosted a commercial motorcycle rider and his passenger along Igbo-Elerin over traffic offence. The commercial motorcycle rider, who was dressed in mufti, was carrying a passenger when the policemen stopped the bike. The rider and his passenger who claimed to be naval personnel allegedly resisted arrest.…
Suspected terrorists have abducted the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau in Zamfara State, Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman. The priest was abducted from his rectory in the early hours of Saturday, June 22, 2024. The Acting Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Very. Revd. Fr. Nuhu Iliya, who confirmed the incident,…
A joint operation between the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar and an NGO has resulted in the rescue of 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in the Tamaccounda and Kedougou regions of Senegal. The acting Ambassador of the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar, Salihu Abubakar, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, June…
President Bola Tinubu has said that civil servants who relocated abroad but are still receiving salaries from the Federal coffers must be made to refund the money. The President stated this at an event organized by the office of the head of the civil service of the federation (HOCSF) to mark the 2024 civil…
Iconic singer, Beyoncé has publicly declared that she is no longer motivated by the charts or commercial success. The 42-year-old pop queen said her “growth” has changed her perspective on musical success. Beyonce who recently released a country music album called ‘Cowboy Carter,’ said she’s glad for the album’s “extraordinary success” and that…
Troops of Operation Whirl Punch have successfully neutralized bandits, including some of their leaders who were holding a meeting at an identified spot near Bula community within Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna state. Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State Samuel Aruwan said the strike was based on…
A receptionist at a local hotel in Zimbabwe has been fined US$200 for kissing a student without her consent. Godknows Sakatiro, employed by a Norton hotel, was brought before the Norton Magistrates’ Court on charges of “performing an indecent act with a young person.” He pleaded guilty to the charge and was ordered to…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested Zingfa Nambon of Gwagwalada area of Abuja for conspiracy, attempted homicide and armed robbery. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024, said the suspect was arrested by police operatives attached to Bosso Division at about 1730hrs on…
Italian football legend, Roberto Baggio has opened up about the ‘violence’ he and his family suffered after armed robbers launched a ‘lighting attack’ against them as they watched the Euro 2024 match between Spain and Italy in their home. Baggio, 57, was at his home in Altavilla Vicentina in Italy when the gang of five…
