If you misbehave, I will sanction you, IGP Idris warns Police officers
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has said that the police management would not hesitate to sanction any policeman, who deviated from the norms of the force. Idris,…
African Union to Jammeh: Just Go, denies him recognition as president from Jan. 19
The African Union will cease to recognise Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh as the nation’s legitimate president from January 19, 2016 which is the date he is due to hand power to…
DSS arrests Facebook conman, rescues four oil company captives
In furtherance to tactical operations across different parts of the country, the Department of State Services (DSS) has recorded another success. On 13th January, 2017, it rescued four (4) oil…
Scores die as suicide bombers blow up selves, others in Adamawa
Again, scores have been killed in an early morning bomb blast in Madagali town, in Madagali Local Government Council area of Adamawa State. An eye witness, who simply identified himself…
Sudanese President survives heart attack, discharged from hospital
Sudan President Omar Al Bashir left hospital after undergoing a cardiac catheterisation according to agency report on Friday. “The Presidency confirmed that Al Bashir has undergone an exploratory cardiac catheterisation…
Our trade relationship with Taiwan still intact – Presidency, says we recognise ‘One China’ policy
The Presidency has dismissed what it called ‘incorrect media reports’ to the effect that Nigeria has cut ties with Taiwan. “The correct position is that the official relationship between Nigeria…
Lagos wins at Supreme Court, to appeal Major Al-Mustapha acquittal
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted Lagos State leave to appeal against acquittal of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha of the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division…
Nigeria’s Abacha loot forfeiture set to hit $1.535 billion
After forfeiting a staggering $505.5 million Abacha loot to Switzerland between 2004 and 2006 and $480 million to the U.S. following a court judgment in August 2014, Nigeria risks losing…
Shell’s attorneys ordered to give Nigerian activist’s widow files for Dutch lawsuit
The widow of an activist executed after protesting against Royal Dutch Shell’s oil production in Nigeria has won access to legal documents for use in a legal case for damages…
Arrested Sowore released, promises to give details of arrest later
The police in Lagos have confirmed the release of Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Saharareporters, who was arrested earlier Wednesday based on a petition by a London-based journalist, Lekan Fatodu….